Today on City Cast Portland, we’re continuing our series breaking down some of the big issues that could shape Portland’s fall election — and the candidates who are driving the conversation. Today, we’re focusing on housing. Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel joins executive producer John Notarianni to help sort it all out.  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 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 5th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Rose City Comic Con Pacific Northwest Seniorcare City Club of Portland

Oregon’s psilocybin treatment industry has been in the news recently, for manufacturing edibles and offering Super Bowl Parties. Since Oregon became the first state to legalize therapeutic psilocybin use in 2020, hundreds of licensed facilitators have set up shop across the state. But what does treatment look like? How much does it cost? And is it really worth it? Today we’re revisiting a conversation with Courtney Campbell, a trained facilitator and founder of Chariot, a Portland-based psilocybin service center. Courtney answered all of our questions concerning this still relatively new type of therapy, and gave us a step-by-step guide of what to expect. This episode first aired on April 11, 2024 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 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 4th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Rose City Comic Con Pacific Northwest Seniorcare

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the design the county landed on for the new Burnside Bridge and the disappointment it brought to many Portlanders. We’re also getting a debrief on the Portland Mercury’s Burger Week by one of its superfans. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup are our very own executive producer, John Notarianni, and City Cast’s director of digital strategy, Bryan M. Vance. Discussed in Today’s Episode: New Burnside Bridge Should ‘Look Like No Other’ Portland Span, Committee Says [Oregonian ] Happening Now... It's the BIGGEST PORTLAND BURGER WEEK EVER! [Portland Mercury] 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 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this August 21st episode: BPN

Some Portlanders seem to have a bit of a superiority complex regarding our suburbs, but over the past decade or so, areas like Beaverton and Hillsboro have become serious foodie destinations. Today on City Cast Portland, Eater Portland editor Brooke Jackson-Glidden is sharing her picks for the best places to eat west of the city. Restaurants discussed in this episode: Coredam Always Spring Restaurant The Korean Mama Yvette Ciao India Sweets and Spices Yuubi Sushi Oyatsupan Bakers Jollibee Magna Kubo Best Baguette Ome Calli Frozen Treats Hapa Pizza Don’s Favorite Foods Bootleggers Whiskey Bar 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 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Camps at the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the costly outcome of Mayor Ted Wheeler’s missing text messages, Lake Oswego’s battle to keep the public out of their lake, and the dramatic cost increase in rebuilding Jefferson High School. Joining host Claudia Meza on our Friday news roundup are our very own producer Giulia Fiaoni and Althea Billings, KBOO news director and host of the weekly talk show “The Gap.” Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: The Cost of Rebuilding Portland’s Jefferson High School Is Going Up. A Lot [OPB] Portland Pays $167,000 To Settle Lawsuit Over Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Text Messages [OPB] How Thousands of Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Texts Were Missing for Years [OPB] Fight Over Access to Oswego Lake Heads Back to Trial [OPB] Jury Trial Underway in Lawsuit Challenging Lake Oswego Ban on Public Lake Access [KGW] 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 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Science Week From the Association of Science Communicators through April 12 ‘Fat Ham’ at Seattle Rep through May 12

In 2020, Oregon was the first state in the U.S. to pass a law legalizing psilocybin use at treatment centers. And now there are nearly 300 licensed facilitators across the state and by last year, more than 700 people had already gone through treatment. But what does therapy look like? How much does it cost, and is it really worth it? Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Courtney Campbell, a trained facilitator and founder of Chariot — a Portland-based psilocybin service center — to answer all of our questions concerning this new type of therapy.  Events mentioned in today’s episode: The Ladds 500 Saturday at 10 a.m. The Portland Trail Blazers Friday at 7 p.m. The Portland Timbers Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The Portland Winterhawks both Friday (7 p.m.) and Saturday (6 p.m.) The Sip and Shop Pop-up Market at White Owl Social Club Saturday at 4 p.m. 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 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Science Week From the Association of Science Communicators through April 12 ‘Fat Ham’ at Seattle Rep through May 12

