Podcast appearances and mentions of Rose Quarter

The Oregon legislature is about to pass Senate Bill 1182, which would authorize the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to give away the half-billion dollar, four-acre, I-5 lid over the Rose Quarter—plus all property and development rights and contracts—to a single black-owned nonprofit, the Albina Vision Trust or AVT.ODOT's Design Summary for the cover states that a “Black-led, community development corporation” would control the property and development. AVT's leader states that “the Black community should be able to have both the land on the freeway caps and the jobs that come with building them.”This would qualify as denying opportunities to those who aren't Black, based solely upon their race. The Supreme Court outlawed this practice two years ago in Fair Admissions v. Harvard when the majority wrote, “ameliorating societal discrimination does not constitute a compelling interest that justifies race-based state action.”In other words, SB1182 would support construction and ownership opportunities that violate state and federal laws prohibiting race-based discrimination. Handing over public assets to a private organization who plans to hire only Black contractors will simply invite litigation, and legislators should be ashamed of themselves for approving it.The Governor should veto SB1182.

ODOT is moving forward on the I-5 Rose Quarter expansion plan, despite still being short on the funding necessary to complete the project. Demand for detox beds has dropped. And Portland City Council is struggling to find space for public comment. City Cast director of digital strategy Bryan Vance and KBOO news director Althea Billings join executive producer John Notarianni for our Friday news roundup.  Discussed in today's episode:  Bryan Vance's New Newsletter [Stumptown Savings] Demand for Inpatient Drug Treatment in Portland Has Recently Dropped Off, Providers Report [KGW] Metro Says “Yes” To ODOT's I-5 Plan [Portland Mercury] Portland Struggling With ‘Confusing' Public Comment Rules in New Government [OPB] Join City Cast Portland at the 503 Day Block Party, Saturday, May 3, at downtown Portland's Ankeny Alley!! Details and RSVP here. 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, Hey Portland, 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 4th episode: Bookshop.org - Use code CITYCAST to get 15% off your next order TEDx Portland - Use code RADIO13 for 13% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back! Eva Frazier and I (Jonathan Maus) talked about all sorts of good stuff in this episode... from politics around I-5 Rose Quarter project to why the state's bike tax is so annoying. Here's a handy outline and links to stuff we talked about:Bike shop banter: My new Metropolis Cycle tie-dye t-shirt, latest shop closures.Thoughts on the I-5 Rose Quarter vote at Metro Council and why I'm disappointed in Lynn Peterson and Duncan Hwang. And the bad optics of white urbanists opposing the project while Black Portlanders support it. Ladds 500 is next weekend! (4/12)Protest season is here. Hands Off Rally is Saturday, 4/5Eva shares here Saturdays in May ride series.Why hasn't PBOT revealed downtown Sunday Parkways route?How you can eat and drink your way through the week with Portland bike events.New segment of the Green Loop through North Park BlocksNew bike lane coming to NE PrescottConvo with Candace Avalos and policingHow'd he get there? I share my route from North Portland (Peninsula Park) to SE 122nd and Stark (Midland Library).Legislative transportation package draft is out. Why the bike tax is so annoying.April 26th is carfree 82nd Ave Parade and a Cycle Oregon Block Party at Baerlic Brewing in Southeast Thanks for listening! Please become a paid BikePortland subscriber today!

Portland economist Joe Cortright says ODOT’s projects have a history of costing much more than initial estimates. He points to proposals like the I-5 Rose Quarter project which has been in the works for nearly a decade and is estimated to cost around $1.9 billion. The estimate in 2017 was $450 million. A Statesman Journal investigation found that ODOT’s projects were over budget and the agency was unable to track some of its funds and how they were spent. Cortright, the director of City Observatory, an urban policy think tank based in Portland, joins us with details of his concerns. In a statement, ODOT writes:Transportation agencies across the state face a structural revenue issue. This issue is driven by three causes: flattening and declining gas tax revenues as cars become more efficient, consistent inflation that eats away at the purchasing power of each dollar, and legal restrictions that prevent ODOT from using available dollars to fund maintenance and operations.While the Legislature increased the gas tax in recent years, revenues are now at their peak and are expected to flatten and decline in coming years. When you account for inflation, the buying power of that revenue source is set to dramatically decrease. ODOT’s major projects in the Portland metro area, supported by city, county, state, Metro and community leaders, have seen costs grow in recent years. However, the funds dedicated to these projects are specifically directed by the legislature to construction projects and cannot be used for day-to-day maintenance and operations of the highway system. We are forced to cut back on critical efforts like plowing snow and fixing potholes independent of funding these popular projects. The public and our partners have consistently told us they want us to do both. We take our responsibility to provide safe travel for all Oregonians very seriously. The last thing we want to do is let the system we built fall into disrepair. But because of how our funding is structured, we are increasingly forced to do so. We are focused on achieving sufficient and sustainable funding for maintenance and operations in this legislative session. We are increasingly optimistic that the legislature will take this opportunity to break the pattern of past legislatures and robustly fund the maintenance, operation and preservation of our transportation system.

