ICE Patrols Surge, Gov. Kotek Finally Acts on Data Centers, and Portland’s Pettiest Gripes

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We're talking about a recent surge in ICE patrols in Salem and the Portland metro area. Plus, how Gov. Tina Kotek is actually doing something about the new data center construction in our state. We’re also airing out Portland's pettiest gripes. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in today's episode: Long live the PDX carpet: Columbia’s newest fleece is a fuzzy tribute to the most Portland pattern of all [Oregonian] Salem clashes highlight growing tensions as immigration enforcement surges in Oregon [Oregonian] Sudden spike in immigration arrests around Portland metro spark fears of new surge [OPB] Oregon Gov. Kotek orders halt to data center air, water permitting: ‘It is effectively a temporary moratorium’ [Oregonian] Why Gov. Tina Kotek Wants To Keep Her Job [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 [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 October 15th episode: League of Women Voters Portland Oregon Public Radio Portland Open Studios The Reser

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