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Mayoral candidates Gonzalez and Rubio have unveiled starkly different ordinances for regulating camping in Portland, as the city tries to fix legal issues with its prior rules. by Courtney Vaughn Two weeks after Mayor Ted Wheeler’s office unveiled a heavily revised ordinance to address restrictions on homeless camping in Portland, other commissioners are floating their…

Transportation advocates say putting the blame on victims is a distraction from the real causes of traffic deaths. by Taylor Griggs On October 21, 2023, James Brian Fenimore was walking on the sidewalk on SE 82nd Avenue near Burnside Street, heading to run an errand, when a drunk driver veered off the street and struck…

Plus, More Event News and Updates for April 18 by EverOut Staff Rap’s auto-tune auteur Future is coming to Portland with Metro Boomin to support their second collaborative album, We Still Don’t Trust You. Art rock experimentalist St. Vincent has unveiled dates for her All Born Screaming tour with alt-rock favorites Spoon. Plus, corny dad…

by Anonymous I refuse to explain myself and the special needs of my seriously physically disabled son to anyone, because that feeling is humiliating and degrading. So, let’s just say that my son was playing fetch with a couple service dogs on an EMPTY field with easy access to and from a paved parking lot…

by Anonymous I applied for a position posted on my LinkedIn page, a public service job with a major Multnomah County organization. I’m fine with the job I have but since I had most of the listed qualifications I applied out of curiosity. The online application process took me through a number of steps that…

Mark P. Smith & Associates will take over monitoring of Portland Police Bureau’s adherence to federal directives. The team includes a former violence prevention leader for the city. by Courtney Vaughn Ten years ago, the US Department of Justice intervened to help reshape and monitor the Portland Police Bureau’s use of force policies. Now, a…

The hilarious debut film feature from Vera Drew, The People’s Joker, packs a lot into its 92-minute runtime—action, animation, DC comic parody deep cuts, some truly vicious and necessary jabs at some of SNL’s current stars, and a healthy scattering of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it asides. There’s been a lot of hype surrounding the pop culture parody coming…

Norris will become the club’s technical director; General Manager Karina LeBlanc promises “global search” for new head coach. by Abe Asher Mike Norris is out as Portland Thorns head coach just four games into the 2024 NWSL season, the club announced on Tuesday.  Norris, who served just over a year as head coach, is being…

Guest starring super special guest comedian ZAK TOSCANI! by Wm. Steven Humphrey Are you looking for a hilarious, live comedy show where YOU can walk away with a fabulous PRIZE (or two)? Well, you’re in luck, because Mercury Geniuses of Comedy, Arlo Weierhauser and Kate Murphy, are your hosts for the most diabolical, hilarious, and…

Her boyfriend wants permission to hire sex workers. Is this a case of irreconcilable differences? by Dan Savage My boyfriend wants my permission to see sex workers. He did this quite a bit before we were together. He goes to Canada, where it’s legal and supposedly safer. He says he’s just trying to be open…

Chastity Belt, Record Store Day, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Clear your calendar: With events like Record Store Day 2024 and stoner-friendly festivities like 420 Toke-Tacular 2: Electric Bongaloo in 16mm, this week is sure to be packed. We’ve gathered those, plus more of the best things to do, from Chastity Belt to…

Whether you’re into sci-fi, romance, or weirdness, Portland has a bookstore for YOU! by Lindsay Costello [Welcome to our second annual “SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT PORTLAND” issue! Read it online here, or if you like physical, paper-y things, you can find it in more than 50 locations all around the city!—eds] As someone who briefly…

by Suzette Smith 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 Friday. And looking at the weather, it’s just…

Indie rockers reflect on 30 years as a band, and why they still call Portland home. by Courtney Vaughn [Welcome to our second annual “SAY NICE THINGS ABOUT PORTLAND” issue! Read it online here, or if you like physical, paper-y things, you can find it in more than 50 locations all around the city!—eds] Fourteen…