by Anonymous
I don’t want to live on this planet anymore. I know there are some good people out there in the world. People who genuinely care about the wellbeing of others. People who stay …
Category: Portland Mercury
Good Afternoon, News: Attempted Book Bans in Oregon, the Flosbury Flop (RIP), and Daylight Savings Vibes With My Dog
by Elinor Jones
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 consid…
Walmart, Okay, Don’t Love You! Bye-bye!
by Anonymous
So Walmart is blaming “crime” on its reasons for closing the Hayden Meadows and S.E. 82nd Ave. stores. Really? Wonder why none of the other Walmart locations in Gresham, Wood V…
Where to Celebrate Pi(e) Day 2023 in Portland
Lauretta Jean’s, Bakeshop, and More
by EverOut Staff
March 14 is Pi Day, the endearingly nerdy holiday where we honor everyone’s favorite mathematical constant (π) wi…
Climate Change and the Housing Crisis are Burdening Portland’s Emergency Shelter System
Emergency officials say the only true solution is housing.
by Abe Asher
During the many extreme weather events the Portland area has faced over the last several years…
Headlights
by Anonymous
When it’s raining, dusk, foggy etc, any time visibility is limited, TURN YOUR HEADLIGHTS ON. It’s for your own safety too. If you t-bone someone who’s pulling out in front of y…
Oregon Symphony 2023-24 Season: Cancellations, Crowd-Pleasers, and Comebacks
Approachable programming like the cinematic Popcorn series returns in the recently announced Oregon Symphony 2023-24 calendar. But budget cuts nixed the annual free waterfront concert.
Approachable programming like the cinematic Popc…
The Top 66 Events in Portland This Week: Mar 13-19, 2023
SZA, Everybody Reads 2023, and More Top Picks
by EverOut Staff
Now that we’re freshly sprung forward, it’s time to make the most of that “extra hour” of sunlight. Get…
Smoking is Officially Not Cool Anymore, Hugh Grant Isn’t Cool Either, Thirst Traps are Still Cool, and Bird News You Can Bird Use
Let’s go, Trash Pandas! It’s time for the week’s hottest goss from THE TRASH REPORT.
by Elinor Jones
Hello, and welcome to the Trash Report! I’m your best friend, Eli…
Traffic Deaths in Portland Remain Record-High For a Second Year
Speeding, dark conditions, and prolonged road exposure played a role in the 63 fatalities in 2022.
by Isabella Garcia
Sixty-three Portlanders were killed in traffic c…