Scientists say we’re long overdue for a devastatingly large earthquake. They predict it could be big enough to bring down most of Portland’s bridges and cut off electricity and water for weeks. And after recent high-profile quakes in Taiwan and New Jersey, experts are reminding anyone who will listen that Portland is not ready for The Big One. Today science journalist Erin Ross is updating us on experts’ latest Cascadia earthquake predictions and sharing tips on how to keep you and your family safe. Preparedness resources: Preparing for the Cascadia Earthquake The Great ShakeOut Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NET) Living on Shaky Ground: How to Survive Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Oregon 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 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Science Week From the Association of Science Communicators through April 12 ‘Fat Ham’ at Seattle Rep through May 12

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Mayor Ted Wheeler’s new proposed camping ban ordinance and the $1.3 billion Powerball winner in Northeast Portland. Plus we’re reading from our listener mailbag about your ideas for the very real 503 Day. Joining host Claudia Meza on the midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Oregon Powerball Player Wins $1.3B Jackpot After 3 Months Without a Grand Prize [OPB] Portland Leaders Plan to Drop Restrictive Camping Ban, Propose Outlawing Camping Only When Shelter is Available [Oregonian] Overlook Porchfest [Instagram] 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 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Science Week From the Association of Science Communicators through April 12 ‘Fat Ham’ at Seattle Rep through May 12

The Multnomah County Library is one of the busiest library systems in the country based on circulation. With a $387 million dollar construction boom underway, as well as ongoing concerns about safety, there’s a lot more going on than just quiet reading these days. Today on City Cast Portland, executive producer John Notarianni talks with the library’s director Vailey Oehlke about the massive changes coming to libraries across the region. 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 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Science Week From the Association of Science Communicators through April 12 ‘Fat Ham’ at Seattle Rep through through May 12

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the Portland Police Bureau’s handling of a decades-old rape case linked to a man convicted of killing a well-known Portland activist. We’re also discussing the need for additional mental health and drug treatment staff for beds funded in this year’s legislative session and the Moda Center court’s irregular 3-point lines discovered by a fan at this year’s women’s March Madness games. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s roundup are OPB producer and podcast host of “The Evergreen” Jenn Chávez, and our very own producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: Man Who Killed Portland Activist Linked by DNA to Decades-Old Rape [OPB] Oregon Lawmakers Allocated $85M to Add Mental Health Treatment Beds, Didn’t Show Same Drive to Expedite Staffing [Oregonian 🔒]           How a Portland Divorce Lawyer Spotted the Irregular 3-Point Lines on the Moda Center Court [Willamette Week]  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 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.

The Portland area’s rainy weather and rich soil give us exceptional local produce, but some crops that can only be found here are at risk of disappearing. Today we’re talking with food historian (and City Cast Las Vegas co-host) Sarah Lohman. She investigated the country’s nearly-forgotten foods in her recent book “Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods,” and is joining us to talk about some of our area’s rarest foods —where to find them and how to keep them alive. 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 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.

With a $2.1 billion dollar renovation underway at Portland International Airport, we had questions for the airport experts. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with the guy in charge of this massive renovation project: Christopher Neal, director of PDX Next Operations for the Port of Portland. He’s letting us know what to expect from this expansion, whether flying has become more dangerous, and if a certain carpet is ever coming back. 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 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.

Today on City Cast Portland we’ll look at how Oregon’s new “right to repair” law could help customers across the country get cell phones fixed, hear about the latest local battle over pickleball noise complaints, and dive into our mailbag to discuss city smells and spring bicycling tips. Discussed in Today’s Episode: With Kotek’s Signature, Oregon Now Has One of the Nation’s Strongest ‘Right to Repair’ Laws [OPB]         Oregon’s Governor Signs Right-to-Repair Law that Bans ‘Parts Pairing’ [The Verge] Irvington Club Pauses Pickleball After Receiving Cease-and-Desist Letter From Neighbor [Willamette Week] Your Guide to April in Portland [City Cast Portland] Repair PDX 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 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.

