City Cast Portland

Portland’s crackdown on illegal graffiti has been making headlines recently. While the Portland Police Bureau has several officers investigating our city’s most prolific taggers, is it really working? And is all graffiti bad? Today on City Cast Portland, we’re listening back to a conversation with Officer Nate Kirby-Glatkowski. He’s a member of the Portland Police Bureau’s Central Precinct Neighbo...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the latest Oregon state kicker tax credit predictions, our new state economist, and U.S. Bank’s departure from Portland’s iconic Big Pink skyscraper. Plus, we’re breaking down some survey results highlighting the contrast between what Portlanders think we should prioritize as a city and what City Hall actually does best. Joining executive producer J...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re continuing our series breaking down some of the big issues that could shape Portland’s fall election — and the candidates who are driving the conversation. Today, we’re focusing on housing. Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel joins executive producer John Notarianni to help sort it all out.  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and si...

Oregon’s psilocybin treatment industry has been in the news recently, for manufacturing edibles and offering Super Bowl Parties. Since Oregon became the first state to legalize therapeutic psilocybin use in 2020, hundreds of licensed facilitators have set up shop across the state. But what does treatment look like? How much does it cost? And is it really worth it? Today we’re revisiting a conversa...

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Portland community.  From sipping a cocktail during Portland’s Negroni Week to taking a late-summer dip in a secluded swimming hole, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your September bucket...

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about the Fred Meyer strike as the biggest grocery merger ever is debated in a local court, the frantic wrangling over plans as Measure 110 officially comes to an end, and the sky-high costs of building renovations as Portland Public Schools resume classes. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Malia Spencer of...

If you spend any time on foodie TikTok or Instagram, you’ve probably come across The Korean Mama, with her delightful catchphrase, “I’m so hungry!” Jane Kim and her son Ed have over a million followers on social media, frequently eating at Portland-area spots you might never have heard of otherwise. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re asking The Korean Mama and The Korean Son about what it’s like b...

We’re continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk with Portlanders about the good, bad, and ugly of where they live. This time we’re talking about East Portland’s Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood with Peter Condra: events manager at the Columbia Land Trust, board co-chair of Green Lents, and a good friend of Claudia’s! He’s sharing why you shouldn’t sleep on his incredibly diverse and n...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re continuing our series breaking down some of the big issues that could shape Portland’s fall election — and the candidates who are driving the conversation. Today, we’re focusing on behavioral health. Nicole Hayden, a Portland-based investigative reporter with Lee Enterprises, is here to help us sort it all out. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all...

Developers working with the multinational company Live Nation Entertainment recently got city approval for their plan to build a new music venue with a 3,500-person capacity. Though a waterfront music venue on the eastside might sound freaking awesome, local music advocates, including venue owners, are worried. Today, we’re listening back to a conversation with MusicPortland board member Jamie Dun...

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about a controversial shroom service center, the status of the county’s drug arrest deflection center, and Multnomah County Sheriff Morrisey O'Donnell’s change of heart concerning our city’s camping ban. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are our very own executive producer, John Notarianni, and KBOO news director Althea Billings....

We have about another month or so of summer left — and we all know what’s coming next. What better way to mark the end of the season than to take in a few more glorious sunsets? Go grab those picnic blankets: We’re revisiting a conversation with Eden Dawn, author of “The Portland Book of Dates” and host of the “We Can't Print This” podcast. She’s sharing the ultimate guide to Portland’s golden hou...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the design the county landed on for the new Burnside Bridge and the disappointment it brought to many Portlanders. We’re also getting a debrief on the Portland Mercury’s Burger Week by one of its superfans. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup are our very own executive producer, John Notarianni, and City Cast’s director of digital stra...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re kicking off our series breaking down some of the big issues that could shape Portland’s fall election — and the candidates who are driving the conversation. First up is transportation. BikePortland publisher Jonathan Maus is here to help us sort it all out. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to h...

In the past decade, Portland summers have gotten hotter. That has huge implications for our health, but Portland State University professor Vivek Shandas says that’s not all. He also warns that the very social fabric of what it is to be a Portlander in the summer is at stake. Today on City Cast Portland, Shandas is walking us through the impacts of heat on Portlanders, the big ideas that could hel...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the grand opening of PDX’s stunning new airport terminal, the water tiger art that’s caused a ton of controversy at City Hall, and free meals coming for every student at Portland Public Schools. Joining executive producer John Notarianni are Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode:...

Hairy, humanlike creatures known as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or Yeti have been spotted all over the world, but in the Pacific Northwest they’re pretty much our unofficial mascot. And Cliff Barackman of the popular Animal Planet television show, “Finding Bigfoot,” has made it his life mission to legitimize their existence. Now Barackman presides over the North American Bigfoot Center in Sandy. Today on...

Portland has plenty of options for fun summer bike adventures, so it can be overwhelming picking the perfect weekend trip. There’s a lot to consider: What are the best snack options? And what else is there to do once you reach your destination? Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with local bike advocate Jenna Phillips, who documents her cycling adventures on TikTok as Jenna Bikes. She’s sh...

Starting in January, the very structure of city government will drastically change: the mayor will no longer be on City Council, we’ll have a city administrator, and council members will no longer lead bureaus. But how will all of these changes work? Who will you call if you have an issue in your neighborhood? Today on City Cast Portland, KOIN investigative reporter Elise Haas is here to help us m...

The Portland International Airport has been under construction since 2019, but this week, all those detours and dusty floors, which are a part of the $2.1 billion renovation, are coming to an end. And in celebration of PDX’s main terminal grand opening, we’re revisiting a conversation we had with Christopher Neal, director of PDX Next operations for the Port of Portland. He’s sharing what to expec...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about city commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez using thousands of taxpayer dollars to spruce up his Wikipedia page, the epic battle between wake boats and dragon boats on the Willamette River, and a recovery home coming under fire for sprouting up unannounced in a residential neighborhood. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk with Portlanders about where they live. This time we’re talking about NE Portland’s complex and historic Eliot neighborhood with Portland Monthly editor-in-chief Brooke Jackson-Glidden. She’s going to tell us why the Eliot neighborhood is the perfect microcosm of all of Portland. Mentions in this episode: Bil...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the illegal street racing takeovers that happened all over the Portland metro area this past weekend and what the Portland police have been doing to curb them. We’re also sharing some listener feedback from our mailbag. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed on Today’s...

There’s nothing better this time of year than grilling meats and veggies in the backyard with friends. But the process can be a bit intimidating for the newbie: What kind of gear do you actually need? How do you plan the perfect menu? Charcoal or propane? Today, we’re talking with Zeph Shepard, owner of Proletariat Butchery in SE Portland. He’s here to walk us through the do’s and don’ts of the pe...

This fall, Portlanders will not only be picking a new mayor and a whole new City Council; they’ll also be using ranked choice voting to do it. The entirely new system to select candidates is coming to our city, and there’s even an effort to institute it statewide too. It’s pretty different from what we’re used to. So today on City Cast Portland, ranked choice voting project manager for Multnomah C...