Who’s Winning Our City’s Biggest Job? Plus, Oregon’s ‘Economic Malaise’ and RIP Yachats Whale

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This week, we’re looking at the three finalists for our next city administrator, the story behind the whale that washed ashore in Yachats, Ore., and the almost good news from our state’s economists. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian business reporter Mike Rogoway and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: City Narrows Search for Portland’s Next Top Bureaucrat [Portland Mercury] Beached Humpback Whale on Oregon Coast Euthanized [Fox12] Oregon’s Budget Deficit Drops to $63 Million in Updated Revenue Forecast [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, Hey Portland, 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 November 21st episode: Northwest Children's Theater Simply Eloped Portland General Electric Portland Art Museum PaintCare DUER - Mention code CCPDX for 15% off MUBI Check out our City Cast Portland 2025 Holiday Guide!

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