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re kicking off our series breaking down some of the big issues that could shape Portland’s fall election — and the candidates who are driving the conversation. First up is transportation. BikePortland publisher Jonathan Maus is here to help us sort it all out. 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 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this August 20th episode: BPN

Happy April! Today on City Cast Portland we have our top picks for the month in food, entertainment, and everything in between. Joining host Claudia Meza on the show are our very own producers, John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni. Our Picks for April: Dog Mountain Oregon Park Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden Portland Japanese Garden Portland Trail Blazers Hollywood Farmers Market The One Moto Show The Portland Pickles Pub Ruthie’s Someday Victoria Bar Bike Farm Portland Arts Tax 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 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.

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about how some are saying an Oregon law is robbing murder victims and their families of justice, why the City Auditor’s office is calling out fossil fuel company Zenith Energy for violating city code, and how a new scam allows fraudulent deeds and house transaction sales to go through our County Assessor’s office. Joining host Claudia Meza on our Friday news roundup are Oregonian court reporter, Zane Sparling, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed on Today’s Episode: Zenith Energy Violated City Code by Not Reporting Lobbying, City Auditor Says [Oregonian 🔒]        Oregon Law May Set Trend to Resolve Murder Cases Through Plea Deals [KATU] A Crook Stole a North Portland House, Exposing a Gaping Vulnerability in Property Records: Forged Signatures [Willamette Week] 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 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. City Cast is seeking a Director of Finance to develop our financial operations, lead finance strategy, and oversee finance and accounting. Get all the details here.

Live Nation Entertainment recently obtained an exclusive contract to host live performances at Providence Park, and is now in talks with a local developer for a massive music venue on the Willamette’s east bank, with capacity for 3,000 people. Though a waterfront music venue might sound amazing, local music advocates, including venue owners, are worried. Today we’re talking with MusicPortland board member Jamie Dunphy about why so many people in the local music scene are saying that Live Nation venues could damage Portland’s beloved music scene.  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 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. City Cast is seeking a Director of Finance to develop our financial operations, lead finance strategy, and oversee finance and accounting. Get all the details here.

When Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt was voted into office back in 2020, he won in a landslide. He campaigned on a progressive platform, including calling for police accountability and support for Measure 110. But now, running for reelection, he has walked back his advocacy for key parts of drug decriminalization. So today on City Cast Portland, DA Mike Schmidt is joining us for an honest conversation on what got him to change his mind on Measure 110 and the extent of his office’s responsibility for addressing crime in our county.  Mentioned on Today’s Episode: Top Prosecutor Files Complaint Against DA Mike Schmidt, Alleging Favoritism, Discrimination [Oregonian]  Grand Jury Indicts Man Accused of Stabbing 2 Teens in MAX Train Bias Crime [KOIN]  Portland Hate Crime Assailant Who Stomped on Stranger’s Face Gets Less Prison Time in Deal With DA [Oregonian] District Attorney Mike Schmidt on Dealing With Record Crime [City Cast Portland]  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 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. City Cast is seeking a Director of Finance to develop our financial operations, lead finance strategy, and oversee finance and accounting. Get all the details here.

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Commissioner Rubio walking back her proposal to allocate some of the interest from the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) to the Portland Street Response and Governor Tina Kotek creating an office for her spouse within her administration. We’re also diving into our mailbag for more cocktail bar recommendations and friend-making tips from our listeners. Host Claudia Meza and producer Giulia Fiaoni round up the midweek news. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: Commissioner Carmen Rubio Flip-Flops on Proposal To Financially Aid Portland Street Response [Oregonian] Governor’s Office Confirms That First Lady Has State-Paid Office Space and, Starting Monday, Staff [Willamette Week] Gov. Tina Kotek Considering Creating Office of First Spouse [Oregonian] Previous Episodes Mentioned: Go to These Bars for Great Cocktails [City Cast Portland] How To Make Friends in Portland [City Cast Portland] 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 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.

