The Portland Mercury
Mr. Chip Will Sell Hard-to-Find Snacks Out of an Art Studio
Keith Dickerson launches Mr. Chip, a specialized vending machine in Portland featuring rare snacks from around the globe, including Canadian Hawkins Cheezies and regional favorites like Grippo's and…
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7mThe Riot Grrrls are Back in Town! Heavens to Betsy Reunite After 32 Years Away.
Riot grrrl legends Heavens to Betsy make a surprise, low-profile return in Portland, proving their raw, feminist energy and Corin Tucker’s powerhouse vocals are as essential as ever.
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8mGood Morning, News: Slushies, SCOTUS Security, Sports Gossip, and Another Socialist Wins. By Courtney Vaughn.
Portland faces rising parking rates and minimum wage hikes, while Pendleton fights a homelessness lawsuit. Nationally, LeBron James enters free agency and the Supreme Court seeks increased security funding.
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6mTriMet Safety Response Staff Urge Management Change.
TriMet's Safety Response Team workers are pushing for a new contractor and union recognition, citing poor working conditions and management issues as the transit agency faces significant budget cuts.
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9mGood Morning, News: Police Accountability Board Speaks Out, Major Blazers Trade, and Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship (and Allows States to Discriminate Against Trans People). By Taylor Griggs.
Portland faces budget battles over police accountability funds, while the Blazers land Ja Morant. Nationally, SCOTUS rules on birthright citizenship as World Cup knockout rounds spark global excitement.
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8mPolice Oversight Board Members Say Budget Ordinance Could Erode Public’s Trust in New System.
Portland's new police oversight board warns that a proposed budget ordinance to save city jobs by using accountability funds undermines their independence and violates the city charter.