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Oregon Governor Tina Kotek requests Federal Disaster Designation for pear growers in the Columbia River Gorge, and America's farmland continues to face pressure from development and ownership changes.

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] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. We're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Portland swag. Learn more about the sponsors of this July 15th episode: SAIF

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek asked for a federal disaster designation for pear growers in the Columbia River Gorge to assist with severe crop losses, but her opponent in the Governor's race says that's not enough.

Oregon's Governor Tina Kotek has finally done what conservatives and business leaders have been demanding for years — admitted the state's economy is broken. After landing near the bottom of CNBC's top-states-for-business rankings and watching companies flee to Nevada and Texas, Kotek rolled out something called the "Governor's Prosperity Council" and a "Prosperity Roadmap." On the eve of election season. Purely coincidence, we're sure.The plan involves a task force, some surveys, and a freshly minted "Chief Prosperity Officer." No regulatory rollbacks. No meaningful tax relief. Just more committees from the same people who created the problem. Sean breaks down exactly who's sitting on this council — Fort George Brewing, Columbia Sportswear, a wine company — and explains why this feels less like an economic rescue and more like an election-year performance art piece.Meanwhile Oregon's doom loop grinds forward: unemployment is rising, population growth has stalled, and businesses that once called Portland home are now setting up shop in Bellevue. Kotek's team is calling this moment "Oregon on the brink of growth." Sean has a different word for it.Subscribe to @reasonablenews for daily news commentary that doesn't treat you like an idiot.#Seattle #HomelessCrisis #BigGovFailGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

Last Thursday, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced she had accepted the resignation of the director of the Oregon Health Authority, Dr. Sejal Hathi. As OPB reported, Hathi wrote to OHA employees that she was leaving to focus on her family, health and “personal priorities” without mentioning what she plans to do next. In May, the New York Times published an op-ed Hathi wrote about the lack of postpartum care in the U.S. new mothers such as herself receive, even after complications from childbirth.    Kotek appointed Hathi in November 2023, making her the first person from outside of Oregon to lead the agency. Hathi is also a part-time assistant clinical professor at Stanford University’s medical school, a position she has held while leading OHA.   Hathi is leaving OHA at the end of this month amid a series of challenges facing the agency, including a nearly 5% cut to the Oregon Health Plan, the state Medicaid  program that covers 1 in 3 Oregonians. OPB health reporter Amelia Templeton joins us for more details.  

Two weeks straight, we've lost the people who showed us this was even possible — first Josh Baer, and now Om Malik, the guy who made writing about tech a real job. The models keep leaving, and I don't have a clean way to say what that feels like. So this week is a tribute first — and then, because Om would've wanted us to keep going, a hometown robot company walking onto the public markets at $2.5 billion.We start where it hurts: a tribute to Om Malik — GigaOm, True Ventures, the patron saint of thoughtful tech blogging — and why, if you write about any of this, you owe him one. From there we pivot to the kind of news Om loved: Agility Robotics, the OSU spinout building bipedal humanoids, going public via SPAC at a $2.5B pre-money and roughly $620M in proceeds, with Digit logging 65,000+ hours for the likes of Toyota and GXO. I tease the Prosperity Council report — Gov. Kotek's council dropped its final 10 recommendations early, the startup community had a seat at the table, and one rec hits close to home (full breakdown Monday). Plus quick hits on Astrid Scholz and Juan Barraza's TEDxMtHood talk — and in Secrets, some honest reflection on how much more I should be doing for this community, after catching up with Mitch Daugherty, Charles Voloshin, Shay Carrillo, and Skip Newberry.CHAPTERS:00:00 Oregon startup news02:10 Remembering Om Malik06:10 Oregon Prosperity Council report08:15 Agility Robotics IPO12:40 SecretsLINKS:Agility Robotics goes public — https://siliconflorist.com/2026/06/24/agility-robotics-plans-to-go-public-via-spac-at-a-2-5-billion-valuation/Agility Robotics — https://www.agilityrobotics.com/Amy Jermain sits down with Astrid Scholz — https://siliconflorist.com/2026/06/23/amy-jermain-sits-down-with-astrid-scholz-to-talk-growth-hacking/TEDxMtHood: Juan Barraza — https://siliconflorist.com/2026/06/24/tedxmthood-juan-barraza/Remembering Om Malik — https://om.co/Portland Startup Slack — https://pdxslack.comFIND RICK TUROCZY ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczy- Portland Oregon startup news on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-oregon-startup-news-silicon-florist/id1711294699- Startup Stories on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Tk7bbzaNYowGouI9ucKC3- Startup Stories on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/startup-stories-with-silicon-florist/id1849468494- The Long Con on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-con/id1810923457- The Long Con on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/48oglyT5JNKxVH5lnWTYKA- https://bsky.app/profile/turoczy.bsky.social- https://siliconflorist.substack.com/- https://pdxslack.comABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog, newsletter, and podcast that covers entrepreneurs, founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird.https://siliconflorist.com#pdx #portland #oregon #startup #entrepreneur

