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Back to SearchHow Portland Changed Peeing in Public Nationwide
Cities across the country are investing in a different kind of public restroom. They’re sleek, accessible, and have our city’s name pasted on the sid…
2 years, 11 months ago
Teachers Are Striking, Camping Ban Gains Teeth, and No Liquor at Grocery Stores
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about why Portland Public Schools teachers are now on strike for the first time ever, how the city will st…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why Hiking in the Rain Is Actually Kind of Awesome
Hiking during the rainy season can be a tough sell because let’s be real: No one likes getting soaked outdoors. But once you know how to do it, going…
2 years, 11 months ago
Why You Should Visit This World-Famous Tree in Portland Today
Did you know that one of the world’s most photographed trees is in Portland? The famous Japanese maple is a featured attraction at the Portland Japan…
3 years ago
The Tater Tot’s Oregon Origin Story
Tater tots are ubiquitous in Portland. You can get them specially seasoned and served with creative dipping sauces — or even as “totchos,” aka tater …
3 years ago
Why the Heck Is Oregon Still Doing Daylight Saving Time?
Clocks fall back an hour this Sunday, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. State lawmakers passed a law years ago making Daylight Saving Time per…
3 years ago
Millions More For New City Council and Trouble at PDX
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the climbing costs of the city’s government overhaul, the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who tried t…
3 years ago
How to Make Sense of the Sprawling City Council Election
We’re more than a year out from our next City Council election, but we already have upwards of 25 candidates who’ve declared their intentions to run.…
3 years ago
Why Oregon’s Mental Health System Ranks Among the Worst
A recent nationwide survey ranked Oregon as the second worst state in the country at addressing residents’ mental health needs. Today on the show, we…
3 years ago
What Makes Portland’s Beer Scene So Special
Portland’s beer scene frequently gets credit for being one of the biggest and best in the country: Oregon breweries won 23 medals at this year’s Grea…
3 years ago