A Fentanyl Vaccine, City Council Implodes Over Zenith, and the Portland Book Festival Is Almost Here

We're talking about how Northwest researchers are developing vaccines that could prevent opioid overdose deaths, and how things are shaking out at City Hall concerning the sale of the largest oil terminal in the state — located right on the Willamette River. Plus, we’re previewing some of the best books to read this fall season and sharing a little preview of the upcoming Portland Book Festival. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week City Hall reporter Sophie Peel and senior artistic director of Literary Arts, Amanda Bullock.  Discussed in today's episode: Northwest researchers develop vaccines to prevent opioid overdose and support addiction recovery [OPB] City Council Explores How It Might Impose New Conditions on a Firm Seeking to Buy Zenith Terminal [Willamette Week] Portland Book Festival 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 September 18th episode: Veganizer - Use code CITYCAST for $10 off festival tickets Oregon Ballet Theater D'Amore Law Grand Central Bakery