local politics
How Well Do You Know Portland?
You can tell whether you’re a real Portland resident by how you pronounce local names. Or can you? Today’s quiz tests your Portland stree...
US Sen. Wyden Explains His Votes To Arm Israel
Oregon’s U.S. senators usually vote the same way (like for continuing the government shutdown until healthcare costs are addressed). But...
The Portland Parks Levy on the November 2025 Ballot
Fewer than half of Oregon’s 36 counties have anything on the ballot this fall. Portland voters have just one decision to make — but i...
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How Well Do You Know Portland?
You can tell whether you’re a real Portland resident by how you pronounce local names. Or can you? Today’s quiz tests your Portland stree...
US Sen. Wyden Explains His Votes To Arm Israel
Oregon’s U.S. senators usually vote the same way (like for continuing the government shutdown until healthcare costs are addressed). But...
The Portland Parks Levy on the November 2025 Ballot
Fewer than half of Oregon’s 36 counties have anything on the ballot this fall. Portland voters have just one decision to make — but i...
A Portland Judge Blocked Troop Deployments (Twice). Now What Happens?
A Trump-appointed judge halted the President’s plans to send National Guard troops to Portland. She had to rule twice over the weekend: f...
Why Does Trump Keeping Insulting Portland?
According to the president, Portland is a “nightmare” and a “war zone” that looks “like World World II” and “is burning down.” And that’s...
What’s the Deal With Trump’s Troop Deployment in Portland?
It’s alarming and downright scary to hear Trump saying that he’s sending the National Guard into Portland. There’s the potential for dama...
What Passed and What Didn't in Salem This Year
The biggest surprise out of this year’s Legislative session might be what didn’t happen. For the first time in years, there was no Rep...
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A Portland Judge Blocked Troop Deployments (Twice). Now What Happens?
A Trump-appointed judge halted the President’s plans to send National Guard troops to Portland. She had to rule twice over the weekend: f...
Why Does Trump Keeping Insulting Portland?
According to the president, Portland is a “nightmare” and a “war zone” that looks “like World World II” and “is burning down.” And that’s...
What’s the Deal With Trump’s Troop Deployment in Portland?
It’s alarming and downright scary to hear Trump saying that he’s sending the National Guard into Portland. There’s the potential for dama...
What Passed and What Didn't in Salem This Year
The biggest surprise out of this year’s Legislative session might be what didn’t happen. For the first time in years, there was no Rep...
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson Has a Plan to Fund Both Parks and Police
Mayor Keith Wilson, a trucking company entrepreneur turned politician, sat down with the City Cast Portland podcast to discuss his first...
Your Guide to May 2025 Special Election
Surprise! There’s a May special election. If you’re anything like me, you probably haven't filled out your ballot yet. The good news is,...
How Portland Police Prioritize Which Crimes to Investigate
Crime is down in Portland after a pandemic-era surge. That’s good news, though there are still some grumblings about how police prioritiz...
