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EPISODE · Mar 25, 2026 · 26 MIN

Good Things Coming for Portland Nightlife, More Data Center Drama, and Why Chinook Indian Nation Needs Federal Recognition

from City Cast Portland · host City Cast

We’re talking about the Chinook Indian Nation continuing their fight for federal recognition and how Amazon paid Morrow County officials more than $100 million when working out their data center expansion. Plus, we have a little check-in on Portland’s music venue scene and nightlife. Joining me this morning are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Chinook Indian Nation denied recognition in Supreme Court case, vows to ‘continue fight’⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠Amazon paid Oregon officials’ company more than $100 million while seeking data center deals⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠One Step Forward, Two Steps Back for Portland's Music Venues⁠ [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 ⁠[email protected]⁠, 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 March 25th episode: ⁠Discover Newport⁠ ⁠International School of Portland

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