{"podcast":{"title":"Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712","podcast_index_feed_id":7476712,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-portland-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-portland-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":763,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Portland News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Portland with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking updates to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most in Portland, Oregon. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Portland News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news coverage every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T14:20:49.977285+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712"},"episode":{"title":"City Administrator John Walsh Presumed Dead","slug":"city-administrator-john-walsh-presumed-dead","published_at":"2026-06-16T06:24:28+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/city-administrator-john-walsh-presumed-dead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2916877d-f8c1-47ca-bc9e-b125bfd82c1f.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/2916877d-f8c1-47ca-bc9e-b125bfd82c1f.mp3","summary":"St. Helens city administrator John Walsh is presumed dead after vanishing in the Columbia River, triggering a massive multi-agency search that’s now shifted to recovery efforts. Known for his calm leadership and 14 years of service, Walsh’s absence has deeply shaken the community, who’ve gathered at Columbia View Park to mourn and leave flowers. The mayor and former police chief Terry Moss both praised his kindness, resilience, and dedication to city projects like the Riverwalk. City Hall flies at half-staff and will close to the public this week as staff grieve, honoring Walsh not just as an administrator, but as a beloved community pillar. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b3a45bb0c328b0cb","meta_description":"St. Helens city administrator John Walsh is presumed dead after vanishing in the Columbia River, triggering a massive multi-agency search that’s now shift…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":89,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/episodes/city-administrator-john-walsh-presumed-dead/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/city-administrator-john-walsh-presumed-dead.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}