How can AI transform the way we work and innovate? In this special episode of The Paint and Pipette Podcast, we team up with Matt Abrahams, a lecturer of Strategic Communication at Stanford Graduate School of Business and host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast. We dive into the world of generative AI in the sports industry, focusing on the groundbreaking work being done by the Portland Trail Blazers. Joining us are David Long, VP of Digital Innovation for The Portland Trail Blazers @ the Rose Quarter, and Christa Stout, their Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer. Together, we explore how AI is driving improvements across three key areas: revenue generation, customer experience, and operational efficiency. Christa and David share how they've empowered employees to experiment with AI, encouraging creativity and innovation across their organization. From automating routine tasks like customer feedback analysis to using AI for creative problem-solving, the Trail Blazers have created a supportive environment where AI is seen as a co-worker rather than a replacement. We also examine the importance of active leadership in normalizing AI adoption, ethical considerations, and best practices for helping teams embrace this technology. Whether you're curious about AI's potential in sports or looking for ways to introduce AI in your own business, this episode offers practical insights and real-world examples! Key Points From This Episode:Introducing Christa Stout and David Long from the Portland Trail Blazers.Details on Jeremy's new podcast, Beyond the Prompt.An overview of the NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers.Christa and David's roles within the organization.Three key areas where they are using AI to improve: revenue generation, customer experience, and operational efficiency.Jeremy's collaboration with Christa and David.How they created a space for employees to experiment and share how they use AI.The benefits of framing AI as a co-worker for your team internally.How AI can empower workers: the impressive demo that one employee built using AI.Key takeaways for helping workers learn to use generative AI more effectively.Effective strategies for encouraging people who are skeptical about generative AI.Their approach to ethics, rules, standards, and instituting guardrails.Creative uses of AI from production to broadcasting to support the Portland Trail Blazers.How to vote for Think Fast, Talk Smart to win the Signal Award.Best practices and advice for anyone wanting to innovate with AI.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Matt Abrahams on LinkedIn Christa Stout on LinkedIn David Long on LinkedIn Portland Trailblazers Rose QuarterThink Fast Talk SmartEpisode 134: Leveraging AI to unlock new levels of creativity and communication innovationLinkedIn Live: Think Fast Talk Smart Explores GenAI @ Portland Trail BlazersCast your vote for the Signal AwardsBeyond the PromptJeremy UtleyJeremy Utley EmailJeremy Utle

Racist? ODOT hires expensive, controversial black preacher to sell Portland Rose Quarter to blacks who live there: https://www.wweek.com/news/2024/09/04/odot-bets-on-a-man-of-faith-to-sell-a-controversial-transportation-project/ Political Spamouflage? Be on the lookout for fake conservatives saying controversial things online: https://oregoncatalyst.com/80142-warnings-political-spamouflage.html Politico investigation on election hacking backs up stolen election claims: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/09/politico-reveals-evidence-election-hacking-blind-spot-six/ Dominion CEO hid Serbian/Chinese employees working in Canada writing code: MI Sheriff investigation https://x.com/PeterBernegger/status/1788301986225369475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1788301986225369475%7Ctwgr%5E029f912a7a79a820f1588be8015dd7456a7e5fed%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2024%2F09%2Fpolitico-reveals-evidence-election-hacking-blind-spot-six%2F Trump outperforming 2020 Hispanic support along with other groups: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/09/report-trump-outperforming-his-2020-support-among-hispanic/ The Trump numbers: https://x.com/DC_Draino/status/1825531458116542885?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1825531458116542885%7Ctwgr%5E04bd68e561f5b8269aaf1a7890af5fd3df87d6b3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2024%2F09%2Freport-trump-outperforming-his-2020-support-among-hispanic%2F Trump pledges to release Epstein files: https://www.infowars.com/posts/massive-development-trump-pledges-to-release-all-jeffrey-epstein-information-including-full-list-of-visitors-to-pedo-island-little-saint-james/ 

Michelle DePass wants to represent District 2, which encompasses all of north and parts of northeast Portland. She currently works for the City's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability and has served on the Portland Public School board since 2019 — first as chair and currently as vice-chair. She wants to bring her experiences fighting for racial and environmental justice and a vision of a cleaner, greener District 2 to City Hall. In this interview we talked about her family memories growing up around the N Williams Ave and MLK Blvd corridors, her opinions on the I-5 Rose Quarter project, her time on the PBOT advisory committee for the N Williams Traffic Safety Project, and much more. Links: Meeting on Williams project turns into discussion of race, gentrification - 7/21/11 BikePortland storyCampaign WebsiteDePass for Portland on InstagramThis conversation was recorded on the steps in front of the gazebo in Peninsula Park on July 15th.

Eva's back from Italy! She shares a bit about her magical time in the land of small cars, ancient roads, and wine tasting in Tuscany. Get this: Eva walked 98 miles in two weeks. That either sounds like a dream or a nightmare depending on if you have comfortable shoes.We talk about the latest Portland Bike Count report and I share the top 10 (actually 11) busiest bike intersections in the city. Eva shares her dream of operating bicycle vending machines on high traffic corridors and things devolved from there. We touched on tolling, freight lobbyists, my theory on what will happen with the I-5 Rose Quarter project, and much more.Links from the episode:BikePortland story on bike count report Gov Kotek scraps tolling in PortlandBike movie being shot in Portland right nowWhere freight advocates say they shouldn't pay for lower Albina because they didn't cause the harm. WTAF?

