$750 for Every Oregonian? Plus, Unclaimed Treasures and Rising Utility Shutoffs

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the spike in utility shutoffs, the state’s treasure trove of unclaimed stuff, and the proposal to give every Oregonian 750 bucks. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Oregon Utility Cutoffs Spike as Power Rates Soar [Oregonian] Record Number of Oregonians Disconnected From Electric, Gas Service as Rates Climb [OPB] Is This Your Stuff? [Willamette Week] Proposed Ballot Measure To Raise Corporate Taxes, Give Every Oregonian $750 a Year Likely to Make November Ballot [Oregonian] Utility Assistance Programs and Resources: Oregon Housing and Community Services Resources Oregon Public Utility Commission Resources 211 Resources 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 . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsors of this June 21st episode: Cake Hoopla