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Where local voices come to discuss the events, news, and community issues that matter to Oregonians and Washingtonians.... more
FAQs about Local Voices:How many episodes does Local Voices have?The podcast currently has 280 episodes available.
November 14, 2021Portland Hope GalaThe American Cancer Society's Portland Hope Gala is this Saturday, and they need your help. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader details legislation to help reduce the costs of prescription drugs. We have tips on how to negotiate better prices and salaries. Plus, help for parents trying to find pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations....more30minPlay
November 07, 2021Portland Thorns' New General ManagerThe Portland Thorns hire Karina LeBlanc as the team's new general manager. The Oregon Health Authority rolls out the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. And, counting ballots under pressure from President Trump....more30minPlay
October 31, 2021Battling Abuse In Congregate CareOregon Senator Jeff Merkley is joined by Paris Hilton in working to pass the Accountability for Congregate Care Act. K9 Kavalry works to pair veterans with service dogs. Hearing aids will soon be available over the counter...more29minPlay
October 24, 2021Great Oregon Shake OutAdvice for surviving The Big One. OSU engineers work to design a better wood stove. Colleges and universities across the country are changing to adjust with the times. Oregon tests smaller water systems for PFAS chemicals....more30minPlay
October 17, 2021Chemawa Indian School CemeteryThe history of the Chemawa Indian School is a tragic part of Oregon's past. An archivist at Pacific University is working to detail the cemetery at the school and the stories of the students who are buried there. This was Sustainable Building Week in Portland and we'll examine how sustainable building is changing construction and policies in the state....more30minPlay
October 10, 2021Oregon's Teacher of the YearEthelyn Tumalad, of Clackamas High School, is Oregon's Teacher of the Year. Portland is honoring Indigenous People's Day on Monday. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader discusses the infrastructure bills and the debt ceiling....more29minPlay
October 03, 2021Mighty Little ThorA real life story of rescuing an abandoned fawn turns into a story for children. The State of Oregon is working against the clock to get emergency rental assistance to tenants before they're evicted. The fifth surge of COVID-19 is on the decline, but the pandemic is far from over....more30minPlay
September 26, 2021Care And Connection Helping Oregon School ChildrenThe Oregon Department of Education offers the Care and Connection campaign to help kids adjust to the return of school in a COVID-19 environment. Prices are on the rise and we have budgeting tips to help ease the pain. The FBI is helping Oregon to create teams that can identify people who might be at higher risk of a mass violence incident....more30minPlay
September 18, 2021COVID-19 Surge Pushes ThroughThe Oregon Health Authority reports new COVID-19 case numbers are going down slowly, but will remain high for weeks. The pressure of treating the high volume of COVID-19 cases is wearing on health care staff in Washington state. Apple has a plan to search photos in your devices. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader explains his vote on a bill that would have allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices....more29minPlay
September 05, 2021Delta Variant's Impact On The PandemicDr. Chunhuei Chi, director of the Center for global Health at Oregon State University on the pandemic and the Delta variant. Dan Blakely, former Army Ranger at Joint Base Lewis McCord who wrote the book The Twenty Year War and what it means for the current U.S. position in Afghanistan....more30minPlay
FAQs about Local Voices:How many episodes does Local Voices have?The podcast currently has 280 episodes available.