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The housing crisis is worse than ever, and it’s one that many elected representatives and nonprofits have been working on for some time. Last month Gov. Kotek signed a package of housing related bills into law. They allow cities to expand their urban growth boundaries, protect existing affordable housing and provide financing to encourage the construction of new housing. Estimates put the need for new homes at 29,500 a year to keep up with population growth and the demand for housing.   Constructing new housing for middle income families is at the heart of the Oregon Community Foundation’s announcement of its $100 million “Building Hope Fund.” OCF says it’s a kind of down payment to spur even more investment from other sources to create a fund that will make affordable loans to developers so they can build middle income housing. OCF’s goal is 10,000 new homes built all around Oregon in the next 10 years. Lisa Mensah is the President and CEO of the Foundation. She joins us to explain how she sees the loan program working and how it fits into their extensive and longstanding granting program for housing and other community needs throughout the state.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek blamed Trump's Iran policy after voters rejected Measure 120 — a new transportation tax — by 83 to 17, including a majority of Democrats. Lars Larson argues Kotek ignored ODOT mismanagement on the Abernathy Bridge, Rose Quarter, and Interstate Bridge instead of taking responsibility. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-tone-deaf-tina-kotek-ignores-oregon-voters-tuesday-message/ #Opinion #Oregon #TinaKotek #Measure120 #ODOT #Transportation #LarsLarson #NorthwestNonsense #Politics #PacificNorthwest

 Oregon voters resoundingly rejected a statewide ballot measure that would have raised the state gas tax from 40 to 46 cents and  doubled car title and registration fees to help fund road maintenance and other transportation projects. Measure 120 was widely expected to fail, especially as gas prices continue to soar in Oregon and across the nation.   Last year, Gov. Tina Kotek and Democrats in the Legislature approved a bill that included the gas tax and fee hikes, but Republican lawmakers succeeded in raising enough signatures to put the issue before voters. Democrats, however, countered by ensuring the measure appeared on the May ballot instead of in November, when Gov. Kotek is up for reelection.    Gov. Kotek will now face Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan in a rematch of the 2022 gubernatorial race. On Tuesday, Republican voters selected Drazan to be their gubernatorial nominee over former Portland Trail Blazer Chris Dudley, state Rep. Ed Diehl and other candidates.    OPB political reporter Lauren Dake joins us for more details about Drazan’s victory and the failed gas tax measure.

Noah Ernst is running for Metro Council. Noah is a lawyer, a former small business owner, a former taxi driver for Radio Cab, and currently serves as both a superintendent and in-house counsel for Radio Cab. Listen to or watch former Metro Council President Lynn Peterson's interview about what Metro does and about Metro's Supportive Housing Services Tax. Lynn appears on this episode with Clackamas County Commissioner Ben West (currently running for re-election) on NW FreshNoah Ernst's interview about his Metro Council race on NW FreshNoah Ernst interviews during his previous race for Portland City Council Rational in PortlandNW FreshLearn about what Metro Council does from Terri Preeg-Riggsby, who has a Masters of Public Administration and has served on the Metro Policy Advisory Committee for nine years. Terri is also the Executive Director of the Network of Oregon Watershed Councils and a former candidate for Metro Council. Max Steele's Substack Recalibrate PortlandLearn about Gov. Kotek's unsheltered homelessness legislation CityTeam Portland Rational in Portland Episode with Lance Orton Allegations regarding the former CEO of Home Forward, which is the state of Oregon's largest public housing authorityRational in Portland episodes with former Portland City Council candidate, Terrence Hayes: Terrence's story about his 13 years in prison and growing up with drug-addicted parents in the projects and with a sister still suffering from active drug addiction“Truth Always Makes People Nervous” 40% of Portlanders are considering moving Oregonian editorial: Vote “no” on Measure 120Chris Christensen for Metro President 

