The race for chair of the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners has begun in earnest. Last month, Commissioner Shannon Singleton became the first major contender to declare her candidacy for the ...

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Labor Council Secretary Laurie Wimmer privately suggested councilors sue the city to stop “MAGA of the left” from choosing council president.

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Big Walk made me motion sick, but I want to play it again. The new video game invites players into an open world setting where they can talk to their friends, solve puzzles, explore, or—dare we ...

It seems like matcha is in everything these days, from tiramisu to soft serve to overnight oats (looking at you, NYT Cooking) ...

If the words “butter log” leave you wanting more, look no further than salt bread. Hailed by many as the next great ...

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In the years since 2021, when Multnomah County began collecting its Preschool for All tax, much has been made about the ...

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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," then be one of ...

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