# new restaurants (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover new restaurants. Page: Feed: --- ## [Grassroots or Astroturf? “Go Portland Go” Campaign Backed By Conservative Donors](https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/grassroots-or-astroturf-go-portland-go-campaign-backed-by-conservative-donors/) _2026-08-29 · Jeremiah Hayden and Katherine Chew Hamilton · Portland Mercury_ “Portland doesn’t have a money problem. It has a leadership problem. The next election is our chance to change that.” That’s a statement on the homepage of a new coalition, Go Portland Go, which filed as a political action committee (PAC) with the state in April. Go Portland Go says it is pooling resources behind \[…\] The post Grassroots or Astroturf? “Go Portland Go” Campaign Backed By… ## [For Dorothy Lazard, the public library was ‘a forest of dreams and possibilities’](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/28/dorothy-lazard-new-book-oakland-public-library-main/) _2026-08-28 · Azucena Rasilla · The Oaklandside_ For Dorothy Lazard, the public library was ‘a forest of dreams and possibilities’ Her new book, “Behind the Desk at the Main,” tells all about her tenure at Oakland's Main Library. Managers responded by canceling her library book launch. ## [Libros Colette Wants You to Hang Out With Books](https://www.portlandmercury.com/shopping/libros-colette-wants-you-to-hang-out-with-books/) _2026-08-28 · Caitlin Pangares · Portland Mercury_ There’s something special about Libros Colette. The space that used to be Nico’s Ice Cream is now transformed into a series of cozy alcoves, each holding stacks of books you’ve probably never seen before, but will undoubtedly want to pick up. Paloma Medina and her partner, Derek Zuk, opened the bookstore-slash-coffee shop in early August, \[…\] The post Libros Colette Wants You to Hang Out With… ## [OPD sergeant charged with defrauding Oakland of $38,000](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/28/oakland-police-employee-allegedly-defrauded-department/) _2026-08-28 · Darwin BondGraham · The Oaklandside_ OPD sergeant charged with defrauding Oakland of $38,000 The Alameda County district attorney has charged a 21-year veteran with grand theft. ## [The summer of hyphy, 20 years later](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/28/the-summer-of-hyphy-20-years-later/) _2026-08-28 · Story by Eric K. Arnold | Photos by D-Ray · The Oaklandside_ The summer of hyphy, 20 years later Ghost riding, turf dancing, stunna shades, and scraper bikes. In 2006, Oakland birthed a movement. ## [Just East of Austin](https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/just-east-of-austin/) _2026-08-28 · Anonymous · Portland Mercury_ \[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds\] There is not much in the world hotter than summer in Amsterdam with a bakfiets mom pedaling children to wherever whilst texting with both hands.—Anonymous The post Just East of Austin appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [Just East of Austin](https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/just-east-of-austin/) _2026-08-28 · Anonymous · Portland Mercury_ \[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds\] There is not much in the world hotter than summer in Amsterdam with a bakfiets mom pedaling children to wherever whilst texting with both hands.—Anonymous The post Just East of Austin appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [Missing from the Table](https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/missing-from-the-table/) _2026-08-28 · Anonymous · Portland Mercury_ \[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds\] I’m all about food in this city. I can’t help but notice Eater has been noticeably less frequent in its publishing schedule. What gives?! Feed me, Eater PDX!—Anonymous The post Missing from the Table appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [Missing from the Table](https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/missing-from-the-table/) _2026-08-28 · Anonymous · Portland Mercury_ \[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds\] I’m all about food in this city. I can’t help but notice Eater has been noticeably less frequent in its publishing schedule. What gives?! Feed me, Eater PDX!