Local Voices
Where local voices come to discuss the events, news, and community issues that matter to Oregonians and Washingtonians.
Episodes
August 10, 2025 • 29 mins
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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June 15, 2025 • 29 mins
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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May 11, 2025 • 30 mins
Utilities are taking steps to prevent wildfires during the summer and there are several things you can do. Don't fall for the Toll Text Scam. Addressing maternal health disparities.
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May 4, 2025 • 30 mins
Pacific Office Automation is offering a free community safety event this week where you can learn more about youth substance abuse and fentanyl awareness. IRL Social Skills is helping people with Autism and their families. ODOT's High School to Highways program offers on-the-job training for high school graduates.
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April 27, 2025 • 29 mins
The Oregon Humane Society needs you to sign up for Doggie Dash to help them raise money to care for animals. Portland's Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Portland's Sister City Guadalajara. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and it's time to Rethink the Drink.
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April 20, 2025 • 29 mins
AntFarm Youth Services helps to build communities and support young people. A Kaiser Permanente Northwest pediatrician has advice for parents with young kids who have allergies. Oregon is losing BRIC grants and it will hurt disaster preparedness. There's bipartisan support in the Oregon Legislature for a bill to ban cell phones in schools.
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April 13, 2025 • 29 mins
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon is supporting people with Parkinson's Disease, their families and caregivers. The REAL ID deadline is approaching. Oregon DEQ investigates a cyberattack. This is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. A bill in the Oregon Legislature would make it illegal to impersonate a union respresentative.
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April 6, 2025 • 30 mins
SOLVE's annual Spring Clean up is almost here, it's time to register. This is Food Waste Prevention Week, and it can save you a lot of money. The Oregon Legislature considers a bill to prohibit discrimination as a reason to ban a book from a school. Auto thefts in Oregon drop 30%.
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March 30, 2025 • 30 mins
A bill in the Oregon Legislature would improve the Emergency Medical System. Empty nesters need help and can help their children who are leaving. Banning the use of cell phones in schools. Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Portland.
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