Local Voices

Local Voices

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

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Electric Vehicle Rebates

August 2, 2026 • 30 mins
Oregon's electric vehicle rebate program restarts next month.  Volunteering and serve as a work requirement for SNAP.  Wildfires are affecting travel across Oregon.  There are concerns about over-using antibiotics.
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Portland Fruit Tree Project

July 26, 2026 • 30 mins
The Portland Fruit Tree Project is getting excess fruit from backyard trees to people who need food. ODOT is distributing money to build more electric vehicle charging stations.  Technology is playing a greater role in fighting wildfires in Oregon.  Knowing which field has the most job openings might help you get a job.
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Preparing For The Big One

July 19, 2026 • 29 mins
Structural engineers from around the world met in Portland to discuss how to survive The Big One.  Washington County is taking a tougher stand against retail theft.  Keeping radioactive waste safe when it moves across Oregon.
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Portland Pride Festival

July 12, 2026 • 29 mins
The Portland Pride Festival will be held in Waterfront Park July 18th and 19th.  Hotter summer temperatures can put people playing sports at risk, unless precautions are taken.  Fire Adapted Oregon is a program that can help save your home or rental when a wildfire happens.
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How To Maintain SNAP Benefits

July 5, 2026 • 30 mins
Oregon has a program to help people maintain SNAP benefits.  Oregon's Work Share program helps avoid layoffs.  How to prevent elder financial fraud.  The emerald ash borer is expanded its territory in Oregon.  Oregon electric utilities are working to prevent wildfires.  Oregon's 911 system is undergoing an upgrade.
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Oregon Humane Helping Oregon Pets

June 28, 2026 • 29 mins
Oregon Humane was involved in a major neglected animal case in Central Point.  80 cats are being cared for at Oregon Humane in Portland.
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Red Cross Needs Summer Blood Donations

June 21, 2026 • 30 mins
The Red Cross needs you to donate blood before leaving on summer vacation.  The US Attorney for Oregon is urging local leaders to maintain public safety funding.  Portland Sunshine Division has a new free food market.  Esther's Pantry is there to help Portlanders in need.

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Toyota Fill The Truck Food Drive

June 14, 2026 • 30 mins
Your donations are needed to help fill the truck in the Toyota Fill The Truck Food Drive.  The Oregon Health Authority has changed its guidance for kids involved in outdoor activities when there's wildfire smoke in the air.  The Oregon Employment Department has updated its guide for first time workers and people wanting a career change.
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OHSU Reproductive Health Care Study

June 7, 2026 • 30 mins
OHSU is studying the effects on women's health care following the Dobbs decision.  Washington state is working to help women in menopause in the workplace.  Oregon has updated the Coastal Bicycle Route Map.
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Salem Elks Riders D-Day Honor Run

May 31, 2026 • 30 mins
The Salem Elks Riders D-Day Honor Run is a fun fundraiser for the Tanner Project that helps veterans.  The emerald ash borer is a risk to all ash trees in Oregon.  Drought is having a significant impact on Oregon's trees.  A scam involving OSHA is targeting businesses in two ways.  If you're planning a move, plan to check ODOT's mover's website.
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Emotional Impacts Of A Cancer Diagnosis

May 24, 2026 • 29 mins
A cancer diagnosis impacts the emotions of more than just the patient, but caregivers and family.  OSU research examines the effect of social media on loneliness.  The Oregon Department of Forestry is training adults in custody to fight wildfires.  Lincoln City is renovating the D River Wayside.  The Western Extended Day-Ahead Market is helping to lower power prices.
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Keep Oregon Green

May 17, 2026 • 29 mins
Keep Oregon Green works to prevent wildfires in Oregon.  This could be a very bad wildifre season, and you can help prevent that from happening. An amazing project is being assembled at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport.  How to spot toxic algae.
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Oregon Humane's Doggie Dash

May 10, 2026 • 37 mins
Oregon Humane held the Portland Doggie Dash and now the Salem Doggie dash is coming up and you can help, plus Oregon Humane's efforts to help pets and find adoptive families. 

OSU research has found socially vulnerable communities need more assistance to prevent wildfires.
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AARP Fraud Watch Network

May 3, 2026 • 30 mins
The AARP Fraud Watch Network has advice on avoiding scams and what to do if you're scammed.  The Salvation Army Cascades Region is helping Portlanders in many ways, and they need your help.  Oregon Humane needs volunteers to help care for their animals and your support through Doggie Dash.
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Alano Club of Portland

April 26, 2026 • 30 mins
The Alano Club of Portland is available to anyone who needs support with addictions.  This is Donate Life Month and Donate Life Northwest is ready to support people waiting for organs and those who want to donate.
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Crown Point Country Museum

April 19, 2026 • 30 mins
The Crown Point Country Museum is a new museum featuring the history of the Columbia River Gorge.  Oregon Humane's largest fundraiser is coming up and they need donations to fund their operations.  Trash No Land is an organization working to remind target shooters on public lands to clean up when they're finished.
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Explore Tualatin Valley

April 12, 2026 • 29 mins
Explore Tualatin Valley wants you to know all of the activities available in Washington County.  Oregon's Invasive Species program is working to keep fresh water mussels out of rivers and lakes.  The Oregon Health Authority is warning about large measles outbreak.
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OHSU's Vista Pavilion

April 5, 2026 • 29 mins
OHSU held a ceremony to mark the opening of the Vista Pavilion cancer treatment center.  Oregon Emergency Management is holding a series of Tsunami 101 Community Roadshows.  Junior golfers in Oregon will benefit from the new Oregon Golf license plate.
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Mass Timber In Healthcare Construction

March 29, 2026 • 29 mins
Mass timber is beneficial as a construction material and also for biophilia.  Portland Police and Lumen Technologies teamed up to stop copper wire thieves.  Overcrowding at the Oregon State Hospital is leading to tough choices.
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Poison Prevention Month

March 22, 2026 • 29 mins
The Oregon Poison Center is there to help when you need it.  It's whale watching week along the Oregon Coast.  Oregon's school cell phone ban takes effect.
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