State Ethics Commission Opens Investigation Into Former PCC President
Former Portland Community College President Adrien Bennings should be investigated for potential conflicts of interest, OGEC says.
A Dangerous Heat Wave is Coming. What Resources Are Available for Vulnerable Portlanders?
Whether Multnomah County will open cooling centers has yet to be determined, but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself.
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: June 12–14, 2026
Lonely God Fest, Soccer Celebration, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
Road Rules
Police policies allow at-fault drivers to leave certain crash scenes without so much as a ticket.
Long-Running Gastropub EastBurn Has Closed
Open since 2008, the bar was home to weekly comedy nights, open mics, and trivia, as well as brunch and Bloody Marys.
The 2026 World Cup: Where to Watch, How it Works, and Ranking the Teams
(Almost) everything you could possibly want to know about the biggest sporting event of the summer.
A True Story of Actual 1800s Vermont Lesbians
Comics genius Tillie Walden traces an archived account of Charity, Sylvia, and hope.
Queer Winemakers Shake Up the Industry
Hip Chicks Do Wine, Ram Cellars, Statera Cellars/Lares, Zē Wines, and Landmass Wines are changing the game.
iLoveMakonnen Plays His First Portland Pride
The Portland-based rapper reflects on what makes Portland Pride special, and how Portland has fueled his creative work.
Portland City Council Adopts New Law Enforcement Mask Ban, ID Requirements
The city ordinance won’t give local police the authority to unmask ICE, but its supporters say it will help verify and prevent law enforcement impersonators.
The Mercury Brings Home Six Journalism Awards
Society of Professional Journalists awards celebrate the good work journalists do every day.
After Months of “Political Football,” Council Funds Housing for Black Portlanders
The individual projects enjoy broad support, but conflicts over funding sources, process, and transparency could be a recurring issue.
Could Oregon Get Swept Up In Redistricting Wars?
As national Democrats scramble to make up for GOP’s gerrymandering gains, some have their sights set on Oregon.
“Chaotic” Middle School Assembly Underscores PPS’ AI Problem
A recent assembly celebrating the district’s partnership with Colin Kaepernick’s AI startup left some parents and teachers disturbed.
The Portland Fire Wants to Annoy the Rest of the WNBA
Can Coach Sarama’s “Constraints-Led Approach” theory eventually lead the Fire to victory?
This Budget Proposal Could Save Over 100 City Jobs. Here’s What To Know.
Councilors are tweaking Mayor Wilson’s budget, and one change could save union jobs with interest from big business taxes.