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

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: New Council Settles In, Mexican Fr



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

Earl Blumenauer Reflects on Long Political Career and “Bik



After 28 years in Congress, Blumenauer will return to Portland as a civilian with big plans for the city and state's future. 

by Taylor Griggs


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Coming Monday: It's the Mercury's New (and Delicious) WIENER



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

by Mercury Promotions



Portland, if ... Read more

UPDATED: Labor Complaint Against City Council Candidate Alleges Racist Treatment at City’s Communi

Published   Jan 22, 2025 11:45AM


Lisa Freeman is the subject of a BOLI civil rights investigation, but other former city employees say the office has a problem with structural racism much larger than just one staff member.

by Taylor Griggs



Updated, January 22, 2025: 
In a November 2024 decision, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) dismissed Badon’s case against Freeman. The BOLI decision cited a lack of evidence that Badon ... Read more

THE TRASH REPORT: Celebrity Flames (Not the Fun Kind), a Nep



Get your weekly dose of garbage-y, gossip-y trash!

by Elinor Jones



Hi everyone! Welcome back to the Trash Report. I' ... 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

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