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Meet the Groups Helping Immigrants Impacted by ICE
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/13/48072611/meet-the-groups-helping-immigrants-impacted-by-ice
Published: October 14, 2025 04:45
A statewide rapid response network is coordinating to alert communities about immigration enforcement and provide legal resources.
by Abe Asher
If people in the Portland area think they’ve…
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for October 13-19
https://www.portlandmercury.com/do-this-do-that/2025/10/13/48064634/the-mercurys-do-this-do-that-your-top-events-for-october-13-19
Published: October 13, 2025 20:50
This week: mushroom education, cut-up comedy, and plenty of contemporary art.
by Lindsay Costello
Not typically the type to check out gallery shows? Consider stretching your self-image…
Portland's Emergency Naked Bike Ride in Photos
https://www.portlandmercury.com/photo-essay/2025/10/13/48071138/portlands-emergency-naked-bike-ride-in-photos
Published: October 13, 2025 18:00
Elayna Yussen and Suzette Smith
by Elayna Yussen
Despite a day of near-constant rain, organizers of Portland's Emergency World Naked Bike Ride went ahead with their plans to protest on…
THE TRASH REPORT: Ben Affleck, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and ICE Have Said Enough
https://www.portlandmercury.com/the-trash-report/2025/10/13/48067885/the-trash-report-ben-affleck-elisabeth-hasselbeck-and-ice-have-said-enough
Published: October 13, 2025 16:50
Plus! Are Charli XCX and Lorde scheming against Taylor Swift? đź‘€
by Elinor Jones
Hi! Welcome back to the Trash Report, your latest spin on news and gossip and whatever other stories were…
Good Morning, News: Feds Ramp Up Violence in Portland, How Chicago Fights Fascists, and an ICE-y Naked Bike Ride
https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/10/13/48070656/good-morning-news-feds-ramp-up-violence-in-portland-how-chicago-fights-fascists-and-an-ice-y-naked-bike-ride
Published: October 13, 2025 15:50
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work…
Holy moly, I'm not over it
https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2025/10/12/48071034/holy-moly-im-not-over-it
Published: October 13, 2025 03:40
by Anonymous
This is so silly to care about because the world is such shit but goddamn when I see you I am such a fool. I want to be close to you. I want to talk and laugh and just spend time near you. I like…
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: City Attorney Lashes Out at Feds, Heathcare Workers Gear Up for Strike, and ICE Barbie Visits the Portland Dreamhouse
https://www.portlandmercury.com/newsblast/2025/10/12/48066173/your-sunday-reading-list-city-attorney-lashes-out-at-feds-heathcare-workers-gear-up-for-strike-and-ice-barbie-visits-the-portland-dreamhous
Published: October 12, 2025 14:20
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know,"…
The 2nd Amendment Includes the Right to Bear Ass
https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2025/10/11/48068892/the-2nd-amendment-includes-the-right-to-bear-ass
Published: October 11, 2025 16:08
by Anonymous
Exercise your rights, Emergency World Naked Bike Riders!
Kindness
https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2025/10/10/48068071/kindness
Published: October 11, 2025 02:12
by Anonymous
How do I become kind again? I mean unrequited, uncompromising, and unconditionally kind? I have completely lost it. Bruised, battered, beat, and busted down, I've created such a fortress around me…
Oregon Music Hall of Fame Honors New Inductees While Looking to the Future
https://www.portlandmercury.com/music/2025/10/10/48062935/oregon-music-hall-of-fame-honors-new-inductees-while-looking-to-the-future
Published: October 10, 2025 19:15
The event will honor inductees including Portugal. The Man, Yob, Mary-Sue Tobin, and Jim Brunberg.
