{"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":"Float for Freedom on Clackamas River","slug":"float-for-freedom-on-clackamas-river","published_at":"2026-06-14T05:04:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/float-for-freedom-on-clackamas-river","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/eedc9dff-0fb2-4616-be11-020f774adca1.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/eedc9dff-0fb2-4616-be11-020f774adca1.mp3","summary":"Kayakers, paddleboarders, and inflatable boat enthusiasts are staging a “Float for Freedom” protest on the Clackamas River, challenging Oregon’s new permit rules that now require even non-motorized watercraft to have permits — a move they say infringes on their constitutional right to access public waterways. The state defends the policy, arguing the fees fund invasive species control and improved public access. Since January, the debate has intensified, pitting personal freedom against conservation and management priorities — a classic clash over who should control Oregon’s rivers. 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/30b1dee2e40b7b4e","meta_description":"Kayakers, paddleboarders, and inflatable boat enthusiasts are staging a “Float for Freedom” protest on the Clackamas River, challenging Oregon’s new permi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":73,"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/float-for-freedom-on-clackamas-river/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/float-for-freedom-on-clackamas-river.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}