Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPortland’s Favorite Parks
Just last week, Portland City Council reallocated nearly $2 million to Parks & Recreation in their preliminary budget. Today on City Cast Portland, w…
1 year, 1 month ago
Special Election Results, the Crime Ring Targeting Local Shops, and the Heated Budget Debate
It’s been a busy week for Portland’s government, with the City Council hosting a dramatic 15-hour meeting to balance its budget the day after the May…
1 year, 2 months ago
Untangling Local Government With Our Portland Quiz
With so many city, county, and state jurisdictions overlapping in Portland, keeping track of who does what in our regional governments can sometimes …
1 year, 2 months ago
Empty Affordable Units, Using the Kicker for Wildfire Costs, and a Bigger Police Force?
Today's lightning round of news includes Governor Tina Kotek eyeing the kicker for wildfire costs, TriMet's new idea to curb fare evasion, an Oregon …
1 year, 2 months ago
New Portland Restaurants We Can't Wait To Try
Portland's food and drink scene is constantly changing, with restaurants closing and exciting new ones opening. There's usually a burst of new spots …
1 year, 2 months ago
Portland's Summer Bike Rides for Tacos, Pasta, Backstreet Boys, and More
For over 20 years, Portland’s premier summer bike festival, Pedalpalooza, has organized events for people to participate in a variety of bike-related…
1 year, 2 months ago
A Shrinking State Budget Forecast, the County Cuts Tent Access, and a Lightning Round of News
The county’s updated tent distribution policy, the new grim forecast of our state budget, and a lightning round of four news headlines in under four …
1 year, 2 months ago
Portland's Full of Empty Buildings. Could a Vacancy Tax Help?
Even though Portland's housing crisis has led to rising rents and limited affordable housing access, plenty of residential and commercial properties …
1 year, 2 months ago
The Gigantic PPS School Bond on Your May 20 Ballot. Plus, Our Listener Mailbag
Today we're talking about Multnomah County's upcoming May 20 special election. Host Claudia Meza joins executive producer John Notarianni to discuss …
1 year, 2 months ago
The Best Wildflower Hikes Near Portland
It's one of the most beautiful times of year to take a hike — when wildflowers are in bloom. But what are the best hikes to really take it all in? To…
1 year, 2 months ago