Things are coming up roses this episode as we head to Portland, the City of Roses, to chat with Kevin Merlet, Director of Arena Marketing at Rose Quarter – which includes Moda Center, Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and Alaska Airlines' Theater of the Clouds. We talk about the unique flexibility and setup of Alaska Airlines' Theater of the Clouds, which is a unique take on an arena curtaining system that allows them to scale and attract many artists and comedians that may otherwise go elsewhere. Kevin explains some of the many things that make Portland unique, and how the city will invest in you if you invest in them. He explains their need and benefits of being authentic and community focused and how authenticity drives and brings forward creativity. We discuss Kevin's unique career path that led him from internships at record labels in Chicago to music licensing in Los Angeles to his current role in Portland. Hear about some of the similarities and challenges between music licensing and marketing live events. This episode is chock full of fun stories, a love of music, shop talk about partnerships and consumer strategies, and a love of “Rip City.” Keep Portland weird!Kevin Merlet: Instagram | LinkedInRose Quarter: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

It's the All Star break and we have a grab bag of topics to cover including Duop Reath's new NBA contract, Scoot's new Cheetos shoes, Adam Silver reassessing the G League Ignite and more! Plus, a history lesson about the NBA Dunk Contest that you probably have never heard about! Shout out to Darnell Hillman! :45 All Star Weekend - how do they choose the players for the Celebrity game?  6:17 Bad rules and bad commentary for the Steph Curry vs Sabrina Ionescu three point shootout 13:57 Shaedon Sharpe and Scoot Henderson attend All Star Weekend together.  15:08 Why isn't Wemby an all star? 23:30 Duop Reath gets his NBA contract!  30:30 Props to the Minnesota Timberwolves for breaking through (finally!) 34:15 Jerami is coming for Most Improved Fit awards by adding his special t-shirt collection into the mix.  37:00 Scoot Henderson's new Cheeto shoes with Puma (plus a dramatic reading of a partial press release. Puma please sponsor the podcast.) 43:00 Shout out Ashtan Hagans for his G League All Star appearance! 45:00 Adam Silver reassessing the G League Ignite  55:00 The first NBA Dunk Contest in 1977 NOT 1984 as the NBA would like you to think!  NBA dunk contest started in 1976-77, when Pacers Darnell Hillman won. Learn more about Darnell Hillman, Dr Dunk. 1:08:00 Is it possible that the Rose Quarter has a dunking curse?  1:13:00 Takes: No games in the week leading up to All Star Weekend, and an update on Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan's relationship.  Join us on Discord! It's a place where we can share our love for the Blazers, talk about games, and get to know other Blazer fans. Kind of like Twitter but it's not. There are different channels with different topics and you can join in where you want, and ignore the stuff you don't want to see. Give it a try! You can also still find us on Twitter: @wehaveatake, @tcbbiggs @roselhardingThe cutest intro/outro music by Eric Peterson (@shoozumoops)

Last month when Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced that the state wouldn't toll highways until at least 2026, the Oregon Department of Transportation pumped the brakes on a billion-dollar plan to expand I-5 through Portland's Rose Quarter. That was big news for Adah Crandall of Sunrise Movement, a national youth climate justice organization. Adah has led the fight against the I-5 expansion, despite the fact that today she's only 17 years old.  Today we're talking with a youth climate change organizer about why she's been fighting so hard against the freeway expansion, and why the younger generation sees the issue so differently from most adults. Links to get involved: Sunrise Movement PDX 350 PDX 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, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After last week’s special Record Store Day edition of the monthly “new release” show, we’re back this week with the more traditional type of broadcast devoted to brand new tunes. And, like usual, we’re all over the place when it comes to genres. There’s some great power pop. There’s a little bit of punk. A tad here and there of garage rock. And, yes, there’s some Americana.  But it’s not just the varied genres of the show. It’s the fact that this music comes from all over the world. From Australia to Germany to Canada to even my little city of Sioux Falls, SD. Yes, the first set of the show is devoted to a trio of great local bands – The Rose Quarter, Thought Patrol, and Off Contact – all of whom have wonderful records that are eithier already out or about to be released. As for the “52 Weeks of Teenage Kicks”, I have a cover that’s almost 40 years old but is still technically a new release. The version by Dawn Chorus & The Blue Tits initially came out on Stiff Records in 1985, but it has also now been included in a brand new collection of […]

After last week's special Record Store Day edition of the monthly “new release” show, we're back this week with the more traditional type of broadcast devoted to brand new tunes. And, like usual, we're all over the place when it comes to genres. There's some great power pop. There's a little bit of punk. A tad here and there of garage rock. And, yes, there's some Americana.  But it's not just the varied genres of the show. It's the fact that this music comes from all over the world. From Australia to Germany to Canada to even my little city of Sioux Falls, SD. Yes, the first set of the show is devoted to a trio of great local bands – The Rose Quarter, Thought Patrol, and Off Contact – all of whom have wonderful records that are eithier already out or about to be released. As for the “52 Weeks of Teenage Kicks”, I have a cover that's almost 40 years old but is still technically a new release. The version by Dawn Chorus & The Blue Tits initially came out on Stiff Records in 1985, but it has also now been included in a brand new collection of […]

The guys just wish all games had the same urgency as last night's playoff action produced. Then, LeBron is still amazing after two decades of NBA games. Jimmy Butler's playoff legacy grows and Phil Knight pumping money into area near Rose Quarter.