Early last month, local Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho Gabo closed its Northeast location for good after a neighbor repeatedly complained to the city about food odor. How could this happen? Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with Willamette Week arts and culture reporter Rachel Saslow, who broke the story. Saslow lays out what happened and updates us on where things landed. Mentioned in the Episode: Portland Location of Pho Gabo Closes After 18-Month Battle With Neighbor [Willamette Week] Restaurant Association Calls City Odor Code “Unfair” and “Unbelievable” [Willamette Week] Support Eddie Dong & Phở Gabo Get Back to Grillin’ [GoFundMe] Become a founding member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  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.

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the possible changes to the Portland Clean Energy Fund tax (PCEF), the new City Council-approved crowd control unit in the Portland Police Bureau, and the opening of the Soho House — a new luxury social club that’s been called “the Multnomah Athletic Club for hipsters.” Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter, Sophie Peel, and producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: As Gonzalez Ramps Up Effort to Remodel PCEF Tax, Community Groups Plan a Defense [Willamette Week] Portland Anticipates Presidential Election Protests By Proposing New Police Crowd Control Unit [Oregonian] Portlanders Are Lining Up For Upscale Members-Only Social Club, Soho House [Oregonian] Why Is Soho House, an ‘Exclusive Social Club,’ Opening in Portland of All Places? [Eater Portland] Does Portland Need a Soho House? (Does It Even Want One?) [New York Times] Are You Soho House Material? [Willamette Week] 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 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.

These past few days of fake spring had a lot of us daydreaming about warmer weather and drinks on sunny patios. That’s why today on City Cast Portland, we’re bringing back a conversation about the best cocktail bars in town. Which are our all-around favorites? Which are the best date spots? Who has the most adventurous menu? And can you still get a decent drink for cheap in Portland? Host Claudia Meza and producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni share their top picks. This episode originally aired on November 7, 2023. Where To Find Zero-Proof Cocktails: Portland Bartenders Are Reinventing Cocktails — Without the Alcohol [City Cast Portland] Cocktail Bars Discussed: The Shaku Bar Rum Club The Garrison Sousòl The Emerald Room The Lift Off Lounge Scotch Lodge Hey Love Angel Face The Houston Blacklight Teardrop Lounge Aalto Lounge Wonderly Abigail Hall Sad Valley 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.

Hiking to see majestic waterfalls is one of the perks of living in the Northwest. But with certain areas recovering from wildfires, not all are as safe to visit as you might expect. And yet some things that sound risky — like bushwhacking to find secret falls — are actually more doable than you might think. Today on City Cast Portland, Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding is here to talk about all things waterfalls: which make for the best hikes, when it’s okay to go off-trail, and when you should keep an eye out for landslides.  Waterfall Hikes: Silver Falls State Park Lewis River Falls Starvation Creek Falls Niagara & Pheasant Creek Falls Kilchis Falls Resources: Northwest Waterfall Survey ‘Curious Gorge,’ by Scott Cook ‘Romance of Waterfalls,’ by Barbara Bloom and Garry Cohen 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 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.

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the city’s mismanagement of the Historic Kenton Firehouse, the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s campaign against potholes, and an update on the PGE rate hikes. Plus, we dig into our mailbag and discuss the real meaning of NIMBY. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Correction: The agency responsible for recently failing to water several dozen neglected trees was PBOT, not Portland Parks & Recreation. Stories Discussed on Today’s Episode: Can You Find a Bigger Pothole? [Willamette Week] Portland Bureau Bungles Landmark Property; State Lawmakers Reap Rock-Bottom Rents, Watchdog Finds [Oregonian 🔒] Ratepayer Group Asks Oregon Regulators To Throw Out PGE Rate Hike Bid [Portland Business Journal 🔒] Your Guide to March in Portland [City Cast Portland]  DA Mike Schmidt’s Change of Heart, the Portland Police Union’s New Ballot Petition, and a Controversial Bottle Drop Location [City Cast Portland] 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 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.

