A Push To End Vote-by-Mail, the Return of a Beloved Steakhouse, and Our Listener Mailbag

This week in Portland, the biggest news from the ongoing special legislative session, a push to end vote by mail in Oregon, a much-loved steakhouse reopening after a blaze, and so much more. Plus, we’re diving into our listener mailbag! Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is executive producer John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Oregon Lawmakers Convene Friday To Take Up Road Funding. Here’s What You Need To Know [OPB] Push To Ban Oregon Mail-In Voting Gains ‘Momentum,’ GOP Backer Says. Opponents Have Their Doubts [OPB] Oregon Hospitals Sink Into Losses As Costs Climb, State Analysis Shows [Oregonian] After a Pandemic and a Fire, an 81-Year-Old Portland Institution Emerges From the Ashes [OPB] Well-Known Portland Coffee Brand Changes Hands in $18B Deal [Portland Business Journal] 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 . Learn more about the sponsors of this September 3rd episode: Rose City Comic Con Portland Art Museum Cathedral Park Cohousing