EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 29 MIN
Why Portland Is at Risk of an LA-Style Wildfire. Plus, We Beat Seattle in a World Record and Intel in Trouble
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
We're talking about the Guinness World Record our city just broke, why an energy expert is sounding the alarm that Portland is at risk of an LA-style wildfire, and layoffs at Oregon’s largest private-sector employer. Joining host Claudia Meza are Bryan M. Vance — the founder of Stumptown Savings, your friendly neighborhood grocery economy newsletter — and Oregonian technology and economy reporter, Mike Rogoway. Discussed in today's episode: Portland breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest electric bicycle ride! [Portland.gov] Is Portland at risk for urban wildfire? A local expert who analyzed Los Angeles fires thinks so [Oregonian] Oregon’s chip industry risks becoming ‘insignificant’ globally, state report says [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 July 22nd episode: Oregon Ballet Theatre PaintCare
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