Preschool for All’s Cash Overflow, Ringside’s Sudden Closure, and Michael Hurley’s Legacy

On today's midweek roundup, we’re talking about the nearly half a billion dollars of unspent money from Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program, the kitchen fire that closed a beloved steakhouse, the death of an iconic Portland folk singer, and the most recent battles to keep Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge safe for all the animals that inhabit its wetlands. We’re also hearing from you, our listeners! Joining host Claudia Meza is our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Preschool for All Had $485 Million Left in Its Coffers After Fiscal Year 2024 [Willamette Week] RingSide, Portland’s Oldest Steakhouse, Is Closed After a Kitchen Fire [Eater Portland] The Apple of Portland’s Eye, Michael Hurley Passes Away at 83 [Portland Mercury] Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge Faces Off With an Amusement Park Ride and New Sellwood Apartments [Willamette Week] Join City Cast Portland at the 503 Day Block Party, Saturday, May 3, at downtown Portland's Ankeny Alley!! Details and RSVP here. 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 April 16th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off