Highlights from Portland City Council’s Foie Gras Ban Hearing
The juiciest quotes from 90 minutes of testimony discussing force-fed poultry products.
The Mercury’s May 2026 Election Endorsements
Grab a pen and your ballot, and let’s get to voting!
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: May 1–3, 2026
Portland Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, 503 Day, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20
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.
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!
Getting High on Her Own Supply
For FKA twigs, dancing is just as important as singing on her Body High Tour.
Lloyd Center Mall Announces Official Closing Date in Portland
Closure of the mall arrives despite a vocal effort to “Save Lloyd.”
Council Grills City Administrators About Unbudgeted Housing Funds During First Oversight Hearing
Despite claims of renewed transparency, new records show city leadership was told not to accept requests from councilors regarding current budget talks.
Pipe Dreams and Pizza Crusts Will Dive into the Wacky World of Organ Grinder Pizza
An upcoming documentary explores the Portland pizzeria that may have once been the largest in the world.
Women’s Treatment Center Announces Permanent Closure After Abruptly Halting Services
Amid mounting operating expenses and a sudden closure that triggered complaints to the state, Volunteers of America Oregon says it will shut down the women’s inpatient facility and lay off all staff.
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.
Leaving the Station: TriMet Retires Its Oldest MAX Trains
Portlanders say “so long” to the MAX Type 1 train cars.
Portland Moves To Shake Up Transportation Funding With New Utility Fee
Portland City Council is expected to adopt the new fee to pay for road maintenance. It’s a plan that’s years in the making.
