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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about all the weird things washing up on our nearby coastal shores, a local outbreak of shellfish poisoning, and winemakers taking aim at PacifiCorp for their ruined harvest during the 2020 wildfires. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup is Geoff Norcross, co-host of OPB’s All Things Considered (and previously, for 15 years, the host of OPB’s Morning Edition), along with our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed on Today’s Episode:


Vancouver Photographer Snaps Photo at Oregon’s Hug Point of Extremely Rare Bird in 1st US Sighting [OPB]


Rare Fish Found Near Cannon Beach, 1st Time in Oregon [KOIN] 


Dead Humpback Whale Found Beached on Oregon Coast [KGW] 


Exploding Whale [KATU] 


Contaminated Mussels From Oregon Coast Sicken 20 People [Oregonian] 


Oregon Wineries and Vineyards Seek $100 Million From PacifiCorp for Wildfire Smoke Damage to Grapes [AP] 


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If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Portland community. 
From checking out a mariscos pop-up at one of the city’s buzziest bars to doing some self-care with the year’s weirdest Sasquatch movie, there’s no shortage of things to do this month in Portland. So the City Cast Portland team is here to narrow down your June bucket list to the must-dos, like catching a comedy set in the park.
One bonus suggestion from our episode archive: “The Best Day Trips to the Oregon Coast”
For even more tips on how to make the most of June in Portland, check out Hey Portland’s take on what to do this month. 
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This morning, Portland City Hall is issuing a proclamation for a Vanport Day of Remembrance as part of the Vanport Mosaic Festival. Situated between Portland and Vancouver, Vanport was the largest federal housing project and the second-largest city in Oregon during World War II. It was also home to a thriving multiracial community. But 76 years ago, Vanport was destroyed in a catastrophic flood, and never rebuilt.
So today on City Cast Portland we’re looking at this nearly forgotten chapter of Portland history and the way it shaped the Portland of today. Talking with us is LaVeta Gilmore Jones, a co-director of the festival and a descendant of Vanport, she’s sharing how the Vanport Mosaic Festival is working to keep those memories alive.

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The amount of illegal graffiti on Portland’s streets has exploded in recent years, but the city is trying to do its part. The Portland Police Bureau has several officers who spend part of their time investigating our city’s most prolific taggers, studying hundreds of tags and graffiti styles to bring down some of the more damaging crews. Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking with Officer Nate Kirby-Glatkowski, a member of the Portland Police Bureau’s Central Precinct Neighborhood Response Team. He has a unique insight into this issue, and actually has a few favorite taggers of his own.
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Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking through our local primary election results and the latest report on Portland Police Bureau traffic stops. Joining host Claudia Meza on this Friday news roundup are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni.
Discussed on Today’s Episode:


Oregon Primary Election Results 2024 [OPB] 


Map Shows Where DA Candidates Schmidt and Vasquez Did Best in Multnomah County [Oregonian 🔒]


Democrats Beware: A Progressive DA Fights for His Job — in Hipster Portland [Politico]


Portland Police Bureau Traffic Stops Q1 2024 Report [Portland.gov]

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It’s officially bicycle-riding season in Portland, but buying a new one can lead to a ton of questions: There are so many types of bikes now. 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 talking 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. 
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

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