City Cast Portland
What’s next on Trump’s deployment to Portland
October 7, 2025 · — Rachel Monahan
Good morning, Portland! We could all use a few more ways to unwind right about now. Here’s a guide to the best saunas and soaking pools around ♨️ It’s Portland, so you’ve got clothing-optional spots and outdoor escapes as part of the mix.
What's CITY Talking About?
A Stark Student Achievement Gap Persists
Unlike in other Oregon districts, Portland Public Schools students’ test scores show they’ve broadly made up for pandemic losses. That’s excellent news, but there’s also terrible news once you look deeper into the data: a vast achievement gap persists between the district’s white students and their black and Latino classmates: 71% of white students scored proficient in reading and writing while just 19% of Black students did. [Oregonian]
Warm Sunny Weather
Today is expected to be the warmest day of the week with temperatures hitting 78 degrees. [KOIN]
- Related: This winter is expected to be a little cooler than average. [Oregonian]
Increase in Higher-Earning Jobs
The hospitality industry in Oregon is shrinking, and so is the number of jobs paying less than $15 an hour as the state’s minimum wage climbs (Portland's minimum wage is now $16.30 an hour while the minimum wage in rural Oregon is now $14.05). Minimum wage hikes seem to be helping push pay higher across the board. In fact, the number of Oregon jobs paying $60 an hour or more (equivalent to $125,000 a year) grew by 10% last year. [Oregonian]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Oct. 7
- 🎵 Lucinda Williams | Roseland (Old Town)
- 🏡 Clean Energy for Every Home: No Cost, No Barriers | Meyer Memorial Trust (North Vancouver Avenue)
- 🎵 Dying Fetus | Dante’s (Old Town)
- 🎵 Bayker Blankenship | Wonder Ballroom
- 🎵 ThxSoMch | Star Theater (Old Town)
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See your city in a new way!
Ride Through the Seasons encourages all Portlanders to keep biking beyond summer and into fall. Through group rides and skill-building workshops, PBOT will share tips & resources to help you prepare to bike in all weather conditions. Experience your city from the seat of your bicycle this fall & winter!
Today on City Cast Portland
Portland’s Best Saunas and Soaking Pools To Soothe Your Nerves
If you’re looking for ways to relax right about now, check out this inside look at the best saunas and soaking pools around. Portland offers a ton of options — from clothing-optional hideaways to outdoor escapes.
👏 A shoutout to our newest City Cast Portland Neighbors: Natalie D., Dayna H., Sarah N., Olie R., Marisa M., John S., Melinda T., Dave P., Madeleine W., Amber M., Josh G., Victoria B., Cristina N., Karen K., and Rachel M. Thanks to you all for joining.
We haven’t quite met our fall membership numbers, so please join if you’re able. (We’re still giving out tote bags.)
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