—Anonymous The post Missing from the Table appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [Re:Your Stupid Cargo Bike](https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/reyour-stupid-cargo-bike/) _2026-08-28 · Anonymous · Portland Mercury_ \[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds\] Is this real or just a joke? Hoping this is your attempt at a Portlandia style satire 😂 If not I hope someone gives you a hug or something …Also to anyone who is low income \[…\] The post Re:Your Stupid Cargo Bike appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [Earn a referral bonus (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/G7927vngyVcC) _2026-08-28 · **Sponsored**_ Get a bonus when a friend applies with your referral link and is approved. ## [Closed for 24 years, East Oakland’s once-beloved Tyrone Carney Park will reopen on Saturday](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/28/closed-for-24-years-east-oaklands-once-beloved-tyrone-carney-park-will-reopen-on-saturday/) _2026-08-28 · Darwin BondGraham · The Oaklandside_ Closed for 24 years, East Oakland’s once-beloved Tyrone Carney Park will reopen on Saturday Residents of the Sobrante Park neighborhood fought for decades to restore the once vibrant playgrounds that were fenced off by the city decades ago due to drug-dealing and violence. ## [The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Aug 28–30, 2026](https://www.portlandmercury.com/everout/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-portland-this-weekend-aug-28-30-2026/) _2026-08-28 · EverOut Staff · Portland Mercury_ This week was a bit of a downer, so seek out some joy and community this weekend at events from the 10th Annual Jade International Night Market to Dolly Parton Secret Roller Disco and from the Nerd Music Parking Lot Party to a Parallel Parking Competition. For more ideas, check out our top picks of \[…\] The post The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Portland This Weekend: Aug 28–30, 2026 appeared… ## [Spin Cycle: Hi-Fi High Fives](https://www.portlandmercury.com/spin-cycle/spin-cycle-hi-fi-high-fives/) _2026-08-28 · Ryan J. Prado · Portland Mercury_ Consciously or not, the number five seems to have popped up in the selections for this edition of Spin Cycle. Whether for a project that took five years, or a fifth overall artist release, the power of the five hits clearly for this wide-ranging trio of new albums. Numerological, spiritual, and religious interpretations of the \[…\] The post Spin Cycle: Hi-Fi High Fives appeared first on Portland… ## [Jerusalem Coffee House taking a break to prep legal defense, a fire shuts down Walnut Creek lunch spot and more closures](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/28/jerusalem-coffee-house-rice-dynasty-lettuce-closed/) _2026-08-28 · Momo Chang · The Oaklandside_ Jerusalem Coffee House taking a break to prep legal defense, a fire shuts down Walnut Creek lunch spot and more closures A running list of restaurants that have recently closed in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond. ## [Oakland police reach tentative deal for 14% pay raise over 5 years](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/28/oakland-police-union-tentative-contract/) _2026-08-28 · Roselyn Romero · The Oaklandside_ Oakland police reach tentative deal for 14% pay raise over 5 years The city and the Oakland Police Officers’ Association both say the draft agreement will help retain officers while controlling costs. ## [Ten Bumbershoot Acts Worth the Trip to Seattle](https://www.portlandmercury.com/music/ten-bumbershoot-acts-worth-the-trip-to-seattle/) _2026-08-28 · Holly Hazelwood · Portland Mercury_ Good ol’ Bumbershoot. The long-running, constantly morphing music festival that takes place September 5-6 at Seattle Center is just a week away, capping off the unofficial end of summer with a bang. Sadly, Portland doesn’t have our own end-of-summer blowout (we did; it was MusicFest Northwest, and I miss it like some dead relatives and \[…\] The post Ten Bumbershoot Acts Worth the Trip to Seattle… ## [University of California’s most selective campuses have increased in-state enrollment](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/28/university-of-california-campuses-increased-in-state-enrollment/) _2026-08-28 · Michael Burke · The Oaklandside_ University of California’s most selective campuses have increased in-state enrollment Since the university system agreed in 2022 to a compact with Gov. Newsom, enrollment by Californians is up at Berkeley, UCLA and San Diego. ## [Good