Local Voices

Oregon leads the nation in Medicaid renewals.  OSU engineers attempt to set a motorcycle speed record.  Wildfire smoke can reduce the success rate of invitro fertilization.  College students who fly to school should consider getting REAL ID now.

Oregon has released a new version of the Wildfire Hazard Map that includes all property owners in the state.  Reductions in forest fuels helped slow the progress of the Darlene 3 Fire that threatened La Pine.

The director of Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care details what her agency is, the goals, and how it's helping families.  Debra Porta, Executive Director of Pride Northwest, discusses Pride weekend in Portland.  Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer explains how his Restaurant Service Charge Tax Fairness Act will benefit restaurants.

The Oregon Children's Theater is offering unique opportunities for kids to learn about theater and acting.  They need your support.

Taking steps to help you elders from being scammed.  Removing bias from AI.  Being insured against wildfire damage.  The dangers of drinking alcohol in extreme heat.  Importance of wearing life jackets.

Steps you take now will have to ready if there's a wildfire in your area.  Broadband is expanding across Oregon.  Graduating high school students face changing insurance needs.  OHA wants to keep you from getting sick after playing in the ocean.

Home title fraud is real, and there are ways to protect your property.  Michael Allen Harrison's 10 Grands performances will help raise funds for Play It Forward.  A report examines fentanyl deaths in Multnomah County and shows ways to handle the crisis.

The City of Portland honors Juneteenth with a proclamation.  The Oregon Historical Society has a new exhibit on Portland.  The State of Oregon works to increase meat processing in the state.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is making it easy to get out and learn to fish.  The City of Portland issues a proclamation for Pride Month.  Reseachers at OHSU are developing computers with machine learning to help diagnose mental health conditions.

Demand is changing for trade workers and Madden Industrial Craftsmen works to connect tradespeople with jobs.  Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses top issues he's working on in the Nation's Capitol.  Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt explains a new program to help victims of domestic violence who are charged with crimes for attacking their aggressors.