Portland’s ‘Hot Socialist Summer’? Plus, Shady Towing Practices and ICE Pushback
The socialist caucus at Portland City Council may be shaping the future of the city. The city is also seeking to expel ICE from the South Waterfront. We also looked at the Portland Parks & Recreation director’s resignation, the new WNBA team, and shady towing practices. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and senior producer Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
- One Thing Has Changed at Portland City Hall: The Socialists Are Setting the Agenda [Willamette Week]
- Portland City Council Looking for Means To Expel ICE From South Waterfront [Willamette Week]
- ‘Arrest First and Justify Later’: Oregon Judge Orders Asylum Seeker Released [OPB]
- Parent Detained by Immigration Authorities in Beaverton School Parking Lot [Oregonian]
- Portland Fire: WNBA Expansion Team Unveils Name, Logo for 2026 Debut [Oregonian]
- Portland Parks Director Resigns, Will Receive Six-Figure Severance [Oregonian]
- Owners of Disabled Vehicles Can Face Widely Disparate Charges When Portland Police Call for a Private Request Tow [City of Portland]
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