The <i>Mercury</i>’s 20 Must-Catch Acts of Pickathon 2026!

Good Morning, News: Another Man Dies After ICE Encounter, NBA Commissioner Warns Moda Center Talks Are Off Track, and New York Halts New Data Centers. By Courtney Vaughn.

Portland deals with heat and local news ranging from environmental deregulation and Nike's discrimination trial to semiconductor grants and NBA arena disputes, alongside national updates on ICE and Trump.

What Could Be Lost After Trump Rescinds Rule Protecting Public Lands

The Trump administration rescinds the BLM's Public Lands Rule, sparking outcry from conservationists who fear the move prioritizes industrial extraction over the protection of fragile Western ecosystems and habitats.

Good Morning, News: Mayor Wilson Gets Fined, and Sam Neill, Lindsey Graham, and Nutmeg the Cat are No More. By William Steven Humphrey.

Mercury robot Debbie delivers a snarky news update covering Portland's political fines, the loss of Nutmeg the Cat, the demolition of Lloyd Center, and the death of Senator Lindsey Graham.

En Garde: Fencing Competitors from Around the Country Descend on Portland

Discover the high-stakes world of the USA Fencing Summer Nationals in Portland, where athletes engage in a chess-like mental and physical battle across three distinct disciplines: epee, foil, and sabre.

THE TRASH REPORT: Tacky Columns, Tacky Shoes, and Zach Braff Said WHAT?! By Elinor Jones.

Elinor Jones delivers a witty breakdown of political column lore, messy award show lighting, celebrity scandals, and why we should rename streets after Caesar Salad.