Local Voices

Local Voices

Where local voices come to discuss the events, news, and community issues that matter to Oregonians and Washingtonians.

Episodes

September 28, 2025 30 mins
The Toyota Fill The Truck Food Drive has helped stock the shelves of the Oregon Food Bank at a time when the demand for food is growing.  Union Gospel Mission has opened Angela's House.  If you have ash trees, here's what you need to know about the emerald ash borer.
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Everyone should have an emergency water supply.  Learn how much and how to do it safely.  The Oregon Health Authority has released recommendations for COVID, Influenza and RSV vaccinations.
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September 14, 2025 30 mins
The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act allows you to know what businesses know about you.  Putting equity in the Oregon Climate Protection Program.  The effect of city noise on your health.
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September 7, 2025 30 mins
FOx 12's Hunger Free Project needs your help.  What will the West Coast Health Alliance do? SOLVE opens registration for the Fall Beach and Riverside Cleanups. Protecting your home from wildfire. Oregon could get a new wildlife area in the northeastern part of the state.
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August 31, 2025 29 mins
Oregon DEQ has a plan to deal with PFAS forever chemicals.  Oregon is adding child care and reducing child care deserts.  The PDX Airport project is getting closer to its end.  AAA studied Traffic Jam Assistance Technology and found it doesn't always work.
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August 24, 2025 30 mins
The Regional Water Providers Consortium has water saving tips.  The Red Cross honors a hero lifesaver.  Oregon is joining other states in a lawsuit to maintain funding for organizations that help victims of crime.
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Portland Parks and Rec has a great program for kids that gives them fun things to do along with a lunch.  The Sunshine Division will soon have a permanent headquaters and warehouse.  The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute receives a $2 billion donation from Phil and Penny Knight.
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The Oregon State Fair will be a foody's delight this year.  Fire danger remains high in Oregon and the Oregon Department of Forestry has new air attack resources.  Oregon's Governor marked the signing of four bills to improve behavioral health in the state. 
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August 3, 2025 30 mins
Oregon's mattress recycling program is growing.  Small watercraft in Oregon need a new permit next year.  PGE opens its network of wildfire monitoring cameras.  Rates are going up at Oregon State Parks.  Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signs several bills to increase housing affordability.
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July 27, 2025 29 mins
Oregon's 988 service is available to everyone in the state with mental health concerns.  Oregon's Student Loan Ombuds is ready to help guide students through complex issues of student loans.  Are you aware of the gold bar scam and how people are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to it?  Oregon State Parks needs your advice on its future.
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July 20, 2025 30 mins
The Oregon Historical Society is helping to prepare for the American 250 celebration next year.  The Portland Fire officially unveiled the team's name and logo.  Can you identify an emerald ash borer?  OSU's Food Preservation Hotline is ready to help you safely save your food.
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July 13, 2025 29 mins
Community Warehouse is helping people in the Portland area who need help with basic home furnishings.  Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanding its book collections with bilingual selections.  Oregon OSHA is helping businesses keep employees safe in the heat.  Protecting your house or apartment from wildfire.
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July 6, 2025 30 mins
Hot sun, fireworks, swimming and other summer activities can put kids at risk, but there are steps you can take to keep your kids safe.  If you're moving, find out how you can protect yourself from an unscrupulous moving company.  Paddleboarders need special precautions.  The Oregon Recycling Modernization Act is taking effect and will change recycling in the state.  A Portland contractor has started a trade school to teach buildin...
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June 29, 2025 29 mins
The Salvation Army's Camp Kuralti at Trestle Glen is giving children an opportunity to experience summer camp.  The ODFW is working to keep invasive mussels out of Oregon waters.  OHSU has selected a new CEO and President.
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June 22, 2025 30 mins
Toyota dealers are working together in a massive effort to collect food for local food banks.  Multnomah County health has heat warnings as summer weather begins to arrive.  It's wildfire season, is your home insured?  Elder abuse, especially financial, fraud is a growing problem and there are ways to help.
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The Red Cross is focusing on sickle cell in their annual Dr. Charles Drew Blood Drive.  PEMCO insurance asked drivers why they speed.  A bill is moving through the Oregon Legislature that would require schools to consider climate science and sustainability when reviewing educational materials.  Governor Tina Kotek discusses wildfire funding and the contempt order against the Oregon State Hospital.
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June 8, 2025 29 mins
Federal budget cuts could have a major impact on Medicaid in Oregon.  Gambling addiction problems are growing, due to online access to gambling.  Portland City Council quadrupled the settlement amounts with families that were displaced by urban renewal.  OSU research helps wineries adjust to wildfire smoke.
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June 1, 2025 29 mins
Papa Murphy's is asking customer to help Our Giving Table support foster children and kids in need.  The Red Cross has tips on preparing for wildfire season.  Oregon's Senior Loneliness Line is ready with companionship for older Oregonians.
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May 25, 2025 30 mins
Grow to Donate is helping food banks with leftover produce from gardens.  Planning to dig? Plan to call 811.  The Oregon DMV is making it easier to file crash reports.  TripCheck turns 25.  Oregon legislators look for ways to keep homeowners insurance in high fire risk areas.
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May 18, 2025 29 mins
This is the 45th anniversary of the Mt. St. Helens eruption which is a good time to prepare for another eruption and any disaster.  Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is celebrating a major milestone in Oregon.
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