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! Good Morning, Portland: And a very fine week to all the Hobonichi Techo 'April Start' people, who descended upon the distributors in your respective countries yesterday to acquire the 2024-25 planner. January.