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City Council OKs Moda Renovation, What Now? Plus, Oaks Bottom’s Wildfire Risk and the World’s Last Sam Goody
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- Aug 14, 2026
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Summary
We're talking about City Council approving the Moda Center term sheet and what that means heading into negotiations — as well as the wildfire risk within Portland City limits. Plus, Oregon is now the home of the last outpost in the world for two American chain stores. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and wildfire risk expert and principal of McCullough Research, Robert McCullough. Become a member of City Cast Portland! Join today, and we'll send you some exclusive City Cast Portland swag, while supplies last. Get all the details and sign up here. Discussed in today's episode: Council Approves Moda Center Term Sheet to Kick Off Negotiations With Blazers [Willamette Week] Could Portland handle an urban wildfire? Expert warns city isn't fully prepared [KGW8] Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter 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 sponsors of this August 14th episode: Portland Spirit Rose City Comic Con Burger Week Stacked Piercing - take 20% off your first booking with code CITYCAST20 Grand Central Bakery pFriem Beer