This week, we’re breaking down the ongoing text thread among certain City Council members that was recently made public, the almost $4 million settlement against the Portland Police Bureau, and the house Portlanders can’t seem to stop crashing into. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week reporter Sophie Peel and senior producer Giulia Fiaoni.

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Portland's Sunnyside neighborhood is right in the heart of inner Southeast. It's home to some of the most popular shopping and dining districts in the city and in walking distance to some beloved parks. As a part of our neighborhood guide series, today we’re talking with Portland Monthly’s associate editor of food and drink, Alex Frane, about the Sunnyside neighborhood. He’s sharing why he thinks Sunnyside is the platonic ideal of inner Southeast Portland.

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The Pacific Northwest is home to some of the country’s best backpacking trails. But for a lot of us, planning to go hiking and camping for days at a time can feel daunting. Today, we’re listening back to a conversation with Karrie Carnes, a volunteer ambassador for the nonprofit Women Who Explore. Their Portland chapter leads groups year-round on free wilderness excursions. She's sharing her best-kept tips for first-time backpackers and a few of her favorite trails to start your journey.

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This conversation first aired on Aug. 13, 2023

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We're in the final weeks of summer in Portland, so getting the most out of long summer nights is crucial. Today, host Claudia Meza and producers John Notarianni and Giulia Fiaoni are pitching three perfect Portland summer evenings—just some ideas to get you started. And as a bonus, we also have some suggestions from our listeners.

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Before Portland rents skyrocketed, the city was home to one of the most exciting local music scenes in the country. A whole generation of independent artists back in the early 2010s defined Portland’s current cultural identity. Today on City Cast Portland, host Claudia Meza is talking with Portland Mercury music editor Nolan Parker about local artists who defined the era, and some new artists still keeping the music scene strong today.

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This week, we’re breaking down a new survey showing women have a much more favorable view of Portland than men, a bump in downtown business thanks to recent protests, and the city's plan to increase the number of traffic cameras. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and senior producer Giulia Fiaoni.

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Earlier this week, a new 80-bed overnight shelter opened its doors inside the former St. Stephen’s Church downtown. It’s part of Mayor Keith Wilson’s ambitious plan to add 1,500 shelter beds, but not everyone is happy when their neighborhood is chosen for a shelter’s location. Today we're talking with Brandy Westerman, Portland's Emergency Humanitarian Operations Director. She oversees all the city’s shelter programs and is here to explain what these shelters are offering and what you can expect if a new overnight shelter opens in your neighborhood.

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Today we’re talking about why the director for Multnomah County’s Preschool for All abruptly resigned, Mayor Keith Wilson’s executive order to comply with the Trump administration's mandates on diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Portland Pickles’ lawsuit against Disney, and so much more. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is executive producer John Notarianni. 

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The annual Perseids meteor shower is reaching its peak next week, and in case you weren’t aware, Oregon is a great place for stargazing. We actually have some of the darkest skies in the entire world! Today, Norther Emily of Wild Solitude Guiding is here to share some of the best spots for catching the meteor shower, and even offer a few tips for learning more about stargazing here in the city.

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In the ten years since the Portland Pickles collegiate baseball team was founded, they've quickly become an integral part of Portland culture. Today, we’re getting you ready for your first Pickles game, because we’re presenting the Pickles’ last regular season game this Thursday. Portland Pickles General Manager Courtney Schmidt is here to bring us all up to speed on how watching a collegiate-level baseball team became one Portland’s favorite pastimes, and what to expect at the Keep Portland Weird night! 

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