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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 32 MIN

The Best Summer Food Events, Portland Vs. Chicago Dining, and Clackamas County's $200K Scandal

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A Clackamas County official is accused of stealing over $200,000 of tax payer money. Plus, we have picks for the best summer food events and a highly scientific comparison of the Portland and Chicago dining scenes. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are local food reporters Brooke Jackson-Glidden and Alex Frane.  Discussed in today's episode: Fired pest control official accused of stealing $200K to buy drones, other goods to keep or sell [Oregonian] 6th Annual Tomato Fest Summer Supper 2026 9th Annual PDX Hot Sauce Expo Donald Daze Hazelnut Festival North Plains Elephant Garlic Hermiston Melon Fest  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.

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