Morning News: Measles at the Rodeo, Climate Change and Nepal Floods, Trump Changes Lake Ontario to Lake America—”Cool.”](https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/good-morning-news-measles-at-the-rodeo-climate-change-and-nepal-floods-trump-changes-lake-ontario-to-lake-america-cool/) _2026-08-28 · Jeremiah Hayden · Portland Mercury_ If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good morning, Portland! Here’s hoping you can get out for some outdoor activities this weekend and enjoy the sun before the rain comes in early \[…\] The post Good Morning News: Measles at… ## [How to de-escalate conflict, according to Oakland violence prevention experts](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/27/conflict-de-escalation-tips-oakland-violence-interrupters/) _2026-08-28 · Roselyn Romero · The Oaklandside_ How to de-escalate conflict, according to Oakland violence prevention experts Four de-escalation pros share some of their peacemaking and bystander intervention skills. ## [FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Win Tix to Amy Miller, Rose City Comic Con, Cortex, and MORE!](https://www.portlandmercury.com/free-tickets/free-tickets-thursday-win-tix-to-amy-miller-rose-city-comic-con-cortex-and-more/) _2026-08-27 · Mercury Promotions · Portland Mercury_ Who’s ready to have some fun? Well, the Mercury is here to help with FREE TICKETS to see some of Portland’s best concerts and events; our way of saying thanks to our great readers and spread the word about some fantastic upcoming performances! (Psst… if you want to say thanks to the Mercury, please consider making a small monthly contribution to keep \[…\] The post FREE TICKETS THURSDAY: Win Tix to… ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Mdc3aouZxupx) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Ticket Alert: Ten, Bunii, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week](https://www.portlandmercury.com/everout/ticket-alert-ten-bunii-and-more-portland-events-going-on-sale-this-week/) _2026-08-27 · EverOut Staff · Portland Mercury_ Summer isn’t quite over yet, but we’re here to help you make plans for a fun fall. After a decade in the industry, K-pop star and NCT member Ten has announced his first solo US tour. Rising Gen Z alt-rock artist Bunii comes through Portland for the first time on his Buniiversity Tour. Plus, local \[…\] The post Ticket Alert: Ten, Bunii, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week appeared first… ## [OUSD takes up screen time rules](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/27/ousd-takes-up-screen-time-rules/) _2026-08-27 · Ashley McBride · The Oaklandside_ OUSD takes up screen time rules School board members delayed a vote on a partial laptop ban, saying they want to see more careful analysis — and student input — first. ## [Facing largest hike in grocery prices in 50 years, East Bay shoppers get creative — and food banks get busier](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/27/east-bay-grocery-inflation-food-banks-rising-costs-2026/) _2026-08-27 · Skylla Mumana and Associated Press · The Oaklandside_ Facing largest hike in grocery prices in 50 years, East Bay shoppers get creative — and food banks get busier With some of the highest food costs in the country, East Bay consumers are stretching meals, swapping staples and watching every dollar. ## [How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Converge 45](https://www.portlandmercury.com/visual-art/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-converge-45/) _2026-08-27 · Martha Daghlian · Portland Mercury_ What is Converge 45? Sometimes we hear this question asked with genuine bewilderment. Sometimes it’s rhetorical, delivered with wry self-awareness, imagining what our rarefied art ecosystem looks like from the outside. The easy answer is that Converge 45 is a triennial curation of art shows, presented more or less at the same time. It’s also \[…\] The post How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love… ## [California sues to block Trump’s mail-in voting rules just days after loss at Supreme Court](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/27/mail-in-voting-trump-administration-postal-service-rules-lawsuit/) _2026-08-27 · Lynn La · The Oaklandside_ California sues to block Trump’s mail-in voting rules just days after loss at Supreme Court Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court gave President Donald Trump a procedural win in his effort to limit mail-in voting, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a new lawsuit intended to protect the state’s power over how elections are administered. