EPISODE · Jun 9, 2023 · 31 MIN
Willamette Sewage Spill, Dangerous Train Crossings, and Approved Camping Ban
from City Cast Portland · host City Cast
Today we’re talking about updates on the daytime camping ban now that it’s passed, the growing wait times at train crossings, and the sewage spill in Lake Oswego that ended up in the Willamette River. Joining host Claudia Meza for this week’s news roundup is Portland Mercury news editor Courtney Vaughn and City Cast’s director of newsletters, Bryan M. Vance. Stories discussed in today’s episode: City Council Approves Daytime Camping Ban; Legal Challenges Could Arise [Portland Mercury] Freight Train Pain: City Will Study Solutions for Frequently Blocked Eastside Railroad Crossings [Portland Mercury] 500,000 gallons of treated sewage spills into Willamette River [KPTV] Helpful guide to avoid train traffic delays at the SE Portland crossing (on foot or bike). Previously aired episodes mentioned: How Safe Is It ACTUALLY to Swim in the Willamette River?? We’re doing a listener survey so we can make City Cast Portland an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card! 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 Twitter and 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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Today we’re talking about updates on the daytime camping ban now that it’s passed, the growing wait times at train crossings, and the sewage spill in Lake Oswego that ended up in the Willamette River. Joining host Claudia Meza for this week’s news roundup is Portland Mercury news editor Courtney Vaughn and City Cast’s director of newsletters, Bryan M. Vance. Stories discussed in today’s episode: City Council Approves Daytime Camping Ban; Legal Challenges Could Arise [Portland Mercury] Freight Train Pain: City Will Study Solutions for Frequently Blocked Eastside Railroad Crossings [Portland Mercury] 500,000 gallons of treated sewage spills into Willamette River [KPTV] Helpful guide to avoid train traffic delays at the SE Portland crossing (on foot or bike). Previously aired episodes mentioned: How Safe Is It ACTUALLY to Swim in the Willamette River?? We’re doing a listener survey so we can make City Cast Portland an even better, more useful podcast for you. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey — it’s only 5 minutes long. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card! 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 Twitter and 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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