In the past decade, Portland summers have gotten hotter. That has huge implications for our health, but Portland State University professor Vivek Shandas says that’s not all. He also warns that the very social fabric of what it is to be a Portlander in the summer is at stake. Today on City Cast Portland, Shandas is walking us through the impacts of heat on Portlanders, the big ideas that could help, and the little things every one of us can do to make a hotter Portland more hospitable for everyone. A few resources Vivek mentioned for how to prepare for the heat: Heat.gov - Federal Government website about Heat Multnomah County Health - Help for when it's hot 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 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this August 19th episode: OHSU Foundation

North Portland’s Albina neighborhood used to be home to a thriving music scene, where Black musicians would perform nightly in nightclubs and community spaces. Urban renewal bulldozed many of those neighborhoods in the ’60s and ’70s, but thanks to the Albina Music Trust, we’re now all able to dig into the past through a new digital community archive. Today we’re talking with the project’s lead archivist Bobby Smith and Norman Sylvester, a longtime musician who grew up playing in the Albina music scene.  Links From Today’s Show: Rated X performing “Rated X” from the Albina Community Archive Events:  Norman Sylvester at iliani Casino, March 21 Norman Sylvester at Waterfront Blues Festival, July 4 - 7 Albina Music Trust at Summer Free For All Save the Date: Albina Music Trust and the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center present: “Time Sound,” August 24 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 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.

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the city and county’s joint plan to halve homelessness by 2025, never-ending utility rate hikes, and Portland Public Schools’ decision on how to make up for lost class time after the teachers strike and severe winter weather. Joining host Claudia Meza on our Friday news round-up are Willamette Week’s "Potlander" column author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: Multnomah County, Portland Leaders Vow To Shelter 2,700 More People by End of 2025 [Oregonian 🔒] 5 Takeaways: Why Are Oregon Power Rates Going Up So Fast? [Oregonian] Portland Public Schools Board Votes To Approve Plan To Make Up Lost Class Time [KGW]   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 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.

Oregon’s elected leaders just spent 35 days racing to pass major laws on everything from the re-criminalization of drugs, to spending hundreds of millions on housing, to trying to finally fix Daylight Saving Time in Oregon (that one failed). Today on City Cast Portland, executive producer John Notarianni talks with Oregon Capital Chronicle deputy editor Julia Shumway about a surprisingly productive short legislative session: What passed, what didn’t, and what the vibes were like. 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 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.

In a place full of introverts that rains eight months out of the year, it can be challenging to meet new people as an adult. What if you don’t like drinking or hiking? How do you spark meaningful conversations with strangers? Today on City Cast Portland, we’re bringing in local tour guide and founder of Throw Snakes Tours, Dresden De Vera. He’s a self-described friend-for-hire and has some great tips on where to meet people in a city that some newcomers claim can be a bit stand-offish. Resources For Making Friends: Meetup  Rose City Book Pub Mount Tabor Dance Fernhill Dance Kava Saia Nalu Kava 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. Become a founding member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.

Today we’re talking about the Portland City Council potentially rewriting the daytime camping ban to get it through the courts, and the cost breakdown of the tiny homes built for Safe Rest Villages. Also, we dive into our mailbag to find some new contenders for Oregon’s “official” state sandwich, and to consider one of the biggest reasons local restaurants are struggling. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is City Cast Portland executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories discussed on today’s episode: Portland May Rewrite Its Daytime Ban on Homeless Camping [Oregonian 🔒] City of Portland-Hired Company Breaks Down Cost of $16,000/Unit Pod Homes for Homelessness [KATU] Mayor Ted Wheeler’s Agenda Before Leaving City Hall [City Cast Portland] 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 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.

Last month, it was reported that the FBI may have quietly re-opened one of the greatest unsolved PNW mysteries of all time: the case of D.B. Cooper, the infamous hijacker who parachuted out of a plane and disappeared somewhere over SW Washington in 1971 with $200,000 in ransom money. Today we’re listening back to our conversation with filmmaker T.J. Regan about his documentary, “I am D.B. Cooper,” where he joins a man claiming to be D.B. Cooper on a treasure hunt for the remaining ransom money. This episode first aired on February 27, 2023 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.