by Robert Husseman
On Saturday, Oct. 11, music luminaries from across the state will…
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Oct 10–12, 2025
https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-portland-this-weekend-oct-10-12-2025/c6110/
Published: October 10, 2025 18:59
Emergency World Naked Bike Ride, Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15
by EverOut Staff
Skip the pesky work of planning and dive straight into the weekend…
Portland's Emergency World Naked Bike Ride Location Released
https://www.portlandmercury.com/Bikes/2025/10/10/48067491/portlands-emergency-world-naked-bike-ride-location-released
Published: October 10, 2025 18:40
Suzette Smith
by Suzette Smith
Organizers of the World Naked Bike Ride, and a number of other local groups, came together last week to plan an emergency demonstration—they're hoping to…
Good Morning, News: Oregon State Rep. Hòa Nguyễn Has Died at 41, Portland Man Asks Restorative Justice: One Bottle of Baja Blast Mountain Dew
https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/10/10/48066082/good-morning-news-oregon-state-rep-hoa-nguyn-has-died-at-41-portland-man-asks-restorative-justice-one-bottle-of-baja-blast-mountain-dew
Published: October 10, 2025 15:50
by Suzette Smith
If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You…
Ticket Alert: Doja Cat, Dancing with the Stars, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
https://everout.com/portland/articles/ticket-alert-doja-cat-dancing-with-the-stars-and-more-portland-events-going-on-sale-this-week/c6108/
Published: October 9, 2025 21:32
Plus, YUNGBLUD and More Event Updates for October 9
by EverOut Staff
Don’t miss out on these tickets if you’re the jealous type. “Queen of Pop-Rap” Doja Cat supports her fifth album Vie on…
ICE Targets Chicago’s Homeless Community
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/09/48065998/ice-targets-chicagos-homeless-community
Published: October 9, 2025 19:05
Plus, law enforcement attempts to stifle free speech, and barring the feds from making arrests at the county courthouse.
by Chicago Reader staff
[This roundup of news about ICE and the…
FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Purity Ring, Superchunk, Boyish, and MORE!
https://www.portlandmercury.com/free-tickets/2025/10/09/48063059/free-tickets-thursday-enter-to-win-free-tix-to-see-purity-ring-superchunk-boyish-and-more
Published: October 9, 2025 18:00
by Mercury Promotions
Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread…
POP QUIZ PDX: Trump Fails TWICE, "Antifa" Cops, and "ICE, ICE Barbie"!
https://www.portlandmercury.com/pop-quiz-pdx/2025/10/09/48064747/pop-quiz-pdx-trump-fails-twice-antifa-cops-and-ice-ice-barbie
Published: October 9, 2025 16:50
See how well YOU score on this week's "war ravaged" trivia quiz!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
CALLING ALL SMARTY BOTTOMS! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this…
Good Morning, News: Portland Troop Deployment Goes to Court Again, Oregon General Steps Up for PDX, and Dolly Parton is Okay, Y'all!
https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/10/09/48064848/good-morning-news-portland-troop-deployment-goes-to-court-again-oregon-general-steps-up-for-pdx-and-dolly-parton-is-okay-yall
Published: October 9, 2025 15:43
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work…
Paradise Blue Is a Story of Displacement Told as Noir
https://www.portlandmercury.com/Theater/2025/10/08/48052450/paradise-blue-is-a-story-of-displacement-told-as-noir
Published: October 9, 2025 00:07
Suzette Smith
by Suzette Smith
In Dominique Morisseau's Paradise Blue, the year is 1949, Detroit's Black Bottom neighborhood hasn't yet been demolished to make way for a highway, and the…
Portland-Area Kaiser Permanente Workers Could Strike as Soon as Next Week
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/08/48064673/portland-area-kaiser-permanente-workers-could-strike-as-soon-as-next-week
Published: October 8, 2025 23:23
Thousands of employees voted to strike if the health care workers can’t reach a labor agreement with Kaiser before Tuesday.
by Abe Asher
Healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente in Oregon…
Hear In Portland: Cosmos Dark at Improvisational Summit Portland, Thunderous Pussy, and a Legendary John
https://www.portlandmercury.com/hear-in-portland/2025/10/08/48063156/hear-in-portland-cosmos-dark-at-improvisational-summit-portland-thunderous-pussy-and-a-legendary-john
Published: October 8, 2025 18:30
Read all about what’s on the music forecast, Hear In Portland.Â
by Jenni Moore
Greetings, residents of this war-ravaged city! With all the things going on around the world, in this…
Good Morning, News: Kristi Noem Thinks We're Idiots, Feds Get Sued For Excessive Force During Protests, and Portlanders Can Snag Free Trees For Their Yards
https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/10/08/48064061/good-morning-news-kristi-noem-thinks-were-idiots-feds-get-sued-for-excessive-force-during-protests-and-portlanders-can-snag-free-trees-fo
Published: October 8, 2025 16:14
by Courtney Vaughn
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we…
Second Run Portland: Phantasm’s Freaky Mortician Takes Over a Portland Funeral Home
https://www.portlandmercury.com/movies-and-tv/2025/10/07/48063154/second-run-portland-phantasms-freaky-mortician-takes-over-a-portland-funeral-home
Published: October 8, 2025 00:02
Plus, city theaters pregame for Halloween with Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s neo-noir Cure and a fashionable giallo classic.
