Oregon organizations recognize excellence in concrete work
The Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association (OCAPA) and the Oregon chapter of the American Concrete Institute (OACI) celebrated the top projects in their industry during the 46th annual Excellence in Concrete Awards banquet on May 1 at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel. In addition, the organizations recogn
Tires come off semi-truck, crush minivan on I-5 in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KPTV) - Tires detached from a moving semi-truck and hit a minivan on Interstate 5 in Vancouver Thursday morning, according to Washington State Patrol. The incident happened at about 7:40 a.m. just north of Mill Plain Boulevard. WSP said two tires came off a trailer of a semi-truck that was going north
This Oregon Pizzeria Serves Thin Crust So Good It Belongs In The West Coast...
Pizza opinions can get loud fast, and honestly, they should. Crust matters. Sauce matters. That first bite really matters. Oregon has plenty of pizzerias chasing crispy-cheesy greatness, but the real magic happens when thin crust feels effortless. The kind that snaps just enough, holds its toppings like it knows what..
Woman arrested after NW Portland fight leaves man seriously hurt, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A woman was arrested Wednesday after police say a man was seriously hurt during a fight in Northwest Portland. Just before 4:30 p.m., on May 13, officers responded to a report of a stabbing in the 500 block of Northwest 6th Avenue. Police said a man had been cut with a sharp object and seriously
Two teens arrested after fight with brass knuckles in Tigard
Two teens were arrested earlier this week after police said they assaulted someone with brass knuckles.
Multnomah Athletic Club reopens after car packed with explosives crashes into building
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - On Wednesday, life returned to normal for Multnomah Athletic Club members as they made their way inside for the first time since May 2. “Like everybody else, we’re very excited to have it open,” member Amy Kaplan said. The popular club in Southwest Portland...
As affordable units sit empty, new Portland project breaks ground
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — An affordable housing groundbreaking drew an unexpected guest recently -- a longtime resident who says subsidized housing changed her life after she was priced out of her home of three decades. Julia Stone, who now lives in the nearby Watershed affordable housing complex, attended the...
The mayor’s budget proposal would cut these Portland police employees. Here’s what they do...
PORTLAND, Ore. — A team of non-sworn specialists inside the Portland Police Bureau faces some of the deepest cuts to be found in Mayor Keith Wilson's budget proposal. The police employees respond to reports of low-level property crimes which sworn officers often don't get to. KGW's Blair Best did...
50% Off Everything Sale at ReTails Thrift Store
Looking for an unbeatable deal and a way to help animals? Head to ReTails Thrift Store in Vancouver for a 50% off everything sale. You’ll find a large selection of clothing, home goods, books, vintage items, furniture, pet items and more. But the savings aren’t the only reason to...
Turn! Turn! Turn! Wants To Be a “Place for Weirdos”
What follows is one of the many articles in the Mercury‘s 2026 Music Issue. Find a print copy here, subscribe to get a copy mailed to you here, and if you’re feeling generous and want to keep these types of articles coming, support us here.—eds. On a...
