GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! And what a gorgeous morning it is with beautiful blue skies, and… wait. I’m getting those clouds ...

Incumbent candidates showed strength in major races in Oregon’s midterm elections Tuesday. At the state level, Governor Tina Kotek declared victory over her opponent, Republican Christine Drazan, ...

Ah, to be home for the holidays. Unfortunately, I am home, and that just happens to be here in Portland. I know: “What a crock,” as Jennifer Tilly says in Bride of Chucky, which is, it must be said, ...

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It’s simply not Thanksgiving without pie, nor is it Christmas without a little something sweet. If your baking chops aren’t quite up to the task, let one of Portland’s many bakeries help out this year ...

Making a Thanksgiving feast is no mean feat. Maybe you can’t stand the smell of Brussels sprouts permeating your kitchen, or pie crust is your sworn enemy. Perhaps your tiny apartment kitchen could ...

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office declined to indict the police officer who shot and killed Eric Hurtado in downtown Portland on October 15. The announcement was made Thursday, the same ...

Bulk up your TBR pile for the cozy season at the Portland Book Festival.

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Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events; our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word ...