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Eugene Police Wants $2.5M for Public Records, Our Waterfront Is Getting a Makeover, and I-5 South Closure Updates

October 6, 2026·31 min
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We're talking about why the Eugene Police Department is charging millions for public records, plus ideas from Europe on how to get more out of our waterfront. We’re also looking at updates on the latest waterfront park currently in the planning stages and checking in on the Rose Quarter I-5 construction. Joining host Claudia Meza are KBOO news director Althea Billings and civic strategist and founder of the Human Access Project, Willie Levenson. Discussed in today's episode: A Midpoint Status Check on How the I-5 South Freeway Closure Is Going [Willamette Week] Oregon Police Are Charging a Local News Outlet $2.5M for Records About One Cop [The Intercept] PP&R Waterfront Park Design Down To Three Finalists [portland.gov] Portland’s New Riverside Saunas Invite a Proper Cold Plunge [Portland Monthly] Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram. Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 6th episode: Grand Central Bakery Portland Bureau of Transportation D'Amore Law Portland Open Studios The Reser ADX

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