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On Saturday, October 18, ICE agents used a barrage of tear gas, stun (flashbang) grenades, and pepper bullets on demonstrators, leaving the neighborhood street in front of their building filled with gas for at least 10 minutes.
More on this and the earlier No Kings rally at portlandmercury.com
More on this and the earlier No Kings rally at portlandmercury.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:43 AM
On Saturday, October 18, ICE agents used a barrage of tear gas, stun (flashbang) grenades, and pepper bullets on demonstrators, leaving the neighborhood street in front of their building filled with gas for at least 10 minutes.
More on this and the earlier No Kings rally at portlandmercury.com
More on this and the earlier No Kings rally at portlandmercury.com
Federal police again deployed teargas and pepper balls at a massive crowd of protesters in front of the ICE facility. Several agents chased protesters across the street, then fired off munitions.
October 18, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Federal police again deployed teargas and pepper balls at a massive crowd of protesters in front of the ICE facility. Several agents chased protesters across the street, then fired off munitions.
Hundreds are gathered at the Portland ICE facility, lining the sidewalks. Federal agents have already used gas to try to clear protesters from the area. Protesters are chanting "F*CK you fascists!"
October 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Hundreds are gathered at the Portland ICE facility, lining the sidewalks. Federal agents have already used gas to try to clear protesters from the area. Protesters are chanting "F*CK you fascists!"
Thousands of people are gathered downtown for a No Kings rally against authoritarianism and government overreach. The event is part of a nationwide day of protest.
October 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Thousands of people are gathered downtown for a No Kings rally against authoritarianism and government overreach. The event is part of a nationwide day of protest.
POV: You’re at the Emergency World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, OR.
October 13, 2025 at 4:19 AM
POV: You’re at the Emergency World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, OR.
Heads up: For those wanting a peaceful, family-friendly way to protest Trump sending federal agents/troops into our city, there's a "No Federal Forces in Portland" rally and march being held today (Sunday 28) at Tom McCall Waterfront Park at the Battleship Memorial. Bring your signs and kids! 👀✊
September 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Heads up: For those wanting a peaceful, family-friendly way to protest Trump sending federal agents/troops into our city, there's a "No Federal Forces in Portland" rally and march being held today (Sunday 28) at Tom McCall Waterfront Park at the Battleship Memorial. Bring your signs and kids! 👀✊
Comic book conventions have come a long way since their start in dark basements, and are now exploding in popularity. So what's different? Photojournalist @corbinsmith.bsky.social attended the Rose City Comic Con, and came back with a great story and pics! 📸
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September 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Comic book conventions have come a long way since their start in dark basements, and are now exploding in popularity. So what's different? Photojournalist @corbinsmith.bsky.social attended the Rose City Comic Con, and came back with a great story and pics! 📸
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Celebrate 25 years of news, entertainment, and MAYHEM with the Mercury's 25th Anniversary Issue—in print and on the streets now in more than 500 spots citywide!
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July 31, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Celebrate 25 years of news, entertainment, and MAYHEM with the Mercury's 25th Anniversary Issue—in print and on the streets now in more than 500 spots citywide!
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To show just how expansive Portland's #NoKings march is, the front of the parade on the Morrison Bridge, and the back of the parade is on the Hawthorne Bridge.
(📸 by Char Harris taken from Morrison Bridge)
(📸 by Char Harris taken from Morrison Bridge)
June 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
To show just how expansive Portland's #NoKings march is, the front of the parade on the Morrison Bridge, and the back of the parade is on the Hawthorne Bridge.
