City Cast Portland
🛫 How to survive holiday travel at PDX
November 19, 2025 · — McKenna Harford
Hello readers! In case you didn't hear, City Cast Seattle launched earlier this month! To celebrate, we're inviting the podcast's host, Jane C. Hu, to join us on City Cast Portland next week for the great Seattle vs. Portland debate.
We want to hear from you: Which city has the best food, outdoor spaces, or community culture — and why? Let us know, and we might feature your comments in the upcoming episode!
What's CITY Talking About
🏛️ Portland Names 3 Finalists For City Administrator
The finalists are Maurice Henderson, vice-president of HNTB Corp. and former chief of staff for Mayor Ted Wheeler; Raymond Lee, city manager of Greeley, Colo.; and Valerie Washington, assistant city administrator of Fort Worth, Texas. The city administrator oversees daily operations, manages city staff, and implements City Council’s policies. [Portland Business Journal 🔒]
✈️ Pilot Who Tried To Cut Plane Engine Avoids Prison
A judge sentenced Joseph Emerson, a former Alaska Airlines pilot, to three years of supervised probation, meaning he will not spend additional time in prison. In 2023, while riding off-duty in the cockpit, Emerson attempted mid-flight to turn off fuel to the engines. He said he believed he was dreaming and admitted to taking psychedelic mushrooms two days before. [KGW]
🍺 Behind Rogue’s Abrupt Closure
On the midweek round-up, Oregon’s craft brewing industry may be in trouble. Rogue closed all of its locations after falling behind on rent — and the brewery is just one of many closing recently. [City Cast Portland 🎧]
📝 Legislative Priorities Shape Up For 2026 Session
Lawmakers said they plan to focus on streamlining compensation for wrongful convictions and regulating sharing data from license plate readers. The short legislative session will start in February. [Oregon Capital Chronicle]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Nov. 19
- 🎺 Jazz Voice at PSU: Women in Jazz | Lincoln Recital Hall (Portland State)
- 🥃 The Neuroscience of Alcohol (Science On Tap) | Alberta Rose Theatre
- 🎵 The Happy Fits | Revolution Hall
- 🎵 Thrice | Roseland Theater
- 🩰 World Ballet Company: The Great Gatsby Ballet | Newmark Theatre (Downtown)
🎩 Portland got its own Monopoly game! The customized board game swaps out the traditional properties like Park Place and Boardwalk for local spots like Huber’s Cafe, OMSI, and the Portland Spirit. You can get Monopoly: Portland Edition at The Nines, Elephant's Delicatessen locations, and OMSI.
Free · Daily