Local Voices

Portland Police have a pilot program using drones as a first responder.  More people are becoming victims of the 'Gold Bar Scam.'  Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue installs the Haas system to alert you when their fire rigs are coming.

The Great Shakeout is a reminder to prepare for a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, and here are some things to do.  The Oregon Humane Society is helping to shape veterinary social work nationwide.

The Children's Cancer Association's JoyRX programs are helping kids smile during a difficult and scary time, and they can use your help.  If you have chickens, ducks, or geese there are steps you should take this time of year to protect them from bird flu.  Gambling is on the rise among college students and the Oregon Health Authority has tips for parents.  It's been five years since the Labor Day wildfires and families continue to rebuild.

The Red Cross has tips for Fire Prevention and Safety week to keep you and your family safe.  The Port of Portland will have a new operator for Terminal 6 which is important to the Northwest's economy.  Tips to keep your house from being damaged by fall and winter weather.

The Toyota Fill The Truck Food Drive has helped stock the shelves of the Oregon Food Bank at a time when the demand for food is growing.  Union Gospel Mission has opened Angela's House.  If you have ash trees, here's what you need to know about the emerald ash borer.

Everyone should have an emergency water supply.  Learn how much and how to do it safely.  The Oregon Health Authority has released recommendations for COVID, Influenza and RSV vaccinations.

The Oregon Consumer Privacy Act allows you to know what businesses know about you.  Putting equity in the Oregon Climate Protection Program.  The effect of city noise on your health.

FOx 12's Hunger Free Project needs your help.  What will the West Coast Health Alliance do? SOLVE opens registration for the Fall Beach and Riverside Cleanups. Protecting your home from wildfire. Oregon could get a new wildlife area in the northeastern part of the state.

Oregon DEQ has a plan to deal with PFAS forever chemicals.  Oregon is adding child care and reducing child care deserts.  The PDX Airport project is getting closer to its end.  AAA studied Traffic Jam Assistance Technology and found it doesn't always work.

The Regional Water Providers Consortium has water saving tips.  The Red Cross honors a hero lifesaver.  Oregon is joining other states in a lawsuit to maintain funding for organizations that help victims of crime.