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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 29 MIN

Gov. Kotek’s Only Possible Veto, Alleged Child Abuser Escaped, and Local Cosmetic Tattoo Industry Shakeup

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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 [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 April 14th episode: Discover Newport OMSI Cascadia Getaways Cascadia Community Energy

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 [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 April 14th episode: Discover Newport OMSI Cascadia Getaways Cascadia Community Energy

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