The Portland Mercury
Say 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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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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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.
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7mGood Morning, News! Trump’s H-E-Double-Hockey-Stick Tariffs, Climate Change: So Hot Right Now, and Local Landlord May Need Real Job
Portland faces heatwaves and wildfires while the Blazers spar over stadium funding. Locally, a renter wins big in court, and nationally, Trump's administration ramps up arrests and tariffs.
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Good Morning, News: Portland Celebrates E-Bikes and Pride, Moda Center Drama Continues, and Spain Wins World Cup
Portland faces a heatwave while City Council clashes over Moda Center renovations. Plus, a world record bike ride, Pride celebrations, and the global sensation of Jimothy the raccoon.
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4mPortland Celebrates Biketown Anniversary By Winning a World Record
Portland shattered the world record for the largest electric bike ride with 1,060 participants, celebrating Biketown's 10th anniversary and the city's growing e-bike community and infrastructure.