No More Teachers Strike, A New Burnside Bridge, and A Messy City Land Deal

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about what’s happened in the immediate aftermath of the Portland teachers strike, how a wonky city land deal might displace 35 families, and why the Burnside Bridge is getting torn down. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s news round-up are Willamette Week city hall reporter Sophie Peel and our very own executive producer, John Notarianni. Stories Discussed in Today’s Episode: City Commissioner Dan Ryan made a generous offer for a mobile home park. Now the deal is in jeopardy. [Willamette Week] Portland schools abuzz as classes resume after historic strike [OPB] Portland’s Burnside Bridge to close for 5 years during seismic rebuild, starting in 2027 [OPB] Burnside Bridge Earthquake Simulation [Youtube] 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 episode: Hasan Minhaj at the Arlene Schnitzer Hall on March 7, 2024