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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 296 episodes available.
May 31, 2020Portland Responds To Violence Against People Of ColorCity leaders in Portland responded to the rioting and looting on Friday night. And, COVID-19 has affected Make-A-Wish Oregon and the organization needs your help....more30minPlay
May 25, 2020Cowlitz Tribe Honored With SongAn employee of the ilani Casino and Resort honors the Cowlitz Tribe with a song. Providence Health has advice on how to cope with the Stay Home orders. Multnomah County expands contact tracing for COVID-19 cases....more30minPlay
May 18, 202040 Years Since Mount St. Helens EruptedIt's been 40 years since the eruption that blew the top off of Mount St. Helens. What scientists have learned has changed how they monitor volcanoes. Vote by mail could help many states hold their General Election, but there's resistance. Progress is starting on another financial relief package for the economy....more30minPlay
May 10, 2020Breast Cancer Survivors Need Support During PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic is affecting many organizations that are dependent upon donations for support. Susan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington is in need of donations for its program that helps survivors get the care they need. Many answers to the pandemic can be found in history and looking back at the 1918 pandemic that are many similarities. The Murder Hornet, or really the Asian Giant Hornet, might be in the Northwest, but is it really a concern?...more30minPlay
May 04, 2020Author Jeff Wallach talks to Paul Linnman about how to write your own novel...more10minPlay
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
FAQs about Local Voices:How many episodes does Local Voices have?The podcast currently has 296 episodes available.