Local Voices

Local Voices

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Local Voices episodes

  • TIP Needs Your Help
    The Trauma Intervention Program needs volunteers and you can help. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler outlines Safer Summer PDX. A survey examines what Northwest residents want out of health insurance.
    30 min
  • Our Giving Table Feeding Needy Kids
    Our Giving Table is teaming with up with Papa Murphy's Take n Bake Pizza to raise money and feed kids in need. Music Workshop is a resource your kids can use to learn about music. There is a new phone hotline to help people in crisis and it has roots in Oregon.
    29 min
  • Abortion, Guns & Environment
    The U.S. Supreme Court made major rulings as it ended its session. LIV Golf held its first U.S. tournament at Pumpkin Ridge. A national security expert examines threats against the U.S.
    30 min
  • Supreme Court Tosses Roe v. Wade
    States will now choose their own law concerning abortions, what went into the Supreme Court's decision? The State of Oregon celebrated Juneteenth for the first time as a state holiday and the City of Portland rejoins the I-5 Rose Quarter Project.
    29 min
  • Pride Month In Portland
    Portland City Council marked Pride month with an update on the city's LGBTQ+ & Friends Affinity Group. Public health officials are concerned about monkeypox, but you can protect yourself. The City of Eugene is working to end homelessness and Portland might be able to learn from some of the city's successes.
    30 min
  • COVID-19 Cases Soar
    We're learning to live with COVID-19 even as cases, hospitalizations and deaths rise. Pharmacy benefit managers are one reason why prescription drug prices are high. Affordable housing is more and more difficult to find. How to save your summer vacation.
    30 min
  • The Oregon Way For Oregon Corrections
    The Oregon Department of Corrections is implementing the Oregon Way in facilities across the state. Safe Oregon is helping to protect schools in the state. If you're planning yardwork where digging is involved, make sure you know about 811.
    30 min
  • COVID-19 Makes A Return
    COVID-19 cases increase in Oregon and people at high risk are advised to protect themselves. OHSU has advice on identifying skin cancer and protecting yourself. The drought will cause fire danger to be extremely high again this summer in Oregon.
    30 min

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Where local voices come to discuss the events, news, and community issues that matter to Oregonians and Washingtonians.