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July 15, 2026

Slow Police Response Sparks Outrage, a Dream Property Buried in Tires, and Gov. Kotek's Approval Ratings Are Tanking

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Slow Police Response Sparks Outrage, a Dream Property Buried in Tires, and Gov. Kotek's Approval Ratings Are Tanking

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We're talking about the thousands and thousands of tires illegally dumped on an unsuspecting property owner and Portland Police’s troubling response times. Plus, we’re digging into Oregon's surprisingly competitive governor’s race. Joining host Claudia Meza are Bryan M. Vance — the founder of Stumptown Savings, your friendly food economy newsletter — and our very own senior producer Rachel Monahan.

Discussed in today's episode:

Man feels hopeless after someone dumps hundreds of tires on his Portland property [KATU]

Portland police response times are climbing to troubling levels [Oregonian]

Early signs suggest Oregon governor’s race is competitive [OPB]

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