# Why a Third of Portland's Shelter Beds Are Vanishing. Plus, Oregon's Shadiest Sheriff, and a Burlesque Tribute to Dolly Parton

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Published: 2026-08-27T10:00:00+00:00
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We’re talking about why Portland area leaders are undoing a homeless shelter system they just developed — as well as the surprising and historic unanimous vote to expel a County Sheriff. Joining host Claudia Meza are Oregonian homelessness and mental health reporter Lillian Mongeau Hughes and Willamette Week reporter and author Brianna Wheeler.  Discussed in today's episode: ⁠Portland area leaders are dismantling a third of the homeless shelter system they just built⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠A photographer, chef and artist went from ‘living the high life’ to sleeping on a cardboard box⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠‘There’s hope out there,’ formerly homeless woman wants others like her to know⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠After a life spent largely on the streets, Portland shelter offered her stability⁠ [Oregonian] ⁠Oregon State Sheriffs’ Association Votes to Expel Curry County Sheriff John Ward⁠ [Oregon Journalism Project]  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 August 27th episode: ⁠Rose City Comic Con⁠ ⁠Northwest Children's Theater⁠ - Use code SUMMERSALE for 20% off tickets ⁠Stacked Piercing⁠ - Take 20% off your first booking with code CITYCAST20 ⁠Montavilla Jazz⁠ ⁠Grand Central Bakery⁠

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