John Canzano talks to Portland City Commissioner Dan Ryan about his perspective on the Trail Blazers lease at Moda Center that runs through 2025, why the conversation really impacts the entire area around the Rose Quarter and what he is hearing from the negotiations so far between the city and the franchise. Canzano also asks Ryan about any concern about the potential of the Trail Blazers moving, and why it is important to welcome new ownership with open arms. Ryan also comments on if there has been any interaction with the Portland Diamond Project given the recent A's-Vegas news and Salt Lake City putting themselves into the expansion conversation. Subscribe to this podcast for more great content.

Put your helmet on and meet us on the field in The Bay, as we talk with Allie Dicken, Director of Brand & Influencer Marketing for the San Francisco 49ers. Allie tells us all about her role with the team, as well as involvement with their stadium shows at Levi's Stadium. We dive into influencer marketing, including strategies, tracking methods, what stats and skills to look for, and the best approach to handling them. As an early adopter of influencer strategies, the 49ers are helping to lead the way within the NFL, often speaking on league meetings and spearheading new projects. We discuss branding for the team and their “Faithful to The Bay” campaign. Allie explains how she helps guide merchandising decisions, uniform designs, and the team's expansion into the international market in Mexico and the UK. Although working in the NFL now, we hear about her start in the industry from an internship at the Rose Quarter in Portland and how it led to a dream job with the Phoenix Suns – including what the biggest differences are between marketing NBA and NFL teams. Put on your George Kittle jersey and enjoy this fun, extremely informative episode, which is chock full of sports fandom, take-away tips and career advice, and a unique look inside NFL team marketing.Allie Dicken: Twitter | LinkedInSan Francisco 49ers: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 

For this episode, host Jonathan Maus rode down to City Hall and recorded an interview with Portland City Commissioner Mingus Mapps. Mapps has served as one of Portland's five council members since 2020, and was recently named the commissioner-in-charge of the transportation bureau. Mapps is a graduate of Reed College, he has a PhD in government from Cornell and is a former political science professor. Prior to ousting former Commissioner Chloe Eudaly from her seat in 2019, Mapps worked for the City of Portland's office of civic life.Jonathan and Commissioner Mapps covered a lot of ground in this interview. They talked about the type of person he's looking to hire as the next director of PBOT, how he thinks transportation policy and projects can help revitalize Portland, why he thinks the 2030 bike plan is outdated, his rationale for wanting more police officers patrolling Portland streets, his position on the I-5 Rose Quarter project, and much more.LINKS:LA Times article on Portland's problems and progressivismNovember 2020 BikePortland interview with Mingus Mapps

John Canzano talks to Portland City Commissioner Dan Ryan about city hall's role in local sports and his thoughts on several local issues, including the Trail Blazers lease at the Rose Quarter. Subscribe NOW to this podcast for more great content. And tune in to the BFT with John Canzano live every weekday from 3-6 p.m. on 750 The Game!

This episode of Black Beat features a discussion on the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project. Our featured guests are Dr. Steven Holt and DeAngelo Moaning. Dr. Holt is the principal of Try Excellence, LLC, providing equitable solutions to challenges in current policies and systems. DeAngelo Moaning is the Chief of Staff at Raimore Construction and the Community involvement Coordinator for Public Engagement efforts. Dr. Steven Holt and DeAngelo Moaning are long-time influencers for Portland's equity beat, both come with perspectives that are a breath of fresh air for a City striving to learn and grow from a past rife with racial inequity. Both now perform critical roles for the I5 RQ project as an advisor and partner for the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project. What Black Beat Host, John Washington, Dr. Steven Holt, and DeAngelo Moaning talk about: Changing the "Whitest City in America" Inside truth of growing up Black in Portland Roll up your sleeves! Be prepared for opportunity What's special about I-5 in Portland Tune into this, and each episode of Black Beat, where we take pride in improving people's perceptions of capability, significance and influence in their lives and in their communities. We want to hear from you. For more unapologetically Black stories and inspirational media coverage of capable, significant and influential motivators in our community, follow us on social media and send us your thoughts: Phone: (503)-841-5032 Email: info@flossinmedia.com Website: https://www.flossinmedia.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/flossinmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flossinmedia/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flossinmedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/flossinmediatv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flossin-media/

