The Portland Mercury
Good Morning, News: City Cuts Deal With PGE For Forest Park Project, Participatory Budgeting Likely to Make November Ballot, and Lawsuit Alleges US is Illegally Sharing Info on Iranian Asylum Seekers. By Courtney Vaughn.
Portland faces tension over Forest Park tree removal and a major budgeting ballot initiative, while national news covers DeSantis' legal setbacks, McConnell's health, and rising Iranian tensions.
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6mGood Morning News: No Recount for Cops’ Raid on Climate Funds, Imprisoned Portland Protestor Speaks to the Mercury, and Trump’s Former Labor Secretary Did What? By Jeremiah Hayden.
This edition covers local ballot updates, Portland infrastructure projects, community events, and national news regarding political accountability and global disaster relief efforts during the Labor Day weekend.
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8mThe Faults in Our Stars (September 2026)
Navigate the chaos of late summer and the upcoming full moon in Aries with this acerbic and biting astrological forecast that spares no sign from its stinging wit.
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7mWhat’s New in Portland Food: Clark’s Coffee and the Richmond Club Step In, and Dinger’s Deli and Jade Rabbit Return
Explore the vibrant evolution of Portland’s culinary landscape as popular new eateries, beloved revivals, and community-driven events bring fresh energy to the city’s dining scene this month.
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7mJudge Strikes Down Safer Portland Lawsuit
A federal judge denied a request to recount signatures for a failed Portland ballot initiative, affirming that election officials followed proper legal standards in their verification process.
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5mGood Morning, News: When Is the Big Gloria Steinem Meetup Vigil? Guys? Plus, a New Name Proposal for Cesar Chavez Boulevard. By Suzette Smith.
This morning roundup covers environmental concerns at Ross Island, local festival excitement, the passing of Gloria Steinem, Treasury Department policy shifts, and investigations into COVID-19 origins.