$2M Lawsuit Against the City, County Sheriff Rejects City Camping Ban, and Wildfire Updates

Today on City Cast Portland, we’re talking about a wrongful death lawsuit faulting the city for failing to keep a man’s alleged killer off the streets, the sheriff’s office refusing to enforce the city’s camping ban, and an update on the devastating wildfires ravaging Oregon. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week’s Friday news roundup are Oregonian reporter Zane Sparling and our very own executive producer, Giulia Fiaoni.

Discussed in Today’s Episode:

• $2M Wrongful Death Lawsuit Faults Portland Police for Not Stopping Man’s Alleged Killer [Oregonian 🔒]
• Mayor Blames Sheriff for Declining To Book Man Arrested for Violating City’s Camping Rules [Willamette Week]
• Oregon Wildfire Season Far Outpaces Last Year’s [Oregonian 🔒]

Wildfire Resources:

• With Fires Still Burning Across Oregon, Dozens of Campgrounds and Trails Are Closed [OPB]
• Oregon Department of Forestry Restrictions and Closures [oregon.gov] 
• How to Make a DIY Air Purifier [Hey Portland] 
• Wildfire Tracker [Oregonian]
• Air Quality Tracker [AirNow]
• Your Guide to August in Portland [City Cast Portland]

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