As the president of business for the Trail Blazers and the Rose Quarter, Dewayne Hankins has his hands in a lot of different projects. Beyond the recent Phil Knight basketball tournaments and the Blazers new PDX Carpet uniforms, he is helping to orchestrate a long-term vision for Portland as a city that can, and will, host major events. That includes an NBA All-Star Game by 2030 — the same year that the city is slated to host the NCAA Women' Final Four. What will the Rose Quarter look like by then? And Moda Center, which is already more than a quarter century old? Hankins get into all of that and much more on this week's episode of Sports by Northwest. Here are some highlights from this week's show: · Hankins discusses the development of the PDX Carpet uniforms and says they're the most popular uniforms the team has ever produced. · Jody Allen is an enigmatic figure, but Hankins says the Blazers owner is heavily involved in plans and committed to the future. · Teams around the NBA have developed entertainment districts around their arenas. Hankins says the Blazers can have the same thing at the Rose Quarter. · The Blazers are committed to a major renovation of the Moda Center before 2030. · A former journalism major at Iowa State University, Hankins critiques Bill's interview style. Subscribe to Sports by Northwest anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What A Week   (4/12)Intro: (Cue intro music) Hey everyone, welcome back to What a week! I'm your host, Olivia Lee, here to deliver your weekly dose of the news. Let's get started!In Local News:  https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2022/04/group-sets-dumpster-on-fire-at-police-precinct-damages-several-buildings-in-north-and-ne-portland-police-say.html https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/group-protesting-police-killing-in-michigan-damages-portland-oregon-businesses-patrick-lyoya-protestors-police-bureaus-north-precinct-mlk-jr-boulevardThis past Saturday, a group of protesters marched through the streets of northeast Portland, damaging buildings and lighting a dumpster on fire at the Portland Police Bureau's north precinct. Police reported that some members of the group vandalized a Starbucks coffee shop, two banks, and three bus shelters on Northeast MLK Jr. Boulevard.  According to posts on social media, the Peninsula Park gathering and march were intended as a demonstration calling for justice for Patrick Lyoya, who was shot and killed by a police officer in Grand Rapids, Michigan during a traffic stop on April 4th. Lyoya, who moved to the United States with his family from the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2014, was shot in the back of the head by a police officer as he laid face down on the ground, a video released last week shows. In-state news: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/elliott-state-forest-deal-bill-research-logging-public/283-20d6709a-c369-4e07-b6d8-11d226f0beb4Last week, a compromise deal was reached to keep Elliot State Forest, Oregon's oldest state forest, in public ownership, preserving it for future generations.  With Senate Bill 1546, ceremonially signed by Governor Kate Brown last week, the state will pay more than $200 million to the common school fund — and in exchange, the forest will no longer be counted on to financially support public schools. The passing of the state senate bill will transition the Elliott into a research forest, but will also allow some logging.  The Elliott State Forest is full of old-growth trees and is a habitat for several endangered species. Since 1930, timber sales from the forest were part of funding K-12 education in Oregon. The 91,000-acre forest is located east of Coos Bay in southwest Oregon. https://www.kgw.com/article/news/politics/president-biden-coming-to-portland-seattle/283-edbebf2c-452b-480d-b3f1-ba4bd03954e6President Joe Biden will visit Portland on Thursday, April 21, to speak about investments being made from the recent infrastructure bill, according to the White House. There are currently no formal details as to where in the city and what time his visit will take place. Back in November, Congress passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill and it was announced that both Oregon and Washington were going to receive billions of dollars in federal funding. Oregon estimated it would receive about $1.2 billion over the next five years. The Oregon government said in November it was considering the I-5 Bridge and the Rose Quarter highway redesign project as candidates for a big portion of the funds. In National News: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2022-04-13/cdc-extends-federal-mask-mandate-for-transportation-into-mayThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced last Wednesday that they will be extending the federal mask mandate for transportation, including on planes, trains, and in airports, through the beginning of May. The order was set to expire on April 18, but the agency wants more time to monitor for potential increases in severe cases of COVID-19 as infections rise. The order will now extend to May 3rd. The transportation mask mandate is one of the few federal coronavirus measures left in place. The order has faced legal challenges and pushback after the CDC updated its guidance to reflect that virtually all Americans live in areas where they no longer need to wear masks indoors.  In International News:  https://www.usnews.com/news/national-news/articles/2022-04-13/biden-approves-800-million-for-ukraine-white-house-defends-genocide-remarkPresident Joe Biden announced last Wednesday that he's authorizing an additional $800 million in security assistance for Ukraine as the U.S. continues to step up its response to Russia's invasion. After recently accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of war crimes, Biden took it a step further last Tuesday during a speech in Iowa by referring to the invasion as a quote “genocide,” later adding that the determination is up to the international courts.  Russia is still currently striking Ukraine and troops are expected to advance toward the east. Earlier last week, the Pentagon expressed alarm about reports of chemical weapons used against Ukrainian troops in Mariupol and is monitoring the situation. Lastly here is the wildcard news for the week: https://www.theverge.com/23026874/elon-musk-twitter-buyout-news-updates https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/richardnieva/elon-musk-twitter-acquisition-offer-tedLast week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a formal offer in his SEC filing to buy Twitter for 43 billion dollars. Hours after this disclosure, Elon Musk said in a TED live conference in Vancouver that his offer to buy Twitter is about his desire to quote “increase the trust of Twitter as a public platform” — not about the money. Musk also stated that he believed in the company as a free speech platform, adding that it needs to be quote,  “transformed as a private company.” The week before, Musk revealed he had acquired a 9.2% stake in the company, making him its largest individual shareholder. He was also offered a seat on Twitter's board, but declined the position, according to the CEO of Twitter. Closing:  Well that wraps up What a Week! Stay safe and see you guys next week. 

