Local Voices
Where local voices come to discuss the events, news, and community issues that matter to Oregonians and Washingtonians.
Episodes
May 5, 2024 • 29 mins
The Oregon Individual Development Account program is helping Oregonians grow generational wealth. A Kaiser Permanente study finds women have higher risk of heart disease from drinking alcohol. Portland's 90-day Fentanyl State of Emergency is over. How did it work and what's next?
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April 28, 2024 • 29 mins
The Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp is preparing for a summer of fun for kids. OHSU study finds improved benefits of the COVID vaccine. There's a new guide to help you determine whether it makes sense to put solar panels on your house.
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April 21, 2024 • 29 mins
Kids have an opportunity to learn about animals and agriculture at the Oregon Ag Fest. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is working to boost mass timber production. OSU researchers learn where hypoxia is worst off the Oregon Coast.
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April 15, 2024 • 29 mins
A new children's book tells the story of orphaned wells across the country.
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April 7, 2024 • 29 mins
An Oregon U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative are working to keep the expanded child tax credit for families. Oregon has received federal funds to expand broadband. The FBI in Portland is looking for applicants for its Teen Academy.
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March 31, 2024 • 29 mins
Boys & Girls Aid is helping Oregon foster children. How to tame your allergies. Prevent window falls. Oregon's first female governor. Don't lose your 2020 federal tax refund.
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March 24, 2024 • 29 mins
March is a big gambling month with March Madness and the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling is ready to help. Oregon is getting $9 million for a program that helps keep children out of foster care. SOLVE is taking registrations for the Spring Cleanup. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is coming into bloom.
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March 17, 2024 • 29 mins
The State of Oregon has new financial investment information. Auto insurance rates are soaring, but there are things you can do to save money. Oregon's lesser traveled state parks are hidden gems. Details on the FDA's ground cinnamon recall.
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March 10, 2024 • 29 mins
PGE and Pacific Power are raising rates significantly and they want them to go even higher. The Oregon Citizens Utility Board is fighting to keep increases down. Portland City Council honors Incight.
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March 3, 2024 • 29 mins
The I Pawd It Forward animal rescue is making a difference in southwest Washington. An OSU researcher has learned how many delivery drones one person can manage. The State of Oregon may be holding money that's owed to you.
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February 25, 2024 • 29 mins
The Oregon Diversity Legal Job Fair is ready to connect people to jobs in the justice system. It's time to register for Doggie Dash. Smokey Bear turns 80. Oregon receives $10 million to fix EV charging stations.
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February 18, 2024 • 29 mins
Charge Into Tomorrow at the Oregon International Auto Show. EBT Scam warning. Oregon needs umpires. The Southern Resident orcas are now endangered in Oregon.
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February 11, 2024 • 29 mins
Brooke Olzendam, with the Portland Trail Blazers, is raising funds for the American Heart Association through the Brooke Hearts Your Heart program. We bring you some of the testimony from a hearing on the bills to address concerns with Ballot Measure 110. AAA releases a report on the dangers of being a roadside worker, and how the number of fatalities is significantly under-reported.
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February 4, 2024 • 29 mins
Dr. Joshua Roark, a cardiologist with Adventist Health Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular, explains ways you can improve heart health. ALS Northwest needs your help raising money for ALS research and to help patients with ALS and their families.
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January 28, 2024 • 29 mins
Radon is an invisible gas that could be in your home, and it can cause lung cancer. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler updated the City's efforts to increase community safety. He was joined by Portland Police Chief Bob Day and Community Safety Transition Director Mike Meyers.
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January 21, 2024 • 29 mins
Oregon has a program to help low income residents get a down payment to buy their first home. The Red Cross is in critical need of blood donations. Preparing for tax season. Are Oregonians ready to stay cool this summer? Oregon's boat inspection program stops another boat with an invasive species.
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January 14, 2024 • 29 mins
An effort is underway to save inline hockey in the Portland area. The Hillsboro Hops and the City of Hillsboro are asking the Oregon Legislature to pay $15 million for a new stadium.
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January 7, 2024 • 29 mins
The 2022 Domicile Unknown Report details issues facing Multnomah County's homeless population that result in their deaths. The head of the Portland FBI field office looks back at the three years he spent in the Rose City. Oregon libraries are facing budget cuts. The tax on Oregon phone lines will increase 40 cents this month to fund 988 call centers.
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December 31, 2023 • 29 mins
Meals on Wheels People nees your help. Get ready for your First Day Hike. Mt. Hood climbers need permits in 2024. How to get ready to receive Oregon's 2023 tax kicker refund.
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December 24, 2023 • 29 mins
Governor Tina Kotek details how her Portland Central City Task Force will help Portland recover. Friends of the Children PDX needs your help this holiday season. Gray whales are on migration off the Oregon Coast.
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