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the state of our restaurant industry, Gov. Tina Kotek’s $376 million housing package that lawmakers approved, and how much housing prices in Portland have jumped in the last four years. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Portland Business Journal reporter Malia Spencer and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode:  Expanded Ticket To Dine Launched To Bring Portlanders Out To Eat [Portland Business Journal 🔒] Bar Norman, Beloved Wine Bar, Prepares for Final Month on Clinton Street [KOIN] Commissioner Rubio Pauses Odor Complaints in Portland Following Closure of Vietnamese Restaurant Pho Gabo [KGW] Lawmakers Approve Gov. Tina Kotek’s Top Priority for the Session; Funding Expected To Ease Oregon Housing Crisis [OPB] Gov. Tina Kotek Playing With Legos  How Much Do Homebuyers Need To Earn to Buy a Typical House in Portland? New Zillow Report Released [KOIN] Other Grocers Want the Same Bottle Return Exemption Granted to One Safeway in Oregon [Willamette Week] Today is the last day to become a founding member of City Cast Portland and Hey Portland! Join today and keep us going for years to come! 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: OMSI: Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family Fetch

Portland’s food and drink scene is constantly changing, with new spots opening and closing seemingly every month. But there are several old standbys that have survived for decades — some for well over a century. What’s the secret behind their longevity? And are they still worth your patronage? Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking with Oregonian restaurant reporter and critic Michael Russell. He’s taking us back to Old Portland via some of its greatest and longest-lived eateries.   Restaurants discussed in today’s episode: Fuller’s Coffee Shop Otto's Sausage Kitchen Dan & Louis Oyster Bar Jake’s Famous Crawfish Huber’s Cafe The Original Pancake House RingSide Steakhouse Become a founding member of City Cast Portland and Hey Portland by March 8 to keep us going for years to come! 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: OMSI: Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family Fetch

Under Mayor Ted Wheeler’s watch, Portlanders have lived through the pandemic, the George Floyd uprising, unprecedented housing and fentanyl crises, and the complete overhaul of our city’s government. Maybe it’s no wonder then that Wheeler is one of our most criticized local politicians. Now he has just nine months left, since he’s not seeking reelection. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re asking Mayor Wheeler about what it’s like to be one of Portland’s least popular politicians and what his priorities are before he leaves office at the end of the year. Become a founding member of City Cast Portland and Hey Portland by March 8 to keep us going for years to come! 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: OMSI: Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family Fetch

Today we’re talking about Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez letting go of his control of Portland Street Response and continuing the mailbag-saga of your comments on the Oregon Bottle Bill and St. Johns bottle drop stories.  Stories discussed on today’s episode: Commissioner Rene Gonzalez Looks to Dump Portland Street Response From His City Hall Portfolio [Oregonian 🔒] DA Mike Schmidt’s Change of Heart, the Portland Police Union’s New Ballot Petition, and a Controversial Bottle Drop Location [City Cast Portland] Did Commissioner Gonzalez Cry Wolf? Plus, the Bottle Bill’s Ties to Fentanyl [City Cast Portland] Become a founding member of City Cast Portland and Hey Portland by March 8 to keep us going for years to come! 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: OMSI: Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family Fetch

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the grand opening of PDX’s stunning new airport terminal, the water tiger art that’s caused a ton of controversy at City Hall, and free meals coming for every student at Portland Public Schools. Joining executive producer John Notarianni are Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: ‘Just in Awe’: PDX Main Airport Terminal Reopens with Trees and 9-Acre Wood-Beamed Ceiling [Oregonian] Records Offer Insight Into How Bobby Lee Directed a City Agency To Spend $60,000 in Taxpayer Dollars on a Pet Project [Willamette Week] Breakfast, Lunch Will Be Free to All Students at Many More Oregon Schools This Year [Oregonian 🔒] 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 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 16th episode: PaintCare Rose City Comic Con Portland Spirit

