SALEM, Ore. — Democratic lawmakers in Oregon on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping new bill that would undo a key part of Read More

Oregon Republicans have unveiled a bill to make drug possession a crime in the state again, as their Democratic colleagues Read More

Many states have legalized marijuana, not just for medical purposes. They have also done so for entertainment, and hats off Read More

A coalition of Oregon political and business leaders are demanding that legislators re-criminalize possession of hard drugs and public drug Read More

Three years after decriminalizing drug possession, polling suggests a majority of Oregon voters are growing tired of the first-in-the-nation experiment. Read More

The Mercury provides news and fun every single daybut your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, Read More

Column / December 22, 2023 Measure 110 made Oregon the first in country to decriminalize all drugs. The law was poorly implemented and should Read More