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The Local episodes

  • Holding Back the River
    Today on The Local: The Quick Six news headlines! Start your day informed! Then, a conversation with Tyler J Kelley, author of "Holding Back the River". Tyler talks about the importance of protecting our rivers, and what that looks like nationally and locally.We'll be on summer break next week, but stay tuned for more soon!
    29 min
  • Supporting Vendors in the Heat Wave
    Emily's here with the Quick Six - minimum wage increases, states of emergencies!
    Then, Street Roots' vendor liaison Tina Drake talks about the recent heatwave, and how we can support vendors who can't be outside during the intense weather.
    21 min
  • The Future of Water
    Today, onTheLocal:
    We've got Emily with the QuickSix!
    Then, an interview with Cheyenne Holliday and Vivianne Satterfield ofOregon Water Futures.
    26 min
  • Local Bookstores In Portland
    Today on TheLocal:
    It's Emily on the Quick Six!
    Then, a conversation with Street Roots' executive editor Joanne Zoule with summer reading recommendations and some favorite local bookstores.
    XRAY FM would like listeners to know about Multnomah County Cooling Centers! Multnomah County will open cooling centers from 1 to 9 pm beginning Friday, June 25, and extend through at least Monday, June 28, providing a cool place for people in need. Anyone that needs transportation assistance to get to a cooling center can dial 2 1 1.Find Cooling Centers at the Oregon Convention Center, located at 777 Northeast M L K.The Sunrise Center at 18901 East Burnside and in Arbor Lodge at the 1952 North Lombard inside the former pharmacy at Denver and North Lombard. Additional Cooling Centers may be added throughout the weekend.More information can be found at: multco.us or by calling 2 1 1.
    21 min
  • Memorializing Block 14
    On today'sThe Local:
    Emily brings the quick six headlines this morning! Then, we hear from Nicole Lewis about memorializing the oft-marginalized residents of Lone Fir Cemetery's Block 14.
    27 min
  • Portland Summer by Bike
    Today onTheLocal:Emily's here and she's brought the Quick Six!Then, a conversation with Jonathan Maus about enjoying Portland from a bike. Tips, tricks, and suggestions!
    25 min
  • The End of the Eviction Moritorium
    It's our 300th episode!Emily has the Quick Six news headlines, and then Ambush talks with Alex Zielinski about the eviction moratorium, which ends at the end of the month.
    Help us make another 300 episodes and become a member at xray.fm/donate!
    24 min
  • Guild Lakes Area: A Reckoning
    On today's TheLocal:
    Emily has theQuickSix headlines - good news about unemployment, vaccinations, and lagerbier.
    Then, we're joined by Brian Oaster to talk about the history and future of theGuild's Lake Area in NW Portland.
    22 min

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Your daily dose of local news and democracy with a focus on Portland, Oregon. The Local is a production of XRAY FM as part of its mission to amplify the voices of its community and deliver…