Episode Details

Today on the show we’re talking about the county’s inability to follow through on plans to tackle homelessness, how state lawmakers forgot to pay their art bills, and what to do about PGE’s dire warnings of what’s to come. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news roundup are City Cast’s director of newsletters, Bryan M. Vance, and lead producer, John Notarianni.

Stories discussed in today’s episode:

• Portland’s Artists Repertory Theatre Suspends Upcoming Season, Due to Lack of Funding [OPB]
• Lawmakers Stiffed Arts Groups in 2023 [Willamette Week]
• Multnomah County Delays SE Portland Safe Park Shelter Debut in Latest Homeless Services Stumble​​ [Oregonian 🔒]
• With Unparalleled Resources, Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Faces Unprecedented Scrutiny on Spending [Willamette Week]
• Extreme Heat, High Demand Puts Stress on Power Grid, PGE Warns [KOIN]

PGE’s Power Outage Resources:

• Medical Certificate Program
• Outage Kit
• Food Reimbursement Claim 

Previous episodes mentioned: 

• Portland’s Renters Are Sweltering, But This New Program Could Help
• The Paddler’s Guide to Exploring the Willamette [City Cast Portland 🎧]

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