Jenny Nguyen is the owner of Portland’s Sports Bra — the first bar in America dedicated to playing only women’s... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a recent report on the health of the Willamette River and our... more

The Joint Office of Homeless Services was created in 2016 to centralize planning for homelessness programs and coordinate services between... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about delayed and unfinished city infrastructure projects in Montavilla, how parent fundraising for... more

This tax season, $5.61 billion is headed back into our pockets, courtesy of Oregon’s largest-ever “kicker” tax credit. Why were... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with WeShine, a neighbor-organized nonprofit that builds and runs micro-villages in our city.... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about how Pho Gabo owner Eddie Dong is preparing to sue the city... more

Some Portlanders seem to have a bit of a superiority complex regarding our suburbs, but over the past decade or... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the costly outcome of Mayor Ted Wheeler’s missing text messages, Lake Oswego’s... more

In 2020, Oregon was the first state in the U.S. to pass a law legalizing psilocybin use at treatment centers.... more

Scientists say we’re long overdue for a devastatingly large earthquake. They predict it could be big enough to bring down... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Mayor Ted Wheeler’s new proposed camping ban ordinance and the $1.3 billion... more

The Multnomah County Library is one of the busiest library systems in the country based on circulation. With a $387... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the Portland Police Bureau’s handling of a decades-old rape case linked to... more

The Portland area’s rainy weather and rich soil give us exceptional local produce, but some crops that can only be... more

With a $2.1 billion dollar renovation underway at Portland International Airport, we had questions for the airport experts. Today on... more

Today on City Cast Portland we’ll look at how Oregon’s new “right to repair” law could help customers across the... more

Happy April! Today on City Cast Portland we have our top picks for the month in food, entertainment, and everything... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about how some are saying an Oregon law is robbing murder victims and... more

Live Nation Entertainment recently obtained an exclusive contract to host live performances at Providence Park, and is now in talks... more

When Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt was voted into office back in 2020, he won in a landslide. He... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Commissioner Rubio walking back her proposal to allocate some of the interest... more

Early last month, local Vietnamese restaurant chain Pho Gabo closed its Northeast location for good after a neighbor repeatedly complained... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the possible changes to the Portland Clean Energy Fund tax (PCEF), the... more

These past few days of fake spring had a lot of us daydreaming about warmer weather and drinks on sunny... more

Hiking to see majestic waterfalls is one of the perks of living in the Northwest. But with certain areas recovering... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the city’s mismanagement of the Historic Kenton Firehouse, the Portland Bureau of... more

North Portland’s Albina neighborhood used to be home to a thriving music scene, where Black musicians would perform nightly in... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the city and county’s joint plan to halve homelessness by 2025, never-ending... more

Oregon’s elected leaders just spent 35 days racing to pass major laws on everything from the re-criminalization of drugs, to... more

In a place full of introverts that rains eight months out of the year, it can be challenging to meet... more

Today we’re talking about the Portland City Council potentially rewriting the daytime camping ban to get it through the courts,... more

Last month, it was reported that the FBI may have quietly re-opened one of the greatest unsolved PNW mysteries of... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the state of our restaurant industry, Gov. Tina Kotek’s $376 million housing... more

Portland’s food and drink scene is constantly changing, with new spots opening and closing seemingly every month. But there are... more

Under Mayor Ted Wheeler’s watch, Portlanders have lived through the pandemic, the George Floyd uprising, unprecedented housing and fentanyl crises,... more

Today we’re talking about Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez letting go of his control of Portland Street Response and continuing the... more

Happy March! Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about our top picks for the month. Do you want to... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re trying to make sense of why Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt is supporting... more

In recent months, Portland City Commissioner Carmen Rubio has made headlines for offering a lifeline to several ailing city bureaus... more

Today on City Cast Portland, Oregon historian Doug Kenck-Crispin is quizzing host Claudia Meza and producer Giulia Fiaoni on Portland’s... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the latest plans to re-criminalize drug possession during this short legislative session.... more

Planning a birthday celebration can feel like a lot of work: There’s pressure to make sure everyone’s accommodated and budgets... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson’s stern warning to our underperforming ambulance... more

Have you heard of the Lovejoy Columns? They’re public drawings that are considered to be the very first instance of... more

Our city isn’t meeting Gov. Tina Kotek’s ambitious housing goals. And some city leaders and developers blame strict building codes for... more

Ever wondered about who sits in those little operating booths all day lifting our bridges up and down? Or have... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the Portland Bureau of Transportation plan to boost parking and registration enforcement.... more

It can be hard to keep up with all the new places to eat and drink in Portland; even food... more

