Traffic Patrols Are Back, Portland’s Sky-High Taxes, and Scorching Weekend Temps

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the return of the traffic enforcement division, our unexpected spring heatwave, and the ever-rising tax burden of living in Portland. Joining host Claudia Meza is City Cast’s director of newsletters, Bryan Vance, and our very own lead producer, John Notarianni. Stories discussed this week: Portlanders prepare: Record heat possible later this week [KOIN] Portland police bring back traffic division with goal of deterring dangerous drivers [OPB] Amazon secures $1 billion in tax breaks for five new data centers in eastern Oregon [Oregonian] Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler to convene meeting on region’s rising ‘collective tax burden’ [Oregonian] 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 .