1 climber dead, another in critical condition after Mount Hood fall. Man arrested in Lloyd District shooting, other murder suspect makes court appearance. Mask rules lifted at Rose Quarter effective this weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With news that Clyde Common has closed down, we go back to May of 2019 and this conversation with Nate Tilden. ORIGINAL POST: Hard to believe it took us 6 years to finally have Nate Tilden on the podcast (our fault, not his!).  Nate has been working in the restaurant industry for well over 20 years, having started out as a dishwasher and then working his way up to chef.   He managed Castagna for a  few years, before opening up Clyde Common in 2007. In 2010, he opened the sports bar Spirit of 77 in the Rose Quarter.  He's also the co-owner of Olympia Provisions, Bar Casa Vale, Rushmore Baking and more.  Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com RingSide Steakhouse: www.RingSideSteakhouse.com

Rose Quarter freeway project in Portland short hundreds of millions. Portland workers take first step toward strike. Oregon's unemployment rate drops to 4.1%. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Youth climate activists Adah Crandall and Cassie Wilson discuss the growing climate crisis and what they want Oregon leaders to do about it. Specifically, they talk about the recent climate protests and their objections to the I-5 Rose Quarter expansion project. 

After years of wrangling, the Oregon Transportation Commission has granted conditional approval for a plan to widen Interstate 5 through Portland's Rose Quarter corridor. The original funding was approved by the Oregon Legislature in 2017. The newest plan includes "caps" over the freeway to enable some redevelopment of the former Albina district, the historically Black neighborhood that I-5 destroyed when the highway was initially constructed. There are still a lot of unanswered questions about how all this will work, and where the money will come from. We dig into the details with Oregon Transportation Commission Chair Bob Van Brocklin and OTC Vice Chair Alando Simpson.

The Oregon Transportation Commission last week questioned the viability of a $1.25 billion I-5 Rose Quarter project to move forward with the wider freeway covers negotiated by Gov. Kate Brown last month. https://loom.ly/Y5pTpmY #RoseQuater #I5 #ODOT #WSDOT #OTC #KateBrown #TedWheeler #AlbinaVisionTrust #AlandoSimpson #SharonSmith #JulieBrown #TravisBrower #FreewayCover IBRP #CRC #VancouverWa #PortlandOr #MultnomahCounty #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

This week we start taking a closer look around our own celestial neighborhood and diving into the weirdness of Uranus. And no, we're not mature about the name. In the news this week: El Salvador eyes Bitcoin, TikTok takes the lead, Mercedes reads our minds, RayBan/Facebook's new sunglasses, Marshawn Lynch goes Beast Mode in Portland, the I-5 freeway cap through the Rose Quarter, and Ned Flanders Crossing.

The summer doldrums are here and fall is just around the corner – but some things don't seem to change – Portland City Hall is filled with uncertainty and the mega project to expand I-5 through the rose quarter is once again filled with question marks.On the latest episode of Beat Check with The Oregonian, we'll tackle both of those ongoing stories. On the first half of the show, City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh breaks down the latest in Portland politics – and we didn't even hit on the police vaccine saga. On the second half of the show, transportation reporter Jayati Ramakrishnan talks about the latest on the $1 billion-plus Rose Quarter freeway project. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Oregon's kicker rebate again hits a record, this time $1.9 billion. Cops and firefighters lead the way in Portland city employee compensation. Trail Blazers, Rose Quarter enact new vaccine rules See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The cost of Portland's I-5 Rose Quarter project has exploded to possibly $1.25 billion according to recent reports. One large “highway cover” will apparently be built over I-5, creating real estate, and the Harriet Tubman Middle School will be moved. https://loom.ly/T_zZZfY #ODOT #RoseQuarter #I5 #I84 #Tolling #HighwayCover #HarrietTubmanSchool #KateBrown #PeterDeFazio #EarlBlumenauer #InterstateBridge #IBRP #VancouverCityCouncil #ClarkCounty #Portland #AlbinaVisionTrust #BikePortland #NoMoreFreeways #HB2017 #bottleneck #TrafficCongestion #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

In this episode, we'll get into the weeds of anti-freeway activism. You may have heard the story of how Portlanders successfully turned back the Mt. Hood Freeway plan and removed a major downtown highway in the 1970s. About 40 years later, activist rallied again to fight the Columbia River Crossing, a plan to widen I-5 between Portland and Vancouver. The latest fight is being waged against the I-5 Rose Quarter project — right in Portland's backyard. Despite a state that is literally on fire due to climate change, and the fact that the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon comes from  transportation, the Oregon Department of Transportation wants to add lanes to I-5 between Interstate 84 and the Fremont Bridge. But standing between ODOT and their $800 million project is a plucky, all-volunteer nonprofit named No More Freeways. In this episode, I interview one of their leaders, a 33-year-old community organizer named Aaron Brown. He's spent four years building an opposition campaign against ODOT's project that includes thousands of followers, hundreds of donors, three lawsuits, and a lot of snarky tweets. We talked about how he became the face of the freeway fight, why he doesn't trust ODOT, what it will take to stop building freeways, how he's  navigated racial tensions around his activism, and more. Support this podcast