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It's a week until primary election day which means there's still no results! Bryan and Reagan discuss Bernie Sanders, Gov. Kotek's approval rating in Portland, comments from the Chief Prosperity Officer Tim Knopp, and more!* Kotek's popularity craters in Portland, poll shows: What that could mean for Republican candidates - oregonlive.com * Powerful Lawmakers Say They Don't Anticipate Tapping Education Stability Fund This Year - WWeek* New report shows economic impact of tourism in state, region - YourOregonNews.com* Rival-turned-adviser hints Kotek's prosperity council to chip at Oregon corporate activity tax • Oregon Capital Chronicle This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

Dr. Barbara Kahl, CD-1 candidate interview: https://www.drkahlforcongress.com/#platform CNN says Dems barely leading in generic Congressional ballot, despite Trump: https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/cnns-harry-enten-serves-big-time-reality-check-for-democrats-even-amid-trumps-falling-poll-numbers/ Angela Plowhead, OR SD-10 candidate interview: https://angela4oregon.com/ The hidden issue for conservative candidates: 40% of Portland residents considering moving because of taxes: https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/05/40-plus-of-portland-residents-are-considering-moving-heres-why.html Did Kotek call Dudley last fall to ask him not to run? https://www.opb.org/article/2026/05/12/oregon-governor-kotek-dudley-drazan-politics/ As expected, inflation pops up but still way less than Biden's 9%: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/13/ppi-inflation-report-april-2026-.html  

Freddy's report on Kotek's “Prosperity Czar” Tim Knopp's Salem Chamber speech: Kabuki theatre? Former Sen Linthicum's weekly interview: Did OR Dems make a mistake by moving gas tax repeal to May primary not knowing gas prices would spike? https://fortune.com/2026/05/11/oregon-democrats-have-genius-political-strategy-raising-the-gas-tax-heading-into-the-midterm-elections/ Inflation rises at slower pace than last month because of oil prices: https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/05/12/consumer-prices-rose-in-april/ 

Coffee Klatch tonight at Geppetto's with sign  waving on Lancaster starting at 5pm and meeting at 6pm. Dr. Frank interview about his meeting tomorrow night at Bo and Vine beginning at 6pm: follow him on Telegram at “Follow the data with Dr. Frank” Will the high cost of electricity largely from heavy data center use change outcome of primary elections? https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/05/data-centers-emerge-as-flashpoint-in-oregons-spring-elections.html Oregon Republican Gov debate tonight: https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/05/03/oregon-republican-gubernatorial-candidates-to-debate-may-4-koin/89894606007/ The fall of Portland: https://x.com/WallStreetApes/status/2051047109970006047 Famous Kotek poem is in the voters pamphlet: https://oregoncatalyst.com/96469-famous-kotek-gas-tax-poem-voters-guide.html Fallen police officers memorial tomorrow at 1pm in Salem at Oregon Public Safety Academy: https://www.grantspasstribune.com/oregon-to-honor-fallen-officers-in-annual-memorial-ceremony-in-salem/     

Rep. John Ley exposes the stark contrast between Baltimore's Key Bridge replacement and the IBR project. Maryland's DOT Secretary fired contractors over cost concerns for a $5.2 billion, 2-mile bridge while the IBR seeks $15-18 billion for a half-mile span. The Key Bridge will be 70% designed in two years versus IBR's 30% after six years. With double the maritime clearance and triple the length, the Key Bridge costs one-third of the IBR proposal. Will Governors Ferguson and Kotek protect taxpayers from this boondoggle? https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-dot-secretary-and-maryland-governor-fire-key-bridge-contractor/ #IBR #KeyBridge #Transportation #BridgeReplacement #TaxpayerProtection #WashingtonState #Oregon #ClarkCounty #CostOverruns #GovernmentAccountability

Today, we're looking into how the mayor's Sunday routine often involves literally cleaning up Portland, and why Gov. Kotek is squaring off with some of the most powerful education organizations in the state. Plus, we'll share picks for the best pizza in town. Joining host Claudia Meza are food and drink reporter Alex Frane and our very own senior producer Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Portland mayor's Sunday routine: Pick up trash, report derelict RVs, repeat⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠Kotek order blocks Oregon school districts from cutting instruction time to patch budget holes⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠A Day at the Punk Rock Mall (aka Lloyd Center)⁠ [City Cast Portland] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up ⁠here⁠. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at ⁠portland@citycast.fm⁠, or leave us a voicemail at ⁠503-208-5448⁠. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our ⁠morning newsletter⁠ and be sure to follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠. If you enjoyed today's interview with Angel Stech, the Community Engagement Manager of Rose Haven, ⁠learn more here⁠. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 20th episode: ⁠Discover Newport⁠ ⁠International School of Portland⁠ ⁠PaintCare⁠ ⁠City of Tualatin⁠

