KGW's Stephanie Domurat talks with Oregon leaders about the SNAP benefits crisis and to Republican Danielle Bethell about her bid for governor.

Oregon's adjutant general discusses federalized Guard troops on standby in Portland. Plus, Multnomah County library director on expansion and safety.

Portland councilors explain what the new Protect Portland Initiative does against federal immigration overreach.

Oregon’s seniors face rising scams and housing struggles. Experts warn urgent action is needed to protect older adults and their futures.

Portland has been at the center of a whirlwind legal battle in recent days, with President Donald Trump characterizing the city as a lawless war zone and pushing to send in National Guard troops under federal command — only to be repeatedly blocked by Judge Karin Immergut after Oregon sued, arguing that the anti-ICE protests have been largely peaceful and Trump is mischaracterizing the situation.

Professor Tung Yin was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to help make sense of the rapidly evolving court fight and break down what's likely to happen next. Yin is a professor of law at the Lewis and Clark Law School, whose areas of expertise include national security and terrorism law.

Portland Police Chief Bob Day said the city’s police bureau is managing the ongoing demonstrations outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in South Waterfront without the need for National Guard support.

Speaking in an interview Monday, after a federal judge reaffirmed a ban on National Guard deployments to Portland, Day said it was "confirmation to the work that Portland Police Bureau has been doing in that area" and that he appreciated the court's recognition of local efforts.

Portland has been at the center of a whirlwind legal battle in recent days, with President Donald Trump characterizing the city as a lawless war zone and pushing to send in National Guard troops under federal command — only to be repeatedly blocked by Judge Karin Immergut after Oregon sued, arguing that the anti-ICE protests have been largely peaceful and Trump is mischaracterizing the situation.

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to go over what's happened in the case so far and what he expects will happen next as the battle moves to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter recounted trying to locate a Portland mother and her four children detained by ICE after visiting the U.S.–Canada border.

Oregon Health and Science University has been a powerhouse of research and innovation in Oregon for decades, serving as one of the state's largest employers and a leader in areas like cancer research through the Knight Institute. However, OHSU has faced its share of challenges over the past year with financial struggles, capacity issues, layoffs and a failed merger with Legacy Health.

OHSU's newest president, Dr. Shereef Elnahal, was a guest on this week's episode of Straight Talk to discuss the institution's struggles and opportunities, including the impact of changes under the Trump administration — from funding cuts earlier in the year to the decision this week to declare a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and autism, which has drawn pushback from medical experts.

Elnahal was appointed as president in June and stepped into the role last month. He was appointed Undersecretary of Health for the federal Department of Veterans Affairs under the Biden administration, and before that served as president of University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.

Hartman was the lone Democrat to vote against the bill in the House. She also discussed her decision to run for Clackamas County Commissioner.