Happy March! Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about our top picks for the month. Do you want to know where you can catch some free live jazz in a cozy setting, eat the best soup dumplings in Beaverton, or maybe just learn some basic woodworking? We’ve got you covered. Joining host Claudia Meza on the show are Portland event expert Michele Venlee and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Our Picks: Ticket to Dine 2024 Oscar Nominated Short Films ReBuilding Center Heavenly Creatures Keys Lounge Eater Portland’s Picks for Beaverton Eats Goodbye Horses Vintage Hollywood Vintage 3 Tracks Music La Paloma Cherry Blossoms Ride the Amtrak Oregon’s State Parks Camping Reservations   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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: OMSI: Tyrannosaurs - Meet the Family Fetch

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re trying to make sense of why Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt is supporting a proposal to make possession of hard drugs a crime again, ultimately rolling back a key part of Measure 110, which Schmidt supported in his run for office. We’re also talking about how Portland’s police union is trying to weaken a civilian-run police oversight board that still hasn’t happened yet, and a potential bottle drop location coming to the St. Johns neighborhood. Joining host Claudia Meza on this Friday news roundup are City Cast director of digital strategy Bryan M. Vance and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.  Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode:  Mike Schmidt Endorses Proposal To Recriminalize Hard Drugs [Willamette Week] A Potential BottleDrop location in the St. Johns Neighborhood Causes Concern [KATU2] Portland Police Union Seeks Voting Redo on Planned Accountability Board [The Oregonian] Become a founding member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  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.

In recent months, Portland City Commissioner Carmen Rubio has made headlines for offering a lifeline to several ailing city bureaus thanks to a new revenue source, the Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF). But critics say it’s not honoring the intended spirit of the program. So today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with mayoral hopeful Commissioner Carmen Rubio about her seemingly endless bag of money, and what it tells us about how she might lead the city in an even bigger job.   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.

Today on City Cast Portland, Oregon historian Doug Kenck-Crispin is quizzing host Claudia Meza and producer Giulia Fiaoni on Portland’s history. Play along and see how many you get right! 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.

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the latest plans to re-criminalize drug possession during this short legislative session. We’re also sharing some listener comments on the Oregon Bottle Bill and our coverage of local politicians. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek round-up is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed on Today’s Episode: Oregon Democrats Agree to Stronger Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession [OPB]Oregon Democratic Lawmakers Reach Tentative Deal to Address Drug Addiction Crisis [Oregon Capitol Chronicle] Does Measure 110 Need ‘A Combination of Coercion’? [KOIN] Fentanyl Threatens Oregon’s Cherished Bottle Bill [Willamette Week] Did Commissioner Gonzalez Cry Wolf? Plus, the Bottle Bill’s Ties to Fentanyl [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.

Planning a birthday celebration can feel like a lot of work: There’s pressure to make sure everyone’s accommodated and budgets to consider; it can be hard to pin down a “what” and “where.” Today on City Cast Portland, we’re bringing in our resident fun expert (and “The Portland Book of Dates” author / "We Can't Print This” podcast co-host) Eden Dawn. She’s laying out incredible birthday options for everyone, whether you’re looking for a chill gathering or a giant blowout.  The Best Birthday Ever: Ruby's Spa & Salon - Edgefield Oaks Park Roller Rink Yacht Tubs Cafe Olli Kachka Bar West Firehouse Restaurant Dots Cafe Spare Room Low Brow Lounge Vendetta Chill N Fill Voicebox Karaoke Movie Madness Miniplex Portland Parks’ Picnic Reservation 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.

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s stern warning to our underperforming ambulance service provider, Portland Public Schools’ agreement to sell its headquarters to the Albina Vision Trust, and former mayor Sam Adams’ attempt to make yet another political comeback. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are KBOO news director and host of the weekly talk show “The Gap,” Althea Billings, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed on Today’s Episode:  Multnomah County Chair Shares Plan To Address Ambulance Service Crisis [Fox 12] Portland Public Schools Agrees To Sell HQ to Albina Vision Trust for Redevelopment [Oregonian] Former Mayor Sam Adams Prepares To Run for Multnomah County Commissioner [Willamette Week] Oregon Democrats Agree to Stronger Criminal Penalties for Drug Possession [OPB] 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.

