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
Mercury Music Picks: Sounds at the Plaza, Black & Loud Fest, and a Juicy Blood Orange Listening Party
These end of summer music selects are too hot to handle.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for Aug 24-30
Tomatoes, pickles, and a closer look at Elliott Smith’s sense of humor.
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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.
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.
Records Show City Staff, PR Firm Coordinating to Polish Urban Alchemy’s Image
Facing over 150 complaints about Portland’s largest homeless services provider, city staff strategized with the nonprofit’s firm while throttling access to information.
Portland Offers Blazers a Fully-Funded Arena Renovation, But Will It Be Enough?
In 8-4 vote, City Council sends proposed Moda Center lease terms to Trail Blazers with nearly $400M commitment from city over 20 years
Lloyd’s Last Laps
Cyclists from Portland, and as far away as Canada and Mexico, race for glory around the Lloyd Center in the Portland Criterium.
Multnomah County Sued Fossil Fuel Companies for Billions. What Happens Next?
The county’s case is playing out amid national efforts to shield fossil fuel companies from climate-related lawsuits.
Portland’s Coolest Game Shop Hides in Black Water’s Record Store
Dark Future brings High Fidelity vibes to the gaming community.
A New Elliott Smith Biography To Break Your Heart and Make You Smile
Jamie Fisher draws on over 140 interviews to explore the beloved singer-songwriter with new depth.
A Lloyd Center Elegy in Photos
On August 8, the Portland mall brimmed with a final energy that reminded us of its heyday bloom.
What’s New in Portland Food: Chef Jack Strong at the Ritz-Carlton, Plus Marée and the Malarkey Open
Portland enters its celebrity chef era with new downtown openings and chef shuffles.
Tony Serves Up a Feast of Fresh, Simple Ingredients
The A24 dramedy resists being an Anthony Bourdain biopic—which is why it might be the best Anthony Bourdain biopic.
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.