Brian Matzat | Director of Digital Innovation | Portland Trail Blazers Brian Matzat enters his seventh season with the Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter as Director of Digital Innovation. Matzat is responsible for the advancement of digital strategy by enhancing digital experience and leading development of new digital products for the organization. Prior to his time in Oregon, Matzat earned his Bachelor's degree in Graphic Communication at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin. A vegan and avid cyclist, the Wisconsin native feels right at home in North Portland. Lenny Goh | Vice President of Business Development | Tradable Bits. Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Lenny has a wealth of experience in his career in eCommerce, digital and social media in a variety of startups. He blends his passion for sport and technology together as the Vice President of Business Development at Tradable Bits. Lenny works with global sports and entertainment brands to build their fan communities and activate their data. An advocate of fan-based marketing techniques, he empowers partners to build better fan experiences that are more personalized so they can bring their fans closer to the teams and brands they love. Lenny specializes in helping partners find innovative solutions that add value cross-functionally across marketing, data/CRM/BI, corporate partnerships, merchandise and ticket sales. https://sportstechworldseries.com/podcast

Community battles over width of freeway, design and ownership of highway cover for $1 billion Rose Quarter Project. https://loom.ly/ajk3iM0 #ODOT #OTC #RoseQuarterImprovementProject #Rose Quarter #Albina #HarrietTubmanSchool #I5 #NoMoreFreeways #RestorativeJustice #TrafficCongestion #Tolling #PortlandPublicSchools #FreewayCovers #FreightMobility #NEPA #BusOnShoulder #TriMet #CTRAN #VancouverWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

Oregon's longest tenured Congressman has a critical seat at the table in Washington as the Biden administration pushes for a massive transportation package.On this episode of Beat Check, Rep. Peter DeFazio talks about the latest twists and turns in the years long effort to pass a major transportation package.The Springfield Democrat chairs the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. We talked about his own $547 billion bill that is expected to go before the full house for a vote later this month, what he makes of the ongoing talks in the Senate, what the various bills may mean for Oregon's Interstate Bridge and Rose Quarter freeway projects, and much more.Related reading: My 2019 profile on his relationship with-then President Trump See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Japanese leaders sent blistering letter to Kate Brown in wake of escaped prisoner's assault. Oregon Congressional leaders say they will fight for Rose Quarter freeway money if the state revises plan to accommodate buildings on freeway caps. U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials begin in Eugene. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The latest episode of Mailbag Monday answering listener submitted questions about the potential and futures of Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little, renaming the Moda Center, redesigning the Rose Quarter and the best Tar Heels in the NBA. If you want to get your question answered on next week's shows send a question to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonblazerspod@gmail.com.Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest episode of Mailbag Monday answering listener submitted questions about the potential and futures of Anfernee Simons and Nassir Little, renaming the Moda Center, redesigning the Rose Quarter and the best Tar Heels in the NBA. If you want to get your question answered on next week's shows send a question to @mikegrich on Twitter or email lockedonblazerspod@gmail.com. Music for Locked On Blazers by Drae Slapz. Find more of Drae's work here: https://solo.to/thedraeslapz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a new driver, I avoid Portland's Rose Quarter because I'm not eager to test my car's insurance policy. There were over 800 crashes in the Rose Quarter between 2011 and 2017. It's congested for most of the day and drivers must bob-and-weave through the short lanes between ramps. That could change with the Rose Quarter Improvement Project. The project, approved by the Oregon legislature and signed by Governor Kate Brown, would relieve the largest bottleneck in the region by adding auxiliary lanes and expanding safety shoulders. Listen to why Vlad Yurlov believes the Rose Quarter Improvement Project could bring relief to Portland's congestion and explains what's stopping politicians from providing a solution. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/coffeewithcascade/message

This week we're joined by Joe Cortright of City Observatory and Aaron Brown of No More Freeways to talk about the local fight against freeway expansion through Portland's Rose Quarter.  We chat about the freeway industrial complex, the ping pong of travel forecasting, and what new federal discussions mean for the movement. Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Find us at http://theoverheadwire.com

Oregonians opposed to the planned expansion of Interstate 5 in Portland's Rose Quarter are paying close attention to the Biden Administration's response to a controversial highway expansion in Texas. Federal officials halted the expansion of Interstate 45 in Houston after receiving letters objecting to the project over concerns that it violates the Civil Rights Act of 1964. As with the Rose Quarter project, opponents of the freeway expansion in Houston argue that it would negatively impact historically African-American neighborhoods. Bloomberg News reporter Max Reyes has written about the Biden Administration's approach to highway infrastructure and he joins us to talk about the role of racial justice in that approach.

At the end of June, a long-time resident of Portland's Albina neighborhood resigned from the Oregon Department of Transportation's Community Advisory Committee on the I-5 Rose Quarter expansion project. Liz Fouther-Branch explained in her resignation letter that she was frustrated that all of the key decisions on the project seemed to have been made, leaving little opportunity for the restorative justice ODOT has said it wants for the neighborhood. Shortly after Fouther-Branch's resignation, ODOT abruptly disbanded the entire committee, saying it would instead rely on input from a new entity called the Historic Albina Advisory Board. Many committee members responded with a letter that said, “We hope that this new Historic Albina Advisory Board (HAAB) will not feel unheard and undervalued in the same way that we have felt as part of the CAC.” We hear from two former CAC members — John Washington, executive director of the Soul District Business Association and Claire Vlach, an urban planner and volunteer for Oregon Walks. Brendan Finnn, director of ODOT's Urban Mobility Office, also joins us.

