Replacing the Arts Tax, Millions for Oaks Park Lawsuits, and Pamplin Under Fire

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a federal investigation into the sale of Ross Island, the lawsuits racking up against Oaks Park, and a potential 2025 ballot measure that would increase property taxes to fund city parks and arts services. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Federal Investigation Targets Pamplin [Willamette Week] Portland Amusement Park is Hit With Lawsuits Over Ride That Left People Dangling 50 Feet in the Air [Portland Business Journal 🔒] Portland Explores Repealing Standalone Arts Tax, Pushing Pricey New ‘Parks and Arts’ Levy in 2025 [Oregonian 🔒] 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 sponsor of this July 26th episode: Pacific Northwest Seniorcare Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Salishan Coastal Lodge : Book with code CITYCAST for 20% off weekday stays!