by Lindsay Costello
Yes, it’s October, and yes, that means it’s time to…
THE BLACK BYLINE: I’ve Never Joined the Naked Bike Ride—But I Won’t Hate on It
https://www.portlandmercury.com/the-black-byline/2025/10/07/48062797/the-black-byline-ive-never-joined-the-naked-bike-ride-but-i-wont-hate-on-it
Published: October 7, 2025 20:56
White whimsy, federal troops, and what Portlanders should really be focused on.
by Donovan Scribes (fka Donovan Smith)
[What follows is a new column from Donovan Scribes, a writer,…
Mercury Music Picks: Nonbinary Girlfriend Play Free Show, Duster Side Project Play Gaza Fundraiser
https://www.portlandmercury.com/mercury-music-picks/2025/10/07/48061382/mercury-music-picks-nonbinary-girlfriend-play-free-show-duster-side-project-play-gaza-fundraiser
Published: October 7, 2025 18:15
Plus an Improvisation Summit, getting Nourished by Time, and Portland music news!Â
by Nolan Parker
Whose idea was it to book Autechre, Nourished By Time, Lucinda Williams, and Fleshwater…
SAVAGE LOVE: The Cuckening
https://www.portlandmercury.com/savage-love/2025/10/07/48062583/savage-love-the-cuckening
Published: October 7, 2025 16:58
He loves being cucked, she loves getting some extra "D"—but what to do about... JEALOUSY?
by Dan Savage
I’m a bi girl in a serious relationship with a bi guy, and said bi guy has a major…
Good Morning, News: Portland City Attorney Goes Off on US DOJ, Kristi Noem Set To Visit Portland, and Podcast Bros Try To Distance Themselves From Trump After Helping Him Get Elected
https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/10/07/48061591/good-morning-news-portland-city-attorney-goes-off-on-us-doj-kristi-noem-set-to-visit-portland-and-podcast-bros-try-to-distance-themselves
Published: October 7, 2025 16:15
by Taylor Griggs
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do…
Portland City Attorney to US DOJ: “Please Do Not Fail America”
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/06/48061351/portland-city-attorney-to-us-doj-please-do-not-fail-america
Published: October 6, 2025 23:20
City’s legal team says federal police are brutalizing protesters, and the government is weaponizing its longstanding settlement agreement with the city.
by Courtney Vaughn
Portland’s city…
The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for October 6-12
https://www.portlandmercury.com/do-this-do-that/2025/10/06/48056362/the-mercurys-do-this-do-that-your-top-events-for-october-6-12
Published: October 6, 2025 21:35
New performance art pairs well with Portland Fermentation Festival's kimchi and kombucha.
by Lindsay Costello
Sure, a certain someone claims you live in a war-torn hellscape pockmarked by…
Good Morning, News: Trump Tripped Twice by Federal Judge, Another Bullshit NYT Article About Portland, and Your Recap of the Craziest Weekend Ever!
https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/10/06/48057541/good-morning-news-trump-tripped-twice-by-federal-judge-another-bullshit-nyt-article-about-portland-and-your-recap-of-the-craziest-weekend
Published: October 6, 2025 15:59
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work…
Judge Once Again  Denies Trump’s Attempt to Deploy National Guard in Oregon
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/05/48060080/judge-once-again-denies-trumps-attempt-to-deploy-national-guard-in-oregon
Published: October 6, 2025 04:16
US District Judge Karin Immergut issued a second restraining order after Trump sent California National Guard troops to Oregon, in an attempt to circumvent the courts.
by Courtney Vaughn
…
Frustrated by Court Loss, Trump Sends 300 California National Guard Troops to Portland
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/05/48059450/frustrated-by-court-loss-trump-sends-300-california-national-guard-troops-to-portland
Published: October 5, 2025 21:45
One hundred members of the California National Guard have reportedly arrived already, with more to follow. A lawsuit to stop the move is already underway.
