Portland’s population is on the decline after decades of growth.

This past year, Portland State University reported Multnomah County lost more than 2,300 people, a trend we’ve been seeing since 2020.

Experts say the problem may no longer just be the pandemic, but the Rose City itself.

It’s the topic of this week’s Willamette Week cover story.

The story’s author Anthony Effinger joined KATU’s Steve Dunn to talk about the topic and what’s driving people to leave Portland.

Click above to watch the segment and here to read more from Willamette Week.