Happening NOW: It's the Mercury's New (and Delicious) WIENER WEEK!

Published   Jan 27, 2025 07:03AM


An entire week of creative dogs, now through Feb 2—and only $8 each!

by Mercury Promotions



Portland, if you love the Mercury's annual Burger Week, then you're going to flip ass-over-teakettle for our newest (and perhaps funnest) food week ever... the Portland Mercury's WIENER WEEK!
That's correct: For one short week (now through Sunday, February 2), more than 40 (!) of the city’s boldest chefs will ... Read more

Federal Transportation Program Eyes Another Albina Reconnect



The US Department of Transportation will give Portland $1 million to study alternatives for the “overbuilt” I-405 ramps in North Portland, which have contributed to neighborhood disconnection for more than 50 ... Read more

Introducing the Mercury's New (and Delicious) WIENER WEEK!



An entire week of creative dogs from Jan 27 through Feb 2—and only $8 each!

by Mercury Promotions



Portland, if ... Read more

The Trash Report: Inaugural Trash and a Reality Star Renaiss



by Elinor Jones



Hello, everyone! Welcome back to the Trash Report, coming in one day late this week because I was off work yesterday for MLK Jr. day an ... Read more

2024 Wrapped: Top Stories That Emerged From Portland City Hall

Published   Dec 31, 2024 09:30PM


by Mercury Staff



2024 marked the last year of Portland’s commission form of government. The year was punctuated by a scramble to implement a city charter overhaul and to get City Council chambers remodeled to accommodate an incoming 12-person Council.
Along the way, city leaders also responded to public pressure over public drug use and unsheltered homelessness, all during a pivotal election year.
Three of Portland’s five City Coun ... Read more

Zenith Permit Decision Raises Questions, Conflicts About Cit



New city councilors realize they don’t have much power over the controversial company’s future—and they want to change that.

by Taylor Griggs

... Read more

FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Damien J



by Wm. Steven Humphrey



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 ev ... Read more

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: 2024's Top Stories, Portland's Mos



by Wm. Steven Humphrey



GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this ... Read more