Have you heard of the Lovejoy Columns? They’re public drawings that are considered to be the very first instance of street art in Portland. Hand-drawn by a Greek immigrant working in the train yards back in the late 1940s, a new project in the Central Eastside is hoping to carry on their legacy. So today on City Cast Portland, Tiffany Conklin of the Portland Street Art Alliance is walking us through the history of the Lovejoy Columns, and the homage she and her crew have been working on to preserve our city’s past. 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.

Our city isn’t meeting Gov. Tina Kotek’s ambitious housing goals. And some city leaders and developers blame strict building codes for the delay in new housing construction. But aren’t building codes there to keep us safe? So today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Portland Mercury reporter Taylor Griggs about what this push to build more and faster means for the long-term safety and future of our city. More on the topic: Portland's Plan To Spur Housing Development by Relaxing Regulations Has Political Implications 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.

Ever wondered about who sits in those little operating booths all day lifting our bridges up and down? Or have you ever been stuck in traffic because of a bridge lift, and there wasn’t even a boat passing through? Last year Multnomah County bridge operator Tod Richards answered our questions. So today on City Cast Portland, we’re bringing back a listener favorite.  This episode first aired on January 30, 2023.  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.

Hairy, humanlike creatures known as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, or Yeti have been spotted all over the world, but in the Pacific Northwest they’re pretty much our unofficial mascot. And Cliff Barackman of the popular Animal Planet television show, “Finding Bigfoot,” has made it his life mission to legitimize their existence. Now Barackman presides over the North American Bigfoot Center in Sandy. Today on City Cast Portland, Barackman shares some of his findings. Find the week’s latest events on our website, and by subscribing to Hey Portland. 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 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 15th episode: PaintCare Rose City Comic Con Portland Spirit

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the Portland Bureau of Transportation plan to boost parking and registration enforcement. Plus, there’s a controversy over a hip-hop showcase severing ties with its longtime home, and Portland Public Schools is gearing up for $30 million in budget cuts. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week’s “Potlander” column author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: The Thesis Ends Hip-Hop Showcase at Kelly’s Olympian, Citing Political Dispute [Willamette Week] Wynne: The Thesis [YouTube] To Fix $32M Budget Deficit, PBOT Proposes Increased Enforcement on Parking, Expired Vehicle Registrations [KGW] Portland Public Schools Outlines Plans For $30 Million in Cuts, Sparking Backlash [Oregonian] 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Bon Coeur Home + Wellness (Use promo code "LOVE15" for 15% off)

It can be hard to keep up with all the new places to eat and drink in Portland; even food writers have a tough time keeping tabs. Today on Cast Portland, we’re talking with Oregonian restaurant reporter and critic Michael Russell about the most exciting new bars and restaurants that opened up in the last year, from the widely-acclaimed to the overlooked. For instance: Did you know that Portland has some of the best Mayan food on the West Coast?  Restaurants Discussed in Today’s Episode: Warsugai Ki'ikibáa L’Orange Yaorawat Xiao Ye Jeju 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Bon Coeur Home + Wellness (Use promo code "LOVE15" for 15% off)

Tattoos are an omnipresent Portland cliché. But it’s also true that many of us have them, and our city does have the fifth-highest number of tattoo shops per capita in the country. Tattoo shops are their own weird subculture, with unwritten rules. Today we’re talking with Toby Linwood, owner of Tattoo 34, on Southeast Hawthorne (and fun fact: host Claudia Meza’s tattoo artist!). If you’re thinking about getting tattooed in Portland, or even if you’re not, here’s what it’s like to work with one of Portland’s tattoo artists. 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Bon Coeur Home + Wellness (Use promo code "LOVE15" for 15% off)