Local Voices

The Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland receives a $5-million grant. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses issues facing rural Oregon. PGE is warning about scams that are based on utilities. It's whale watching week on the Oregon Coast.

The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 arrives in Oregon and state officials detail the distribution process. A COVID-19 survivor and long-hauler explains what the lasting effects of the disease are like. Travel Portland details the impacts of COVID-19 and months of demonstrations on tourism in the city.

A breast cancer survivor tells her story and how Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington helped her through her battle. The Oregon School Activities Association has changed high school sports schedules, because of COVID-19. Goodwill has adjusted to the COVID-19 regulations and offers many opportunities during the holidays.

COVID-19 is causing Portland's Singing Christmas Tree to go virtual this year with a special performance you can watch online. The Good Feet Store needs your help collecting socks and shoes for Transition Projects. Radio Cab is raising donations for their annual Turkey Dinner deliveries.

The Safeway Providence Festival of Trees will be virtual this year, but there are still many opportunities for you to take part. Living room Realty needs help gathering supplies for wildfire victims. Oregon Governor Kate Brown details how the new risk assessment system will work for counties as they deal with COVID-19.

As COVID-19 cases set new records in Oregon, a nurse at OHSU explains the difficulties for patients, nurses and doctors. Health care officials are urging you to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are many comparisons between the COVID-19 pandemic and the 1918 pandemic.

Oregon's Veterans Day ceremony goes virtual this year, because of COVID-19. Oregon OSHA implements a new business rule for COVID-19. The TSA wants airport travelers to know how the rules have changed, because of COVID-19.

Oregon gained a new Congressman in the latest election. Former State Senator Cliff Bentz discusses the campaign, the election and COVID-19. Historical and modern study of fire patterns can help with the battle against new wildfires. Post wildfire land management is one way to reduce the risk of future wildfires.

Bill Russell, Executive Director of the Portland Union Gospel Mission, is retiring after 30 years. He discusses how Union Gospel Mission has changed and the challenges facing the homeless crisis.

Jessica Adamson, Government Relations Director for Providence Health and Services, examines health issues in the 2020 General Election. Danial Sabo, Good Feet Store, discusses ways listeners who are returning to work during the pandemic can ease foot, leg and back pain. Peter Weber, Executive Director of the Oregon Schools Activities Association, explains how students can return to sports during the pandemic. Dr. Tom Jeanne, Oregon Health Authority, details a 70% increase in overdose deaths and what can be done to prevent them.