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Tats and Ass

by Anonymous About 3 years ago I asked around where to get the best tattoo. I made the appointment(s) and...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-17-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: People for Portland Fails Twice, the Glorious Return of Pickathon, and Drama at the Hotel Sex Party

by Wm. Steven Humphrey "The best thing about dying and going to heaven? We can still read our Mercury articles!"...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-17-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

TONIGHT! It's the SPLIFF FILM FEST—A Festival By and For Stoners!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey HELLO WEED LOVERS! Tonight, Saturday April 16, it's the stone-iest night of the year... the SPLIFF...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-16-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

This Week In Portland Food News: Dough Zone Is Here, Two New Bakeries Arrive, and Radar Closes

by EverOut Staff Stuff yourself with dumplings at the highly anticipated chain Dough Zone, opening this Monday. Dough ZoneThe Portland...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-16-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Slog PM: Biden Is Coming to Town, M2M Mart Opens on Capitol Hill, Russia Warns US of "Unpredictable Consequences" for Weapons Deliveries

by Rich Smith H-Mart's M2M concept opened up today finally thank god. Gochujang, tteok, big-ass bottles of dark soy, BBQ,...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

Seattle Sticker Patrol: 💦💦💦

by Jas Keimig Jess SteinA Crucial Part of Any Well-Balanced DietI mean...they said it... JKSpotted this one outside the unionized...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

This Week in Seattle Food News: H Mart's M2M Mart Finally Opens on Capitol Hill, Susu Plans a Spinoff, and TOMO Announces a Dinner Series

by EverOut Staff Rejoice: H Mart's long-awaited M2M Mart opens next to Capitol Hill Station today. Matt BaumeIf you haven't...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

Stranger Suggests at #SIFF2022: Sweetheart Deal 🕴🏻

by Charles Mudede It's SIFF season on Slog, baby! Seattle's favorite film fest returns this month with 262 films over...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

65 Cheap & Easy Things To Do in Portland This Weekend: April 15-17, 2022

by EverOut Staff Hop aboard the Oregon Garden's new-and-improved tram during their free admission day tomorrow.This Easter weekend, check out...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-15-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

The Seattle City Council Considers Giving You More Time to Pay Back Your Landlord

Dan Strauss proposes the first new post-moratorium protection for renters. by Hannah Krieg Gotta say, I did not expect the...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

Stranger Suggests: Mourning Sickness

by Matt Baume We have local drag tornado Monday Mourning to thank for a new cult-classic screening series that launches...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

Going Once, Going Twice—SOIL's Art Auction Is Back, Baby!

There is still tons of work up for grabs—don't miss out! by Jas Keimig Christopher Buening's ceramic head is bigger...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

This Week in Worker Conquests: Seattle Starbucks Workers Strike, LGBTQ+ Concerns at Amazon, and Paying to File Your Taxes Sucks

by Conor Kelley Starbucks workers at the Eastlake location have had about enough. Conor KelleyIt’s an extra spicy week, folks,...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

75 Cheap & Easy Things To Do in Seattle This Weekend: Apr 15-17, 2022

by EverOut Staff Get out on the water in a kayak, rowboat, or canoe as part of Free Boating Day...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

Madison Shanley Announces She Will No Longer Sing National Anthem For Timbers or Thorns

by Abe Asher Madison Shanley sings the national anthem before the Portland Timbers' match against the LA Galaxy on April...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-15-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Saturday Night Only! It's the Weed-Tastic SPLIFF FILM FESTIVAL at Revolution Hall!

by Mercury Promotions HELLO WEED LOVERS! This Saturday (April 16), it's the stone-iest time of the year... the the SPLIFF...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-15-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Progressive Lane Wide Open in King County Prosecutor Race

The remaining candidates express varying degrees of comfort when it comes to cozying up with the cops. by Will Casey...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

HEAR IN PORTLAND: Shady Cove Single, Upcoming Sunbathe and Daemones Shows—Plus, Robert Plant and Allison Krauss hit the Edgefield

by Jenni Moore Shady Cove courtesy of Shady Cove and Park the Van RecordsThere’s so much exciting news this week!...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-15-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

This Week in Seattle Event News: Ringo Starr, Robert Plant, and More

by EverOut Staff Ringo Starr continues to spread peace and love on leg two of his 2022 tour.Classic rock is...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

Good Morning, News: People for Portland Fails Again, OHSU Scams Own Employees, and "Trustworthy" Musk's Twitter Takeover Bid

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-15-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Slog AM: Starbucks Workers Strike Downtown, Jonathan Choe Flusters Councilmember, and Free Palestine

by Hannah Krieg Make my coffee UNION STRONG (but like actually not strong because that's not really my taste but...
The Stranger  |  04-15-2022  |  Slog

