The Portland Mercury
Good Morning, News: Wildfire Smoke Rolls into Portland, Women’s Sports and AI, and a Reminder That RFK Jr. Sucks. By Taylor Griggs.
Portland faces extreme heat and wildfire smoke while local sports teams draw backlash over AI partnerships and national news reports on rising measles cases and ongoing primary elections.
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6mGood Morning, News: Washington County Board Chair Resigns, Where To Get $10 Wings, and Freedom Fest Cancelled After Just 6 People Bought VIP Tickets. By Courtney Vaughn.
Portland gets a dose of local headlines, from assault charges and political resignations to wing festivals, alongside national updates on airline delays and political stunts.
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6mPortland Fire Recap: Three Losses in a Row and a Plea to the Fans
Following a break for the FIBA World Cup, the Portland Fire endure a challenging three-game losing streak, seeking a strong finish in their upcoming final home game.
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7mTHE TRASH REPORT: Baby men vs Babies of Women. By Elinor Jones.
Elinor Jones delivers a biting, humorous recap of the week's absurd political news, celebrity developments, and cultural shifts in the latest edition of her unapologetic newsletter.
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8mGood Morning, News: The Conservative Plot to Upend Charter Reform, Anti-Trans Protesters Stir Up Shit, and Networks Team Up Against Trump. By William Steven Humphrey.
This morning roundup covers Portland's Wing Week, local political scandals regarding Councilor Mitch Green, protests at The Sports Bra, the passing of Mickey Reyes, and national news updates.
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6mGood Morning News: Powerful PDX Interests’ Dangerous Election Stunts, Kotek’s Second-Term Policy Proposals, Early Voting Begins in US States. By Jeremiah Hayden.
The Portland Mercury defends Councilor Mitch Green against political intimidation, while reporting on Governor Kotek's campaign, national election concerns, and international tensions involving Iran and the U.S.