We're talking about the one bill Governor Kotek might veto and how it might affect our city council, local law enforcement asking for help finding an alleged child abuser (and former Gresham police officer) who escaped, and why the Oregon Health Authority is putting their foot down on pain numbing cream at tattoo parlors. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: Broadway Bridge to reopen this Sunday after 6-month closure [KGW8] Gov. Kotek signals she'll veto bill changing Oregon public meetings law criticized by journalists [OPB] Former Gresham cop accused of sex crimes cut off ankle monitor and fled; arrest warrant issued [Oregonian] Oregon Health Authority says tattoo artists can't use topical numbing creams, sprays [OPB] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 14th episode: Discover Newport OMSI Cascadia Getaways Cascadia Community Energy

The predominant focus of our discourse today centers on the critical wildfire emergencies unfolding across the Southern Plains, where a confluence of red flag warnings, extreme weather conditions, and active wildfires necessitates urgent attention. Regions including Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico are experiencing gusty winds, soaring temperatures, and alarmingly low humidity levels, which collectively exacerbate the fire hazards. Notably, significant evacuations have been mandated in various locales, particularly in Oklahoma, where fast-moving blazes pose substantial threats to residential areas. Conversely, the Midwest grapples with severe flooding resulting from substantial rainfall over the Easter weekend, with numerous rivers exceeding flood stage. As we navigate through these pressing issues, we shall also address cybersecurity vulnerabilities and health alerts pertinent to public safety in the current landscape.SourcesNOAA / NWS* NWS — Active Alerts (national)* NWS — WWA Red Flag Warning summary* SPC — Day 1 Convective Outlook (Apr 6 UTC)* NWS Miami — Special Marine Warning (Apr 7)* NWS Grand Rapids — Grand River Flood WatchNIFC / InciWeb* NIFC — National Fire News* NIFC — Incident Management Situation Report, Apr 3, 2026* InciWeb — Bent Willow Fire evacuations (Apr 4)* InciWeb — Texas Fire incidentsFEMA* FEMA — Current Disasters* FEMA — Disaster Declarations* FEMA — FM-5627-OK Dibble Creek Fire* FEMA — FM-5628-OK Jumping Juniper Fire* FEMA — FM-5626-OK Buck Horn Fire* FEMA — FM-5625-TX Corner Pocket Fire* FEMA — FM-5622-SD Qury Fire* FEMA — DR-4900-LA Louisiana Severe Winter Storm* FEMA — EM-3643-DC DC Sewer Line CollapseCISA* CISA — CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability (Apr 6, 2026 — Fortinet FortiClient EMS CVE-2026-35616)* CISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog* CISA — Emergency Directive 26-03: Cisco SD-WAN Vulnerabilities* CISA — Supplemental Direction ED 26-03: Hunt & Hardening Guidance* CISA — ICS Advisories* CISA — Cybersecurity AdvisoriesDHS / NTAS* DHS — National Terrorism Advisory System (current status)* DHS — Home PageState Department / Travel Advisories* State Dept — Travel Advisories (all countries)* State Dept — Middle East travel page* U.S. Embassy Ethiopia — Travel Advisory: Ethiopia, April 2026 (Level 3 renewed)* State Dept — Crisis Response and EvacuationsCDC* CDC HAN-00527 — Medetomidine in Illicit Fentanyl Supply (Apr 2, 2026)* White House / ONDCP — Joint Advisory on Medetomidine in Fentanyl (Apr 2, 2026)Oklahoma* Oklahoma OEM — 2026 Emergencies and Disasters* Oklahoma Dept of Agriculture — Fire Situation Report, Apr 6, 2026* Wikipedia — 2026 Oklahoma WildfiresTexas* InciWeb — Bent Willow Fire (Texas, evacuations Apr 4)* Wikipedia — 2026 Texas Wildfires* Texas A&M Forest Service — Current Wildfire StatusKansas* Kansas Adjutant General's Dept — State Fire Response Update* Kansas Division of Emergency Management — Wildfire Update (Salina Post)* KAKE — Wildfires and strong winds prompt statewide response in KansasMichigan* WWMT — Flood Warning for Grand River, West Michigan rivers* The Watchers — Flooding impacts northern Indiana, southern Michigan, NW Ohio (Apr 6)Indiana / Ohio* GovOneStop — Flood Warning Indiana, Ohio (effective Apr 4)* GovOneStop — Flood Warning Indiana, Michigan (effective Apr 5)Wisconsin* Wisconsin Emergency Management — Response to historic flooding in SE Wisconsin* Men's Journal — Flood Warning Issued for Millions Across Six States Easter Weekend* Stormwater Solutions — Midwest flooding swamps rivers, roads across six statesIowa / Missouri* ABC17 News — Flood Warning NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill through Apr 7Oregon* OPB — Drought emergency declared in Deschutes, Umatilla, Baker counties (Apr 1)* OPB — Jackson County declares drought emergency (Apr 2)* East Oregonian — Grant County declares drought emergency (Apr 1)* Redmond Spokesman — Central Oregon farmers face tight water supply (Apr 6)* NBC 16 — Kotek issues first 2026 drought declaration for Baker, Umatilla, DeschutesMiddle East / U.S. Military Relocation* NPR — Evacuation of U.S. troops from Mideast base sends community groups scrambling (Apr 3)* NPR — Troops and families evacuated to US after attacks on Middle East bases (Apr 2) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Weekly interview with former Sen Linthicum: Kotek's soft of punishment OR Corrections dept to give all inmates computer tablets to play games/watch movies: so much for penalty https://ktvz.com/news/2026/04/06/oregon-department-of-corrections-to-issue-computer-tablets-to-all-inmates-move-to-digitally-scanned-email/Should we bomb Iran back into the stone ages tonight to create real regimen change? https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/last-ditch-effort-to-broker-us-iran-cease-fire-continues-as-trump-ultimatum-nears-6008760?ea_src=frontpage&ea_med=section-1 

