Dan Ryan Apologizes Over Text Scandal, OHSU Raises Wages, and Big Changes for Jefferson HS
Today on City Cast Portland we're discussing the latest in the back-and-forth over some nasty texts seen at City Hall, the major new labor contract at OHSU, the plan for Jefferson High School's enrollment woes, and more in our news lightning round. Plus, we dive into our mailbag and hear from you, our listeners, and share a few of our top event picks for the week ahead. Joining executive producer John Notarianni on this midweek roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni.
Discussed in Today's Episode:
- Update: City Councilor Apologizes After Lashing Out at Press After Mercury Story About Offensive Group Chat [Portland Mercury]
- OHSU Union Overwhelmingly Approves Labor Deal, Setting Stage for Minimum Wage Hike [Willamette Week]
- School Board Approves Plan to Fill Jefferson High School [Willamette Week]
- Feds Warn Oregon, Other States, on Paying Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers [Oregonian]
- Oregon Spirits Brand To Shutter After Opening Nation’s First Alcohol-Free Distillery [KOIN]
- Forty Drop Few at LaVerne's
- Federal Oversight & Accountability Town Hall at Revolution Hall
- It's Gonna Be Okay Comedy Show at EastBurn
- Train Dreams x Movie Book Club at PAM CUT's Tomorrow Theater
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