# Could Trains Topple This Crumbling Warehouse? Plus, the Lloyd Center's Wild Goodbye and a Moda Center Deadline

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Published: 2026-08-11T10:00:00+00:00
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We’re talking about the Lloyd Center’s bittersweet final weekend. We’re also looking ahead to this week’s big deadline for Moda Center negotiations and breaking down the latest in the aftermath of the Centennial Mills warehouse fire. Joining host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and our very own executive producer John Notarianni. 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: 5 things to know before Wednesday’s vote on Moda Center negotiations [OPB] Portland officials push back on Union Pacific’s plan to resume rail traffic near Centennial Mills [OPB] 'High likelihood' of human remains in burned-out Centennial Mills building, officials say [KGW] Areas of Pearl District test positive for asbestos after Centennial Mills fire [KATU] 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 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 11th 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

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