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! Morning, Portland! The forecast is rain, rain, and… oh look! More rain. Now, onto the headlines! In local news: • Oregon reported more than 9,700 new COVID-19 cases from the long holiday...