Local Voices

Hear from Oregon's new 6th District Congresswoman Andrea Salinas. Oregon's Tobacco Licensing Program is working to keep people under 21 from getting cigarettes. Oregon's legislature is considering universal health care. Multnomah County examines what is leading to the deaths of homeless people.

Respiratory infections are finally on the decline. Portland City Council celebrates Black History Month. E-mail your doctor and you might get a bill.

The Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that would allow prison inmates to vote. The Greater Idaho movement makes progress in the Oregon and Idaho legislatures. Tax time is fraud time and there are ways to protect yourself. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek details her budget priorities.

Multnomah County recognizes January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Oregon author Laura Fleshman details inequalities between men and women in sports. The Oregon Legislature considers a bill to incentivize home owners to rent a room and help with the housing crisis.

The Director of Oregon's Climate Change Research Institute details how the state's climate is changing. The Oregon Health Authority needs to make changes in the rollout of Ballot Measure 110. A data broker registry would help you know who's collecting information about you.

Oregon is near the peak of infections from the tripledemic. This is the time of year to test for a deadly gas in your home. Many Portlanders need help finding their next meal and the Portland Sunshine Division needs your help.

Are Oregon non-profit hospitals meeting goals to help low income Oregonians? Washington state launches two programs to reduce carbon pollution. Multnomah County declares January 13th Korean- American Day.

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley explains what the omnibus spending bill signed by President Biden will mean for the state. There's a part two to the "great resignation." Pharmacy benefit managers play a role in driving up the cost of prescription medications.

Tipping the postal carrier, garbage collector and others this time of year is popular, but how much should you tip? Businesses learn helping the environment can be profitable. Fixing the broken supply chain may take longer than expected. Portland's Sunshine Division finds the need is greater than ever this year.

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is working to increase support for mental health care services. Health officials continue to warn about the respiratory infections overwhelming hospitals. Gen Z'ers aren't saving for retirement, but it's not too late to start.