About this episode
Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the climbing costs of the city’s government overhaul, the off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to take down a plane over Oregon, and the Washington state senator who passed through PDX with a gun in his carry-on. Joining host Claudia Meza on the week’s news roundup are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon-Kavanaugh and our very own lead producer, John Notarianni . Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: Cost of Portland Government Overhaul Climbs Again, Far Surpasses Early Estimates [Oregonian 🔒] Off-Duty Pilot Took Magic Mushrooms Before Trying to Take Down Plane Over Oregon, Court Docs Say [Oregonian 🔒] Washington State Senator Arrested in Hong Kong Unknowingly Had Gun in Carry-On, He Says [OPB] 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 episode: Yannis Pappas at Revolution Hall on Jan. 11 Chelsea Handler at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Nov. 2 & 3