ICE Facility To Remain Open, Wildfire Damages Soar, and Data Center Tax Debate

Описание: Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about the city official vowing to keep Portland's ICE facility open, PacifiCorp's liability in a class action lawsuit over the 2020 wildfires topping $1 billion, the recycling company that dumped 17 tons of plastic in a local landfill, and so much more. Plus, we've got event picks to help you make the most of the first week of March. Joining executive producer John Notarianni for this midweek news roundup is our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni.



This episode incorrectly attributes Portland Mercury reporter Jeremiah Hayden's article to the Oregonian. We regret this mistake. 



Discussed in today's episode:




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Portland City Administrator Tells Staff ICE Facility Will Remain Open (https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/...) [Portland Mercury]


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PacifiCorp Wildfire Liabilities in Class Action Suit Surpass $1 Billion, Continue To Soar (https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2...) [Oregonian] 


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 A Recycling Company Improperly Dumped 17 Tons of Plastic in a Landfill. It Has Millions of Dollars in Government Contracts (https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2...) [Oregonian] 


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Oregon Moves Toward 1-Year Moratorium on Some Data Center Tax Breaks (https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-fo...) [Oregonian] 


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Oregon Legislature Passes Bill To Stop Speculative Ticket Sales (https://www.wweek.com/news/2026/02/27...) [Willamette Week]  






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