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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 6h

Shortly before 9 pm, Department of Homeland Security agents were seen shoving a protester to the ground while trying to clear the driveway so vehicles could exit the ICE facility. Another was shoved immediately afterward, and shot with pepper balls. Later, tear gas blanketed the block.

A Night of Terror: Civil Disobedience Met With Extreme Force at Portland ICE Facility

Portland’s protest antics have made national headlines in the past week. The chicken suit; the giant inflatable frog; and the growing flurry of other inflatable animal costumes have put a spotlight on...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 9h

Charlie Roxburgh and Matt Farley have released such micro-budget classics as off-kilter thriller 'Heard She Got Married,' and the even more off-kilter sequel 'Heard She Got Murdered.' Portlanders have a chance to see Motern Media's latest 'Evil Puddle' at Clinton Street Theater this weekend.

Portlanders Can Catch Motern Media's Latest Micro-Budget Movie 'Evil Puddle' at Clinton Street

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 10h

US District Judge Karin Immergut ruled Wednesday that a restraining order blocking deployment of any National Guard troops to Oregon will be extended by two weeks. The original restraining order was set to expire this weekend.

UPDATE: Judge Extends Restraining Order Blocking National Guard Deployment in Oregon

Updated 1:03 pm October 15 A temporary restraining order prohibiting the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon has been extended. On Wednesday, October 15, US District Judge Karin Immergut ext...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 10h

Joining the ranks of bands like The The and Duran Duran Duran in the annals of unsearchable artists is Portland-based band Guitar. We caught up with Saia Kuli to talk about their new album, We're Headed To The Lake 🚣

Check out the band, the new record, and their November 7 show at Polaris Hall 👇

Album Review: We're Heading To The Lake With Portland's Guitar

In an age where search engine optimization is a vital consideration for news headlines, business upstarts, and pretty much all creative endeavors, you’d be forgiven if you thought that a band called G...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 14h

Speaker Mike Johnson Afraid of Naked Bike Riders, ICE Arrests Peaceful Clarinet Player at Protest, and (No Surprise) Young Republicans Text Like Nazis. It's GOOD MORNING, NEWS.

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Good Morning, News: Speaker Mike Johnson Afraid of Naked Bike Riders, ICE Arrests Peaceful Clarinet Player at Protest, and (No Surprise) Young Republicans Text Like Nazis

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

Can we get a whoop whoop for Mercury Music Picks? Big lineup coming through town: J and Shaggy, noisy post-punk, sacred choral music, and more 🤡

Link below for a non-AI look at Portland's best shows in the next seven days 💋

P.S. Rest in Power D'Angelo—the world is a lot less sexy without you.

Mercury Music Picks: Whoopin' It Up with ICP, Going Back for Seconds with Big Bite!

So who was at Turnstile, Amyl & The Sniffers, and Speed last Wednesday? Half the Mercury staff was there… it’s the kind of show that makes you never want to miss another show ever again. The lead ...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

Oregon Music Hall of Fame celebrated its 2025 inductees this past Saturday at Aladdin Theater. This year's inductees include Portugal. The Man, The Helio Sequence, Yob, and more 🏅

Hit the link below for all the awards, bands, signed merch, and scholarships!

"Heartfelt Stories" at Oregon Music Hall of Fame's 2025 Celebrations.

Midway through an inductee-led performance at Oregon Music Hall of Fame’s 2025 ceremonies Saturday, October 11 at Aladdin Theater, Jim Brunberg had some words for Terry Currier. Currier’s own words, t...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

Insecure subs, bisexual shaming, and a competition for gayest T-shirt in the land: All this and more in this week's SAVAGE LOVE!

SAVAGE LOVE: Love and Leashes

Flashback: My last serious girlfriend was kinky. I am pretty vanilla — I’m not a natural sub — but I was game. We got into D/s play, and we went to some big fetish parties together. Her favorite “fore...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

The Crime of Squeaky Sneakers, A Ceasefire Deal Plays Out, and Meet the Local Aid Groups Working to Help Immigrants. It's GOOD MORNING, NEWS!

Good Morning, News: The Crime of Squeaky Sneakers, A Ceasefire Deal Plays Out, and Meet the Local Aid Groups Working to Help Immigrants

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 1d

The Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition is connected to a network of rapid response organizations across the state who have trained people on how to verify the veracity of reported ICE activity, support people who are being detained, connect with legal support, and provide legal observation.

