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Today is the official start of the Dog Days of Summer, beginning the hottest part of the year when there’s nothing more tempting than catching some cooler, fresher air on the Oregon coast. So today we’re revisiting a conversation host Claudia Meza had with producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni, sharing their top picks for fun coastal day trips.
This episode first aired on July 25, 2023
Destinations mentioned in today’s episode:
Gearhart
The Beard family cabin
Seaside:
Painted Rock Beach
Klootchy Creek Park
Cannon Beach:
Indian Beach
Warren House Pub
Oswald West State Park:
Short Sand Beach
Cape Falcon Trail
Rockaway Beach:
Rockaway Beach to Garibaldi Train Ride
“Rockaway Beach” by The Ramones
Oceanside/Netarts:
The Schooner
Bayside Market
Cape Lookout Trail
Coos Bay:
Spinreel Dune Buggy
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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re wrapping up our series of interviews with candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. We’re talking to our sixth candidate, Marshall Runkel. He’s been involved in Portland politics since the ’90s, most recently as Commissioner Chloe Eudaly’s chief of staff from 2017 to 2020. Today he’s vice president of local government affairs at Strategies 360, a lobbying and political consulting firm. We’re talking to him about why he thinks he’s fit for the job.
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From dressing up for a Chapell Roan-themed bike ride to drinking a rocket pop-themed adult slushie, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your July bucket list to the must-dos, like catching a drive-in movie in Newberg.
One bonus suggestion from our episode archive: “The Best Nachos in Portland Might Surprise You”
For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Portland, check out Hey Portland’s take on what to do this month.
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Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about the Portland Police finally wearing body cameras while out on patrol, our region’s leaders gearing up to implement the amendments to Measure 110, and a Multnomah County’s judge’s decision to hold fentanyl dealers in jail before their first court appearance. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian courts reporter Zane Sparling and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:
Multnomah County’s Top Judge Orders Accused Fentanyl Dealers Be Held in Jail Until a Judge Approves Release [Willamette Week]
Portland Police Officers Now Wear Cameras as They Patrol Downtown [Willamette Week]
DA-elect Nathan Vasquez Joins Effort To Plan Multnomah County’s Post-Measure 110 Policy [Oregonian]
Multnomah County’s Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Meeting [YouTube]
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This month on City Cast Portland, we’re interviewing candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. And today on the show, we’re talking to our fifth candidate, Commissioner Mingus Mapps. Since joining the Portland City Council in 2020, he’s overseen the Portland Bureau of Transportation, the Portland Water Bureau, and the Bureau of Environmental Services. We’re talking to him about why he thinks he’s fit for the job.
Events:
Cathedral Park River Fest
Zoo Nights at the Oregon Zoo
Maria Bamford at Helium Comedy Club
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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re continuing our neighborhood guide series where we talk with Portlanders about the good, bad, and ugly of where they live. This time we’re talking about Concordia with the author of “The Portland Book of Dates,” co-host of the “We Can’t Print This” podcast, and our show’s resident fun expert, Eden Dawn. Dawn has lived in Concordia for over a decade and is sharing all the best shops, parks, and chicken-viewing spots.
Mentions in this episode:
McMenamins Kennedy School
Expatriate
Fernhill Park
thicket
Bamboo Sushi
Wilder
Dame
Gabbiano’s
KISS Coffee
Dogwood Wine and Flowers
Concordia News
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This month on City Cast Portland, we’re interviewing candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. And today on the show, we’re talking to our fourth candidate, Carmen Rubio. She’s a current Portland city commissioner who has been overseeing the housing, development services, and planning and sustainability bureaus. Today on the show, we’re talking to her about why she thinks she’s fit for the job.
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From food cart drama to the best Italian food, to how to nail a depression meal, to where to eat in Beaverton — Brooke Jackson-Glidden has brought us the best of our city’s food scene since the very beginning. But after six years as editor of Eater Portland, she’s off to lead Portland Monthly as its new editor-in-chief. So today on City Cast Portland, we’re conducting an exit interview of sorts to get Jackson-Glidden’s hottest takes on our food scene, as well as her all-time favorite — and least favorite — dishes that she’s eaten while on the job.
Links:
Welcome to Coffee Country [Eater Portland]
Langbaan
Berlu
República
Rose VL Deli
Kachka
Gracie’s Apizza
Urdaneta
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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the spike in utility shutoffs, the state’s treasure trove of unclaimed stuff, and the proposal to give every Oregonian 750 bucks. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:
Oregon Utility Cutoffs Spike as Power Rates Soar [Oregonian]
Record Number of Oregonians Disconnected From Electric, Gas Service as Rates Climb [OPB]
Is This Your Stuff? [Willamette Week]
Proposed Ballot Measure To Raise Corporate Taxes, Give Every Oregonian $750 a Year Likely to Make November Ballot [Oregonian]
Utility Assistance Programs and Resources:
Oregon Housing and Community Services Resources
Oregon Public Utility Commission Resources
211 Resources
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This month on City Cast Portland, we’re interviewing candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. And today on the show, we’re talking to our third candidate, Commissioner Rene Gonzalez. Since joining the Portland City Council in 2023, he’s been a vocal advocate for public safety and has attracted support from the law enforcement and business communities. He’s also generated controversy with his hard-line stances on stronger penalties for drug offenses and unsheltered homelessness. We’re talking to him about why he thinks he’s fit for the job.