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in… ## [Illegal dumpers in Oakland could have their cars booted](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/27/illegal-dumpers-in-oakland-could-have-their-cars-booted/) _2026-08-27 · Eli Wolfe · The Oaklandside_ Illegal dumpers in Oakland could have their cars booted State Senator Jesse Arreguín’s bill to punish trash scofflaws just needs Gov. Newsom’s signature. ## [Your Stupid Cargo Bike](https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/your-stupid-cargo-bike/) _2026-08-27 · Anonymous · Portland Mercury_ \[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds\] Those bikes with the cargo space in front are so ugly and look so stupid. Portland needs to ban these ugly bikes to keep our streets beautiful. When these stupid bikes where strictly ridden by die \[…\] The post Your Stupid Cargo Bike appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [Good Morning, News: Iconic Actor and Most Flamboyant Man Tim Curry Has Died, Make Every Factory Juantonio’s, and PPS Weighs School Downsizing](https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/good-morning-news-iconic-actor-and-most-flamboyant-man-tim-curry-has-died-make-every-factory-juantonios-and-pps-weighs-school-downsizing/) _2026-08-27 · Suzette Smith · Portland Mercury_ If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! Good Morning, Portland! I’ve got good news and bad news, and I’m nowhere near out of news! Today in good news, Willamette Valley weather is \[…\] The post Good Morning, News: Iconic Actor and… ## [A ‘super’ El Niño is here. What does it mean for the Bay Area?](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/27/el-nino-bay-area-berkeley-forecast/) _2026-08-27 · Daniella Garcia-Loos Almeida · The Oaklandside_ A ‘super’ El Niño is here. What does it mean for the Bay Area? Experts are bracing for big storm surges and king tides, flooding, and a host of impacts on wildlife and ecosystems. But more rainfall isn’t guaranteed. ## [Coach Zo, an Oakland football legend, hits the national spotlight](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/coach-alonzo-carter-oakland-football-legend-reaches-division-i-sacramento-state/) _2026-08-26 · Nick Lozito · The Oaklandside_ Coach Zo, an Oakland football legend, hits the national spotlight Alonzo Carter, a McClymonds grad who brought the team league championships as coach, is now leading a Division I team at Sac State. And he’s got his eye on Oakland talent. ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Ogh8XSAIqdeq) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Always Working](https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/always-working/) _2026-08-26 · Anonymous · Portland Mercury_ \[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds\] My cat has had some sort of blister or abscess for a little over two years now. I wanted to get him into a vet right away but my wife was worried about cost and after \[…\] The post Always Working appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [Always Working](https://www.portlandmercury.com/i-anonymous/always-working/) _2026-08-26 · Anonymous · Portland Mercury_ \[Got an anonymous confession or rant you just have to share with the world? Submit it to I, Anonymous HERE!—eds\] My cat has had some sort of blister or abscess for a little over two years now. I wanted to get him into a vet right away but my wife was worried about cost and after \[…\] The post Always Working appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [Dish & Tell: The story behind Noor’s chicken changezi](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/dish-tell-the-story-behind-noors-chicken-changezi/) _2026-08-26 · Skylla Mumana · The Oaklandside_ Dish & Tell: The story behind Noor’s chicken changezi Nity Jaiswal, owner of the Berkeley Indian restaurant dishes on her restaurant's popular chicken changezi. ## [Mercury Music Picks: Sounds at the Plaza, Black & Loud Fest, and a Juicy Blood Orange Listening Party](https://www.portlandmercury.com/mercury-music-picks/mercury-music-picks-sounds-at-the-plaza-black-loud-fest-and-a-juicy-blood-orange-listening-party/) _2026-08-26 · Starly Lou Riggs · Portland Mercury_ Hello music lovers and haters (hopefully not haters), this is your new music editor signing on to tell you what you already know: Portland is still popping off! I’m always in awe of the artists both based here and coming through. I feel like I need a time machine to catch everything because how am \[…\] The post \Mercury\ Music Picks: Sounds at the Plaza, Black & Loud Fest, and a Juicy Blood… ## [Faith Leaders, Mental Health Alliance Call For Release of Full Investigation Into Cops’ Response to 2020 Protests](https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/faith-leaders-mental-health-alliance-call-for-release-of-full-investigation-into-cops-response-to-2020-protests/) _2026-08-26 · Courtney Vaughn · Portland Mercury_ Rev. LeRoy Haynes Jr. has been fighting for decades for civil rights, justice, and accountable policing. In the wake of city officials declining to hold Portland Police Bureau’s top leadership responsible for shortcomings and excessive force during the 2020 racial justice protests, he’s still fighting. Haynes was among those who spoke out Tuesday, August 25 \[…\] The post Faith Leaders, Mental… ## [14 dog-friendly hiking trails in the East Bay](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/14-dog-friendly-hiking-trails-in-the-east-bay/) _2026-08-26 · Tracey Taylor · The Oaklandside_ 14 dog-friendly hiking trails in the East Bay From splashing spots to off-leash fun with bay views, National Dog Day inspired us to share some of our favorite places to hike with dogs. ## [OPD officers found to have botched internal affairs case sue city](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/oakland-police-officers-internal-affairs-phong-tran-lawsuit/) _2026-08-26 · Eli Wolfe and Darwin BondGraham · The Oaklandside_ OPD officers found to have botched internal affairs case sue city Two officers, disciplined for failures in investigating misconduct by homicide detective Phong Tran, say the city blew its deadline to hold them accountable. ## [Good Morning, News: Drazan Slums It in Portland, Troubling New Details in Forest Grove Mass Murder, and Goodbye Dolly](https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/good-morning-news-drazan-slums-it-in-portland-troubling-new-details-in-forest-grove-mass-murder-and-goodbye-dolly/) _2026-08-26 · Wm. Steven Humphrey · Portland Mercury_ If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution to the Mercury, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! After a couple of unreasonably warm days (why can’t summer be reasoned with?!?), cooler weather returns today with a \[…\] The post Good Morning, News: Drazan Slums It… ## [How the hottest stove in this area stays cool to the touch](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/how-the-hottest-stove-in-this-area-stays-cool-to-the-touch/) _2026-08-26 · Local Sponsor · The Oaklandside_ How the hottest stove in this area stays cool to the touch Hundreds of East Bay families have swapped gas for induction with a battery-equipped range made by Berkeley-based Copper. ## [Meta reaches $17 billion settlement in landmark trial over teen social media addiction](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/26/meta-reaches-17-billion-settlement-trial-oakland-teen-social-media-addiction/) _2026-08-26 · Barbara Ortutay, Kelvin Chan, and Esther Kaplan · The Oaklandside_ Meta reaches $17 billion settlement in landmark trial over teen social media addiction The trial kicked off August 18 in Oakland's federal courthouse and Mark Zuckerberg had been expected to testify. California’s attorney general led the case on behalf of 29 states. ## [Marvin Boomer’s partner argues teen accused in crash should remain in jail pretrial](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/25/marvin-boomers-partner-argues-teen-accused-in-crash-should-remain-in-jail-pretrial/) _2026-08-26 · Jose Fermoso · The Oaklandside_ Marvin Boomer’s partner argues teen accused in crash should remain in jail pretrial Nina Woodruff told the court defendant Eric Hernandez Garcia is ‘a risk to society.’ His attorneys argue he needs mental health treatment. ## [City Bids Adieu to Another Top Administrator](https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/city-bids-adieu-to-another-top-administrator/) _2026-08-25 · Jeremiah Hayden · Portland Mercury_ The city is again bidding adieu to a top administrator, this time in the area that oversees transportation, parks, water, and environmental bureaus. Priya Dhanapal, the deputy city administrator for the city’s Public Works service area, is leaving the city on September 4, City Administrator Raymond Lee announced in a press release on Tuesday, August \[…\] The post City Bids Adieu to Another Top… ## [This week in Oakland: 70th anniversary of Fairyland’s historic puppet theater, and Salsa by the Lake](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/25/oakland-events-things-to-do-august-29-to-31/) _2026-08-25 · Azucena Rasilla · The Oaklandside_ This week in Oakland: 70th anniversary of Fairyland’s historic puppet theater, and Salsa by the Lake Other events include the Xicana Moratorium block party, an immersive dance party at the Continental Club Oakland, and a weekly life drawing class at Faultline Gallery. ## [Where to Eat By the Water in Portland](https://www.portlandmercury.com/food-and-drink/where-to-eat-by-the-water-in-portland/) _2026-08-25 · EverOut Staff · Portland Mercury_ With the Willamette River running through the city and the mighty Columbia River just to the north, Portland has no shortage of places to play, relax, and eat by the water. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites, so you can dine al fresco with a waterfront view or enjoy a meal before or after \[…\] The post Where to Eat By the Water in Portland appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [New Asian fusion moves into 10th & Wood spot, plus fresh bagel and Chinese takeout options](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/25/aks-anh-hong-berkeley-bagels-happy-express-philz/) _2026-08-25 · Momo Chang · The Oaklandside_ New Asian fusion moves into 10th & Wood spot, plus fresh bagel and Chinese takeout options A running list of restaurants that have recently opened in Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, and beyond. ## [Affordable senior housing under construction in Uptown Oakland](https://oaklandside.org/2026/08/25/affordable-senior-housing-under-construction-in-uptown-oakland/) _2026-08-25 · Local Sponsor · The Oaklandside_ Affordable senior housing under construction in Uptown Oakland The Eliza will offer 97 studio apartments for those 62 and older on Telegraph Avenue at 22nd Street. ## [Listen to the Sounds of Resistance (and Cumbia) on Orquestra Pacifico Tropical’s New Album](https://www.portlandmercury.com/music/listen-to-the-sounds-of-resistance-and-cumbia-on-orquestra-pacifico-tropicals-new-album/) _2026-08-25 · Ryan J. Prado · Portland Mercury_ EL PODER by Orquestra Pacifico Tropical From the opening moments of “El Poder,” the title track from Orquestra Pacifico Tropical’s third album, the band establishes a wall of rhythmic positivity. The song, like the band performing it, emerges as a reaction to a society showing its frayed edges evermore, slicing through the political noise with \[…\] The post Listen to the Sounds of Resistance (and… ## [SAVAGE LOVE: Flagging](https://www.portlandmercury.com/savage-love/savage-love-flagging/) _2026-08-25 · Dan Savage · Portland Mercury_ Bi female here. I’ve been seeing an ENM M/F couple for almost four months. The F was an acquaintance of mine for about two years. We are all close in age (late thirties, early forties). This is my first ethically non-monogamous relationship. Here are the pros: they are charming and attractive; the sex is great; \[…\] The post SAVAGE LOVE: Flagging appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [SAVAGE LOVE: Flagging](https://www.portlandmercury.com/savage-love/savage-love-flagging/) _2026-08-25 · Dan Savage · Portland Mercury_ Bi female here. I’ve been seeing an ENM M/F couple for almost four months. The F was an acquaintance of mine for about two years. We are all close in age (late thirties, early forties). This is my first ethically non-monogamous relationship. Here are the pros: they are charming and attractive; the sex is great; \[…\] The post SAVAGE LOVE: Flagging appeared first on Portland Mercury . ## [Good Morning, News: TriMet Cuts, Log Ladies, and a Journalist’s Fight to Protect Her Sources](https://www.portlandmercury.com/good-morning-news/good-morning-news-trimet-cuts-log-ladies-and-a-journalists-fight-to-protect-her-sources/) _2026-08-25 · Courtney Vaughn · Portland Mercury_ 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 our city shine, but we can’t do it without your support. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism \[…\] The post Good Morning, News: TriMet Cuts, Log Ladies, and a Journalist’s…