KXL-Beyond The Headlines

Cradlepoint wireless connectivity company has found themselves on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 by setting up networks; Mayors check in - Happy Valley Mayor Tom Ellis, Molalla Mayor Keith Swigart, Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole

KXL reporters and anchors take in-depth looks at some of the key races and issues ahead of Oregon's Primary - including - Portland City Council, Clackamas County Sheriff & Chair, Portland Homeless Measure, OR Secretary of State and Canby & Centennial School bonds; Live 95-5 DJ "Ice" on flying during pandemic, KXL's Jordon Schultz moves his wedding to 2021

After the OR State Middle School Basketball Championship was canceled because of Coronavirus, organizers only offered coaches and parents 25% refunds or 50% discounts for next year.  We hear from Southridge and Westview youth athletics and the tournament organizer Executive Director

Founder and President of Tag Presents Paul Thornton - Longtime producer and promoter of concerts and live shows talks about life during this global pandemic and provides unique insight on what the future might hold for concerts; 750 The Game's Judah Newby on NCAA allowing athletes to get paid

Judi Croft with SAIF checks in from her home office with a ton of ideas and tips on things we can do to say sane at home and not end up in the emergency room; Author of Dad Jokes book Bart King; Hazelden, Betty Ford Clinic Foundation's Heidi Wallace on addiction rises during pandemic

Organizer of the first ever Couch Potato Stay at Home No run/No walk 0.0K - Ben Bieri talks about their non-event, event.  Ben is with a group that serves senior citizens and thought it would be a great way to stay safe and have fun; Mary Lago with Ferguson-Wellman in Portland talks smart finance strategies; KXL's Steve Leader calls it a career after 35 years on the air at KXL - He gets a tribute

KXL's Brett Reckamp gets an exclusive interview with the founder and President of Tom Bihn - Tom Bihn himself.  Tom Bihn has halted most of their production and all of their shipping to make PPE face masks; Chiropractor Dr. Dan Miller with Beaverton Family Chiropractic on ergonomics while working from home; Myaderm CEO Eric Smart on how CBD is not a magic cure for COVID-19; "Jane" - another upset VRBO customer

Grove Hunt with Grove Development talks about trying to keep job sites and building going during this crisis and with social distancing; A-Dec from Newberg makes PPE face masks; Actor Jocko Simms from NBC's New Amsterdam; Julia Anderson from 60 & Single on tax laws; KXL Traffic hawks Jay Mather & Thom on Portland traffic

We collect recorded interviews and thoughts from vacation home share company VRBO from all over the country.  KXL's Brett Reckamp found himself in the same boat and noticed all the notes from VRBO travelers who were not able to use their stays due to the global pandemic, but were not able to receive refunds or credits.  So he put out a request and was contacted by people from 11 states & Canada in the first 48 hours

SAIF Safety Services Supervisor Judi Croft talks about keeping workers safe even at home; Manager of Tap & Table restaurant talks about how they are holding up; KXL Tech Expert Brian Westbrook on how larger companies are helping to ease the grid; Portland Garment Factory owner Britt Howard shifts their focus to making badly needed face masks - even if they are losing money