City Cast Portland

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a wrongful death lawsuit faulting the city for failing to keep a man’s alleged killer off the streets, the sheriff’s office refusing to enforce the city’s camping ban, and an update on the devastating wildfires ravaging Oregon. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian reporter Zane Sparling and our very own executiv...

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 sangria tasting at an urban winery to catching Ludacris at the Oregon State Fair, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your August bucket list to the must-dos, like m...

According to the national nonprofit Trust For Public Land, 91% of Portlanders live within a 10-minute walk of a park. But which are the best for a picnic with friends or an afternoon out with your dog? Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza talks about some of our favorite parks with City Cast’s director of digital strategy, Bryan M. Vance, our very own producer, Giulia Fiaon, and you, our...

Portlanders are electing a brand-new, expanded City Council this fall, and the candidates are flooding in: More than 70 people are intending to run for one of the 12 open seats. So this month, we’re going district by district, talking with reporters who either live in the neighborhood or are covering that race closely. Today, host Claudia Meza is looking at who’s running in District 4. Willamette...

As more people move to a city, ideally, housing becomes denser, buildings get taller, and transportation becomes more robust. But as we know, living in Portland, that’s not always the case. So today, we’re talking with urban planner Max Podemski, author of "A Paradise of Small Houses: The Evolution, Devolution, and Potential Rebirth of Urban Housing.” The book looks at how the unique characteristi...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a federal investigation into the sale of Ross Island, the lawsuits racking up against Oaks Park, and a potential 2025 ballot measure that would increase property taxes to fund city parks and arts services. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Not...

The Oregon coast is home to some of the most beautiful tide pools in the country. They can be impossible to explore, until right now, when summer brings the lowest tides. Today we’re talking with Wild Solitude Guiding’s outdoor expert, Norther Emily. She’s sharing some great tide pool spots for us to check out and tips for how to safely enjoy them. Check out the weekend’s best events in our Hey Po...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking through a few worrying headlines about the care and safety provided at two of the biggest Portland-area hospital systems. From the possible accidental spread of life-changing infectious diseases to dangerous misdiagnoses and failing lab services, there’s a lot to cover. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own producer, Giulia Fia...

Portlanders are electing a brand-new, expanded City Council this fall, and the candidates are flooding in: More than 70 people are intending to run for one of the 12 open seats. So this month, we’re going to help you make sense of the race. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is looking at who’s running in District 3. Portland Mercury news editor Courtney Vaughn is here to help us make...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re revisiting a conversation with WeShine, a neighbor-organized nonprofit that builds and runs micro-villages in our city that have proven effective in moving people into permanent housing. They were recently burglarized during the final phase of construction of their newest village in the Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood and lost thousands of dollars in equipment. Ex...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re breaking our usual Friday news roundup format to honor one of Portland’s most acclaimed and influential chefs, Naomi Pomeroy. Pomeroy passed away at age 49 last Saturday night in a tragic drowning in the Willamette River. It’s left our community in shock and many wondering how her legacy will continue to affect Portland’s food scene. Joining host Claudia Meza to...

Portland is well-known for trying to reduce commuting by car. But amidst our city’s walkability goals, there’s always been a car subculture that’s transforming and restoring automobiles into something worthy of display. Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking to members of Car Krush, a collective of gender-diverse car enthusiasts, on why Portland's subgenre of car culture is more inclusive than...

Oregon has seen several recent fires that devastated many Portlanders’ beloved hiking and camping spots. Are they recovering and safe to visit now? Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Zach Urness, outdoors editor and host of the "Explore Oregon" podcast at the Statesman Journal, about restoration efforts in some of your favorite natural areas and what this year’s wildfire season looks...

Portlanders are electing a brand-new, expanded City Council this fall, and the candidates are flooding in: More than 70 people are intending to run for one of the 12 open seats. So this month, we’re going to help you make sense of the race. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is looking at who’s running in District 2. Portland Mercury reporter Taylor Griggs is here to help us make sense...

We just went through the hottest stretch of Portland weather since 2021, and there’s still months of summer to go. So today on City Cast Portland we’re bringing back an interview with Eden Dawn, author of “The Portland Book of Dates” and co-host of the “We Can’t Print This” podcast. She’s going to share some creative ways to escape the summer heat. This episode first aired on August 2, 2023 Picks...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about why you have to wait even longer for a MAX ride when it’s hot out, the newest plan for the Lloyd Center, and the merger that might bring big changes to your local grocery store. Joining host Claudia Meza on this Friday’s news roundup are BikePortland publisher and editor Jonathan Maus and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed i...

The city auditor is the ultimate watchdog of local government: Their job is to identify what’s working, what isn’t, and come up with ideas for how to fix it. Portland City Auditor Simone Rede recently released her office’s audit schedule for the next fiscal year, and it’s ambitious: They’ll be looking into everything from the city’s plans to address homelessness and gun violence, to the city arts...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about our ongoing heatwave, the disparities in its impact on communities, and the future of more extreme weather. We’re also diving into one-star reviews of some beloved local music venues. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek roundup is our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Portland Pauses Camping Ban E...

Portlanders are electing a brand-new, expanded City Council this fall, and the candidates are flooding in: More than 80 people have already said they’re hoping to run for one of the 12 open seats. So this month, we’re going to help you make sense of the race. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is looking at who’s running in East Portland’s District 1. Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane...

When Dan Brophy, a popular teacher at the Oregon Culinary Institute, was found murdered in 2018, it became one of the most astounding true crime stories Oregon had seen in decades. The big twist: his wife, Nancy, was ultimately found guilty of his murder. But Nancy was also a suspense romance novelist, and some of the details of the crime appeared almost forecasted in her fiction. Today we’re talk...

City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily podcasts to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza's story stacks up against the rest. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast P...

Today is the official start of the Dog Days of Summer, beginning the hottest part of the year when there’s nothing more tempting than catching some cooler, fresher air on the Oregon coast. So today we’re revisiting a conversation host Claudia Meza had with producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni, sharing their top picks for fun coastal day trips. This episode first aired on July 25, 2023 Desti...

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re wrapping up our series of interviews with candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. We’re talking to our sixth candidate, Marshall Runkel. He’s been involved in Portland politics since the ’90s, most recently as Commissioner Chloe Eudaly’s chief of staff from 2017 to 2020. Today he’s vice president of local government affairs at Strategies 360, a lobby...

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 dressing up for a Chapell Roan-themed bike ride to drinking a rocket pop-themed adult slushie, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your July bucket list to the must-...

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about the Portland Police finally wearing body cameras while out on patrol, our region’s leaders gearing up to implement the amendments to Measure 110, and a Multnomah County’s judge’s decision to hold fentanyl dealers in jail before their first court appearance. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian courts reporter Zan...