Local Voices

Oregon's electric vehicle rebate program restarts next month.  Volunteering and serve as a work requirement for SNAP.  Wildfires are affecting travel across Oregon.  There are concerns about over-using antibiotics.

The Portland Fruit Tree Project is getting excess fruit from backyard trees to people who need food. ODOT is distributing money to build more electric vehicle charging stations.  Technology is playing a greater role in fighting wildfires in Oregon.  Knowing which field has the most job openings might help you get a job.

Structural engineers from around the world met in Portland to discuss how to survive The Big One.  Washington County is taking a tougher stand against retail theft.  Keeping radioactive waste safe when it moves across Oregon.

The Portland Pride Festival will be held in Waterfront Park July 18th and 19th.  Hotter summer temperatures can put people playing sports at risk, unless precautions are taken.  Fire Adapted Oregon is a program that can help save your home or rental when a wildfire happens.

Oregon has a program to help people maintain SNAP benefits.  Oregon's Work Share program helps avoid layoffs.  How to prevent elder financial fraud.  The emerald ash borer is expanded its territory in Oregon.  Oregon electric utilities are working to prevent wildfires.  Oregon's 911 system is undergoing an upgrade.

Oregon Humane was involved in a major neglected animal case in Central Point.  80 cats are being cared for at Oregon Humane in Portland.

The Red Cross needs you to donate blood before leaving on summer vacation.  The US Attorney for Oregon is urging local leaders to maintain public safety funding.  Portland Sunshine Division has a new free food market.  Esther's Pantry is there to help Portlanders in need.

Your donations are needed to help fill the truck in the Toyota Fill The Truck Food Drive.  The Oregon Health Authority has changed its guidance for kids involved in outdoor activities when there's wildfire smoke in the air.  The Oregon Employment Department has updated its guide for first time workers and people wanting a career change.

OHSU is studying the effects on women's health care following the Dobbs decision.  Washington state is working to help women in menopause in the workplace.  Oregon has updated the Coastal Bicycle Route Map.

The Salem Elks Riders D-Day Honor Run is a fun fundraiser for the Tanner Project that helps veterans.  The emerald ash borer is a risk to all ash trees in Oregon.  Drought is having a significant impact on Oregon's trees.  A scam involving OSHA is targeting businesses in two ways.  If you're planning a move, plan to check ODOT's mover's website.