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! Oooooh-weeee, it's pretty hot for autumn, I'd say! Temps topped out at 90 today, but the cooling trend starts tomorrow with a high of 82, and then cloudy showers...