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It is a staggering number: more than 20 American Veterans commit suicide each day. Jenny Hansson heads to Southwest Washington to talk with the organizers of Northwest Battle Buddies. A group that is training some four-legged, best friends to help veterans who return from war zones with PTSD.

A big, domed building dominates the landscape at a busy intersection in Beaverton Oregon. The Sisters of Saint Mary's is a Catholic order founded more than 100 years ago. Ken Boddie stops by to talk to the Sisters about the history, the mission of the Church, sisterhood and the challenges facing all Catholics today.

The USS Oregon was an important battleship from late 19th century up until the time it was decommissioned after World War I. In the coming months, a new USS Oregon will be commissioned. Ken Boddie visits Tom McCall waterfront park to meet up with Arlo Gatchel of the USS Oregon Commissioning Committee to talk about the battleship that was and a Navy Vet who helped make sure the new, nuclear-class submarine bares the same name.

Hours after Governor Jay Inslee announced his bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination, reporter Elise Haas caught up with KOIN 6 Political Analyst Jim Moore for an examination of Inslee's platform and to find out if the Washington Democrat has a chance to be the nominee.

A high school sophomore overheard a sad story and decided to fight back. Now, she’s raising big bucks to fund new research in the battle against cancer that recently turned personal.

Portland is known as Bridge City and of the ten bridges in town, the St. Johns Bridge is the Crown Jewel. Historian Robert Hadlow takes us through the life and times of a bridge that made history when it was built and why it continues to be a favorite today.

More than 2 million Americans are diagnosed as  Obsessive Compulsive. One Portland-area high schooler who suffers from the disorder is busting through the myths and showing others how to cope.

History is not a timeline, it is a story. From the time the first pioneers arrived, Oregon's history had been parts good, parts bad and parts ugly. Come along as we take you inside a new, interactive exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society dedicated to teaching a new generation the important and evolving story of Oregon.

For the first time in history, an African American woman has a seat on the Portland, Oregon city council. Jo Ann Hardesty joins us for a discussion on race relations, the people who inspired her and how she hopes to push the city forward.

The dedication of volunteers provides inspiration for us all. Today, we take you to a special brunch for a hard-working Meals on Wheels driver and one of the lucky people she helps, just in time for Valentines Day.