McMenamins in Hot Water, A 90-Day Fentanyl Crackdown, and MLB in Beaverton?

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the federal investigation into McMenamins’ tip-sharing practices, the new potential site for an MLB ballpark, and this week’s declaration of a 90-day fentanyl state of emergency. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are comedian Julia Corral and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: U.S. Department of Labor Says McMenamins Unlawfully Required Servers to Give Managers Portion of Tips [Willamette Week] Portland Diamond Project Eyes RedTail Golf Course for Potential MLB Ballpark, Entertainment District [Oregonian 🔒] Gov. Tina Kotek, Local Leaders Declare 90-day Fentanyl State of Emergency for Downtown Portland [Oregonian] In Downtown Portland’s Fentanyl Crisis, Oregon Leaders Declare Emergency [OPB] Where to See Julia Corral on Stage: Portland Mercury Presents the Geniuses of Comedy 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 .