Mayor Wilson Rams Through Massive Fossil Fuel Deal in Second-Ever Tie-Breaking Vote
Despite the public’s deafening calls for stronger enforcement measures, ISQ will take over Zenith Energy’s role at the controversial CEI Hub with no additional changes.
POP QUIZ PDX: It’s a SCANDAL! 😲
See how well YOU score on this week’s scandalously fun local trivia quiz!
Romancing Portland Taught Me How to Embrace Writing Smut
For your pleasure, we attended the Rose City’s new romance pop culture fest in a tall powdered wig.
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Councilors’ Proposal Would Make Mega-Corporations Pay to Address Inequality, Budget Woes
The “Fair Share Tax” would tweak an existing business tax, bringing in tens of millions annually—while cutting those taxes altogether for 18,000 small Portland businesses.
Portland Fire Treats Fans to a 90-82 Win Against Valkyries to Close Season
“Just one time—we have to beat them just one time,” a gleeful Carla Leite said.
Knee-Jerk Reactions to Councilor Green’s Tweets Are Hypocritical and Dangerous
The police and some city leaders want Portlanders to forget about the violence local cops have inflicted. Our city’s residents are smarter than that.
How a Chicken Beauty Contest Ended Up Meaning Something
Portland’s most attractive chickens gave the crowd something to cluck about.
The Richmond Club Revamps a Classic Division Street Bar
The team from Double Dragon has taken over with chicken frites, burnt honey cheesecake, and an oolong old fashioned.
Portland Comedian Nariko Ott Has Died at Age 46
The Rose City’s comedy community is devastated by this shocking loss.
What’s New in Portland Food: Sushi Fukami Opens, L’Échelle Will Begin Brunch Service, and Fire Devastates Gol and Likely Ivy
Plus, Bryan Furman BBQ’s residency comes to an end, a new food cart pod is now open in Hollywood, and Jinju will return soon
Alleged Transphobes Kicked out of Providence Park and The Sports Bra
“Trans girls are girls, and trans women are women. We will always support and celebrate them at The Sports Bra,” says Senior VP of Marketing & Operations, Deborah Pleva.
In Portland, Violence Interrupters Struggle to Keep a Steady Foothold
Funding cuts have threatened the work of community groups that work outside of law enforcement to support crime victims and prevent more violence.
TBA Review: Alex Tatarsky Makes New Shapes In the Hellscape
Armed with tinned fish and a rubber chicken, Sad Boys in Harpy Land creates art from psychic wreckage.
TBA Review: Clayton Lee’s Goldberg Variations Fetishizes Professional Wrestling and Vulnerability Without Losing Control
At TBA 2026, the variation included ladders, bukkake, and allusions to The Raft of the Medusa.
Grassroots or Astroturf? “Go Portland Go” Campaign Backed By Conservative Donors
The new, recently launched online coalition quotes local business owners and pushes for “progressive governance.” Its political ties raise questions over its true aims.
The Mercury is Suing Councilor Dan Ryan. Here’s Why.
The lawsuit seeks disclosure of public records dating back to 2025.