With temperatures expected to drop below freezing over the holiday weekend—and promise of snow—Multnomah County has declared a state of emergency to help residents weather the storm. "This is going to be a very challenging Christmas season and we all need to prepare," said County Chair Deborah Kafoury during a Thursday press conference. "What is a matter of a holiday inconvenience for some is a matter of life or death for others." Portland temperatures are.
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I spent the first ten minutes of The Matrix Resurrections grinning like a delighted madman, a feeling that barely waned for the entirety of this fantastically worthy successor to the original trilogy. The answers to your most immediate questions are as follows: Yes, it recaptures the best energy of the first three films; and yes, it transforms that energy into something new and surprising. Yes, you should re-watch the originals before seeing this one, or.
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! IN LOCAL NEWS: • ICYMI, local Fred Meyer and QFC employees went on strike last Friday and (bingo-bango) went off strike on Saturday after reaching a tentative deal with their Kroger overlords.