Good Things Coming for Portland Nightlife, More Data Center Drama, and Why Chinook Indian Nation Needs Federal Recognition
We’re talking about the Chinook Indian Nation continuing their fight for federal recognition and how Amazon paid Morrow County officials more than $100 million when working out their data center expansion. Plus, we have a little check-in on Portland’s music venue scene and nightlife.
Joining me this morning are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in today's episode:
- Chinook Indian Nation denied recognition in Supreme Court case, vows to ‘continue fight’ [Oregonian]
- Amazon paid Oregon officials’ company more than $100 million while seeking data center deals [Oregonian]
- One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for Portland's Music Venues [Portland Mercury]
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