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Letter: District 5 deserves responsible leadership
Justine Stimmel cites Peter Silliman's four Charter Review Commission amendments as evidence of his commitment to fiscal accountability in District 5.
Opinion: The only thing we have to fear is government AI intervention itself
Chris Cargill argues a federal AI approval system would favor big tech and stifle competition from smaller innovators.
Mayor Wilson Rams Through Massive Fossil Fuel Deal in Second-Ever Tie-Breaking Vote
Mayor Keith Wilson on Wednesday used his power to break a tie City Council vote for the second time on his watch, this time to facilitate a massive fossil fuel deal. Wilson joined six councilors in voting to transfer a contract the city has with Houston-based fossil fuel company…
HELP WANTED – Rainier Cemetery District. Rainier, Oregon.
HELP WANTED – Rainier Cemetery District. Rainier, Oregon.Rainier Cemetery District is seeking one full-time maintenance employee to assist in efficiently maintaining 12 cemeteries ensuring that they are kept well landscaped, safe for the community and clean while conducting all…
Mercury Music Picks: Trip Hop Pioneer Tricky, Jakki and the Pink Smudge, and Orchestra Gold
Dear Mercury music heads, Oh hey, it’s Starly again. I’m still off on tour, but I’ll never forget about you! Three cheers for Holly Hazelwood, one of our steadfast music contributors, who’s been scouring Portland for some of the most stellar sonic events this city has to offer.…
Lunch Time!?!?
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] Who in the fuck shows up to work and the very first thing they do is feed their face on company time? Like full on sit, phone scrolling, and chowing down.Might as well…
What Does This All Mean In The End?
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] What I see, what I touch, what I do every week is not normal for most of you. I have been around more death than anyone I know or meet. I am a healthcare worker, a […]
Do What You Love Instead of Chasing Approval
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] I love trying to be better and loving myself. It can be hard to do in this world where the norm is shitty judgement, but fuck those people! Being alive is dynamic and…
Dear Anti-Green Voter
[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds] You think a few percentage points for the third-party candidate will sink your candidate’s big election? Maybe it’s the *other* candidate polling level with yours.…
State Complaints Allege Portland Police Chief Broke State Rules Prohibiting Political Activity
Updated: 4:33 pm September 23 After speaking out against a city councilor over recently resurfaced social media posts from 2020, Portland Police Chief Bob Day is now the subject of multiple state complaints. The complaints allege Day violated state laws that prohibit certain…
Portland Fire Treats Fans to a 90-82 Win Against Valkyries to Close Season
Tuesday night’s game against the Valkyries, the No. 2 team in the league, began brutally—the Fire were down 17-0 with only three minutes left in the first quarter before they scored. But the second they did, fans were on their feet. Many of them remained there for much of the…
Councilors’ Proposal Would Make Mega-Corporations Pay to Address Inequality, Budget Woes
Two city councilors are likely to infuriate a handful of CEOs in their quest to address the city’s perennial budget issues. District 4 Councilor Mitch Green and District 3 Councilor Angelita Morillo introduced what they call the “Fair Share Tax” on Wednesday, seeking to increase…