The controversial plan to expand Interstate 5 in Portland’s Rose Quarter has lost the support of the Albina Vision Trust. The Black-led community group sent an email to Oregon Department of Transportation officials June 30 saying that after engaging with the project for over two years, “we do not see our engagement resulting in meaningful changes to the project or its anticipated outcomes.” The group had hoped to see the scope of the project expand to include revitalization of the once-thriving Albina community, which was torn apart by the original construction of I-5 in the 1960s. We hear from Albina Vision Trust board members Mike Alexander and Zari Santner.

The Oregon legislature will not come back for a special session to deal with COVID-19 -- at least not yet. And despite coronavirus, the most controversial public works project in the state got a bright green light this week.

The Oregon legislature will not come back for a special session to deal with COVID-19 -- at least not yet. And despite coronavirus, the most controversial public works project in the state got a bright green light this week.

In this episode, we discuss the growing political fight over the plan to widen Interstate 5 through Portland's Rose Quarter.

In this episode, we discuss the growing political fight over the plan to widen Interstate 5 through Portland’s Rose Quarter.

We conclude our series of conversations about the present and future of Interstate 5 with Kris Strickler, the incoming director of the Oregon Department of Transportation (pending state senate confirmation). We'll focus on the stretch of the highway that cuts through Portland, including the planned expansion in the Rose Quarter and the ongoing process to replace the bridge over the Columbia.

This episode is an audio invitation to join Kari and Tony on a very special event on September 29, 2019: our launch party. At 2pm we will meet at the Rose Quarter (at the “Crown Statue”) and experience together a walk through Portland’s Old Town and Downtown. It will be a pilgrimage of personal meaning. Later, starting around 5pm, we will gather at 608 NE Graham St. for an open house. Please listen to all the romping fun.

It's almost time for the Rip City 3-on-3 at the Rose Quarter! Kerry Eggers interviews Todd Bosma, the Trail Blazers' Director of Game Operations and Events about the tournament, and all the other fun events surrounding the games at the Rose Quarter July 27 and 28.

Hard to believe it took us 6 years to finally have Nate Tilden on the podcast (our fault, not his!).  Nate has been working in the restaurant industry for well over 20 years, having started out as a dishwasher and then working his way up to chef.   He managed Castagna for a  few years, before opening up Clyde Common in 2007. In 2010, he opened the sports bar Spirit of 77 in the Rose Quarter.  He's also the co-owner of Olympia Provisions, Bar Casa Vale, Rushmore Baking and more.  Right at the Fork is supported by: Zupan's Markets: www.zupans.com RingSide SteakHouse: www.RingsideSteakHouse.com Jenn-Air at Standard TV & Appliance: www.StandardTVandAppliance.com Portland Food Adventures: www.PortlandFoodAdventures.com   

This week, we heard a lot about the planned freeway expansion project in Portland’s Rose Quarter, as the Oregon Department of Transportation started taking public comment on the proposal’s environmental impact. It seems like a good time to talk about how the state’s transportation plans fit in with its emission reduction goals. Angus Duncan, chair of the Oregon Global Warming Commission, joins us to dig into this topic. ODOT declined our invitation to take part in this conversation.

A proposed I-5 expansion through the Rose Quarter has become about MUCH more than a few more highway lanes. It touches on racism, privilege, Portland's relationship with the state and how leaders envision the city.We talk about where the battle lines are being drawn and dig into the history of Portland's difficult relationship with freeway projects. Host Julie Sabatier talks to OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes and Portland Mercury news editor Dirk VanderHart.

The $450 million plan to expand the highway through a notorious choke point has inspired opposition and many questions about Portland's vision for itself. Also, Kristian Foden-Vencil's series on the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute focuses on how the actual building might help the fight against cancer. And in our weekly political roundup, Geoff Norcross talks to political analyst Bill Lunch and senior political reporter Jeff Mapes about the Portland Harbor cleanup, guns and health care in the governor's race, and recent West Coast polling on Pres. Trump's performance.

A proposed I-5 expansion through the Rose Quarter has become about MUCH more than a few more highway lanes. It touches on racism, privilege, Portland’s relationship with the state and how leaders envision the city.We talk about where the battle lines are being drawn and dig into the history of Portland's difficult relationship with freeway projects. Host Julie Sabatier talks to OPB senior political reporter Jeff Mapes and Portland Mercury news editor Dirk VanderHart.

Rob is back from vacation, so the Dynamically Drunken Duo were able to record a new episode. Today, Brett and Rob discuss the $3.8 billion boondoggle of a tax plan the Oregon Legislature has passed in order to "fund" repairs to the Oregon highway system. They talk about the new taxes that are being levied (including a first-ever partial sales tax against the will of the people), tolling of the bridges and the Interstates in Portland, and how the Legislature will probably stay true to form and blow the money on other projects that the government wants to spend the money on. Brett and Rob go on a rant about how the private sector could do a much better job building and repairing roads with a much smaller budget, and discuss the possibly-inspired-by-a-six-year-old-child plan to extend the Portland surface streets over the top of I-5 in the Rose Quarter. If you weren't drinking before listening to this episode, you will probably be by the end. This Episode's Drink of Choice: Speyburn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Nullification by Tom Woods Human Action by Ludwig von Mises

Between stolen buses, new bus lines, and spider webbed streetcar windows due to BB pellets, it was quite a week in TriMet Land. We also look at the Rose Quarter enhancement in August, along with the last time a Board Member said NO to a resolution.