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St. Helens police levy failing in early election results

St. Helens voters appear to be rejecting a measure that would raise property taxes to fund the city police department, according to early election results. As of Thursday, Nov. 12, […]

St Helens, OR · 1d

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EAH Housing to Acquire 19-Property Oregon Affordable Housing Portfolio

EAH Housing announced they will be acquiring Catholic Charities of Oregon’s 19-property Oregon affordable housing portfolio. The transaction, subject to required regulatory approvals, will place more than 1,000 affordable homes under EAH Housing’s long-term stewardship and allow Catholic Charities to focus its resources on direct services. The portfolio...

Oregon · 1d

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Dress for Success Oregon takes away barriers so women can get to work: Season of Sharing 2026

Kiyomi Lee was a single mom hoping for something better when she first stepped through the doors of Dress for Success Oregon in 2017. “Life was not going great,” Lee said, from across a table at the new Dress for Success Oregon WorkWell coworking space in Northeast Portland. Lee...

Portland, OR · 1d

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Voodoo Doughnut Lands in Union Square, Opens Until 3 AM Nov. 19

Union Square is about to get its first taste of Portland's most famous doughnut export. Voodoo Doughnut will open its first New York City shop at 41 Union Square West, near East 17th Street, on November 19, serving up its signature yeast, cake, and vegan doughnuts with late-night hours. According...

New York, NY · 2d

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Good Morning, News: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns, Portland Police Arrest Alleged Miniature Horse Figurine Thief, and the Mercury‘s Holiday Issue Is Here!

If you appreciate the Mercury‘s interesting and useful news & culture reporting, consider making a small monthly contribution to support our editorial team. Your donation is tax-deductible. You can also subscribe and have our papers delivered!. Good Morning, Portland! This morning I have watched an AI drama where aliens...

Portland, OR · 2d

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/ Port of Vancouver USA Awarded $18 Million to Strengthen Berth 8 Cargo Infrastructure

The Columbia River is already a critical link in the nation’s supply chain, but a recently awarded grant will help strengthen this connection. In late October, the Port of Vancouver USA learned it had successfully secured an $18 million federal Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) grant. Along with $12...

Vancouver, WA · 2d

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Portland Considers Sale of PBOT Plot in Southeast Portland

KGW reported that Portland is considering selling a PBOT plot in Southeast Portland. A sale of the PBOT plot is under consideration. The Portland Housing Bureau describes 73Foster as a 64-unit development on the SE Foster corridor, including 22 units of Permanent Supportive Housing. The figures describe activity at this...

Portland, OR · 2d

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Committee Invites Portlanders to Address Mayor, Police Chief at Public Forum on Policing

Portlanders rarely get the chance to ask questions directly of the mayor and police chief, but come Tuesday, they can do just that. Members of Portland’s Committee on Community Engaged Policing (PCCEP) invite the public to join a town hall-style forum on community policing and public safety at 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 17 at Portland Community College’s Cascade campus.

Portland, OR · 2d

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ZooLights returns — bigger and brighter than ever

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Zoo's annual ZooLights festival returns to Portland on November 20th, presented by U.S. Bank. The holiday event features shimmering life-size animal silhouettes, glittering forests of lighted trees and illuminated rides aboard the zoo train. The seasonal light displays highlight the zoo's wildlife conservation efforts...

Portland, OR · 23h

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Clark County farmers could lose critical conservation district support if funding effort fails

April Jones Thatcher grew up just down the road from the 24-acre property on the outskirts of Ridgefield, Washington, that she now owns. She purchased the land in 2003 and started April Joy Farm with her husband a few years later. “I’ve always had a deep passion for, like, ‘How...

Clark County, WA · 4h

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/ Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners Approve Budget for 2027

The Port of Vancouver USA Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the port’s 2027 operating budget during its November 10 board meeting. The $138 million budget was developed to meet the goals of the port’s strategic plan. Port Budget Process:. Each October, port staff reviews projected revenues and expenses...

