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Back to SearchYour Guide to March in Portland
Happy March! Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about our top picks for the month. Do you want to know where you can catch some free live jaz…
2 years, 2 months ago
DA Mike Schmidt’s Change of Heart, the Portland Police Union’s New Ballot Petition, and a Controversial Bottle Drop Location
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re trying to make sense of why Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt is supporting a proposal to make posse…
2 years, 2 months ago
Commissioner Rubio on Her Endless Bag of Money
In recent months, Portland City Commissioner Carmen Rubio has made headlines for offering a lifeline to several ailing city bureaus thanks to a new r…
2 years, 2 months ago
A Local Historian Tests Our Knowledge of Portland History
Today on City Cast Portland, Oregon historian Doug Kenck-Crispin is quizzing host Claudia Meza and producer Giulia Fiaoni on Portland’s history. Play…
2 years, 2 months ago
What Oregon’s Stricter Drug Penalties Might Look Like. Plus, Mailbag!
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the latest plans to re-criminalize drug possession during this short legislative session. We’re also…
2 years, 2 months ago
Where To Throw Your Next Birthday Party
Planning a birthday celebration can feel like a lot of work: There’s pressure to make sure everyone’s accommodated and budgets to consider; it can be…
2 years, 2 months ago
Sam Adams’ Political Comeback, PPS’s Giant Land Deal, and Plans To Fix Emergency Services
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s stern warning to our underperforming ambulance servic…
2 years, 3 months ago
Why You Need To Know the Lovejoy Columns
Have you heard of the Lovejoy Columns? They’re public drawings that are considered to be the very first instance of street art in Portland. Hand-draw…
2 years, 3 months ago
Are Strict Building Codes Blocking Housing?
Our city isn’t meeting Gov. Tina Kotek’s ambitious housing goals. And some city leaders and developers blame strict building codes for the delay in n…
2 years, 3 months ago
An Insider’s Look at Portland Bridge Lifts
Ever wondered about who sits in those little operating booths all day lifting our bridges up and down? Or have you ever been stuck in traffic because…
2 years, 3 months ago