Local Voices

Local Voices

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

Episodes

Oregon's Online Voter Registration

January 4, 2026 • 30 mins
Oregon's online voter registration system has changed.  Don't fall victim to a financial scam.  How music affects us.
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Air Pollution Threat To A Child's Brain

December 28, 2025 • 30 mins
A study at OHSU has found a link between development of a child's brain and air pollution.  Oregon sues the federal government to save a consumer watchdog agency.  An Oregon Court of Appeals ruling is preventing district attorneys from filing charges that could protect children from dangerous drug situations at home.  Protecting yourself from flu and Covid.  How to talk with older relatives about driver safety.
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Multnomah County's 2025 Domicile Unknown Report

December 21, 2025 • 30 mins
The Domicile Unknown Report details how homeless people in Multnomah County died and how those deaths could have been prevented.  The Oregon Legislature will examine a bill next year concerning Automated License Plate Reader technology and how the data is accessed.
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Light The World Giving Machines

December 14, 2025 • 30 mins
The Light the World Giving Machines from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are returning to Washington Square Mall to make giving to local organizations this holiday season easy.  The Red Cross has tips that can reduce fire danger during the holidays.
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Heretic Coffee's SNAP Breakfast

December 7, 2025 • 29 mins
Heretic Coffee' SNAP Breakfast.  Multnomah County's District Attorney is strengthening the drug deflection program.  The Oregon Health Authority wants you to Rethink the Drink.  How to safely charge lithium-ion batteries.
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988 Connect To Hope

November 30, 2025 • 29 mins
Oregon's 988 service is available all the time to help people Connect to Hope.  The Portland Sunshine Division works year-round, and especially during the holidays, to keep people fed.
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Oregon State Elks Association

November 23, 2025 • 29 mins
The 47 Elks lodges across Oregon are helping their local communities.  Toys with artificial intelligence need special attention from parents.  Multnomah County is launching a new effort to stop business burglaries.
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Getting Health Insurance Credits

November 16, 2025 • 30 mins
There are some credits available for health insurance on the marketplace.  Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says the fight for more health insurance credits isn't over.  The holidays are a time to talk with older adults about what's next.  The effort to send the Oregon Transportation Law to voters.
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Portland's Singing Christmas Tree

November 9, 2025 • 29 mins
Portland's Singing Christmas Tree returns to create holiday memories.  ODOT is urging drivers and passengers to buckle-up for safety. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield discusses the case they presented to the U.S. Supreme Court against President Trump's tariffs. Oregon State Parks is making more changes to help cover a $14 million budget gap.
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OHSU Rural Health Care

November 2, 2025 • 29 mins
OHSU is working to expand rural health care.  Lithium-ion batteries are a fire risk in your home. The "2025 State of the Climate Report, a planet on the brink."
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Portland Police First Responder Drone

October 26, 2025 • 29 mins
Portland Police have a pilot program using drones as a first responder.  More people are becoming victims of the 'Gold Bar Scam.'  Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue installs the Haas system to alert you when their fire rigs are coming.
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Get Ready For The Big One

October 19, 2025 • 29 mins
The Great Shakeout is a reminder to prepare for a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, and here are some things to do.  The Oregon Humane Society is helping to shape veterinary social work nationwide.
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Children's Cancer Association JoyRX

October 12, 2025 • 29 mins
The Children's Cancer Association's JoyRX programs are helping kids smile during a difficult and scary time, and they can use your help.  If you have chickens, ducks, or geese there are steps you should take this time of year to protect them from bird flu.  Gambling is on the rise among college students and the Oregon Health Authority has tips for parents.  It's been five years since the Labor Day wildfires and families continue to...
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Red Cross Fire Prevention Week Safety Tips

October 5, 2025 • 29 mins
The Red Cross has tips for Fire Prevention and Safety week to keep you and your family safe.  The Port of Portland will have a new operator for Terminal 6 which is important to the Northwest's economy.  Tips to keep your house from being damaged by fall and winter weather.
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Toyota Fill The Truck Food Drive

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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Emergency Water Storage

September 21, 2025 • 29 mins
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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Protect Your Data

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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FOX 12's Hunger Free Project

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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The Dangers of PFAS Chemicals

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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Protecting Your Water

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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