Local Voices

Leaders 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.

The 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.

Oregon 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.

Portland 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.

Many 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.

An 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.

Utilities 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.

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.