FOX 12 Now Podcast | News, Things to Do in Portland Oregon and Beyond

In this episode, Greg talks to Portland native Amy Richter about Music Workshop after she found music greatly helped her while growing up with dyslexia. They are now in 50 states and also provide a program called Music for Well-Being for Music Educators. Plus, how to save money on your DIY project with Eric G. Have a great weekend!

Today, Greg talks to a Portland-based nonprofit whose mission is to develop diverse young leaders. Plus, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning singer Ben Platt talks about his experiences in Portland and his latest album "Honeymind."

We took Monday off, but we're back with a great show today! In this episode, Greg talks about the fascinating history of Uncle Nearest Whiskey and the book Love & Whiskey with Fawn Weaver. Then, he talks to rapper Ice Cube about Big3 basketball and his upcoming concert for Summer Jam, both of which are at the Moda Center this weekend.

In today’s episode, Greg learns about ‘Saturday in the Park,’ an annual, family-friendly Pride event at Esther Park in downtown Vancouver, Washington. Also, it’s Friday and that means afternoon summer cocktails with Julie. She makes a pineapple coconut margarita that sounds incredibly delicious. Have a great weekend!

In this episode of the FOX 12 Now Podcast Greg talks to Gert Zoutendijk, the public information officer for the Oregon State Fire Marshall about the ‘Larch Creek Fire’ which is burning about 7,000 acres in Wasco County, Oregon, south of The Dalles.

Northwest Oregon and southwest Washington are under air quality alerts. Greg talks to an official with the Oregon DEQ about what that means for you and your family. Plus he interviews a scientist at NASA about how they monitor air quality and temperature data from around the globe.

Why do Portland's TriMet MAX trains slow down in the summer heat? How can you stay safe when you're out on the water in your kayak or on your paddleboard? Greg gets the answers to these questions on today's edition of the FOX 12 Now Podcast.