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Just as real gastropods come up from the ground after a long rain, so will Eugene’s SLUG queens emerge from their homes after the COVID-19 shutdown to host an in-person contest once again. The annual competition, which prides itself on silly personalities and uniqueness as opposed to traditional beauty standards, is preparing for its 39th year, following the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. In 2020, the competition took place on Zoom, even though the event thrives off of a live, energetic audience, says “raining” SLUG queen Jenette Kime, AKA Raining Goddess SluGoddess SlimeShine.  “...

Portland stalwarts Pink Martini played at Pioneer Courthouse Square in front of hundreds of people Saturday afternoon. Author: Art Edwards Updated: 1:13 AM PDT July 25, 2021 PORTLAND, Oregon — People partied like it was 2019 at Pioneer Courthouse Square this afternoon. Concertgoers packed into the square to listen to Portland pianist Thomas Lauderdale and his band Pink Martini. People danced and sang along with the music. “It was so exciting, it's weird how it all comes back to you at first. We feel like we're out of practice, and can we still do this? Then...

Downtown in distress: Portland’s core is unsafe and uninviting, residents say in new poll Perception threatens city’s economic recovery By Jamie Goldberg, oregonlive.com (TNS) Published: May 15, 2021, 8:31pm Share: Residents across the metro area say downtown Portland has become dirty, unsafe and uninviting, and many anticipate visiting the city’s core less often after the pandemic than they did before. Those are the worrisome findings of a new poll of 600 people in the Portland metro area commissioned by The Oregonian/OregonLive. Asked for their perceptions of downtown, ...

Downtown in distress: Portland’s core is unsafe and uninviting, residents say in new poll, threatening city’s recovery Updated 10:00 AM; Today 7:27 AM Residents describe downtown as “destroyed,” “trashed,” “riots” and “sad." Persistent vandalism, accumulating trash and homelessness have soured attitudes about Portland's economic, cultural and transportation hub.Dave Killen/The Oregonian Facebook Share Residents across the metro area say downtown Portland has become dirty, unsafe and uninviting and many anticipate visiting the city’s core less often after the pandemic tha...

We need your help. The economic fallout of the coronavirus crisis is threatening our ability to keep producing the quality reporting you've come to love. If you’re able, please consider making a monthly contribution to the Mercury. GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! Senses telling me you're looking, I can feel it on my skin. Boy, I wonder what would happen if I trip and let you in. LET'S GO TO PRESS. IN LOCAL NEWS: • Yesterday Gov....