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
After a…
YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Trump's Portland Invasion, Vampire Love, and Who's Down for Some "Antifa Hellfire"?
https://www.portlandmercury.com/newsblast/2025/10/05/48054371/your-sunday-reading-list-trumps-portland-invasion-vampire-love-and-whos-down-for-some-antifa-hellfire
Published: October 5, 2025 14:07
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
GOOD MORNING, SUNDAY! It's the perfect time to catch up on some of the great reporting and stories the Mercury churned out this week! (PRO TIP: If you despise being "the last to know,"…
Federal Judge Grants Restraining Order Blocking Trump From Deploying Troops to Portland
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/04/48058079/federal-judge-grants-restraining-order-blocking-trump-from-deploying-troops-to-portland
Published: October 5, 2025 00:25
Judge says Trump administration violated Constitution and failed to provide proof that National Guard activation was necessary
by Taylor Griggs
A federal judge has granted the state of…
Portland Children’s Levy Funds Set to Be Disbursed After City Halted, Then Restored Grant Recommendations
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/03/48054445/portland-childrens-levy-funds-set-to-be-disbursed-after-city-halted-then-restored-grant-recommendations
Published: October 3, 2025 23:10
City Councilors caused a stir by pausing funding recommendations in June, citing concerns with the application scoring process. The levy is a lifeline for many BIPOC organizations.
by Abe Asher
…
Photo Essay: The Gathering of the Jugglers
https://www.portlandmercury.com/photo-essay/2025/10/03/48055799/photo-essay-the-gathering-of-the-jugglers
Published: October 3, 2025 22:24
Inside Portland’s Juggling Festival and how a lifetime of practice can result in peace of mind.
by Corbin Smith
Watching masses of people heaving clubs at one another during the Portland…
Album Review: The Pastoral Minimalism of Ann Annie’s El Prado
https://www.portlandmercury.com/album-review/2025/10/03/48054529/album-review-the-pastoral-minimalism-of-ann-annies-el-prado
Published: October 3, 2025 22:00
Real and imagined landscapes for where you are and where you’ve come from.
by Jonathan Ludwig
Joan Mitchell made a name for herself in the art world through her large scale paintings…
The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Oct 3–5, 2025
https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-portland-this-weekend-oct-3-5-2025/c6103/
Published: October 3, 2025 19:16
Portland Greek Festival, Blazers Fan Fest, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15
by EverOut Staff
Thanks to our weekend guide, you don't have to sacrifice a bunch of funds to have fun.…
Good Morning, News: Shutdown Is a Noun; Shut Down Is a Verb, and Trump Appointed Judge to Decide Portland's Restraining Order Request
https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/10/03/48054258/good-morning-news-shutdown-is-a-noun-shut-down-is-a-verb-and-trump-appointed-judge-to-decide-portlands-restraining-order-request
Published: October 3, 2025 15:39
Suzette Smith
by Suzette Smith
If you appreciate the Mercury's interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team.…
Dead Moon Night Rides Again
https://www.portlandmercury.com/music/2025/10/02/48054071/dead-moon-night-rides-again
Published: October 2, 2025 22:00
Celebrate Portland's best rock & roll band on October 5 at Cherry Sprout Park.
by Nolan Parker
At 6 PM on October 5, 2017—just 35 days before Fred Cole’s death—the City of Portland…
Ticket Alert: Ghost, The Paper Kites, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week
https://everout.com/portland/articles/ticket-alert-ghost-the-paper-kites-and-more-portland-events-going-on-sale-this-week/c6101/
Published: October 2, 2025 20:40
Plus, Doja Cat and More Event Updates for October 2
by EverOut Staff
It’s time for the first batch of October ticket sales. Swedish heavy metal band Ghost extends their “skeletour” into…
Restaurant Profile: Madrina Is an Ode to Powerful Women
https://www.portlandmercury.com/food-and-drink/2025/10/02/48054052/restaurant-profile-madrina-is-an-ode-to-powerful-women
Published: October 2, 2025 19:17
Lucy De Leon, owner of Salsas Locas and La Patroncita, expands her family legacy with her third restaurant.
