News across Greater Portland
Opinion: How the natural gas ruling could kill Washington’s income tax
Frost argues the single-subject rule used to strike I-2066 applies equally to ESSB 6346's bundled income tax package.
Portland Fire Recap: Three Losses in a Row and a Plea to the Fans
Like the rest of the WNBA, the Portland Fire had a two-week break while Team USA won a gold medal at the FIBA World Cup. Or, at least, about half of the Fire had a break, since six players departed to play in the international tournament (Carla Leite helped France win the silver…
League of Women Voters schedules four forums ahead of Nov. 3 election
The League of Women Voters of Clark County has scheduled four candidate forums at libraries in Vancouver, Camas, and Ridgefield ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
Opinion: A 1st Amendment temper tantrum
Lars Larson argues the First Amendment protects the right to publish, not the right to White House access.
Opinion: Eileen Quiring O’Brien exposes media bias and reaffirms commitment to independent Day 1 election audit
Quiring O'Brien's campaign pledges a 3rd-party baseline audit on Day 1 covering voter rolls, finances, software, and election security.
Opinion: When the court cancels the voters
Lewallen argues six justices erased I-2066, clearing the path for gas bans that could cost Clark County homeowners $20,000 to $40,000.
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for Sept 21-27
The seasons are changing—this week marks both the Portland Fire’s final regular season game of the year and the Winterhawks home opener. We’ve got some unusual musical guests coming into town, too, like English art-rockers Everything Everything and Japanese synth-pop queen Poison…
Happening NOW: The Mercury’s Finger-Lickin’ WING WEEK!
We’ve waited all year, and it’s finally here: Portland Mercury’s Wing Week is BACK, and it’s going to make every other wing week you’ve ever experienced pale in comparison. That’s right—from Monday, September 21 to Sunday, September 27, the Mercury’s Wing Week returns with…
THE TRASH REPORT: Babymen vs Babies of Women
Hellooooo, Trash Pandas! Welcome back to the Trash Report. I am Elinor Jones, thriving once again now that it’s officially fall. My forearms are sick of being exposed to fresh air and I’m ready to get my shit bundled all the way up. Shorter days mean longer nights, which means…
Good Morning, News: The Conservative Plot to Upend Charter Reform, Anti-Trans Protesters Stir Up Shit, and Networks Team Up Against Trump
If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! As the weather begins its slow cool-down as…
Battle Ground shooting suspect arrested, second suspect still outstanding
Theodore Seaman, 44, was arrested for Drive-By Shooting; a second suspect fled on foot and has not been located.
Dear Oregon Green Voters
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] Like most Oregonians, I am less than stoked with state and local leadership. I think a fresh slate of new faces could better handle the budget crisis in the wake of…