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With the return of school mere weeks away, KOIN 6 News anchors Jeff Gianola and Dan Tilkin host a special town hall, "Kids, class, and coronavirus: what parents need to know." From safety to hot lunch, internet access and distance learning, what will this fall look like?

For 63 nights protesters have hit the streets of Portland. Between them, reporters Jennifer Dowling and Hannah Ray Lambert have been there almost every night. They’re here with a first-hand account of the situation on the streets and insight to what the protesters are actually trying to accomplish.

More than four months after college sports vanished thanks to COVID-19, there is hope that games could be played soon. But what about fans in the stands? Noted infectious disease expert Dr. Carlos Crespo joins us to explain the complications that come along with stadium crowds and what it will take for him to go back.

In this week’s Writers’ Bloc, we talk to author Jessica Treadway about her new novel, “The Gretchen Question”, which explores the price we pay for the secrets we keep. Also, she tells us about her start as journalist, and how she drew inspiration from stories she covered.

As of right now, college football is a go with a later start date. Is this a good sign?

Could we see college football in the fall? If we do, is that a good thing?

Summer has finally arrived in Portland! KOIN 6 Meteorologists Kelley Bayern and Joseph Dames detail the recent two-day streak of 100 degree weather and chat about the potential for more heat on tap this week. Plus, details on the double meteor shower over Portland on Tuesday night with info on the best times to peek into the skies.

Constitutional law expert Dr. Chris Shortell joins us to take a long look at the presence of federal law enforcement agents in Portland, if the response to the protests is justified and what it has to do with the race for the White House.

Could there be a college football season in the spring?

Joined by Angie Machado, we discuss the possibility of a spring football season.