Events mentioned in today’s episode:
Tigard Festival of Balloons
Risk/Reward Festival of New Performance
Strawberry Day at the Hollywood Farmers Market
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This month on City Cast Portland, we’re interviewing candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. And today we’re talking to our second candidate, Liv Osthus. Many people know her by the stage name Viva Las Vegas: She’s a well-known Portland stripper, artist, and sex workers’ advocate. We’re asking Osthus about why she thinks she’s fit for the job.
Check out Hey Portland’s events calendar for ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Portland.
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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? Now that the weather's heating up and people are getting outside, it’s time to do something about it. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re revisiting a conversation from earlier this year with 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.
This conversation originally aired March 13, 2024
Resources For Making Friends:
Meetup
Rose City Book Pub
Mount Tabor Dance
Fernhill Dance
Kava Saia
Nalu Kava
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Content warning: Today’s episode discusses the sexual abuse of a child.
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the death of a disgraced Oregon politician, the capture and arrest of the accused traffic enforcement camera shooter, and the new recycling service hitting the curbside of some Portland area residents. Joining me on this week’s Friday news roundup are the managing editor for the Portland Business Journal, Andy Giegerich, and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:
Former Mayor and Governor Neil Goldschmidt Dies at 83 [Willamette Week]
Neil Goldschmidt’s Sex-Abuse Victim Tells of The Relationship That Damaged Her Life [Oregonian]
Donate To The National Sexual Violence Resource Center [nsvrc.org]
Man Accused of Shooting Portland Traffic Cameras Racked Up 4 Speeding Tickets in Less Than 3 Months [KGW]
Portland Debuts Curbside Battery Recycling Service for Some Residents [Willamette Week]
Is Recycling Plastic Actually Useless? [Portland Monthly]
Battery Recycling [Portland.gov]
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This month on City Cast Portland, we’re interviewing candidates running to be the next mayor of our city. And today we’re talking to our first candidate, Keith Wilson. He’s the president and CEO of a regional transportation company that includes an all-electric truck fleet. He’s also the founder of Shelter Portland, a nonprofit that addresses unsheltered homelessness in our city. We’re asking Wilson about why he thinks he’s fit for the job.
Events Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Kickstand Comedy in the Park
Mississippi Records’ Harry Smith 100th Birthday Celebration
The Portland Pickles vs. the Bend Bucks
Northeast Cully Sunday Parkways
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Whether you’re trying to limit your impact on the environment or are just into scoring deals, our city has an overwhelming amount of good thrift and vintage stores for you. So many in fact, that it can feel overwhelming just knowing where to start. Jay Flewelling, a self-proclaimed “thrift store junky” and a local comedian, is sharing all his best thrifting tips on where to go, for whatever you’re hoping to find, without having to spend too much.
Discussed in Today’s Episode:
Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette
Value Village
Union Gospel Mission
Estate Sale Finder
William Temple House
ReTails
Red White & Blue
Deseret Industries
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Many developers are sweating as Portland office buildings and apartments fall in value. (That’s even as Portland homes remain too expensive for many.) So today we’re talking with one of the city’s most creative and prolific developers, Kevin Cavenaugh of Guerilla Development. He’s giving us an update on why he and other Portland developers are losing their buildings to the bank but why he’s still very, very optimistic about Portland.
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Did you know more than 15 varieties of strawberries were invented in Oregon? From May through September, we actually become the #4 growing region for strawberries in the country. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is joined by OPB “All Things Considered” host and “Superabundant” producer Crystal Ligori and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni, to find out what makes the Oregon strawberry so special.
This conversation first aired on June 29, 2023
Mentioned in this Interview:
Hood Strawberries
Marys Peak Strawberries
Puget Crimson Strawberries
Albion Strawberries
Superabundant: Strawberry [OPB]
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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Portland Public Schools’ new superintendent pick, the city’s foreclosing on abandoned buildings, and the demise of two local media empires. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday roundup are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed on Today’s Episode:
Portland Public Schools Picks New Superintendent After 6 Month Search [Oregonian]
City of Portland Moves to Foreclose on Local Eyesore, Old Gordon’s Fireplace Shop [KOIN]
Bob Pamplin Sells His Newspapers to Mississippi Firm [Willamette Week]
What’s Next After Oregon Newspapers’ Black Monday? [Oregonian 🔒]
Reviving Portland’s Port, Hot Takes on Fleet Week, and is Herman the Sturgeon a Sham? [City Cast Portland 🎧]
BackFence PDX with Brianna Wheeler June 15 at Powell’s Books on Burnside
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Portland’s relationship with the Willamette River has taken on many forms throughout history, from aiding the industrial boom to functioning as a literal sewer. And while many people see it every day, few realize just how much it’s shaped modern-day Portland. As the end cap of our river week series, we’re talking with our resident Oregon historian, Doug Kenck-Crispin, about the Willamette River’s wild past.
Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
‘Pollution in Paradise’ [KGW, 1962]
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Blooms of harmful algae are common in the Willamette River during the summer months. They can be toxic to humans and pets, shutting down swimming for weeks at a time. But where does all of this harmful algae come from? And why can’t we find ways to prevent it from happening? Today we’re talking with Willie Levenson of the river advocacy group Human Access Project about the plan to fight a major source of the river’s harmful algae blooms.
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