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Back to SearchShould Oregon Decriminalize Sex Work?
A coalition of sex workers, their allies, and lawmakers are encouraging Oregon to decriminalize sex work. They say current laws punish consenting adu…
2 years, 9 months ago
The Best Day Trips to the Oregon Coast
We made it to the dog days of summer! There’s nothing more tempting than catching some cooler, fresher air on the Oregon coast. Today on City Cast Po…
2 years, 9 months ago
It’s Not Just Wildfire Season Polluting Portland’s Air
We often think of Oregon as a verdant wonderland, which is why it’s surprising that Portland has some of the worst air quality in the nation—and it’s…
2 years, 9 months ago
Opening Mass Shelters, Cleaning Up the Clean Energy Fund, and Messing With the City Charter (Again)
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the first rollout of Mayor Ted Wheelers’ Alchemy-managed shelter sites, the wrangling of our city’s …
2 years, 10 months ago
Why Portland Youth Are Leading the Anti-Highway Expansion Fight
Last month when Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced that the state wouldn’t toll highways until at least 2026, the Oregon Department of Transportation p…
2 years, 10 months ago
McMenamins: The Best (And Worst) of the Ever-Present Brewpub
McMenamins, the ubiquitous chain of brewpubs, is turning 40 years old! Did you know many of their locations are in rehabilitated historic properties,…
2 years, 10 months ago
Behind the Scenes at Portland’s 911 Dispatch
Our 911 line has come under fire recently for long hold times and slow emergency response. But the city’s Bureau of Emergency Communications, or BOEC…
2 years, 10 months ago
Portland’s Best Restaurants That Are Actually Open on Monday
Searching for restaurants to eat at earlier in the week, especially on a Monday, can feel impossible. Staffing shortages, inflation, and other costs …
2 years, 10 months ago
Police Officer Apology, Mayor Mapps (?), and No Foil For Fentanyl Smokers
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the county backtracking on a fentanyl harm reduction initiative, Commissioner Mingus Mapps announcin…
2 years, 10 months ago
How Petty Crimes Add Up For Small Businesses
Small businesses across Portland have been struggling: first with the pandemic, then with inflation, and now with the rising number of petty crimes. …
2 years, 10 months ago