Emergency shelters open Wednesday at 8 pm.
by Isabella Garcia
Four emergency weather shelters will open Wednesday at 8 pm in Portland as the region plunges into frigi…
Author: Isabella Garcia
Will City Council Allow Portlanders to Vote on New Transparency Watchdog?
If approved Wednesday, the proposal would go before Portland voters in May.
by Isabella Garcia
Portland City Council will decide Wednesday whether or not Portlanders …
Good Morning, News: A Frigid Week in Portland, Buttigieg Talks Train Safety, and Seattle Could Outlaw Caste Discrimination
by Isabella Garcia
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 con…
Portland Police and City in a Stalemate Over Body Camera Policy
Should the Portland police be allowed to review body camera footage before giving statements? The police union says yes.
by Isabella Garcia
After over 18 months of ne…
Good Afternoon, News: Regional Tax Penalties Waived, Portland Police Body Camera Policy Hits Impasse, and Let’s Talk About Sex
by Isabella Garcia
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 con…
Three Emergency Shelters Open in Portland Area Ahead of Expected Snow
Forecasts predict anywhere from one to three inches of snow accumulation Monday evening into Tuesday.
by Isabella Garcia
Three emergency shelters will open in the Por…
From Face Chewing to Chronic Code Violations: How Does TriMet Determine the Length of Rider Bans?
TriMet issued its second-ever lifetime ban after the Gresham MAX station attack.
by Isabella Garcia
In January, TriMet issued its second-ever lifetime ban to Koryn Kr…
Good Morning, News: Eugene Bans New Natural Gas, Portland Restauranteurs Struggle with Eggs, and Ted Cruz Being a Hypocrite
by Isabella Garcia
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 con…
City of Portland Worker Strike Ends with Contract Compromise
While workers won higher cost of living increases, fear of rising costs in Portland remains.
by Isabella Garcia
Over 600 City of Portland maintenance and operations w…
Multnomah County Announces Plan to House at Least 300 Homeless Residents in Vacant Apartments
The county has not identified any landlord partners or available rentals at this time.
by Isabella Garcia
Multnomah County and the City of Portland will aim to elimin…