How Portland Became a Player in the Comic Book Industry
Move over, New York City—comics artists have flocked to Portland, and for good reason.
Mercury Music Picks: Geordie Greep Grips Rev Hall, Jane Remover’s Glitchy Electronic, and Abel Selacoe at the Oregon Symphony
A new genre every night, this fall kicks off with a spicy array of sounds from classical cello and Latin beats to experimental electric glitch.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for Sept 28-Oct 4
This week: A trip-hop legend, three days of poetry, and two new stage productions.
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Will Billboard Attacks Be Enough to Oust Portland’s Progressives?
A smattering of new PACs are focused on billboards to influence the upcoming election. The main organizer behind them doesn’t appear to be running the ship.
Black Zombie Will School You Like a Real-Life Monsters High
Documentary filmmaker Maya Annik Bedford tells the tale of how the zombie traveled from Haiti to Hollywood
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.
Biding His Primetime: Robert Pattinson Attains Peak Weird Guy Form
Director Lance Oppenheim’s debut is a seething 2000s fever dream.
All You Can Eat at Alma
The Balkan restaurant serves up an all-you-can-eat feast of small plates for $55.
Portland Vampire Novel Coffin Moon Will Be Adapted for a TV Series
Paramount TV and Iron Ocean are developing Keith Rosson’s supernatural page-turner set in the Rose City.
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.
State Complaints Allege Portland Police Chief Broke State Rules Prohibiting Political Activity
New complaints ask state elections office to investigate whether Chief Bob Day is using his position and influence to try to unseat a city councilor.
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.
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.
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.