# MAC Bomber’s Struggles, a Needle Ban Debate, and a Notable Restaurant Closing

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Published: 2026-05-08T10:00:00+00:00
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Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about what the Multnomah Athletic Club bombing says about the state of Oregon's mental health safety nets and why the county is looking to ban needle distribution programs near schools. Joining City Cast Portland host Claudia Meza are Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes and Willamette Week’s City Hall reporter, Sophie Peel. Discussed in today's episode: Serious mental illness rarely leads to violence. Oregon should do more to keep it that way, doctor says [Oregonian] County Commissioners Weigh Needle Distribution Ban Near Schools [Willamette Week] Portland restaurant named 1 of America’s best less than 2 years ago will close [Oregonian] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here. 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 May 8th episode: League of Women's Voters D'Amore Law

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