by Katherine Chew Hamilton
A new Mexican restaurant has taken root downtown,…
FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Enter to Win Free Tix to See Penny & Sparrow, The Last Reveal + Oliver Hazard, Kassi Valezza, and MORE!
https://www.portlandmercury.com/free-tickets/2025/10/02/48052325/free-tickets-thursday-enter-to-win-free-tix-to-see-penny-and-sparrow-the-last-reveal-oliver-hazard-kassi-valezza-and-more
Published: October 2, 2025 18:00
by Mercury Promotions
Who's ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland's best concerts and events—our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread…
POP QUIZ PDX: Welcome to "War Ravaged" Portland (and More Trivia About King Dipshit)
https://www.portlandmercury.com/pop-quiz-pdx/2025/10/02/48052760/pop-quiz-pdx-welcome-to-war-ravaged-portland-and-more-trivia-about-king-dipshit
Published: October 2, 2025 16:50
See how well you score on this week's super fun trivia quiz!
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
HEY THERE, BRAINY PANTS! It's time once again to put your brainy-brain to the test with this week's…
Good Morning, News: Cops Love Their Overtime, an Emergency Naked Bike Ride, and Delusional Trump Thinks National Guard Is Already Here 🙄
https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/10/02/48052794/good-morning-news-cops-love-their-overtime-an-emergency-naked-bike-ride-and-delusional-trump-thinks-national-guard-is-already-here
Published: October 2, 2025 15:49
by Wm. Steven Humphrey
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work…
Portland Police Will Continue Patrols at ICE Protests, Despite Restrictions on Overtime Spending
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2025/10/01/48052670/portland-police-will-continue-patrols-at-ice-protests-despite-restrictions-on-overtime-spending
Published: October 2, 2025 00:25
Records show PPB spent $875K to monitor protests at Portland’s ICE facility in June, before City Council directed the Bureau to redirect its use of overtime hours.
by Courtney Vaughn
As…
Because Of The Implications
https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2025/10/01/48052741/because-of-the-implications
Published: October 2, 2025 00:22
by Anonymous
Lindsey Halligan will accept the Trump pardon, so she's a future criminal?
In Heart Throb, a Vampire Looks for Love
https://www.portlandmercury.com/comedy/2025/10/01/48052461/in-heart-throb-a-vampire-looks-for-love
Published: October 1, 2025 23:05
The Kickstand Comedy improv show pokes fun at your dating options with group chat humor and a DIY spirit.
by Lindsay Costello
Dating isn't typically a team sport, but Heart Throb: The…
The Best Things To Do in Portland This Month: October 2025
https://everout.com/portland/articles/the-best-things-to-do-in-portland-this-month-october-2025/c6097/
Published: October 1, 2025 22:35
Lorde, Portland Design Month, and More
by EverOut Staff
Portland takes the season of ghouls and gourds very seriously, but October isn't all Halloween events—the calendar is also filled…
Books to Beats: Music in Juvenile Detention
https://www.portlandmercury.com/music/2025/10/01/48050890/books-to-beats-music-in-juvenile-detention
Published: October 1, 2025 17:00
Ryan J. Prado
by Ryan J. Prado
Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center (DEL) abuts high concrete walls, dividing Interstate 84 from Portland’s North Tabor neighborhood. It’s shielded from…
Good Morning, News: Trump Lists Grievances Against Portland’s Left, Oregon (Finally) Passes (Weak) Transportation Package, and the US Government Is Closed for Business
https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/2025/10/01/48051113/good-morning-news-trump-lists-grievances-against-portlands-left-oregon-finally-passes-weak-transportation-package-and-the-us-governme
Published: October 1, 2025 16:00
by Taylor Griggs
If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do…
Okay Indiana Jones
https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/2025/10/01/48051560/okay-indiana-jones
Published: October 1, 2025 08:04
by Anonymous
I know you feel like a real hero saying you 'won't stay silent' against the 'fascists'. But maybe consider people other than you. Your immigrant neighbors and co-workers risk having their families…