Hey you

by Anonymous Ate a tin of expired food thee other day and hummed a birthday tune while I did it...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-15-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

UPDATED: People for Portland Ballot Initiative Still Doesn't Meet Constitutional Requirements, Attorney Rules

by Alex Zielinski MOTOYA NAKAMURA / MULTNOMAH COUNTY UPDATE, April 15: People for Portland has decided to challenge the latest...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-15-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Slog PM: Link's New Stations Are Working Again, the GOP Pulls Out of Presidential Debates, and Stop Talking to Strangers in Bars for Now

by Charles Mudede Will Link's new stations become the new escalators? Charles MudedeWhat's to blame for the sharp rise in...
The Stranger  |  04-14-2022  |  Slog

Waking Up is hard to do

by Anonymous It's different for everyone. Some of us are jolted awake with our heart about to burst through our...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

This Week in Portland Event News: Ringo Starr, Robert Plant, and More

by EverOut Staff Ringo Starr continues to spread peace and love on leg two of his 2022 tour.Classic rock is in...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

This Week’s Comics: A Queer Kitchen Love Story, Teen-Stealing Aliens, and My Hero Academia Conquers the World

by Matt Baume It’s fine to be a pop-culture dabbler, enjoying little bits and pieces of whatever media floats up...
The Stranger  |  04-14-2022  |  Slog

Good Afternoon, News: Advice from a Wheeler Ex-Staffer, Planned Parenthood to Move to OR-ID Border, and Sank Yer Warship, Russia!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Stranger Suggests at #SIFF2022: I Love My Dad 🐱🐟

by Jas Keimig It's SIFF season on Slog, baby! Seattle's favorite film fest returns this month with 262 films over...
The Stranger  |  04-14-2022  |  Slog

The Best New Music to Hit My Inbox This Week

Coco Em's “Land (Black) First” and Laddio Bolocko's “Laddio's Money” by Dave Segal Kenyan producer Coco Em weirds up the...
The Stranger  |  04-14-2022  |  Slog

move on

by Anonymous I, anonymous, was forced to move after the break up of a ten year relationship because you, my...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Your Guide to April Flavors in Seattle

by EverOut Staff Get your hands on a seasonal Danish from The Flora Bakehouse while rhubarb season is still here...
The Stranger  |  04-14-2022  |  Slog

Plot Your Mercury PIZZA WEEK Journey with Our Handy Pizza Week Map!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey Are you excited for the Mercury's PIZZA WEEK, starting this Monday, April 18 and running through...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Portland Transportation Officials Propose Raising Parking Prices During Lloyd District Events

by Isabella Garcia Portland's Lloyd District Ana_Penelope / Getty ImagesAs concerts, conventions, and sporting events rebound from the pandemic, the...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Stranger Suggests at #SIFF2022: Piggy 🐷

by Chase Burns It's SIFF season, baby! Seattle's favorite film fest returns this month with 262 films over 11 days...
The Stranger  |  04-14-2022  |  Slog

What to See at SIFF This Week

by EverOut Staff Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren star in The Duke.It's finally here—the Seattle International Film Festival is back...
The Stranger  |  04-14-2022  |  Slog

POP QUIZ PDX: Futuristic Cars, Rich Buttholes, and Karaoke No-Nos!

by Wm. Steven Humphrey "Hellooooooooooo, from the FUTURE!" Archives / Getty Images News WHAT'S HAPPENING, SMART STUFF? It's time once...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Who’s Afraid of Ingrid Anderson?

The mystery of a progressive challenger drawn out of Mark Mullet’s district. by Rich Smith When Ingrid Anderson looked at...
The Stranger  |  04-14-2022  |  Slog

An Exit Interview With Mayor Wheeler's Longest-Tenured Staffer, Seraphie Allen

by Alex Zielinski Seraphie Allen, standing in front of Mayor Wheeler's office in City Hall. Seraphie AllenOn April 1, the...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Good Morning, News: Portland Home Buyers vs. Real Estate Investors, Librarian Safety, and a Seal Pup PSA

by Isabella Garcia The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX

Slog AM: Elon Musk Offers $43 Billion to Buy Twitter, Green Lake Showers Are Back on, and Dumbledore Is Straight in China

by Matt Baume Calling attention to your capricious hiring and firing policies is a great way to convince workers they...
The Stranger  |  04-14-2022  |  Slog

Elon, I think you must have fallen asleep

by Anonymous Elon, Buying Twitter to empower Trump to incite more violence and unrest is a very bad and stupid...
The Portland Mercury  |  04-14-2022  |  Blog Town, PDX