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For the month of February, the Mercury is celebrating Black History Month with a feature package dedicated to Black innovation in Portland—edited by author extraordinaire Donovan Scribes.
February 12, 2026 at 7:58 PM
For the month of February, the Mercury is celebrating Black History Month with a feature package dedicated to Black innovation in Portland—edited by author extraordinaire Donovan Scribes.
Where to get Friday the 13th tattoos in Portland!
Friday the 13th occurs three times in 2026—the most it’s possible to have in a calendar year—which means more flash tattoos and more fun.
Full list >> everout.com/portland/art...
Friday the 13th occurs three times in 2026—the most it’s possible to have in a calendar year—which means more flash tattoos and more fun.
Full list >> everout.com/portland/art...
February 10, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Where to get Friday the 13th tattoos in Portland!
Friday the 13th occurs three times in 2026—the most it’s possible to have in a calendar year—which means more flash tattoos and more fun.
Full list >> everout.com/portland/art...
Friday the 13th occurs three times in 2026—the most it’s possible to have in a calendar year—which means more flash tattoos and more fun.
Full list >> everout.com/portland/art...
Portland Winter Light Festival 🔥
February 9, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Portland Winter Light Festival 🔥
Rose City Rollers kicked off the Goth vs Rave roller derby with a message the crowd loved. “F*** ICE”
February 7, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Rose City Rollers kicked off the Goth vs Rave roller derby with a message the crowd loved. “F*** ICE”
Enjoying a little preview of the Portland Winter Light Festival.
A large cosmic tunnel, and a big illuminated cuttlefish are lighting up Salmon Street Springs (1000 SW Naito Pkwy)
A large cosmic tunnel, and a big illuminated cuttlefish are lighting up Salmon Street Springs (1000 SW Naito Pkwy)
February 6, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Enjoying a little preview of the Portland Winter Light Festival.
A large cosmic tunnel, and a big illuminated cuttlefish are lighting up Salmon Street Springs (1000 SW Naito Pkwy)
A large cosmic tunnel, and a big illuminated cuttlefish are lighting up Salmon Street Springs (1000 SW Naito Pkwy)
The Portland Housing Bureau has found additional unspent dollars in its coffers, adding to the previous $21 million it found through an audit last year. The uncovered funds could impact two pieces of Council business this week.
February 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM
The Portland Housing Bureau has found additional unspent dollars in its coffers, adding to the previous $21 million it found through an audit last year. The uncovered funds could impact two pieces of Council business this week.
The tear gas was deployed at the South Portland ICE Facility but the impact could be felt across the area.
February 1, 2026 at 3:53 AM
The tear gas was deployed at the South Portland ICE Facility but the impact could be felt across the area.
Federal agents deployed tear gas and flash bangs at peaceful protesters during a “Labor Against ICE” march in Portland on Jan 31.
Photos by Taylor Griggs
Photos by Taylor Griggs
February 1, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Federal agents deployed tear gas and flash bangs at peaceful protesters during a “Labor Against ICE” march in Portland on Jan 31.
Photos by Taylor Griggs
Photos by Taylor Griggs
The event featured student speakers from local high schools, as well as a speech from a Portland State University student, and other activists. Students sang along to songs like Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" and Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land."
Photos by Elayna Yussen
Photos by Elayna Yussen
January 31, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The event featured student speakers from local high schools, as well as a speech from a Portland State University student, and other activists. Students sang along to songs like Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" and Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land."
Photos by Elayna Yussen
Photos by Elayna Yussen
On January 30, students at McDaniel High School in Portland walked out of class and led a march from their campus to Glenhaven Park. This was a student-led demonstration during a nationwide strike to protest ICE and the killing of two people in Minnesota by federal agents.
Photos by Elayna Yussen
Photos by Elayna Yussen
January 31, 2026 at 5:16 PM
On January 30, students at McDaniel High School in Portland walked out of class and led a march from their campus to Glenhaven Park. This was a student-led demonstration during a nationwide strike to protest ICE and the killing of two people in Minnesota by federal agents.
Photos by Elayna Yussen
Photos by Elayna Yussen
A number of families gathered at Laurelhurst Park in Portland for an Abolish ICE Family March on Jan 30.
The event, organized by Little Folx & Family Friend Portland, was in solidarity with the nationwide general strike.
The event, organized by Little Folx & Family Friend Portland, was in solidarity with the nationwide general strike.
