Local Voices

The Oregon Health Authority is working to get more children vaccinated against measles to stop an increase in the disease.  The Oregon Consumer Protect Act can help you.  Oregon Community Colleges are working to get adults to finish their education.  OSU research is underway to prevent wind turbine bird deaths.

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson explains their plans for a deflection center.  Aaron Corvin, Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, explains new rules for farmer worker housing.  Oregon Student Loan Ombuds Lane Thompson offers help for people with large amounts of student debt.

Green Century Recycling in Northwest Portland has recycling options that can help you with items you can't recycle at the curb.  Madden Industrial Craftsmen explores ways manufacturing businesses can attract and keep employees.  Portland International Airport's new main terminal opened this week.

The Toyota Fill the Truck Food Drive was a major benefit for the Oregon Food Bank.  Multnomah County has a special program this summer to keep kids fed.  The I-5 Interstate Bridge Project has received a large portion of the funding it needs to move forward.  The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will increase efforts to detect chronic wasting disease.

Oregon leads the nation in Medicaid renewals.  OSU engineers attempt to set a motorcycle speed record.  Wildfire smoke can reduce the success rate of invitro fertilization.  College students who fly to school should consider getting REAL ID now.

Oregon has released a new version of the Wildfire Hazard Map that includes all property owners in the state.  Reductions in forest fuels helped slow the progress of the Darlene 3 Fire that threatened La Pine.

The director of Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care details what her agency is, the goals, and how it's helping families.  Debra Porta, Executive Director of Pride Northwest, discusses Pride weekend in Portland.  Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer explains how his Restaurant Service Charge Tax Fairness Act will benefit restaurants.

The Oregon Children's Theater is offering unique opportunities for kids to learn about theater and acting.  They need your support.

Taking steps to help you elders from being scammed.  Removing bias from AI.  Being insured against wildfire damage.  The dangers of drinking alcohol in extreme heat.  Importance of wearing life jackets.

Steps you take now will have to ready if there's a wildfire in your area.  Broadband is expanding across Oregon.  Graduating high school students face changing insurance needs.  OHA wants to keep you from getting sick after playing in the ocean.