Good Girl Is the Central Eastside’s New “Slutty Goth Dive Bar”
Good Girl takes over the spot formerly occupied by Home, A Bar.
Category Is: Attending Your First Ball
Ten tips from the Rebound on what to do, how to dress, and where to find the next ball!
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: May 8–10, 2026
St. Johns Bizarre, Mother’s Day Rhododendron Show and Sale, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
Protesters Push City To Investigate Firm That Appears To Supply Drone Tech to Israel
Sightline Intelligence sent AI-supported tool to company that provides drones to Israeli military, research group says
Portland’s Top Public Safety Leader Is Leaving
Bob Cozzie, deputy city administrator for the Community and Public Safety service area, is departing on May 18. He’s the second leader to leave the department in less than a year.
A Blue Heron Under the Influence
Sophy Romvari’s heart-wrenching debut docudrama is autofiction for the screen.
Yanni’s Greek Donuts Serves Up Tradition, Best Eaten Hot
This Southeast Portland food cart offers loukoumades year-round, not just at the Greek festival.
Untold: Jail Blazers Dunks on Portland
The Netflix documentary offers redemption for Wallace, Wells, and Stoudamire, but not the Rose City.
Mayor Wilson’s Economic Development Budget Is a Balancing Act of Cuts and Cash Infusion
Climate programs, Prosper Portland, and tree permitting slated for cutbacks while graffiti abatement and Metro Chamber marketing could see a boost
Breaking: Portland Mercury to Host “Party of the Year” May 14
Celebrating their first Music Issue since pre-pandemic, the Mercury have Isabeau Waia’u Walker, the Barbaras, Keeks, and La Isla Electronica along for the ride at Turn! Turn! Turn!
Portland City Council Officially Adopts Transportation Utility Fee
The fee will help pay for key road maintenance and safety programs, which have long gone without adequate funding.
Home Forward CEO Resigns Amid Scrutiny Over Travel
The housing authority announced Ivory Matthews’ departure Wednesday morning.
Food News: Portland Food Cart Owner Detained by ICE
Plus, city council considers banning foie gras, Pamana launches dinner service, and In-N-Out is now open in Vancouver.
The Long-Awaited Return of Electronic-Music Innovators Cabaret Voltaire
Stephen Mallinder talks “Nag, Nag, Nag,” reinventing the group’s music for their farewell tour, and more.
SpongeBob Versus the Apocalypse
At Portland Playhouse, singing sea creatures stare down Armageddon and play their own instruments.
Frederick Wiseman’s Close-Up
A six-day, round-the-clock film marathon underscores the documentarian’s deep impact.