Today on City Cast Portland we're looking into a troubling 911 call from an ICE officer, Gov Kotek's confusing stance on data centers, and a group that hosts real life seasons of “Survivor” right here in Portland. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Stumptown Savings founder, Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: Armed ICE Officer in Portland Called 911 During Confrontation [OPB] Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek: Pace of Data Center Growth ‘Is Not Sustainable' [Oregonian] This Group Hosts a Real-Life Version of Survivor in Portland [Portland Mercury] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 27th episode: Discover Newport

Last month, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed an executive order creating an interagency council to better support immigrants and refugees in the state. According to the Oregon Department of Human Services, there are more than 400,000 immigrants in Oregon, making up nearly 10% of the state’s population and nearly 13% of the state’s workforce.    The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement at ODHS is leading this new effort which aims to boost coordination and communication between multiple state agencies amid the toll heightened immigration enforcement is taking on communities and the state services they rely on.     According to OIRA director Jessica Ventura, the council had its first meeting last week and aims to deliver a plan by late spring that identifies how to align and boost state programs to support immigrants and refugees while upholding the state’s sanctuary law. Gov. Kotek and Ventura join us for more details about the Interagency Council for Immigrant and Refugee Coordination and to share what they’ve been hearing from dozens of community partners who advocate on behalf of these vulnerable Oregonians.  

Oregon's Governor sent a letter to Homeland Security, effectively stating that Oregon does not want the federal government involved in its sanctuary state status. However, some aspects of this letter are causing concern among other mayors. Additionally, Deschutes County Commissioner candidate Rob Imhoff has proposed a plan for the county to manage operations at Mt. Bachelor ski area.

On Monday, Oregon state lawmakers will convene in Salem to start the 2026 short legislative session. They’ll have just 35 days to tackle their legislative priorities, including the future of transportation funding, housing and rebalancing the state budget, which is facing a nearly $900 million shortfall due to projected federal spending cuts on programs like Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have also seized on growing concerns around affordability and the cost of living, although with different views on what’s to blame. Also expected on the agenda is legislation Gov. Tina Kotek is sponsoring to accelerate job growth and ease business permitting as part of a multi-pronged effort that Kotek recently unveiled and appointed former state Senate Republican leader Tim Knopp to lead.  House Minority Leader Lucetta Elmer, R-McMinnville, and House Speaker Julie Fahey, D-Eugene, join us to share their perspectives and priorities for the legislative session.

State lawmakers and business leaders have argued high taxes and stringent regulations are hurting Oregon businesses. In 2025, not long after a CNBC report ranked Oregon near the bottom of states to do business, Gov. Tina Kotek announced a plan to change that. Among other goals, it aims to sharpen the state’s competitive edge through changes to permitting and taxation, partnerships with the private sector and incentives to invest in Oregon.  Angela Wilhelms is the president and CEO of Oregon Business and Industry, the state’s largest business advocacy organization. She joins us to discuss why businesses are leaving Oregon and whether the state can improve its business climate to keep them. We also talk with OPB business reporter Kyra Buckley about Gov. Kotek’s roadmap and the challenges currently facing Oregon’s business community.