Vancouver, WA · 1d

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Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) Announces New Director and Location

Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) revealed the location of its new headquarters and events space Thursday afternoon. With the news, the 31-year-old arts organization also announced the appointment of its current development director, Betsey Brock, to the role of executive director. Brock has been with PICA since November 2025,...

Portland, OR · 1d

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Soaked in Stumptown: Portland Braces for Stormy Weekend, Dangerous Oregon Coast Surf

Portland is waking up to mostly cloudy skies and temperatures near 52 degrees Friday, with rain in the forecast. The high should reach about 58 degrees, but the bigger weather story is a soggy weekend waiting just behind it. Rain Arrives For Friday Commute. The National Weather Service Portland office...

Portland, OR · 21h

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Isabeau Waia’u Walker Brings New Tunes to the World Famous Kenton Club

Isabeau Waia’u Walker isn’t looking for forever, but her latest release Cloudhunter will surely stand the test of time. The album, which came out in October 2026, is the culmination of over a decade of Walker’s musical creation. The Kānaka Maoli singer-songwriter was raised in Hawaiʻi, collecting pieces of music from radio hits, family and friends, and church. Her musical career began as a YouTube channel, where Walker would record and post several times a week, eventually earning the nickname “Cloudhunter” from an early listener based in France, who commented that Walker chased the gray clouds away, making way for the sun.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Thunderbirds to take on Portland State in year’s final road trip

For their last road game of the 2026-27 regular season, the Southern Utah University men’s football team will travel to take on Portland State University on Friday, Nov. 13, at Hillsboro Stadium in Hillsboro, Ore. Kickoff will be at 8 p.m. and will be available to watch on ESPN+.

Cedar City, UT · 1d

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Toschi ahead for St. Helens mayor; Stephenson, Evans lead in councilor races

Steve Toschi is leading the race for St. Helens mayor according to early election results. As of Thursday, Nov. 12, Toschi was ahead in St. Helens’ mayoral race with 62.6% of the vote. His opponent, incumbent St. Helens Mayor Jennifer Massey, had 35.3% of the vote. Reached after initial...

St Helens, OR · 1d

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Small Bites: Santa Clones, Pintxes Pintxos, Tambayan, and More

The Santa Clones are coming and for this occasion we can tell you where they are. When Chris Willis sets up the Santa Clones each year, he usually gives you clues with which to find them. But that doesn’t usually happen until early December, so I suspect that adventure is still coming. This weekend, though, the Clones are heading to a party tomorrow at Gigantic Brewing’s Barrel Room to celebrate a beer collab among Chris Willis, Weird Portland United, and Gigantic.

Portland, OR · 1d

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Kentucky Women’s Golf Signs No. 5 Junior Madeleine Conser

Kentucky women’s golf has signed Madeleine Conser, the nation’s No. 5 junior golfer, to an NIL and financial award agreement. The Portland, Oregon, native will join the Wildcats in fall 2027, becoming the first announced recruit in a class considered top 10 by multiple outlets. No. 5 junior...

Portland, OR · 1d

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No News is Good News in the Portland City Council Election

A week after the midterm elections, most of the races have been called, and we’ve seen historic Democratic wins in both the House and the Senate. However, there’s more to the election results than posting Instagram create mode stories about whether we should put pronouns in our bio now. In addition to the nationwide trends in the midterms, Oregonians voted for their governor, senator, representatives, and more. Portland residents also voted for their city council representatives.

Portland, OR · 22h

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Celebrating Claymation creator with "Will Vinton Day"

If you needed another reason to love Portland, here it is: the city is rolling out the clay-colored carpet for one of its most imaginative homegrown legends. November 17th has been proclaimed Will Vinton Day! Brian Capati, the founder of the Museum of Stop Motion Animation, joined us along with two of Vinton's children, Jesse and Alex, to share more about the celebration.

Portland, OR · 23h

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