A High-Profile Murder Case, Scrutinizing the City Budget, and Good News on Gun Violence

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about the indictment of Jesse Lee Calhoun, the man who has now been charged with the murders of three women in the Portland area. We’ll also look at the recent decrease in Portland shootings and the approval of Mayor Ted Wheeler’s $8.2 billion budget for the next fiscal year. Joining host Claudia Meza on this midweek roundup is our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Jesse Calhoun Indicted in Serial Killing of 3 Women in Portland Area; Could Face More Charges [Oregonian] Portland Shootings Last Month Fell to Early Pandemic Levels; City Touts Efforts To Bring Down Violence [Oregonian 🔒] What Will It Take To Solve Gun Violence in Portland? [City Cast Portland 🎧] Will Portland’s Latest Plan To Stop Gun Violence Work? [City Cast Portland 🎧] City Council Approves $8.2 Billion Budget [Willamette Week] We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey —it’s only 6 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card and City Cast Portland swag. 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 .