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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 281 episodes available.
May 03, 2020COVID-19 Changes Fundraising Plans For Parkrose Educational FoundationCOVID-19 changes plans for the Parkrose Educational Foundation fundraiser. ER doctors are concerned people with potentially life threatening illnesses aren't getting help, because of the COVID-19 crisis. Gray whales along the West Coast are gaining as much weight, because of a shift in winds and changing ocean currents. OMSI is creating science videos for kids who are learning from home....more30minPlay
April 26, 2020Rose Haven Shelter, Our Giving Table Experience Increased DemandThe Rose Haven Shelter in Portland has seen demand increase during the coronavirus pandemic. Our Giving Table has also seen greater demand. It's caused both operations to make changes. And, a doctor at OHSU develops a ventilator that could be a game changer in treatment of COVID-19 patients...more29minPlay
April 18, 2020Susan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington uses Facebook Live to connect with breast cancer survivorsSusan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington uses Facebook Live to connect with breast cancer survivors. The Oregon Food Bank ramps up to meet a 60% increase in demand. Dr. Michael Lewis, an infectious disease expert and former U.S. Army Colonel details how the coronavirus pandemic will unfold over the next few months....more29minPlay
April 16, 2020Local businesses innovate during the coronovirus stay at home orderLocal businesses, like the Good Feet Store, are finding new ways to reach customers during the coronavirus stay at home orders. The Oregon Employment Department is struggling to keep up with the high number of new unemployment claims. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden details the Federal response to the coronavirus pandemic....more29minPlay
April 14, 2020Learning from the 1918 pandemicA lot can be learned by comparing the 1918 Spanish Flu with the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. There are claims Vitamin C can affect the severity of coronavirus, but are they true? The FBI is warning parents that with kids spending all of their time at home they could be at greater risk of online predators....more29minPlay
April 03, 2020Providence enacts plans for the COVID-19 outbreakProvidence Health & Services has been planning for the COVID-19 outbreak and they’re prepared to handle the expected patients. We talk with Mike Butler, the President of Operations and Strategy along with Dr. Robin Henderson, Chief Executive of Behavioral Health. Lines for Life is prepared to take calls from people in crisis over the outbreak and the effects on their jobs. Dr. Christopher DiGiulio, Chief of Medicine for the Oregon Department of Corrections, explains how prisons are prepared for COVID-19. Oregonians are getting a grace period from insurance premiums, because of COVID-19....more29minPlay
March 24, 2020Susan G. Komen CEO Andrew Asato + flattening the curveSusan G. Komen Oregon Southwest Washington CEO Andrew Asato discusses the impact of Coronavirus on the organization, plus the latest medical develops concerning the virus, what it means to "flatten the curve" and how to talk to your kids about the virus....more29minPlay
March 23, 2020Prom dresses for free with Abby's Closet + containing the CoronavirusProm dresses for free with Abby's Closet + containing the Coronavirus...more29minPlay
March 23, 2020Breast cancer awareness + Oregon counties possibly becoming Idaho countiesBreast cancer awareness + Oregon counties becoming Idaho counties?...more30minPlay
March 23, 2020Swati Adarkar of the Children's InstituteSwati Adarkar of the Children's Institute. Youth sports: local resources for kids, coaches and parents....more30minPlay
FAQs about Local Voices:How many episodes does Local Voices have?The podcast currently has 281 episodes available.