KXL-Beyond The Headlines

Dr. Brian Will and Carlene Will of Will Vision and Laser Center go in-depth on the new COVID-19 concern - dry eye syndrome related to long-term mask wearing. Dr. Will and Carlene are both experts in this field. They discuss ways to identify and deal with the situation and symptoms; KXL Tech Expert Chris Moschovitis talks about a new technology that claims it can track up to 15 billion vehicles across the world

KXL Tech Expert Brian Westbrook goes in-depth on working from home tech and how tech companies like Facebook & Apple are trying to help with vaccine distribution; Ridwell Recycling Company Portland GM Taylor Loewen on how they're trying to help people in NW reuse and recycle tough to deal with items; Testimony on Oregon State University President F.K. Alexander after sexual harassment situation at LSU

KXL Cyber Security Expert Chris Moschovitis on a slew of hacks and attacks on the U.S.; OR Food Truck Association & Baked & Loaded Potatoes owner Ken Carey; Future of trek of land in the Gorge causes concern; KXL Everyday Hero Zach Leigh - Sheridon Firefighter; New tsunami technology from State of Oregon

Judi Croft from SAIF talks about all the new scenarios as more groups become available for the vaccine. She touches on worker's comp claims for different situations and vaccines in the workplace; Willamette University VP of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Lisa Landreman discusses an alleged Asian hate crime against a 21-year-old female student. She says racist rhetoric from the pandemic is beginning to manifest itself with attacks on Asian Americans; Remote, Oregon - a lot of new job postings are unknowingly linking back to the tiny Oregon town

KXL's Brett Reckamp gets an in-depth interview with the new president of the Portland NAACP Sharon Gary-Smith. She covers a lot of ground on topics including Black History Month to the BLM movement, climate change, how black people and people of color are treated differently by police and how optimistic she is about the future.

George Schweitzer with Portland's historic Benson Hotel on their reopening and helping to clean up downtown; Cancer research with American Institute for Cancer Research; Dr. Tony Farenkopf on battling loneliness around Valentine's Day

A special, in-depth conversation with Jayson Southmayd and his wife Misti Southmayd from Cresswell, OR. Jayson is a wounded Iraq War Veteran with a remarkable story of courage and struggles. He battles a number of serious physical, mental and emotional conditions on a daily basis including PTSD. The Southmayd home was ruined by a falling tree and a shady contractor made it worse. Jayson volunteers and uses dog training for therapy for both himself and fellow vets. A local building inspector is trying to rebuild their home.

Dr. Lisa Sullivan - Clackamas County Health Pediatric Director on how immunizations and doctor visits and have slowed way down since the beginning of the pandemic, she wants parents to know that it's safe and appropriate for them to bring their kids in; Study on how 2 drinks per day can do damage to men's hearts; Brett Reckamp's mom Tawny Reckamp talks about getting her 1st vaccine dose; Grae Drake reviews Palmer & The Little Things

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon on taking over Chair Duties on a powerful committee and key items he wants to focus on; Warner Pacific A.D. Mike Wilson on sports in Oregon for small colleges, large universities and high school; Author of 13 Nights Angie Summers on Seasonal Affective Disorder of S.A.D. and depression; Movie Critic Grae Drake

KGW Meteorologist Rod Hill talks about the atmospheric river of rain vs Pineapple Express; OR Restoration Master Water Restorer Ryan Gilyeat on water damage prevention and restoration; Old growth trees, Northern Spotted Owl and land use with Logger Mike Pihl and Oregon Wild