OSU experts discuss the widespread impacts of COVID-19. A COVID-19 effect on hospitals is leaving some people with out-of-network health insurance bills. The Portland Rose Festival is making an in-person comeback from the pandemic this summer.

Portland City Council remembers the life of Beatrice Gilmore and her contributions to Portland's African American community, health care, and housing. Washington Governor Jay Inslee details priorities in his State of the State address. Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty announces an expansion of BIKETOWN!

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is causing cases to soar in Oregon.

New federal legislation will help prevent surprise medical bills. An Oregon Congressman says now is the time to move forward with legalization of marijuana.

Multnomah County and the City of Portland are acting with urgency to prepare for the extremely cold weather this week. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden details how he's working to reduce prices on some prescription drugs. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management team up with Dark Horse Comics for the third in their disaster series: Without Warning: Wildfire.

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is coming and health officials in Oregon set a goal of getting 1-million Oregonians to receive a booster vaccine by the end of January. Plus, Multnomah County's 9th annual Domicile Unknown report and what it tells about the county's homeless population.

The Good Feet Store is helping Transition Projects during the holidays with Good Feet for a Cause. The Oregon Historical Society presents Freeze the Day! A History of Winter Sports in Oregon.

The Bull Run Reservoir has some of the best water in the country and we'll tell you how it gets from near Mt. Hood to your tap. Plus, the FBI has tips on how to avoid getting scammed over the holidays.

The Bezos Day 1 Families Fund grants $2.1 million to Portland Homeless Family Solutions. OHA drops outdoor mask require. OEA adopts Test to Stay protocol. Saving Social Security.

Papa Murphy's restaurants are a major supporter of Our Giving Table and they can use your help. The Grotto's Festival of Lights begins on Friday. Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer is back from the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit has plans legislation to deal with climate change disasters. Washington Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah explains where the state stands with COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and tests.