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 afternoon, Portland! It's another fabulous day in the United States of America. Let's get to the headlines. IN LOCAL NEWS: • The Tigard-Tualatin School District announced today that it is joining.