Tattoos are an omnipresent Portland cliché. But it’s also true that many of us have them, and our city does... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about how some city leaders are saying Oregon’s bottle bill is fueling our... more

The age-old gripes about time change are back in the headlines, thanks to a new proposal by State Sen. Kim... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a new public park that’s causing some heated debates, Commissioner Carmen Rubio’s... more

Last year Portland saw the highest number of traffic fatalities since 1986, despite efforts from both the city and the... more

State leaders are struggling to fix the dysfunctional way Oregon handles unemployment benefits: Navigating the system is a nightmare, there... more

We’re talking about the decrease in crime and murder rates in Portland and the increase in personal attacks against City... more

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re having trouble deciding on where to take your sweetheart, you’re in... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the federal investigation into McMenamins’ tip-sharing practices, the new potential site for... more

City Cast Portland producers Giulia Fiaoni and John Notarianni join host Claudia Meza for our guide for the month of... more

Central City Concern is one of our city's largest nonprofits providing care for Portlanders struggling with homelessness, mental health challenges,... more

We’re talking about the largest-ever alleged heist against a single person in Oregon and ancient birds with deadly feces taking... more

Oregon’s short legislative session is getting underway. Even though it’s just a few weeks long, there are some key bills... more

Today we’re talking about all the trees falling during the storm, and how current city codes might work against homeowners.... more

Southeast 82nd Avenue is one of Portland’s most diverse areas, with an endless array of exciting food options spanning a... more

Now that we’ve had our first giant winter storm of the year, a lot of us are torn between wanting... more

We’re talking about the aftermath of the debilitating week of ice and snow, as well as yet another suspected arson that... more

This weather is letting us all know it’s time to focus our attention on indoor activities, like picking a favorite... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about extreme weather’s devastating impact on small businesses, the possible political act of arson... more

Nike’s one of the largest local employers and has turned our area into the sneaker capital of the world. But... more

We’re talking about the winter storms that battered us this week and the scandal that embroiled a former hero of... more

Portland’s dance scene is a lot like our city — friendly, welcoming, and weird in a good way. Whether you... more

Today we’re talking about why police walked away from a person in crisis on the Marquam Bridge, how there’s a... more

Since Oregon voted a decade ago to legalize recreational cannabis, the industry has gone through cycles of boom and bust.... more

Many people use the month of January to take a hard reset on their relationship with alcohol, which can be... more

Scientists say we’re long overdue for a devastatingly large earthquake. They predict it could be big enough to bring down... more

A long-discussed plan to build a skatepark under the west end of the Steel Bridge is finally moving forward with... more

Today we’re talking about the Multnomah County Jail refusing to fully comply with last year’s audit, more finger-pointing among our... more

We’re not saying that Portland is a town full of know-it-alls, but we DO have a lot of trivia nights... more

This is shaping up to be a transformative year for political leadership in Portland: By the end of 2024, we’ll... more

Happy January! As we settle into 2024, we’re all beginning to make plans for the month. But because January is... more

Portland has some amazing attractions that staunch locals tend to overlook. Enjoy them yourselves – inviting along your holiday visitors... more

There’s an unspoken code of conduct in some of Portland’s finest drinking institutions, and heaven help you if you violate... more

If you’re still looking for somewhere to take your visitors this holiday season, have you considered our underappreciated chain of... more

It’s that time of the year when everyone is visiting for the holidays. So today on City Cast Portland, producers... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the reason why the city is slashing matching funds for candidates, the... more

Before we ring in 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on what’s happened in our city this... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about why the Portland Police Bureau is loosening its restrictions on car chases... more

In recent years, some of Portland’s most well-known independent restaurants were quietly bought up by a local corporate holdings company.... more

We’re just three days away from the official start of winter, and it’s getting chilly out there. So today we’re... more

Today we’re talking about how a suspect in Multnomah County’s largest-ever fentanyl bust walked out of jail, the big recommendations... more

Shellfish are a huge part of Pacific Northwest cuisine — especially around the holidays — and we’re right at the... more

Portland has its own set of unwritten rules: Even our street names have unique pronunciations. Today on City Cast Portland,... more

Since 1996, U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer's time in Congress has made a real impact on our city’s livability — a... more

Today on City Cast Portland, expert outdoor adventurer Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding answers all our questions for where... more

Today on our weekly news roundup we’re talking about the legislative hearings on Measure 110, Gov. Tina Kotek forgiving uncollected... more

Portland students are settled back into classes, but there’s still a lot of political dust flying around in the wake... more

