Willamette Sewage Spill, Dangerous Train Crossings, and Approved Camping Ban
Today we’re talking about updates on the daytime camping ban now that it’s passed, the growing wait times at train crossings, and the sewage spill in Lake Oswego that ended up in the Willamette River. Joining host Claudia Meza for this week’s news roundup is Portland Mercury news editor Courtney Vaughn and City Cast’s director of newsletters, Bryan M. Vance.
Stories discussed in today’s episode:
- City Council Approves Daytime Camping Ban; Legal Challenges Could Arise [Portland Mercury]
- Freight Train Pain: City Will Study Solutions for Frequently Blocked Eastside Railroad Crossings [Portland Mercury]
- 500,000 gallons of treated sewage spills into Willamette River [KPTV]
Helpful guide to avoid train traffic delays at the SE Portland crossing (on foot or bike).
Previously aired episodes mentioned:
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