Downtown Fentanyl Markets, Roadkill Dinners, and Summer Music Festivals

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking downtown fentanyl markets, Oregon’s roadkill laws, upcoming summer music festivals, and more! Host Claudia Meza is joined by Meerah Powell , the higher education reporter for Oregon Public Broadcasting, and Bryan M. Vance , the director of newsletters for City Cast. Stories discussed in today’s episode: Willamette Week’s Series on the Washington Center’s Decline: https://www.wweek.com/news/chasing-ghosts/2023/03/22/one-of-portlands-top-real-estate-families-owns-a-building-that-contains-a-fentanyl-market/ Japan’s Blossoming Gift to Portland: https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2023/03/when-can-you-see-cherry-blossoms-blooming-in-portland.html https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/the-story/history-behind-portlands-waterfront-cherry-blossoms-japanese-american-historical-plaza/283-f33a0dfd-2e11-4a58-8bc5-c0644fb63a71 Oregon Roadkill Laws: https://www.wweek.com/news/2023/03/26/oregon-roadkill-consumption-declined-again-in-2022-state-figures-show/ Upcoming Music Festivals: https://pickathon.com/ https://www.oregonlive.com/trending/2023/02/the-mountain-goats-japanese-breakfast-patti-smith-and-more-pioneer-square-concert-series-returns-this-summer.html Due to a post-production error, a previous version of this episode describes the band Say She She as a Zambian rock band from the 70s. The band Witch is actually a Zambian rock band from the 70s, and Say She She is a women-led soul band. We apologize for the error. 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 . Still 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 .