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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 309 episodes available.
August 30, 2020Portland's Mayor Discusses Plan To Move City ForwardPortland Mayor Ted Wheeler laid out plans to move the city forward following months of nightly demonstrations. Police Chief Chuck Lovell discusses their response to dueling demonstrations on August 22nd. The Portland Cider Company needs your unused fruit for the PDX Community Cider that raises money for Hungry Children. The Oregon Health Authority is urging parents to get their chilldren vaccinated against childhood diseases....more30minPlay
August 23, 2020Inside of Portland's Racial Justice DemonstrationsPortland Mercury News Editor Alex Zielinski details what's involved with Portland's nightly demonstrations. A teacher at Centennial High wins a $5,000 award to find ways to get students involved in science while they're learning remotely. Registration has opened for the Oregon Humane Society's big fundraiser the Doggie Dash. Laura Klink details the event....more30minPlay
August 16, 2020Komen More Than Pink Walk Needs ParticipantsThe Susan G. Komen Oregon Southwest Washington More Than Pink Walk is a week away and they participants to register and gather donations. Chen Wei Chi, professor of Public Health at Oregon State University, updates the COVID-19 pandemic....more30minPlay
August 08, 2020Demands To Reduce Gun Violence In PortlandLeaders of Portland's Black community call for a reduction in gun violence. SOLVE needs help with its SOLVE IT for Oregon clean up events this month. ODOT wants your opinion on the plan to add tolling to I-205. Oregon is making progress against the coronavirus....more30minPlay
August 01, 2020Reimagine Oregon Outlines ObjectivesThe group Reimagine Oregon has a variety of racial equity issues it plans to bring before state and local governments in Oregon. Portland City Council passes a resolution that will let voters decide if the police oversight process needs to change. The Portland Rose Festival now has a Queen, but the way she was chosen was only done once before....more29minPlay
July 26, 2020COVID-19 Is At A Turning Point In OregonOregon health officials warn the state is on the verge of having COVID-19 go out of control. Darcelle XV says between coronavirus and the demonstrations it's difficult to stay in business. The State of Oregon warns about a scam that claims you have unclaimed money....more30minPlay
July 18, 2020Wheeler Demands Trump Remove TroopsPortland Mayor Ted Wheeler calls on President Trump to remove federal agents from the streets of Portland. And, Oregon Governor Kate Brown warns Oregon is in danger of having COVID-19 grow out of control....more30minPlay
July 12, 2020Planning A Remodel, Check The CCBMany of us are remodeling our homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, but you need to check with the CCB. Portland Police explain how they're dealing with violent demonstrators. AAA has summer travel tips during the COVID-19 pandemic. The OSAA plans for Fall high school sports....more30minPlay
July 05, 2020Anti-maskers Aren't Limited To the COVID-19 PandemicAn Oregon State University history professor says anti-maskers were also prevalent in the 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic. And, the Portland City Council passes the Climate Emergency Declaration....more30minPlay
June 28, 2020Scammers Target Utility Customers During PandemicUtilities are reporting an increase in scammers trying to get money out of utility customers by threatening to turn off their power. Scammers are also targeting people who are out of work with fake job ads. The Oregon Health Authority warns of a significant increase in COVID-19 cases if Oregonians don't take masks and social distancing more seriously. And, the Oregon Legislature passes a package of police reform bills in response to the Black Lives Matter demonstrations....more30minPlay
FAQs about Local Voices:How many episodes does Local Voices have?The podcast currently has 309 episodes available.