Providence Employees in Oregon Frustrated After Foundation Asks Staff for Donations by Email: ‘That’s...
As employees of any company, the one thing everyone wants is to do their job and find that paycheck at the end of the day. Yes, there are people who do more things for a business, and that is completely fine. However, when companies or certain foundations start asking their employees for a little extra, it can look a b
Good Morning, News: A Deadly Chemical Plant Explosion, the DOE’s War on Nursing, and...
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!. Good morning, Portland! Your future’s lookin
Lego builder celebrates Burnside Bridge centennial with replica model
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland’s iconic Burnside Bridge is hitting a major milestone, and you’re invited to the big party! KOIN 6 and Portland’s CW are proud community partners of the landmark’s centennial celebration on Saturday, May 30. The bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic, creating a rare opportunity to wa
Jesse Calhoun accused of murdering fifth Portland area woman, Ashley Real
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A man accused of killing four women in the Portland metro has been accused of the death of a fifth woman. Jesse Calhoun is expected to be indicted Tuesday in the death of 22-year-old Ashley Real, Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said. He was previously named a person of interest
May 26 Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office outstanding warrants for Newberg and Dundee
Anyone with information on these individuals may call the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office or its detectives, or the Newberg-Dundee Police Department. The sheriff’s office crime information tip line is 800-577-1707. Newberg police can be reached at 502-538-8321 and Yamhill County detectives can be reached at 503-4340750
Are home prices going up in Portland, Oregon in 2026?
Are home prices going up in Portland, Oregon in 2026?. Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl.
Portland Old Town headquarters sells for lowest price ever as office fire sales continue
The former Old Town headquarters of Portland-based education research group NWEA sold for its lowest value ever and 77% less than its last trade in 2015, extending a trend of lowball office sales amid a price reset for downtown. HMH, the Boston-based textbook publisher that acquired NWEA in 2023, sold...
AI-Powered Predators Swamp Portland Cops With Child-Exploitation Tips
Portland detectives say they are drowning in reports of online child exploitation as generative AI and social media give predators new ways to create images and reach kids. Investigators warn the surge of tips and synthetic content is overwhelming limited staff and systems, making it tougher to identify and rescue real
Come to LaVerne’s for the Rotisserie Chicken. Leave With a Vending Machine Purse.
In our Dining Reports, we share a firsthand perspective of a recent restaurant visit, covering everything from the vibe to must-get dishes. See more in the Eater app. Is rotisserie chicken a recession indicator? It’s definitely trending in restaurants across the country. At LaVerne’s in Woodlawn, it’s a feature that tr
7 New Restaurant Openings Around Portland Worth Knowing, May 2026
BEAUMONT-WILSHIRE — Portland added a new name to its food cart pod portfolio on Friday, May 22, with Fremont Garage, a community dining and gathering space along Northeast Fremont. Once fully up and running (some carts are still getting settled), the pod will host eight different food carts. Some of the debut carts inc

















