Rene Gonzalez’s Wikipedia Page, Dragon Vs. Wake Boats, and Unregulated Recovery Homes

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about city commissioner and mayoral candidate Rene Gonzalez using thousands of taxpayer dollars to spruce up his Wikipedia page, the epic battle between wake boats and dragon boats on the Willamette River, and a recovery home coming under fire for sprouting up unannounced in a residential neighborhood. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Willamette Week reporter Brianna Wheeler and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today’s Episode: Portland Commissioner Rene Gonzalez Spent Thousands in City Funds to Polish Wikipedia Page [Oregonian 🔒] Wake Boats Capsized Dragons in Willamette River’s Restricted Areas [Willamette Week] An Out-of-State Investor Bought an East Portland Home. Then a Dozen Struggling People Moved In. [Willamette Week] 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 August 9th episode: PaintCare D'Amore Law Group