Portland City Council continued this week to choose a leader, before finally settling on one of its own who admitted he wanted nothing to do with the job. Meanwhile, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is hiring a former Republican rival, who is best known for shutting down the Legislature, to be her chief prosperity officer. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we break down the week that was. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.   Promo: Portland City Council chose a new leader this week. And the new leader doesn’t really want the job.  And Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek hired a former Republican rival, who once led the state’s longest legislative walkout, to be her chief prosperity officer. I’m Lauren Dake. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we will break down the state and city politics of the week. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.  

State Rep. Dwayne Yunker talks about the legislative days, upcoming session, Gov. Kotek wants the ODOT tax package canceled! Geologist Gregory Wrightstone, author of A CONVENIENT WARMING - Pres. Trump withdraws from climate groups, what does it mean?

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch as they chronicle the parade of elected Democrats consistently ratcheting up their irresponsible rhetoric after immigration enforcement-related shootings. They also dive into the massive demand for change in Iran and Megyn Kelly drifting further in a bad direction.First, they're encouraged to see millions of Iranians in the streets condemning the mullahs who have left them destitute and demanding an end to the current government. The regime has now shut off internet access. Will a violent crackdown ensue, or will the movement just keep growing?Next, Jim and Greg vent as Democrats from Minnesota to Oregon and beyond react to shootings involving ICE and Customs & Border Patrol by demonizing federal law enforcement officers and inflaming the people they are supposed to be serving. Is it because they want rage instead of calm?Finally, they reject Megyn Kelly's latest explanation for standing by Tucker Carlson's softball interview of Nick Fuentes and her contention that Fuentes is "very interesting, very smart, and, on a lot of things, there is a lot of value to be derived from that guy's messaging."Please visit our great sponsors:Visit https://CoastPay.com/3ML to get free gas for a whole day. Terms apply.Try QUO for free, PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months when you visit https://Quo.com/3ML Stop putting off doctors' appointments—go to https://Zocdoc.com/3ML to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!New episodes every weekday. 

First, an update on yesterday's breaking news about the two people shot by federal immigration agents in Portland. Then we're talking about National Guard troops in Oregon finally being told to go home, Governor Tina Kotek's push to repeal a transportation package she supported, and TriMet's plan to cut bus lines in response to their budget crisis. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Residents Raise Funds for Town With Nearly Nude Calendar [CBS] Trump Warns Portland, ‘We'll Go Back In When the Crime Starts,' as National Guard Demobilizes [Oregonian] Gov. Tina Kotek Calls for Repeal of Controversial Transportation Package She Championed [Oregonian] TriMet To Eliminate Portland-Area Bus Routes, Shorten MAX Green Line Amid Budget Crisis [Oregonian]   Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 9th episode: Lan Su Chinese Garden Neo Home Loans

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has asked lawmakers to repeal a $4.3 billion transportation funding package after a successful signature drive paused new taxes and fees, leaving the plan without revenue and prompting calls to redirect existing funds. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/oregon-gov-kotek-calls-for-repeal-of-transportation-funding-package-she-championed/ #OregonPolitics #TransportationFunding #PacificNorthwest #ODOT #PublicPolicy

The Women in AI Healthcare event series - hosted by Real Chemistry in collaboration with Pharma Brands – brings together dynamic female leaders to discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in life sciences. It is also a call to action: to ensure women are not only present, but pivotal in shaping the future of AI in healthcare. In a new pharmaphorum podcast focused on the important and timely subject of women in AI, web editor Nicole Raleigh spoke with: Kate Eversole, event director at Pharma Brands; Celine Parmentier, EVP, head of global med comms at Real Chemistry; and Emma Slade, head of applied AI at Tangram Therapeutics. The guests discuss their own work with AI, the risk of training AI models predominantly on male data, and how, within life sciences, women are already shaping, challenging, and advocating for AI. The conversation also touches upon the possible next greatest impacts of AI in the sector, and the need to keep the ‘human in the loop', as well as the possible negative impacts if AI is relied upon too much. You can listen to episode 232 of the pharmaphorum podcast in the player below, download the episode to your computer, or find it - and subscribe to the rest of the series – on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podbean, and pretty much wherever else you download your other podcasts from.   Resources mentioned within the conversation are as below: Kotek, H., Dockum, R., & Sun, C. (2023). Gender Bias and Stereotypes in Large Language Models. arXiv:2304.02485. UN Women & UNESCO (2020). I'd Blush If I Could: Closing Gender Divides in Digital Skills Through Education. Tatman, R. (2017). Gender and dialect bias in YouTube's automatic captions. Criado-Perez, C. (2019). Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men. King, M. (2020). The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work.   You can register to be a part of the women in AI community here: https://www.pharmabrands.ca/womeninai   Information on the survey being run by Dr Michelle Penelope King, on AI and workplace motivation, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eCg87_7w

