Portland Police shot and killed a man downtown Thursday afternoon who they say was wielding a box cutter he used to assault ...

Julia Brim-Edwards is a current Multnomah County commissioner who’s served on the board since 2023. She’s also served on the ...

Portland’s biggest literary festival is, like previous years, not to be missed. Some of the most famous names on this year’s lineup include actor Ke Huy Quan of The Goonies and Everything Everywhere ...

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This is one of the many articles in the Mercury’ s 2026 Halloween Issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types ...

It’s starting to actually feel like fall outside, with temperatures finally dropping below 65. All the better to catch some lingering patio moments or cozy into a warm, welcoming restaurant. October ...

Read all of our 2026 election endorsements here.—eds] In 2024, Portlanders saw ranked choice voting on their ballot for the first time. This year, it’s going countywide. Voters in Multnomah County ...

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A new complaint filed with the city, county, and state elections offices alleges multiple political action committees violated independent expenditure rules when they failed to properly report ...