EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 39 MIN
Troops Finally Leave, Gov. Kotek Backpedals on Transportation, and TriMet Cuts Lines
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
First, an update on yesterday's breaking news about the two people shot by federal immigration agents in Portland. Then we’re talking about National Guard troops in Oregon finally being told to go home, Governor Tina Kotek’s push to repeal a transportation package she supported, and TriMet’s plan to cut bus lines in response to their budget crisis. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Residents Raise Funds for Town With Nearly Nude Calendar [CBS] Trump Warns Portland, ‘We’ll Go Back In When the Crime Starts,’ as National Guard Demobilizes [Oregonian] Gov. Tina Kotek Calls for Repeal of Controversial Transportation Package She Championed [Oregonian] TriMet To Eliminate Portland-Area Bus Routes, Shorten MAX Green Line Amid Budget Crisis [Oregonian] 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 January 9th episode: Lan Su Chinese Garden Neo Home Loans
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First, an update on yesterday's breaking news about the two people shot by federal immigration agents in Portland. Then we’re talking about National Guard troops in Oregon finally being told to go home, Governor Tina Kotek’s push to repeal a transportation package she supported, and TriMet’s plan to cut bus lines in response to their budget crisis. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Stumptown Savings founder Bryan M. Vance and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Residents Raise Funds for Town With Nearly Nude Calendar [CBS] Trump Warns Portland, ‘We’ll Go Back In When the Crime Starts,’ as National Guard Demobilizes [Oregonian] Gov. Tina Kotek Calls for Repeal of Controversial Transportation Package She Championed [Oregonian] TriMet To Eliminate Portland-Area Bus Routes, Shorten MAX Green Line Amid Budget Crisis [Oregonian] 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 January 9th episode: Lan Su Chinese Garden Neo Home Loans
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