Oregon Historical Society Executive Director Kerry Tymchuck discusses Oregon's racist past in light of the Black Lives Matter demonstrations. Telepresence robots are giving students who can't leave home a new way to attend school. Local author Jeff Wallach explains how you can write your first novel.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the ability of JDRF, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, to raise funding for research and they need your help. Also, the Portland City Council adopts a resolution to recognize Pride Month.

Demonstrations continue to be held across the country to bring change that will eliminate racism. In Portland, there's evidence that change is starting to occur.

City 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.

An 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.

It'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.

The 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?

COVID-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.

The 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