{"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":"Sunstone Way Faces $3.6M Cost Scandal","slug":"sunstone-way-faces-3-6m-cost-scandal","published_at":"2026-06-19T18:51:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/portland-oregon-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476712/sunstone-way-faces-3-6m-cost-scandal","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/de00c826-cacb-4090-8f8f-84e0b8e3776f.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/de00c826-cacb-4090-8f8f-84e0b8e3776f.mp3","summary":"Multnomah County is cracking down on homeless shelter provider Sunstone Way after uncovering nearly $3.6 million in allegedly improper spending — mostly inflated admin payroll billed as direct costs — sparking outrage and a looming shutdown that could displace 200 workers and shutter vital shelters. The scandal erupted after a former finance director sued, alleging she was fired for asking tough questions about misused taxpayer funds, including CEO decisions like keeping an old office while moving to a pricier one. Sunstone Way blames falling revenue and rising costs for its closure this summer, while county officials vow to recover misused funds and prevent future abuses — especially since these dollars are meant for the most vulnerable. 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/40e27d8d898512ad","meta_description":"Multnomah County is cracking down on homeless shelter provider Sunstone Way after uncovering nearly $3.6 million in allegedly improper spending — mostly i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":104,"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/sunstone-way-faces-3-6m-cost-scandal/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/sunstone-way-faces-3-6m-cost-scandal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}