Test of Faith: Portlander Begins Federal Prison Sentence for Assaulting an ICE Officer
Jacob Hoopes is serving 30 months in federal prison for his actions at an anti-ICE protest last year. The case galvanized his family and community.
THE BLACK BYLINE: A Q&A with Union Organizer Chris Smalls
On forming the first Amazon union and visualizing the next working class revolution.
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Labor Day Weekend: Sept 4–7, 2026
Art in the Pearl, Lion Dance & Kung Fu Weekends, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
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Time-Based Art as a Wild Weekend
PICA’s 2026 TBA festival makes Portland a destination for weird art.
Portland Fire News: Corgi Races, a Win and a Loss, and a Big Two-Week Break
The latest updates, plus Sarah Ashlee Barker returns to the Fire Pit.
The Mercury is Suing Councilor Dan Ryan. Here’s Why.
The lawsuit seeks disclosure of public records dating back to 2025.
Cocina de Mary Serves Hard-to-Find Guatemalan Cuisine on Alberta Street
One of Portland’s only sit-down Guatemalan restaurants is tucked inside RJ Skillets.
The Ku Klux Klan Are Losers
A new book by Oregon journalist Steve Law describes the Klan’s path into politics and power and the people who took it down.
Candidate For Oregon Governor Wanted Mail-In Voting Overturned. Now She’s Using It to Boost Her Campaign.
Christine Drazan’s campaign will utilize volunteer couriers to pick up and drop off completed ballots for voters. The campaign tool has traditionally been eschewed by Republicans.
Who Logged It Best? Log Lady Look-Alike Contest Photos
For a second year, World Forestry Center celebrated the Twin Peaks character and the actress behind the log.
Listen to the Sounds of Resistance (and Cumbia) on Orquestra Pacifico Tropical’s New Album
The 11-piece collective flexes positivity and poise on ‘El Poder.’
City Bids Adieu to Another Top Administrator
The city is expected to pay Priya Dhanapal nearly $222,000 in severance, the latest in a growing list of resignations.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Converge 45
Portland’s massive triennial art show brings artists from around the world to show challenging, large-scale work.
Libros Colette Wants You to Hang Out With Books
The new bookstore and coffee shop on NE Fremont offers a cozy space for browsing hand-picked books.
Ten Bumbershoot Acts Worth the Trip to Seattle
We run down the best and brightest playing at this year’s festival.
Faith Leaders, Mental Health Alliance Call For Release of Full Investigation Into Cops’ Response to 2020 Protests
After city leaders decline to uphold findings from independent review of Portland Police Bureau’s protest response, community leaders push for accountability