The Portland Exposition Center in Vanport, on Saturday, January 18. There are dogs everywhere, every kind you can possibly ...

One of America’s favorite Christmas songs is under political attack. Will Americans put up with this? In this beloved song, Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer was the target of horrific physical and ...

Let’s just say, I’m fresh out, and my breath’s running a little hot right now. Not ideal, I know. Just one piece could really take the edge off—cool things down a bit, you know? It’s a small ask, but ...

Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and ...

I’m a lesbian in a big city. My partner of five years is the most wonderful woman I’ve ever met, and we are deeply in love, ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps ...

In a November 2024 decision, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) dismissed Badon’s case against Freeman. The ...

Among the many changes to Portland’s city government, one of the most consequential—for both councilors and members of the ...

You look like an idiot in your pictures holding your stupid ass guitar like you think being in a rock band is still cool in 2025. You look even dumber when you're walking down the street with one ...

I know things feel like a whirlwind right now, and it’s hard to make sense of everything coming your way. It's okay to feel overwhelmed—life can be chaotic at times. But I want you to know that you ...

Few other industrial activities in Portland have drawn the level of public scrutiny that Zenith Energy’s crude oil storage and transport facility has. The company’s operations have catalyzed climate ...