{"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":"Naked Suspect Arrested After River Escape | Portland News","slug":"naked-suspect-arrested-after-river-escape-portland-news","published_at":"2026-07-13T00:08:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/naked-suspect-arrested-after-river-escape-portland-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/f4be97453fdde842","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/21f97285-d1e6-4a6f-8fb9-347e9c64f782.mp3","summary":"A heart-stopping incident unfolded in Portland, Oregon, when a man tried to snatch a seven-year-old girl at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Her parents and bystanders fought him off, even using pepper spray, while he was eventually found naked in the Willamette River. The girl suffered minor scratches but was unharmed. Vasey now faces multiple serious charges, including attempted kidnapping and assault — a chilling reminder of how quickly danger can strike and how ordinary people can become heroes in a split second. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f4be97453fdde842","meta_description":"A heart-stopping incident unfolded in Portland, Oregon, when a man tried to snatch a seven-year-old girl at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Her parents and by…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":74,"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/naked-suspect-arrested-after-river-escape-portland-news/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/naked-suspect-arrested-after-river-escape-portland-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}