Local Voices

Taking Ownership PDX is working to stop gentrification in Portland.  Red Cross volunteers are helping survivors of the southern California wildfires.  Oregon has a new Wildfire Hazards Map.  OSU research finds connections between climate change and wildfires.

Oregon Republican U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz details some of what President-elect Trump's spending bill could mean for Oregon.  A Right to Repair law is now in effect in Oregon.  Flu season in Oregon is reaching its peak.

Portland has a new form of government.  Learn how it works.  Multnomah County released a report that shows homeless deaths are up significantly.  Portland used ranked choice voting for the first time in 2024 and elections officials want to know how it can work better.

Legislation in Congress to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands made surprising progress before Congress ended the 2024 session.  Oregon's threat tipline Safe Oregon is receiving an increasing number of tips.  The Oregon Department of Revenue has tips to help you get ready for tax season.

Oregon Health Authority sets a goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030.  Changes at PDX. The Red Cross helps reduce holiday fire risks.  How to avoid flu, COVID and RSV.

You can give back to people in need this holiday season through the Light the World Giving Machines.  Big changes are coming to the way Oregonians recycle.

The Oregon Charter Academy is offering education to children and options for families.  Fall and winter storms are arriving, is your property protected?  The State of Oregon is working to get out of the business of running the health insurance marketplace.  How to avoid the utility scam.

There are many ways you can take part in the Safeway Providence Festival of Trees.  A Powerfully Pink weekend is coming up from Pride NW.  The Sunshine Division is preparing for a busy December.  Tips from Kaiser Permanente Northwest on dealing with holiday stress.

Portland-based MiaDonna is working to change the diamond industry with lab-grown diamonds.  The Oregon Health Authority launches the Rethink the Drink campaign.  PDX is ready for Thanksgiving travelers.

The Grotto is ready for your visit to see and hear the Festival of Lights.  Oregon Christmas tree farmers are busy harvesting their crop.  Oregon is almost ready to distributie money to expand broadband Internet.  The Red Cross has a special gift for blood donors who are fans of Friends.  AAA releases a new study on automatic breaking technology.