Meet the Groups Helping Immigrants Impacted by ICE

If people in the Portland area think they’ve spotted ICE, there’s a number that many organizations, such as the ACLU, suggest they call: the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition hotline. The Portland I...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 2d

The leaves are changing, the inflatable frogs are wiggling, and your week is becoming waaaay cooler with our round-up of the best contemporary art, comedy, and community happenings.

The Mercury’s Do This, Do That: Your Top Events for October 13-19

Not typically the type to check out gallery shows? Consider stretching your self-image this week. Lumber room will exhibit organic works by Louise Bourgeois (of gigantic spider sculpture fame), and Em...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 2d

Photos from Portland's Emergency World Naked Bike Ride: Hundreds held a die-in on the Burnside Bridge before continuing to the ICE facility in South Portland.

Photos: Portland Emergency World Naked Bike Ride Die-in on Burnside Bridge

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 2d

Saddle up, trash pandas—it's time for a new episode of THE TRASH REPORT by @elinorjoneser.bsky.social. This week's hot goss includes: an incomplete list of people who should STFU, love to Dolly and Diane, and is Charli XCX and Lorde scheming against Taylor Swift? 👀

THE TRASH REPORT: Ben Affleck, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and ICE Have Said Enough

Hi! Welcome back to the Trash Report, your latest spin on news and gossip and whatever other stories were optimized to land in one of my feeds in a way that compelled me to say "hmm, I bet I could wri...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 2d

Federal agents ramp up violence against Portland protesters, how Chicago is fighting fascism, and a very ICE-y (but productive) naked bike ride. It's GOOD MORNING, NEWS! 👋🗞

Good Morning, News: Feds Ramp Up Violence in Portland, How Chicago Fights Fascists, and an ICE-y Naked Bike Ride

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event calendar, and the bevy of events we host throughout the year. The work we do helps...

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 3d

POV: You’re at the Emergency World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, OR.

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Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 3d

ERO/ICE agents crossed the street into the crowd to grab this protester. Agents on the roof shot pepper balls at the crowd.

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Portland’s Emergency World Naked Bike Ride arrives at ICE

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Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 3d

A few people speak before the protest commences. The crowd is so large, it’s difficult to hear everything. This one is clear: When Portland is under attack, what do we do? Stand up; fight back!

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Suzette Smith @suzettesmith.bsky.social · 3d

Portland Emergency World Naked Bike Ride turnout is huge, easily hundreds. Folks are amped that the Unipiper is here.

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Emergency World Naked Bike Ride in Portland, OR—getting ready to go.

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 3d

Organizers of the Emergency World Naked Bike Ride plan to hold the protest despite a steady rain forecast, saying:

“It's going to be very very wet. Our numbers will be lower but a slight bit of discomfort for us is nothing.
Emergency World
Naked Bike Ride. Oct 12th. 2:30pm.”

Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 5d

World Naked Bike Ride organizers and other local groups are getting on bikes in the buff to protest the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland. The demonstration is planned for Sunday Oct 12 at 2:30 pm; now we know the starting spot is Oregon Convention Center Plaza.

Portland's Emergency World Naked Bike Ride Organizers Confirm Time and Location

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Portland Mercury @portlandmercury.com · 3d

"How can I decide whether or not to send the National Guard to Portland, when there are so many interesting Mercury articles to read?"

Get caught up on all the great Mercury stories you may have missed this week with our SUNDAY READING LIST! 🗞️☕

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: City Attorney Lashes Out at Feds, Heathcare Workers Gear Up for Strike, and ICE Barbie Visits the Portland Dreamhouse

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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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

Another extreme escalation. A protester was pinned and shouting in pain and calling for help, struggling to breathe with officers on top of them. Crowd was pushed down the block. 12 gauge flashbangs shot from shotgun I believe. Tons of gas. Residents in the area shouting from balconies that…

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

Feds shot a member of the press, John Rudoff, in the arm with a pepper ball. My ears are still ringing.

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Kevin Foster @kevinhfoster.bsky.social · 4d

Massive escalation at the Portland ICE facility. Worst I’ve ever seen. More pepper balls than I can count. Teargas in the middle of crowd. Violent arrests. Some type of either noise or rubber bullet shotgun fired into the air then later aimed at protesters chests/heads at near point blank range.

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