(📸 by Char Harris taken from Morrison Bridge)
(📸 by Char Harris taken from Morrison Bridge)
The front of Portland's massive #NoKings march—now estimated to be in the thousands—is currently heading over the Hawthorne Bridge, while the end of the march is below on Naito. (📸 Char Harris)
June 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The front of Portland's massive #NoKings march—now estimated to be in the thousands—is currently heading over the Hawthorne Bridge, while the end of the march is below on Naito. (📸 Char Harris)
Portland's #NoKings rally and march on the Waterfront is growing by the minute. Follow @taylorgriggs.bsky.social, @suzettesmith.bsky.social, and @kevinhfoster.bsky.social for the latest on-the-ground coverage. (📸 Char Harris for the Mercury)
June 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Portland's #NoKings rally and march on the Waterfront is growing by the minute. Follow @taylorgriggs.bsky.social, @suzettesmith.bsky.social, and @kevinhfoster.bsky.social for the latest on-the-ground coverage. (📸 Char Harris for the Mercury)
Several hundred are already streaming into Portland's downtown waterfront for the #NoKings march and rally, with mini gatherings all over the city. (📸 Char Harris)
June 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Several hundred are already streaming into Portland's downtown waterfront for the #NoKings march and rally, with mini gatherings all over the city. (📸 Char Harris)
This weekend the Mercury is devoting our website's home page to "Blackout: A Five-Year Retrospective on Portland’s Racial Justice Movement" written exclusively by Black Portlanders, reflecting on the legacy of George Floyd. Get your print copy at 500+ spots across the city.
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May 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This weekend the Mercury is devoting our website's home page to "Blackout: A Five-Year Retrospective on Portland’s Racial Justice Movement" written exclusively by Black Portlanders, reflecting on the legacy of George Floyd. Get your print copy at 500+ spots across the city.
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Don't miss the Mercury's "Food Is Community" issue, in print and online right now! It's filled with reviews, previews, profiles, and lots more fun—so pick yours up at more than 500 locations citywide!
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May 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Don't miss the Mercury's "Food Is Community" issue, in print and online right now! It's filled with reviews, previews, profiles, and lots more fun—so pick yours up at more than 500 locations citywide!
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Before and after the depaving project. (First photo courtesy of Ted Labbe/Depave)
May 19, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Before and after the depaving project. (First photo courtesy of Ted Labbe/Depave)
April 4, 2025 at 7:49 PM
City pays biggest settlement ever to journalists assaulted by cops during 2020 protest, Lake Oswego forced to reopen lake to public, and King Fool™ makes plans to dismantle Dept. of Education. It's GOOD MORNING, NEWS. 👋🗞️
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March 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
City pays biggest settlement ever to journalists assaulted by cops during 2020 protest, Lake Oswego forced to reopen lake to public, and King Fool™ makes plans to dismantle Dept. of Education. It's GOOD MORNING, NEWS. 👋🗞️
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Did YOU get a romantic/lusty/silly Mercury Reader Valentine for Valentine's Day? Check and see! (And there's still time to write a mushy love note to the people or things you love! 😍)
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February 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Did YOU get a romantic/lusty/silly Mercury Reader Valentine for Valentine's Day? Check and see! (And there's still time to write a mushy love note to the people or things you love! 😍)
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This Valentine's Day, cuddle up to the Mercury's LOVE/SEX issue, filled with unimaginably cute and horny articles—including the results of our sex survey and YOUR reader valentines! Read online or pick it up at 500+ spots citywide! 😍
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February 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This Valentine's Day, cuddle up to the Mercury's LOVE/SEX issue, filled with unimaginably cute and horny articles—including the results of our sex survey and YOUR reader valentines! Read online or pick it up at 500+ spots citywide! 😍
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Looking for the perfect vinyl gifts for those music lovers and collectors in your life? Jenni Moore just completed your list for you.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Looking for the perfect vinyl gifts for those music lovers and collectors in your life? Jenni Moore just completed your list for you.
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Need advice on how to survive the holiday season? The Mercury HOLIDAY GUIDE has arrived to save the day! Read it online or pick it up in more than 500 holly jolly spots around the city. ☃️
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November 14, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Need advice on how to survive the holiday season? The Mercury HOLIDAY GUIDE has arrived to save the day! Read it online or pick it up in more than 500 holly jolly spots around the city. ☃️
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