The Portland Mercury
Good Morning, News: Portland’s “Daddy” Issues, Mass Shooting in Seattle, and Elon Musk Loses His Trillionaire Status (Boo-Hoo-Hoo). By William Steven Humphrey.
This edition covers a local Portland budget vote, dangerous wildfires across Oregon and Europe, a violent impersonation incident, a tragic Seattle shooting, and ongoing geopolitical tensions…
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9mTHE TRASH REPORT: The Weather Can Be Gossip, in That Gossip Is Both Hot and Cool. By Elinor Jones.
Elinor Jones serves up a spicy, irreverent roundup of celebrity drama, political absurdities, and summer trends, proving that even the trashiest news is better with a bit of wit.
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6mGood Morning News: WNBA Portland Fire, New Oregon Forest Fires, and This Weekend's World Naked Bike Ride Promises to Be Fire
This update covers Portland arena funding, Oregon wildfires and climate policy, Douglas County sanctuary disputes, the World Naked Bike Ride, Trump’s new tariffs, and escalating international military tensions.
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6mGood Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Casts First Tie-Breaker and Is Subsequently Labeled “Daddy,” and Your Chance to Name a Baby Porcupine (Daddy?)
This daily update covers Portland city council drama, recent power outages, legal developments at Nike, and international geopolitical shifts involving Saudi Arabia and the Trump administration.
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5mSay Howdy to Portland’s Newest Country Western Bar and Venue
The beloved Landmark Saloon finds new life as Switchback Saloon, a community-focused venue in Southeast Portland bringing live music, BBQ, and cooperative ownership dreams to the neighborhood.
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7mGood Morning, News: Locals Beef With PBOT Over Burnside, State Won’t Prosecute Over Elections Violations, and Trump Wants to Tariff Your Medications
This newsletter covers Portland's extreme heat safety, local infrastructure concerns, recent drowning tragedies, campaign finance violations, and updates on national and international political news.