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April 27, 2026

The Moda Center Funding Fight, TriMet To Cut Routes, and Where To Eat Next in Beaverton

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The Moda Center Funding Fight, TriMet To Cut Routes, and Where To Eat Next in Beaverton

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Today we’re talking about why our city council is fighting over whether Portlanders should pay for a Moda Center renovation, and some major changes coming to our city's transit lines. Plus, we'll offer a few of our top picks from Beaverton's growing food scene. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporter Alex Frane and our very own senior producer Guilia Fiaoni.

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