The Children's Cancer Association has launched its summer car giveaway as their annual fundraiser. Oregon health and emergency management officials discuss the heat wave and how they can prevent deaths during future heat waves. TSA tips on getting through airport security during the busy summer travel season.

Papa Murphy's Take-N-Bake Pizza is helping to raise money for Our Giving Table and their program to feed Foster Kids. Oregon State Representative Cliff Bentz discusses the state's drought crisis. The Oregon Historical Society honors former Senator Mark O. Hatfield.

OSU history professor Christopher McKnight Nichols takes a deep dive into the history of Independence Day. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden details a bill he's co-sponsoring that would prevent people with domestic violence restraining orders from buying guns. OSU public health professor Dr. Chunheui Chi updates the pandemic.

The Cambia Portland Classic announces a move out of Portland, because of security concerns. Portland Police change priorities for traffic stops. Oregon's Governor announces hard COVID-19 reopening date.

As the pandemic eases, Pride Month 2021 events increase. Portland celebrates Juneteenth. TriMet reduces carbon footprint 25%.

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.