In honor of our show’s one-year anniversary—which is today!—we’re going back to the very beginning with our very first guest:... more

People have been setting New Year’s resolutions for thousands of years. But as we’re approaching yet another season of goal... more

Happy December! We’re starting something new where we pitch our top Portland event picks for the month. So today on... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about what’s happened in the immediate aftermath of the Portland teachers strike, how... more

Today we’re doing something a little bit different. City Cast Portland science contributor and journalist Erin Ross is quizzing host... more

You might have seen those homemade-looking vending machines tucked away in some of Portland’s hippest bars and restaurants. But instead... more

If you’re looking for things to do in between holidays this season, we’ve got you covered. On today’s episode, we’re... more

It can be hard to stay active in the late fall and winter in Portland, which can lead to feeling... more

In most cities, patio season ends once winter comes. But even before the pandemic, Portland was blessed with an abundance... more

Before Bill Oakley became Portland’s resident fast food expert, he was best known for his work as a showrunner for... more

Portland has one of the best communities of comic book artists and writers in the world, so today we’ve got... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about how the bar exam is no longer the only way to become... more

Holiday cooking is right around the corner, so today we’re talking with farm-to-market expert (and sibling to our executive producer)... more

The Portland Bureau of Transportation recently made the news for its plans to alter — and in some cases even... more

Portland has plenty of incredible bars, but it’s sometimes hard to come up with fresh and fun ideas for sober... more

Portland-based NuScale Power has been leading the way for a new generation of nuclear power plants, called small modular nuclear... more

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about dubious crime rate data, the Portland Police Bureau’s new independent monitor, and... more

Since our lives basically run on computers, regional data centers handling internet traffic are a huge business: Companies are investing... more

A new drug detox center opened in Portland this fall, and it’s notable for two reasons: It’s the first in the... more

Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza and producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni are picking the best cocktail... more

Cities across the country are investing in a different kind of public restroom. They’re sleek, accessible, and have our city’s... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about why Portland Public Schools teachers are now on strike for the first... more

Hiking during the rainy season can be a tough sell because let’s be real: No one likes getting soaked outdoors.... more

Did you know that one of the world’s most photographed trees is in Portland? The famous Japanese maple is a featured... more

Tater tots are ubiquitous in Portland. You can get them specially seasoned and served with creative dipping sauces — or... more

Clocks fall back an hour this Sunday, marking the end of Daylight Saving Time. State lawmakers passed a law years... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the climbing costs of the city’s government overhaul, the off-duty Alaska Airlines... more

We’re more than a year out from our next City Council election, but we already have upwards of 25 candidates... more

A recent nationwide survey ranked Oregon as the second worst state in the country at addressing residents’ mental health needs.... more

Portland’s beer scene frequently gets credit for being one of the biggest and best in the country: Oregon breweries won... more

This year, Portland dropped its pursuit of controversial gunshot detection technology and embraced data-driven, culturally-specific community outreach programs that focus... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the impending Portland Public Schools teachers’ strike, Nike losing their prominence with... more

Now that fall is here, experts expect that cases of COVID-19, RSV, and flu will rise. How worried should we be... more

Today we’re talking with Eater Portland editor Brooke Jackson-Glidden about the best nachos in Portland. Which restaurants have the craziest... more

Environmental researchers say that gardens full of native plants can help combat climate change by supporting pollinators and protecting wildlife,... more

We’re getting to that point of the year where Portlanders start to batten down the hatches for the seemingly never... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about police drones in the sky, the proposed Willamette River ferry hitting a... more

During the rainy months, karaoke is a favorite pastime for many Portlanders. There are at least 15 bars dedicated to... more

The upcoming documentary film “The True Quest for Fabled Treasure on the Oregon Coast” tells the fascinating history of the... more

Now that the rain has come, it’s prime mushroom hunting season in Oregon. But serious foragers are super-secretive about their... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Kaiser Permanente workers’ historic strike, Providence Park's transformation back into the largest... more

Back in 1963, five Portland teenagers recorded one of the most important songs in all of rock and roll history.... more

We’re smack dab in the middle of the best season for hiking in Oregon. Forget peak summer. Right now, there... more

Now that we’re into October, it’s the season of ghosts, apparitions, and all things haunted. Today in the second installment... more

In case you somehow missed last week’s rains, fall is officially here! For the next three days, we're here with... more

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about the proposed $32 million budget cut for our city’s transit system, the... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with someone who is working to fix Oregon’s massive housing shortfall. Andrea Bell... more

After nearly 20 years of shows on East Burnside, the iconic music venue the Doug Fir Lounge will be shutting... more

