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Police policies allow at-fault drivers to leave certain crash scenes without so much as a ticket.

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A True Story of Actual 1800s Vermont Lesbians

Comics genius Tillie Walden traces an archived account of Charity, Sylvia, and hope.

Queer Winemakers Shake Up the Industry

Hip Chicks Do Wine, Ram Cellars, Statera Cellars/Lares, Zē Wines, and Landmass Wines are changing the game.

iLoveMakonnen Plays His First Portland Pride

The Portland-based rapper reflects on what makes Portland Pride special, and how Portland has fueled his creative work.

Portland City Council Adopts New Law Enforcement Mask Ban, ID Requirements

The city ordinance won’t give local police the authority to unmask ICE, but its supporters say it will help verify and prevent law enforcement impersonators.

The Mercury Brings Home Six Journalism Awards

Society of Professional Journalists awards celebrate the good work journalists do every day.

After Months of “Political Football,” Council Funds Housing for Black Portlanders

The individual projects enjoy broad support, but conflicts over funding sources, process, and transparency could be a recurring issue.

Could Oregon Get Swept Up In Redistricting Wars?

As national Democrats scramble to make up for GOP’s gerrymandering gains, some have their sights set on Oregon.

“Chaotic” Middle School Assembly Underscores PPS’ AI Problem

A recent assembly celebrating the district’s partnership with Colin Kaepernick’s AI startup left some parents and teachers disturbed.

The Portland Fire Wants to Annoy the Rest of the WNBA

Can Coach Sarama’s “Constraints-Led Approach” theory eventually lead the Fire to victory?

This Budget Proposal Could Save Over 100 City Jobs. Here’s What To Know.

Councilors are tweaking Mayor Wilson’s budget, and one change could save union jobs with interest from big business taxes.