New Police Oversight, PGE’s Major Price Hike, and Is Crime Really Down?

Today on City Cast Portland we’re talking about dubious crime rate data, the Portland Police Bureau’s new independent monitor, and Portland General Electric’s rate hike (yet again). Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news roundup are Portland Business Journal reporter Malia Spencer and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: ‘It’s Gotten Worse:’ Lower Crime Rates Belie Portland’s Actual Picture [Portland Business Journal 🔒] DOJ Wants Independent Monitor to Watch Over Portland Police [Portland Mercury] PGE Wins Approval for Largest Rate Increase in Two Decades [Oregonian] More on Cocktails: Portland’s Can't-Miss Cocktail Bars [City Cast Portland] 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 .