It can be tempting to conflate the opioid epidemic and Portland’s homelessness crisis, but researchers say homelessness has a lot... more

A trial is underway challenging Measure 114, a recent Oregon state law that set some of the toughest gun restrictions... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about why you might have seen picket lines in front of Mike Bennett’s... more

Portland is home to one of the largest comic book and graphic novel communities in the nation. We’re not just... more

You might have noticed, in the past few years, a number of large buildings have been left standing empty or... more

A few years back, Texas Monthly proclaimed Portland had the best Texas-style barbecue scene outside of Texas, which is pretty... more

Many people think vegetable planting season comes once a year, in spring and early summer. But that’s not true! The... more

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about the very possible Portland Public Schools teacher strike, the first Portland detox... more

One type of food we do exceptionally well — but doesn’t get enough love — is the dumpling. Last month,... more

We’ve had a lot of conversations on the show involving hikes and out-of-town trips in the past. But pretty much... more

Kids across the Portland area have returned to school. Though remote learning, social distancing, and mask mandates may be in... more

We’re quickly approaching fall weather and the season of pumpkin-spiced everything. But one of our favorite fall treats is the... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Portland’s push to ban drugs again, the city’s inability to keep its... more

Imagine you’re going about your day, minding your own business, and then all of a sudden — whoops — there’s... more

Oregon’s public defense system relies on court experts to weigh in on cases: people like private investigators and forensic accountants.... more

Oregonians are facing an extreme housing shortage across the state. We have one of the lowest supplies of rentals that... more

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about the district attorney’s race heating up, the skyscraper that may — or... more

It’s been three years since chanting protesters clashed with police clad in body armor, taking over Portland streets during the... more

This week’s rain showers are a sign that the final weeks of summer are upon us. So what better way... more

Skating is the ultimate DIY sport: All you need is a board or a pair of skates and a creative... more

Did you know that Portland has some of the oldest drinking establishments on the West Coast? Today on City Cast... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about what the audit of the city and county’s Joint Office of Homeless... more

Two of our area’s largest medical institutions are planning on merging: OHSU is seeking to absorb Legacy Health before the... more

We’re currently smack dab in the middle of the Portland Mercury’s most popular themed food week: Burger Week 2023. Every... more

Beekeepers celebrated World Honey Bee Day this past weekend, celebrating all the work that pollinators do for us every day. But... more

It’s no secret that Portland has a lot of great pizza, but there’s a new class of pizzerias trying to... more

Today on the show we’re talking about the county’s inability to follow through on plans to tackle homelessness, how state... more

The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the country’s best backpacking trails. But hiking and camping for days can... more

Since the 2021 heat dome, there’s been a ton of interest in helping Oregonians prepare for a warming climate, with... more

Even though Portland has recently seen a significant drop in cycling, our city still has the highest number of bike... more

It’s been over 100 years since sea otters lived on the Oregon coast, but recently there are new efforts to... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Multnomah County bailing on promises made to the city, the dozens of... more

A short road trip can be a great way to soak in the last weeks of an Oregon summer. Getting... more

The pandemic might have brought a few of our favorite restaurants down, but we’re seeing a resurgence of eateries bring... more

When Mike Schmidt was elected district attorney in 2020, he said, “Multnomah County has just embraced the most progressive DA... more

Last Friday was sunflower night at Providence Park, and any diehard Portland soccer fan knows that’s a celebration of Timber... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the city’s recently launched auto and retail theft task force, a Portland... more

Today we’re talking with Noa Rubin, a community organizer for the paddle boarding group SUP PDX. Noa has also been... more

The Portland area has already had another hot, dry summer, and we still have a month to go. So today... more

Several stories this year have documented Portland’s slow emergency response times, but what is the city doing about it? A few... more

Tater tots are ubiquitous in Portland. You can get them specially seasoned and served with creative dipping sauces — or... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the latest developments in downtown’s open-air drug markets, heat mapping the east... more

There are plenty of places to grab a drink in our city, and nowhere is as quintessentially Portland as the... more

A coalition of sex workers, their allies, and lawmakers are encouraging Oregon to decriminalize sex work. They say current laws... more

We made it to the dog days of summer! There’s nothing more tempting than catching some cooler, fresher air on... more

We often think of Oregon as a verdant wonderland, which is why it’s surprising that Portland has some of the... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the first rollout of Mayor Ted Wheelers’ Alchemy-managed shelter sites, the wrangling... more

Last month when Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced that the state wouldn’t toll highways until at least 2026, the Oregon... more

