Work is underway to plan and build a new I-5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver. Organizers are working on a Willamette River ferry pilot project that could start next summer. A Portland restaurant owner discusses the struggles of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oregon officials discuss wildfire preparations for this summer. Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick tells of what Juneteenth means for his family as the legislature passes a bill to make it a state holiday.

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden brings together members of Lines For Life who work with veterans in crisis. The Good Feet Store's Good Feet for a Good Cause is helping to collect shoes for Soles4Souls. Food insecurity peaked during the pandemic, but is declining much slower as the pandemic eases. OSU history professor Christopher McKnight-Nichols discusses his new book "Rethinking American Grand Strategy."

The Oregon Historical Society has a new exhibit detailing the stories of six women who immigrated from oppression in Africa to Oregon. The Oregon legislature's BIPOC caucus details their goals and progress this legislative session. Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is working to get convicted felons who have served their time in the legislature involved in voting.

The Rise Against Hate campaign seeks to end violence against Asians. We'll explore COVID-19 variants and their risk to the community. The Oregon Legislature considers a bill to add civics as a requirement to graduate from high school.

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Kurt Schrader detail the proposed infrastructure bill from President Biden. Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici explains how the American Rescue Plan will help Oregon senior citizens. OHA Director Patrick Allen updates the pandemic response in Oregon.

The Oregon legislature considers a bill to remove the defense of extreme emotional disturbance in assault cases involving victims who are LGBTQ.

The Oregon Humane Society prepares for its annual Doggie Dash fundraiser at the same time it's working on three major projects.

The Oregon Legislature is moving a package of measures to remove slavery from the U.S. and Oregon constitutions and ask Congress to consider reparations to African Americans. The Salvation Army needs your help collection food for their food pantries. The Oregon Health Authority works to improve distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to the Latinx community.

The City of Portland is taking several steps to bring racial equity to the Portland Police Bureau. OSU is building a wave energy facility off the Oregon Coast. The Oregon DMV is working to eliminate long delays.