YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: Preschool for All Theory Debunked, the Fate of Lloyd Mall,...
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 the first to know by signing up for Mercury newsletters! All the latest stories shipped directly to your email's...
Several springers taken from the Willamette
Now that the Sultan of Sellwood has broken the ice, spring Chinook anglers on the Willamette River have taken a wider interest in what’s going on here. There were several springers taken in the Sellwood to Oregon City reach of the Willamette this week, following an ideal rain freshet that only put the river out for a...
The State of Oregon Lowers the Boom (Again) on Robert Pamplin Jr.
In addition to a host of other legal challenges, Dr. Robert Pamplin Jr. now faces a demand from the Oregon Department of State Lands to pay $13.9 million for his neglect of one of Oregon’s iconic rivers. The state notified Pamplin of that hefty tab in an 18-page letter...
This Tiny Oregon Deli Serves Sandwiches Locals Say Are Impossible To Forget
You know how sometimes the best things come in the most unexpected packages? Well, get ready to discover a true culinary treasure nestled right here in our beloved Oregon. There’s a cozy, unassuming spot that might just redefine what you think a sandwich can be. It’s a place where the magic happens between two slices...
Portland could charge you a monthly fee to help fix its ‘deplorable’ streets
After nearly two decades of largely failed or aborted attempts, Portland officials are once again exploring ways to permanently raise millions of new dollars for the city’s ailing transportation system. This time could be different. A potential tax on residents and businesses known as a “transportation utility fee,”...
Man who shot out several traffic cameras around Portland sentenced to 2 years in...
PORTLAND, Ore. — A former U.S. Army soldier and mechanic who shot out several traffic cameras across Portland has been sentenced to two years and ordered to pay over $50,000 in restitution. On Wednesday, Chase Grijalva, now 30, pleaded guilty to several charges — unlawful use of a firearm,...
Anti-ICE Protester Accidentally Sets Himself on Fire During Flag-Burning Incident in Portland
Warning: The following story contains information and video footage that may be disturbing to some viewers. Reader discretion is advised. An Oregon man is going viral after accidentally setting himself on fire while trying to burn the American flag outside the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
Pacific Northwest Weather Alert: Spring Heat Surge Could Push Portland-Seattle Into the 70s March...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Seattle, Washington – A surge of unusually warm spring weather could spread across the Pacific Northwest during St. Patrick’s Day week as a strong ridge of high pressure builds along the West Coast....
Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ voice actors Bobby Moynihan, Piper Curda give nod to movie’s ‘Beaverton’ location
Voice actors from Pixar Animation Studios gave a big shoutout to the city of Beaverton Thursday, March 5, as the Disney-owned company prepares to launch its newest movie, “Hoppers.”. That’s because the fictional small town featured in the 3D computer-generated film bears the same name as the Washington County...
19 Voodoo Doughnut Flavors, Ranked
Voodoo Doughnut, a legendary Portland establishment, offers a mix of ordinary and offbeat donut flavors across multiple locations in the US. Any Portlander is undoubtedly familiar with Voodoo Doughnut, a legendary establishment that has cemented itself as a local institution and can't-miss tourist destination since...