McMenamins, the ubiquitous chain of brewpubs, is turning 40 years old! Did you know many of their locations are in... more

Our 911 line has come under fire recently for long hold times and slow emergency response. But the city’s Bureau... more

Searching for restaurants to eat at earlier in the week, especially on a Monday, can feel impossible. Staffing shortages, inflation,... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the county backtracking on a fentanyl harm reduction initiative, Commissioner Mingus Mapps... more

Small businesses across Portland have been struggling: first with the pandemic, then with inflation, and now with the rising number... more

Portland’s food scene is so tuned into our changing seasons that we even have seasonal restaurants in the form of... more

After a hot, dry spring, Oregon has a long wildfire season ahead: a new report says all of Northwest Oregon... more

Portland pizza is strangely controversial. Not because of how it tastes but for how highly rated it has become. Ken’s... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a century-old downtown building being renovated to help people move out of... more

At the peak of drag performance being criminalized across the country, the downtown clothing store Wildfang has partnered with the... more

Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is talking with Willamette Week city hall and politics reporter Sophie Peel... more

Big changes could be coming to the Lloyd Center now that Mayor Wheeler is backing a proposal to turn it... more

Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza wraps up this year’s legislative session with Oregon Public Broadcasting’s politics and... more

Did you know more than 15 varieties of strawberries were invented in Oregon? From May through September, we actually became... more

For the past 46 years, Willamette Week has published an anonymous survey where our state capitol’s lobbyists and staff members... more

When you think of a classic diner, what comes to mind: A counter? Cozy booths? Never-ending coffee refills? This month... more

Part of the fun of going to a new city is experiencing it all for the first time and learning... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the last-minute billion-dollar amendment for the I-5 bridge expansion, the city testing... more

Fentanyl has led to a record number of overdose deaths in Portland. But it’s not just the risk associated with... more

When we started this podcast last December, it felt like we were at the height of stereotypes and misconceptions about... more

For the next installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make the most of this short sweet... more

Today we’re talking about our dismal ambulance response times, a controversial lawyer striking once again, and the newly-launched PPB drone... more

Summer’s nearly here, and so too is the stress of trying to fit in every warm-weather activity you dreamed about... more

When the film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature this year, it greatly validated... more

Today, we’re looking into the very real possibility of a public passenger ferry operating on the Willamette River. Susan Bladholm,... more

This year, Portland won more James Beard Awards than any other city. All in all, our food scene is killing... more

Today we’re talking about updates on the daytime camping ban now that it’s passed, the growing wait times at train... more

Frontier times were much more inclusive and interesting than many of our Western films have led us to believe. And... more

Portland loves brunch so much it has its own “Portlandia” skit. Our brunch scene was once mighty and line-worthy, but... more

Even after decades of work to make the Willamette River a safe place to swim, lots of Portlanders still refuse... more

Today, award-winning writer and reporter Casey Parks gives us her personal history of growing up as a young adult in... more

Today, we're talking about the momentum building for the city's proposed daytime camping ban, the filing of a legal notice... more

Friday is National Doughnut Day! So today, we’ve got a few dozen of the freshest doughnuts from four different shops.... more

A couple of weeks ago, West Linn voted in their youngest elected mayor ever: 23-year-old Rory Bialostosky. As Gen Z... more

We’re getting into summer, which historically is when gun violence picks up in our city. Last summer, Portland launched the... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about how a lawsuit against the city over tents blocking sidewalks has reached... more

Portland takes its women’s sports very seriously, so it’s surprising we still don’t have a WNBA team of our own... more

Now that it’s finally stopped raining, it seems like everyone wants to visit us! Today, we’re talking about where you... more

It’s farmers market season! And did you know that in the Portland area alone, we have nearly 40 farmers markets... more

About a month ago, a banner went up in downtown Portland, Maine, that read, “We were here first, Oregon. You’re... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about Mayor Ted Wheeler’s proposed daytime camping crackdown on city property, West Linn’s... more

The Pacific Northwest has a long and complicated history with nuclear power. We have two decommissioned power plants, not to... more

A Portland area company is leading the way for a new generation of nuclear power plants. Earlier this year, the... more

The city and state are looking at offering rebates for people who purchase bikes with pedal-assisted electric motors. They can... more

It’s Oregon Wine Month! Our state has over 700 wineries and nearly a dozen of them are located in Portland.... more

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the return of the traffic enforcement division, our unexpected spring heatwave, and... more

All those springtime flowers — not to mention the food you’re eating — are all thanks to the work of... more

Ballots are due on May 16 in Multnomah County, but no judgment if you’re like, wait: what am I voting... more