Episodios

  • New City Tree Enforcement, Boeing in Hot Water, and Preschool for Some?

    New City Tree Enforcement, Boeing in Hot Water, and Preschool for Some?
    Jun 27 2025
    The city is changing the way it permits and regulates our street trees, the results of the Boeing door plug investigation are in, and the future of the Preschool for All tax is in question. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are senior producer Giulia Fiaoni and KBOO news director Althea Billings. Discussed in Today's Episode: Lawmakers’ Ambush of Preschool for All Gives Kotek a Nuclear Option [Willamette Week] City Council Votes To Move Tree Regulation Team to Permitting Office, Removes $2 Million From Enforcement [Willamette Week] Boeing Gets Full Blame in Door Plug Blowout, Promises Major Changes in 737 Max [Oregonian] Lawsuit Claims Sparks From Freight Train Ignited Blaze That Ravaged Columbia Gorge Town [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 June 27th episode: Visit Walla Walla Kenai-Red Fish Company Northwest Children's Theater Oregon Health Authority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Portland's Best Restaurants To Satisfy Both Vegans and Meat Eaters

    Portland's Best Restaurants To Satisfy Both Vegans and Meat Eaters
    Jun 26 2025
    Portland is a vegan food haven, with all sorts of vegan-only spots as well as omnivore restaurants with plenty of vegan options. Today, vegan food enthusiast Sara Bahmanyar is sharing her picks of the best spots in town for an easy communal eating experience to satisfy vegans and meat eaters alike. Mentioned in today's episode: Wajan Chelo Rangoon Bistro Thai Hot Pot Heaven The Uncanny Obon Shokudo Kate’s Ice Cream Ice Queen Orange & Blossom Camellia Patisserie 222 Pastry Akadi Coffee Beer 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 June 26th episode: Visit Walla Walla Kenai-Red Fish Company Northwest Children's Theater Oregon Health Authority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • WNBA Name Drama, Zyn for Wildfire Prevention, and the Listener Mailbag

    WNBA Name Drama, Zyn for Wildfire Prevention, and the Listener Mailbag
    Jun 25 2025
    The potential name for Portland’s new WNBA team is already stirring up controversy, and the state has a new plan to pay for wildfire prevention as fire season kicks off early. Senior producer Giulia Fiaoni joins executive producer John Notarianni for the midweek news roundup. Discussed in today's episode: Portland’s WNBA Owners Had One Job: Don’t Name the Team After the Disaster Destroying Our State [Oregonian] Oregon Wildfires Have Already Burned 20,000 Acres and Destroyed 56 Homes. What's Next? [Statesman Journal] Wildfire Funding Package Passes Oregon House, Featuring New Nicotine Pouch Tax [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. If you enjoyed the interview with Stacey Hoshimiya, the director of the center for entrepreneurship at Portland State University, learn more below: Free tickets to the 2025 Invent Oregon Finals - June 27th at University of Portland Intake form for becoming a mentor for the students: Get Involved: Support the Next Generation of Innovators! Learn more about the other sponsors of this June 24th episode: Visit Walla Walla Kenai-Red Fish Company Northwest Children's Theater Oregon Health Authority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The Unofficial Rules of Looking Cool on a Bike in Portland

    The Unofficial Rules of Looking Cool on a Bike in Portland
    Jun 24 2025
    With organized bike rides happening every day throughout the summer, one could feel a little left out if they don’t have a bicycle. But how do you choose? How much should you be prepared to spend? And how the heck do you find one that fits? Today on City Cast Portland we’re revisiting a conversation with cycling expert Leah Benson. As the former owner of the dearly-missed Gladys Bikes on Alberta Street, she’s helped hundreds of Portlanders find the perfect bike for them. This conversation first aired on May 23, 2024 Bicycle Shops Leah Recommends: River City Bicycles Sellwood Cycle Repair Metropolis Cycles Golden Pliers Clever Cycles Splendid Cycles Community Cycling Center North Portland Bike Works 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 June 23rd episode: Portland State University Visit Walla Walla Oregon Health Authority Kenai-Red Fish Company Northwest Children's Theater Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The Big One Is Coming— And ‘Tilt’ Shows What That Might Really Look Like

    The Big One Is Coming— And ‘Tilt’ Shows What That Might Really Look Like
    Jun 23 2025
    "Tilt," the debut novel by Portland writer Emma Pattee imagines the aftermath of a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. As a journalist, Pattee has reported on the danger that Portland schools' unreinforced masonry buildings pose during an earthquake. Today, we're talking with Pattee about the book, the real science behind it, and how she still finds joy living in Portland while acknowledging the threat. 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 June 23rd episode: PaintCare Visit Walla Walla Kenai Red Fish Northwest Children's Theater Oregon Health Authority Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • Here's What 13 US Cities Are Talking About This Summer | A City Cast Portland Special

    Here's What 13 US Cities Are Talking About This Summer | A City Cast Portland Special
    Jun 20 2025
    City Cast hosts are on the pulse of what’s happening in our communities. So Claudia Meza and all 12 other hosts sat down with City Cast CEO David Plotz to talk about creative local problem solving that might work in your hometown too and to commiserate about stressors affecting most of our cities, from unaffordable housing to bike lanes. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 20th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST PaintCare Portland State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Portland’s Best Outdoor Adventures for City Kids

    Portland’s Best Outdoor Adventures for City Kids
    Jun 18 2025
    School is out for the summer, which means it’s time to figure out how to keep the kids entertained — ideally outside. Whether you have your own or are hosting young visitors, it's hard to know what outdoor activities would actually be fun for them. Today, resident outdoor expert, Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding, has a variety of low-stress outdoor hangs for kids — and some tips on how to get your kids off their screens and into the wild. Discussed in Today's Episode: Lower Macleay Trail The Witch's Castle Elk Rock Island Mirror Lake Frog Lake Trillium Lake Hug Point Oswald West State Park Gales Creek Campground 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 June 18th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST PaintCare Portland State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 m
  • How Not To Spend a Fortune at the Farmers Market

    How Not To Spend a Fortune at the Farmers Market
    Jun 17 2025
    There's nothing better than strolling past overflowing produce stands on a weekend morning, with live music drifting through the air while neighbors catch up over fresh berries and breakfast burritos. Today we're talking with Bryan Vance of Stumptown Savings about which farmers markets you should check out to find the best deals, the best vibes, and — of course — the best local produce. Discussed on today's episode: Portland Farmers Market PSU Farmers Market Montavilla Farmers Market Beaverton Farmers Market Vancouver Farmers Market St. Johns Farmers Market Rocky Butte Farmers Market Hollywood Farmers Market South Waterfront Farmers Market Cully Farmers Market 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 June 17th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST PaintCare Portland State University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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