Good Morning, News! US Fighter Jet Downed, AG Pam Bondi Out, NASA's Moonshot, Measles in PDX, New County Homelessness Director - Portland Mercury
By Jeremiah Hayden
Published on April 3, 2026.
The Portland Mercury has featured several notable stories this week, including the US Fighter Jet Downed, NASA's Moonshot, Measles in PDX, and the New County Homelessness Director. Major news in local publishing, including Portland Monthly, Seattle Met, and several other publications owned by SagaCity, have been sold off in a receivership deal to pay the company's debts. Nathaniel VerGow, who previously served at Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, has been tapped to lead the county’s Homeless Services Department. The move comes as Iran reports it has shot down a US fighter jet and a search is underway for the pilot. The Mercury's Suzette Smith and the Stranger's Vivian McCall highlighted the sale of Portland Monthly to Michigan-owned magazine. The new owners have asked readers to continue supporting current journalists and continue reading their work.
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