Restaurants Get Iced Out, Another Huge Office Auction, and Investigating a City Leader’s Car Fire

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about extreme weather’s devastating impact on small businesses, the possible political act of arson against Commissioner Rene Gonzalez, and yet another low moment for our city’s commercial real estate. Joining host Claudia Meza for this week’s news round-up are Portland Mercury arts and culture editor Suzette Smith and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: Extreme Weather Events Are a Threat to Small Businesses, Like Your Favorite Food Cart [Portland Mercury] One of Portland’s Most Distinctive Office Buildings Goes to Auction Mostly Empty [Willamette Week] Portland Police Investigating Car Fire In Front of Commissioner Gonzalez’s House [OPB] 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 sponsor of this episode: Treefort Music Fest in downtown Boise March 20-24, 2024