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.
Second Run Portland: Ghosts, Grief, and Supporting Women’s Wrongs
A live-scored silent film festival comes to the Hollywood Theatre, and Tokyo Story breaks hearts.
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.’