Gretchen Frank has spent 30 years working on Portland's waterfront, for Casco Bay Lines. So she's met a lot of different kinds of people. Still, she didn't know what to make of photographer Tom Bloom, ...

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...

Cherry blossoms are but one harbinger of spring. To painter Garrick Arnold, they also now represent grief and the enduring power of love after death.

Rose City Royal Rumble – All day Saturday and Sunday at Alberta Park (NE) Major bike polo competition returns to Portland ...

Bandon sits about 90 miles north of the California border, making it the perfect destination for a day trip that feels like ...

This coastal gem sits where the Coquille River meets the Pacific Ocean, creating a perfect storm of natural beauty, small-town charm, and enough fresh seafood to make you consider growing gills. When ...

From a tulip festival, to a SZA themed dance night, the Rose City's first official Holi festival, here are eight must-see ...

They're just a few of the issues that highlight potential systemic problems in Portland’s affordable ... bowl beach at the south end of Tom McCall Waterfront Park, turning it into a world ...

On Wednesday, the Portland Expo was abuzz with excitement as the Sea Dogs hosted their annual Fan Fest event. Fans had the ...

Last week, we told you about a $750,000 grant the Metro Council awarded to Portland Parks & Recreation to transform the Tom McCall Bowl at Portland's Waterfront Park. Human Access Project is ...