In this opinion column, Lars Larson argues that Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek are failing to address deadly highway crashes involving commercial drivers with state-issued licenses, raising questions about public safety, enforcement, and state compliance with federal CDL laws. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/opinion-blood-on-the-highways-fails-to-move-ferguson-and-kotek/ #Opinion #HighwaySafety #PublicSafety #PacificNorthwest #CDL #TrafficSafety

Independent journalist and White House pool reporter Corinne Cliford from SAT123 dot com - she interviewed mother of Pipe Bomb Suspect Michael Cole Jr. Former state senator Baertschiger on our local pol drama, Rayfield, Kotek, quite the pair.

On Monday, the Trump administration said it would partially restore funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in response to two federal judicial rulings last Friday that ordered it to use contingency funds to pay for the federal food assistance program. Oregon and Washington were part of a coalition of 25 states and the District of Columbia that had sued to prevent the loss of monthly SNAP benefits on Nov. 1. The 42 million people across the nation who rely on SNAP will now only get half the amount they would normally get for the month and will likely face delays to access their partial benefits.    About 1 in 6 people, or roughly 757,000 households, receive SNAP benefits in Oregon. Last week, Gov. Tina Kotek announced sending $5 million in unspent state funds from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families to help Oregon food banks. Her executive order also declared a 60-day food emergency and called on Oregonians to donate or volunteer in their communities “to help neighbors from going hungry.”  Gov. Kotek joins us to discuss this situation along with the impact of other actions by the Trump administration, including the possible deployment of the National Guard to Portland, which has been blocked until Friday, when a final ruling by a federal judge is expected.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek says she’s making progress on some of the state’s most pressing problems. But even some of her most ardent supporters seem skeptical and the Democrat is eyeing a likely reelection effort. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake discuss their recent reporting on Kotek. They talked to dozens of people about how she’s doing. Republicans and Democrats. Lawmakers and lobbyists. And an interesting theme emerged, it seems most everyone thinks she will win another term, but not as many are sure she deserves one. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.

On Monday, a majority of a 3-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled that the Trump administration can send members of the National Guard to Portland. The immediate impact of the ruling, however, is unclear. The Ninth Circuit’s decision only applies to one of the two temporary restraining orders U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut issued earlier this month blocking deployments both from Oregon and from any other state. Writing for the majority, Judges Ryan Nelson and Bridget Bade said that both of Judge Immergut’s restraining orders “rise or fall together” because they’re based on the same legal reasoning. In a dissent, Judge Susan Graber disagreed and said the Trump administration did not challenge the second restraining order, which therefore remains in effect.    Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson responded to the ruling in a joint statement and called for a hearing before the full Ninth Circuit. “Oregon remains united in the fight against this unwanted, unneeded military intervention in Oregon,” Gov. Kotek wrote. Last week, a federal appeals court upheld an Illinois district court’s ruling that blocked the deployment of the National Guard to Chicago. The Trump administration filed an emergency appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the National Guard deployment in Chicago.    Joining us for a legal analysis of the Ninth Circuit’s ruling is Jessica Levinson, clinical professor of law at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.    

On Sunday, the Trump administration sent a memo to Oregon Gov. Kotek authorizing the deployment of 200 members of the Oregon National Guard for 60 days. At the same time, the administration has also named antifa, the left-wing, anti-fascist political movement, as a domestic terrorist organization. What does action mean for the political movement and how do protests happening now compare to other parts of the world and the history of the U.S.? To answer this question and more, we’ll hear from Shane Burley, a Portland-based writer and filmmaker who is author of the book, “Fascism Today: What It Is and How to End It." He is also the editor of “No Pasaran!: Antifascist Dispatches from a World in Crisis.”

