County Fails Shelter Plans (Again), No Arts Money, and PGE’s Outage Tips
Today on the show we’re talking about the county’s inability to follow through on plans to tackle homelessness, how state lawmakers forgot to pay their art bills, and what to do about PGE’s dire warnings of what’s to come. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news roundup are City Cast’s director of newsletters, Bryan M. Vance, and lead producer, John Notarianni.
Stories discussed in today’s episode:
- Portland’s Artists Repertory Theatre Suspends Upcoming Season, Due to Lack of Funding [OPB]
- Lawmakers Stiffed Arts Groups in 2023 [Willamette Week]
- Multnomah County Delays SE Portland Safe Park Shelter Debut in Latest Homeless Services Stumble [Oregonian 🔒]
- With Unparalleled Resources, Multnomah County Board of Commissioners Faces Unprecedented Scrutiny on Spending [Willamette Week]
- Extreme Heat, High Demand Puts Stress on Power Grid, PGE Warns [KOIN]
PGE’s Power Outage Resources:
Previous episodes mentioned:
- Portland’s Renters Are Sweltering, But This New Program Could Help
- The Paddler’s Guide to Exploring the Willamette [City Cast Portland 🎧]
Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448.
Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.
Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
Subscribe To Our Newsletter
Stay connected to City Cast Portland and get ready to join the local conversation.
Latest Episodes
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Are Chattanoogans ‘Doing It Their Damn Selves’? — Presented By City Cast Portland
Sometimes it can feel like the Portland government is two (or more) steps behind the needs of its neighborhoods. Enter the residents of C...
Portland EMT Fights Against Cameras in Ambulances, a Guide to Seaside, and Why Mini Horses are Allowed in Portland Schools
We're talking about miniature horses in classrooms and why one Portland EMT's fight against cameras in ambulances has gotten national att...
Is the County’s Deflection Program Working? Plus, Last-Minute Summer Outdoor Adventures and Missed Connections
We're checking in on how our county's drug deflection program is faring. Plus, we've got ideas for last-minute outdoor summer adventures...
Slow Police Response Sparks Outrage, a Dream Property Buried in Tires, and Gov. Kotek's Approval Ratings Are Tanking
We're talking about the thousands and thousands of tires illegally dumped on an unsuspecting property owner and Portland Police’s troubli...
Is Oregon's Psilocybin Industry Done For? Plus, Legal Murkiness of AI Political Ads and RIP Nutmeg
We're talking about the possible end of the psilocybin industry here in Oregon and the legality around the use of AI in local political a...
Why Is Portland Having a Wine Boom? Plus, RIP Lloyd Center Ice Rink and Best Local Drive-thrus
We've got ideas on where to build a new ice rink once the Lloyd Center mall is gone. Plus, we've got picks for the best new wine bars and...
‘Your City Could Be Better’: Does Portland Have a ‘Perfect’ Airport? — Presented By City Cast Portland
There’s lots to love about Portland, but being able to get in and out of it easily and cheaply can be an underrated metric of its livabil...
Budget Power to the People, 700 Homes Nobody's Buying, and Portland's Yo-Yo Champion
We're talking about an incoming ballot measure aimed at giving the public more say in city budget matters, City Hall's newest efforts to...
PGE Sticks It to Data Centers and Surprising Results on Education Report. Plus, Mailbag!
We're talking about massive rate hikes coming for data centers across our state, where our Oregon students are lagging and where they are...
Does Portland Need More Cops? Plus, Hidden Library Perks and PDX's Billion-Dollar Glow-up
We're talking some of the best hidden perks you can get with your library card, the proposed ballot measure that would redirect money fro...