Will a Controversial Fuel Company Hold Out in Portland? Plus, Our Mailbag

The city of Portland just approved a permit for the controversial fuel transportation and storage company Zenith Energy to continue operating in our city. After widespread opposition from climate activists and some city councilors, we’re digging into why this happened. We’re also opening up our mailbag to hear listeners’ takes on Portland pizza, doughnuts, hummus, and much more. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek news roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Portland Issues Document Key to Zenith Energy Fuel Terminal [OPB] Portland’s Impending Environmental Disaster [City Cast Portland] WE SHOULD TAKE BIKINI BOTTOM AND PUSH IT SOMEWHERE ELSE [Spongebob Squarepants] Spongebob and Sandy Save Bikini Bottom [YouTube] 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 portland@citycast.fm , 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 .