January 31, 2026 at 1:06 AM
A number of families gathered at Laurelhurst Park in Portland for an Abolish ICE Family March on Jan 30.
The event, organized by Little Folx & Family Friend Portland, was in solidarity with the nationwide general strike.
The event, organized by Little Folx & Family Friend Portland, was in solidarity with the nationwide general strike.
Portland Mercury’s Wiener Week is back! 🌭
Explore hot dogs from more than 40 restaurants across Portland Jan 26 through Feb 1!!!
Explore hot dogs from more than 40 restaurants across Portland Jan 26 through Feb 1!!!
January 26, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Portland Mercury’s Wiener Week is back! 🌭
Explore hot dogs from more than 40 restaurants across Portland Jan 26 through Feb 1!!!
Explore hot dogs from more than 40 restaurants across Portland Jan 26 through Feb 1!!!
Exploring the fine print fair at the Portland Art Museum.
The event features 16 collectors from across North America. It continues Jan 25 from 11am-5pm.
The event features 16 collectors from across North America. It continues Jan 25 from 11am-5pm.
January 25, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Exploring the fine print fair at the Portland Art Museum.
The event features 16 collectors from across North America. It continues Jan 25 from 11am-5pm.
The event features 16 collectors from across North America. It continues Jan 25 from 11am-5pm.
Hundreds of people have marched to the South Portland ICE facility.
The protest was organized hours after a man was shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota while observing and filming them.
Footage by Jeremiah Hayden
The protest was organized hours after a man was shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota while observing and filming them.
Footage by Jeremiah Hayden
January 25, 2026 at 2:01 AM
Hundreds of people have marched to the South Portland ICE facility.
The protest was organized hours after a man was shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota while observing and filming them.
Footage by Jeremiah Hayden
The protest was organized hours after a man was shot and killed by federal agents in Minnesota while observing and filming them.
Footage by Jeremiah Hayden
What’s your favorite bridge in Portland?
📍Tilikum Crossing Bridge
📍Tilikum Crossing Bridge
January 21, 2026 at 5:26 PM
What’s your favorite bridge in Portland?
📍Tilikum Crossing Bridge
📍Tilikum Crossing Bridge
There's still time to submit your FREE Mercury Reader's Valentine >> www.portlandmercury.com/valentines
January 20, 2026 at 7:54 PM
There's still time to submit your FREE Mercury Reader's Valentine >> www.portlandmercury.com/valentines
Councilor Dan Ryan sent the Mercury an apology on January 15.
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
January 15, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Councilor Dan Ryan sent the Mercury an apology on January 15.
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
Hundreds of Portlanders gathered at Terry Schrunk Plaza this afternoon for a vigil honoring the victims and survivors of ICE and Border Patrol violence.
January 11, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Hundreds of Portlanders gathered at Terry Schrunk Plaza this afternoon for a vigil honoring the victims and survivors of ICE and Border Patrol violence.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says his office will open a formal investigation into the shooting of two people by federal agents in East Portland Thursday afternoon.
Story update >> www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning...
Story update >> www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning...
January 9, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield says his office will open a formal investigation into the shooting of two people by federal agents in East Portland Thursday afternoon.
Story update >> www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning...
Story update >> www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning...
“We’re seeing the same buildup of lies about Venezuela that we saw in the ramp-up of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan... the same, tired old lies being bandied about like we’ve never heard them before,” a member of About Face PDX said to the crowd.
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
January 6, 2026 at 3:44 AM
“We’re seeing the same buildup of lies about Venezuela that we saw in the ramp-up of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan... the same, tired old lies being bandied about like we’ve never heard them before,” a member of About Face PDX said to the crowd.
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
Full story >> www.portlandmercury.com/news/2026/01...
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January 2, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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While the event is held at The Square, the drone show is visible in surrounding areas. These (kind of blurry) snaps were taken about 2 miles east of the event.
January 1, 2026 at 6:43 AM
While the event is held at The Square, the drone show is visible in surrounding areas. These (kind of blurry) snaps were taken about 2 miles east of the event.
A drone light show over The Square in downtown Portland is helping ring in the New Year. The first show was held at 9pm, and a final one will be held around midnight.
January 1, 2026 at 6:41 AM
A drone light show over The Square in downtown Portland is helping ring in the New Year. The first show was held at 9pm, and a final one will be held around midnight.