On Sunday, the Trump administration sent a memo to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek authorizing the deployment of 200 Oregon National Guard members in Portland immediately for 60 days. The memo says the troops will be deployed to protect federal property and personnel in Portland, which President Trump has called a “war-ravaged city.” Portland and state officials responded by filing a lawsuit and, on Monday, a temporary restraining order to block the Trump administration’s federalization of the Oregon National Guard.    Gov. Kotek, AG Rayfield and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson held a news conference on Sunday to announce the lawsuit and counter President Trump’s characterization of Portland. “To bring this narrative to Portland, to say that we are anything but a city on the rise, is counter what truth is,” Wilson said. Gov. Kotek said she had spoken with President Trump and told him that there was no public safety threat that required military intervention in Portland.    Several hundred people gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland on Sunday afternoon and evening to protest the deployment of federal troops in the city. More than a dozen counterprotesters verbally clashed with protesters, several of whom were hit with pepper balls as ICE agents attempted to escort cars into the building. On Monday morning, Portland Police announced the arrest of two people on assault charges during the protest on Sunday evening.    OPB reporters Conrad Wilson and Troy Brynelson join us to discuss the latest developments.  

Portland City Council staff spent nearly $20,000 on a three-person trip to Vienna, Austria, to study social housing programs — sparking questions about spending priorities. At the same time, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has ordered state agencies to halt travel and brace for major budget cuts.

Lawmakers will be back in Salem this week to consider a proposal that would help stave off layoffs for hundreds of transportation workers. But it would also raise taxes at a time when a lot of Oregonians are already hurting financially. Does this sound familiar? Yes, we’ve been here before but this time Gov. Tina Kotek said she’s confident lawmakers will approve a transportation package that will raise billions for the state’s road and bridge upkeep. We’ll discuss the politics at play on both sides of the aisle. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.

Governor Tina Kotek has long expressed support for wind power. In 2024, the Biden administration approved 195,000acres off the southern Oregon coast for wind farm construction (Wind Energy Areas) as part of its push to grow offshore wind power capacity, which gave her the means to enact this vision. However, widespread opposition from residents, including fishermen, tribal nations, and local politicians, expressed concern over the harm it would bring to the ecosystem and local industry. When these wind farms started to look like a possibility, Kotek asked Biden to halt the project for further research into the potential effects of offshore wind farms on the localcommunity. By requesting the delay, she could torpedo the plan without appearing to backpedal on her previous platform.However, Kotek was recently tossed a lifeline from an unexpected source. The Trump administration's Bureau ofOcean Energy Management, or BOEM, has rescinded all wind power plans for the southern Oregon coast, to the relief of communities in those areas. This new Kotek and Trump alliance has handed the governor the pause on offshore wind she likely wanted. Don't hold your breath, however, waiting for the Governor to send Trump a thank-you note.

Portland Public Schools' new board is facing an uphill battle, local farms are grappling with potential new restrictions, and Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing a new financial strategy to keep ODOT afloat. Joining host Claudia Meza for the Friday news round-up are Willamette Week reporter and author, Brianna Wheeler, and our executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Claudia Meza Brings Humor and Precision to City Cast Podcast [Willamette Week] At Portland Public Schools, a ‘Mom Takeover' and a Brewing Storm [Oregonian

Gov. Tina Kotek has aimed for a goal of 36,000 homes being built a year. As part of her housing development plans, Kotek’s office announced the launch of the Housing Accountability and Production Office, a joint office between the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Building Codes Division. The agency will provide technical assistance and enforce state housing production laws. Joel Madsen and Tony Rocco, the office's joint managers, join us with more about the goals of the agency and what it means for Oregon’s housing crisis.

State Rep. Dwayne Yunker breaks down the Gov. Kotek call for a Special Session August 29th to raise your taxes. Intellectual property attorney Kristen Roberts from Trestle Law - Authors suiing for their books being feed to AI. Do they have a case?

What happens when a prison reform panel becomes a performative stall tactic? In this episode, we break down why the Oregon Justice Resource Center made the difficult decision to step away from Governor Kotek's advisory panel on women's prison reform. After two years of ignored recommendations, performative meetings, and worsening conditions inside Coffee Creek, we ask: is Oregon really serious about change—or just managing the optics?The Trail Blazing Justice podcast is a production of the Oregon Justice Resource Center.

If you’re having a bit of deja vu over a plastic bag ban, you’re not alone. When Oregon lawmakers passed the first ban in 2019, which prohibited using so-called single-use plastic bags, more than a dozen Oregon cities had already passed such bans. But the ban's environmental aim of reducing the use of plastic - and its impacts on the environment and human health - did not end up achieving that goal. Grocers replaced the thinner, single-use bags with a thicker, sturdier version that in theory could be reused but only rarely were. The new plastic bag ban lawmakers have now sent to the governor for signature would eliminate all plastic bags from grocers and restaurants in favor of paper bags. Celeste Meiffren-Swango is the state director of Environment Oregon. She joins us to share more about how this new bill is expected to actually reduce plastic waste and what she hopes people do between now and Jan. 2027, when the law goes into effect.