Willamette Week Podcast

In this episode of The Dive Podcast, we talk to freelance journalist Karina Brown. Karina wrote this week's Willamette Week cover story all about prostitution stings in Portland. Sex work is illegal in the city, but many are complaining that the police are mishandling the situation. Listen to our interview as we ask Karina about things in her article that had us scratching our heads. We also talk to sex worker Bianca Beebe about her experience.

Oh, and we bring you the news...it's quite a show.

In this episode of the Dive Podcast, we invite on freelance writer and weed aficionado Brianna Wheeler. Brianna tells us all about how to source the best pot in the city. She also tells us why Justin Bieber is just soooo wrong. We also have Tess Riski - a WW reporter - back on the show to tell us about what is going on with body cams on Portland's police. 

Thank you for listening, as always.

In this episode of The Dive Podcast, we go behind the scenes with journalist Tess Riski on her story all about a poaching ring that has formed in Oregon. As police officers look to crack down on poaching to protect our wildlife, one suspect comes into the picture. His checkered past and bragging texts make him a primed villain in this true crime story. 

In this episode, we also break down what is going on in City Hall as well as the turmoil at Providence Park. We invite Nigel Jaquiss - a Pulitzer Prize-winning Willamette Week investigative journalist - on the show as well to tell us about that fancy ballot measure Portlanders voted on to increase homeless services. Should we be nervous?

Thank you for listening :) - Hank

In this episode of the Dive Podcast, we talk to PSU professor and map maker Hunter Shobe. In his new book, he uses maps to compare Portland with SF and Seattle. He uses these maps to draw conclusions about what makes Portland stand out. We learn about what keeps us weird, what our city's identity is, and where we are headed. We also talk to WW editor Aaron Mesh as he takes us behind the scenes of this issue. As always, we fill you in on the news and all the biggest headlines. If you like pizza, this episode is for you. Thanks for listening.

In this episode of the Dive Podcast, we sit down with Marley Blonsky ask she tells us about a movement she has started to make biking more accessible to larger riders. Hank also shares a personal story with you about his relationship with the Mayor and how he predicts trouble for the Wheeler administration.

In this episode of the Dive Podcast, we interview freelance writer Anthony Effinger about his article concerning ivermectin. Ivermectin is commonly used as an animal de-worming medication but Portland-based podcasters Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying have been preaching its effects against COVID-19. It has now become a favorite medicine among the anti-vaxxers despite experts warning of its effects. We digest this story and more on E38 of our show.
Thanks for listening, see you next week.

In this episode, we go behind the scenes on Willamette Week's Fall Arts Guide. Learn about the best artistic productions in the city from the WW Arts and Culture Editor Suzette Smith. Also, get an update on all the biggest news stories of the week. All that in under 20 minutes, episode 37 is happy to have you.
Thanks for listening, see you next week :)

In this episode of the Dive podcast, we talk to Emma Pattee and Stuart Henigson who co-wrote this week's cover story for Willamette Week. This story is all about the Portland International Raceway. Based in Kenton, this race track admits so much noise it is constantly breaking city law. And yet, this racetrack - which is owned by the city - keeps on breaking the law and disregarding the citizens in the area. We talk about this very complicated issue with two people who have been studying it for a year. 

We also get you all caught up on the biggest news stories of the week. Thank you for listening and we will catch you next week! :)

In this episode of the Dive, we discuss Sophie Peel's cover story. Sophie wrote this week's leading story all about the 20 people in Portland who use the most water. We talk about these so-called "hydro hogs" and the state of Portland's water system. We also talk about the failing attempt to impeach Mayor Wheeler and go over the biggest stories of the week.
Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy, and please join us again next week!

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CORRECTION  VIA EMAIL FROM PORTLAND WATER BUREAU

First, Sophie, you mention CCLs, but you mean CCFs, which stand for centum cubic feet or one hundred cubic feet.

Also, you mention titrated (tiered) rates. You say that people pay one rate for zero to 100 CCFs and more for over 100 CCFs. The Portland Water Bureau does not have a tiered rate structure.

You also mention that Portland is served by the Willamette and Columbia rivers. The Portland Water Bureau does not serve drinking water from the Willamette or Columbia rivers! The Columbia South Shore Well Field is our groundwater system, which sources water from deep underground using wells near the Columbia River. The Columbia River is hydrologically connected to the aquifers that provide our drinking water. This does helps protect the aquifers from the kinds of water level declines that are happening in some other areas of the West like California and Arizona. But we don’t drink from either surface water sources. The Bull Run watershed is primarily rain water.

In this episode of the Dive Podcast, we begin by going over some of the biggest stories of the week in our city. There are several fascinating stories to discuss that you will not want to miss. Our main story concerns a piece written by Shannon Gormley all about a nonprofit called Families for Climate. This group makes climate change fun to learn about by making it a family affair. Come behind the scenes with us into this group's meetings and agenda. 

Thank you for listening to this episode, we will see you next week!