City Cast Portland

A Cursed Portland Arcade Game and Other Creepy Lore. Plus, the Wildest Halloween Parties in Portland

Host Claudia Meza gets into the Halloween spirit with Matthew Trueherz, arts and culture editor at Willamette Week, and Alex Frane, food and culture reporter. They dig in

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Portland

How prepared is Portland to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilient city in the world — the only U.S

Banning AI Price Gouging, a Canvassing Group's Misleading Hustle, and Hot Takes on Nike Dunking on the Stag Sign

We're talking about how Portland could become one of the first cities to ban surveillance pricing — before it even hits local stores. Also, what do we know about the two

Portland's Most Unpopular Billionaire, a Federal Indictment for La Mota CEO, and How the OLCC Made Our Bar Food Elite

We're talking about the Trail Blazer owner’s image problem as well as the recent grand jury indictment of a cannabis business CEO for tax fraud. Plus, how the Oregon Liqu

A Guide For Portland Transplants, From Portland Transplants

Earlier this year, data showed fewer than half of Multnomah County residents were born in Oregon — meaning most Portlanders aren't actually from here. Some listeners have

Why Oregon's Gun Laws Can’t Prevent School Shootings, Mount Hood's Gray Rock Winter, and the Sports Bra Goes National

We're talking about the lack of snow on Mount Hood and what it could mean for winter. We’re also reviewing Oregon’s gun control laws after last week's shooting at a Bend

Why State Sen. Christine Drazan Wants to Be Your Governor

We're continuing our fall election coverage by interviewing state Sen. Christine Drazan, who is running against Gov. Tina Kotek in a rematch of their 2022 race. A former

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers Are Adopting Storm Drains — Presented By City Cast Portland

How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Portland? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets f

School Closure Fury Builds, City Hall Wants To Hit Pause on Drone Delivery, and Prosper Portland's No Bid Contract Scandal Deepens

We're talking about City Hall squaring off against Amazon’s drone delivery. We're also breaking down recent updates on proposed local school closures, and looking into wh

ICE Patrols Surge, Gov. Kotek Finally Acts on Data Centers, and Portland’s Pettiest Gripes

We're talking about a recent surge in ICE patrols in Salem and the Portland metro area. Plus, how Gov. Tina Kotek is actually doing something about the new data center co

Portland’s Costly Failure to Enforce Parking Laws, a City Councilor Faces a Public Records Fight, and and a GOP Ad’s Portland Mix-Up

We're talking about how an ad for a U.S. Senate race in Maine ended up in Oregon, and how a lawsuit could affect our city's curb and parking laws. Plus, why Multnomah Cou

Salt & Straw Sues Over Taco Ice Cream, a White Nationalist Brunch Hits Clarklewis, and Hood River's Hidden Wine Scene

We're talking about how two local ice cream makers might be heading to court over Portland's version of the ChocoTaco.  We're also breaking down what exactly happened at

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast Portland

Another Portland school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, and

The Fight Over Closing Portland Schools, Who Should Control $16 Million in City Spending, and Could Oregon Drivers Get Refunds?

We're looking at the uproar over Portland Public Schools' plan to close up to 14 schools, breaking down the participatory budgeting ballot measure on your fall ballot, an

Are You a Portland Sinner? Unspoken Portland Rules Worth Breaking

Inspired by a recent Portland subreddit post, we're discussing our city’s unspoken rules — and how we here on the show break them —  to decide which one of us is Portland

Oregon's Unbuilt EV Stations, the CenturyLink Price-for-Life Lawsuit, and Mailbag!

We're talking about the two Portlanders who successfully sued CenturyLink over rising internet rates, and why Oregon has yet to install an EV fast-charging station even t

Eugene Police Wants $2.5M for Public Records, Our Waterfront Is Getting a Makeover, and I-5 South Closure Updates

We're talking about why the Eugene Police Department is charging millions for public records, plus ideas from Europe on how to get more out of our waterfront. We’re also

Racist Tweets Tank a Blazers Hire, the Arts Tax Gets Challenged in Court, and Oregon's Governor's Race Has Democrats Sweating

We're talking about the hiring and firing of a new Blazers broadcaster over some pretty heinous old tweets, and why the Portland Metro Chamber is suing the city. Plus, we

‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Portland

When Portland looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood

Portland's Most Underrated Restaurateur Is Retiring, a DIY Bar Takeover, and Miami Beats Portland at Food?

We’re talking about an upcoming event hoping to bring attention to Portland’s bar scene. We’re also looking into some recent food news coming out of a small stretch of So