The Portland Mercury
Good Morning, News: Amazon Delivery Vans Aflame, Blazers Have a New Coach, and Trump’s Pool Crash Out Continues. By Taylor Griggs.
Portland faces a heatwave while celebrating Nacho Week. Local news includes arson investigations, a significant land return to Native communities, and the Trail Blazers hiring a new head coach.
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6mGood Morning, News! Mamdani’s Political Sway, the Rise (and Risk) of Neobanks, and City Councilors’ Final Maneuver to Save Jobs. By Courtney Vaughn.
Portland faces budget battles and mourns a beloved journalist. Meanwhile, New York sees a progressive political shift, while national news covers cruise ship whale strikes and banking app risks.
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8mCity Council Held Their Noses and Passed a Budget—Now They Want Changes.
Portland City Councilors are introducing new ordinances to restore frontline services and prevent job layoffs after a contentious $8.5 billion budget approval split the council along ideological lines.
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Good Morning, News: Here Comes the Heatwave, Moda Center Fight Continues, and Trump's Embarrassing Iran Deal. By William Steven Humphrey.
Nacho Week kicks off in Portland alongside intense local news regarding heatwaves, Moda Center funding battles, police misconduct, and the heartbreaking loss of reporter Zane Sparling.
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4m“The Show Must Go On”: Portland Cuts the Ribbon on Darcelle XV Plaza.
Portland celebrates Pride Month by unveiling Darcelle XV Plaza, honoring the legendary drag performer Walter Cole. The vibrant new community space aims to revitalize downtown with joy and inclusivity.
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7mWorld Cup Diary: Week One.
The World Cup in North America brings both spiritual reflection from Pope Leo and political tension, highlighting athletic brilliance from Messi and the rising competitiveness of global underdogs.