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The Trash Report: Ashley Tisdale and the New World...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/12

It's time to take out the trash! (AKA the hottest new gossip of 2026!) by Elinor Jones Hi babies! Welcome to the first new Trash Report for 2026. As always, I am your best friend, Elinor Jones. I don't know about you, but I am not bothering with Dryuary this year. I learned from the events of January 6, 2021 that January is always going to give us a reason to toss a few back, and this year has certainly been no

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Last Call: The Mercury Is Hiring a Managing Editor!

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/12

Update: The deadline for applications is now closed. by Wm. Steven Humphrey UPDATE, Jan 15: The application process for this position is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Original post: Whoopee-doo, great news: The Portland Mercury continues to grow like gang-busters, and we're hiring a MANAGING EDITOR to join our smart, scrappy, kick-ass editorial team. Are YOU an organized person, with newsroom and

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Good Morning, News: Big Trouble for Two Portland...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/12

by Wm. Steven Humphrey 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 our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there

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"Sometimes Criminals Get Shot": Portland Police...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/11

Portland cop pulled from protest duty after remarks, while the Police Bureau reviews another incident involving an officer punching a protester during an arrest.by Courtney Vaughn While Portland’s police chief has encouraged residents to exercise their First Amendment rights in response to recent shootings by federal agents, videos show his own officers exhibiting violence against a protester and justifying the

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YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Gun-Happy Federal Agents,...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/11

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 week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know," then be one of the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's in-box... and then... YOUR HEAD.) Police: Two People in East Portland Shot by Federal Agents US Border

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I am frozen

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/11

by Anonymous Anxious in my skin when I attempt to talk or be in a crowded room...in a room with more than a hand full of people. I used to be filled with energy to give myself to the cause but now I cant seem to sort and bag apples in a room filled with a cacophony of muffled conversation and that ringing in my ears. Those apples were for hungry children but I walked away, too overwhelmed by existing. How can I be this person in my head

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Get a New Hobby, Please

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/10

by Anonymous You did not "find" my cat. You kidnapped my cat. MY cat is unchipped, unvetted, uncollared. It kills things for a living and tortures small animals for pleasure. It eats baby rabbit face. I generally don't touch it. You deserve all the scratches you get, you fucking do-gooder.

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After Border Patrol Agent Shoots Two People In...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/10

Update: Homeland Security identifies man and woman shot and injured during an encounter with immigration agents in East Portland. Oregon officials are imploring DHS to leave the state. by Jeremiah Hayden This story has been updated with additional reporting. Updated: 8:30 pm January 9; Originally published: 3:56 pm January 8 The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has identified the man and woman shot

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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/09

N/A Fest, Into the Night: A Twin Peaks Prom, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $20 by EverOut Staff It's been an insane week, y'all. If you're looking for some escapism this weekend, find community at events from the First Annual Gigantic Hot Dish & Casserole Competition to an N/A Fest at John's Marketplace and from Into the Night: A Twin Peaks Prom to the Radical Harvest Craft Faire and Clothing Swap. For

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Good Morning, News: Feds Shoot Two in Portland, PPB...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/09

Oh, boy. by Jeremiah Hayden 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 our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly

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Second Run Portland: Rich People Behaving Badly

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/09

Peter Greenaway’s gourmet art film and Frederick Wiseman’s snowy documentary show vastly different approaches to class critique. by Lindsay Costello Some claim that January is a cultural dead zone for events, and on days when the sun seems to clock out at noon, it’s hard to argue. But while much of the city hibernates, one institution keeps the lights on. Thanks, independent movie theaters!! This

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Ticket Alert: Nikki Glaser, Soundscape Northwest, and...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/08

Plus, Chris Stapleton and More Event Updates for January 8 by EverOut Staff New year, new events to add to the calendar! Golden Globes Award host and shock humorist Nikki Glaser stops by Ilani for a two-night stint on her Stunning tour this fall. Passes are available for the inaugural Soundscape Northwest, a multi-venue music festival and conference. Plus, country star Chris Stapleton brings his All-American Road

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FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/08

by Mercury Promotions 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 events; our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst... if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep us alive and kickin'!) And oh boy, do we have some fun events

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POP QUIZ PDX: Fake IDs, New Year's Resolutions, and...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/08

See how well YOU score on this week's fun-filled trivia quiz! by Wm. Steven Humphrey HAPPY NEW YEAR, BRAINY BUTT! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's edition of POP QUIZ PDX—our weekly, local, sassy-ass trivia quiz. And this week we'll be testing your knowledge on recent, local happenings, including realistic fake IDs, questionable New Year's resolutions, and Donald Trump's

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Good Morning, News: ICE Officer Shoots and Kills...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/08

Suzette Smith by Suzette Smith If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered! Good Morning, Portland: Courier Coffee pranked me pretty good yesterday, when they said they were closing due to the snowstorm. Thirty

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Update: Still No Council President After Full Day of...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/08

Public awaits zephyr of white smoke from council chambers announcing who holds the gavel in 2026 by Jeremiah Hayden Update: 9:10 pm January 8 After the second day of a scheduled two-hour vote for a new council president, the City Council still has not made a decision. That's because the election abruptly recessed, then adjourned without a vote Thursday as some city councilors learned that federal agents had shot

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New Lawsuit Seeks $1.18 Million For Man Imprisoned...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/08

Man who pleaded guilty to drug charges says he served a full prison sentence that was based on false information about a fatal overdose. by Courtney Vaughn A Portland man is suing several government entities, alleging he served prison time for causing a fatal overdose that never happened. Devin Rowell, 35, filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Department of Corrections, Portland Police Bureau, Multnomah County, city

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Literary Portland for Palestine Plans Readings, Still...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/07

A call for Portland Book Festival to reject corporate bank funding coalesced into a collective that seeks to raise awareness with the written word. by Suzette Smith At Portland Book Festival, in November, you may have noticed an icon on t-shirts, posters, and social media of Literary Arts' red umbrella dropping bombs. The graphic read "Drop Wells Fargo" and "Literary Portland for Palestine." The shirts were a next

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Good Morning, News: Mayor Plans to Kick People Out of...

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/07

by Courtney Vaughn The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! It’s Wednesday, January 7. We’re in for more rain and chilly temps today, with a high of 42 and a low of 35 degrees. We can

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Pagh'tem'far, b'tanay

Portland Mercury ·

2026/01/07

by Anonymous All around me, I see people drifting through life like it is endless free credit. Never taking stock of their mistakes, never owning the consequences until it is too late. Unless you act while you can, unless you humble yourself and make amends, life will not wait to remind you. Some might think that retconning into the fun is automatic, but it is not; it is a privilege for those who actually make good choices. Take

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