Today on The Local - Jefferson & Emily have today's Quick Six local news rundown, with a focus on the new City Council Bureau assignments - the NBA draft of Portland politics. Then, an interview with constitutional scholar Jim Westwood, here to answer all the questions that've popped up this week. See you Monday - Radio Is Yours.

The Local is back!

Emily Gilliland brings you today's Quick Six headlines, and Jefferson Smith reflects on the events in DC.

While our attentions are pulled to national events,we take a look at actions we can take within our communities.

Before The Local takes a break for the holidays, we checked in with Senator Ron Wyden. Talk to you next year!* xray *

Today on The Local:Your Quick Six headlines, and an in-depth discussion of the Federal Stimulus Bill.

Today - on The Local:Jefferson & Emily have the Quick Six news, including a close look at what bills passed through the legislatures special session - and the far-right protest that failed to disrupt these measures.Then, an interview with Stephen Brobek on the lawsuit prohibiting real-estate rebates to home buyers.

Today on The Local:Emily & Jefferson have your Quick Six local headlines, and an interview with Andrea Durbin, director of Portland's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability.

On today's The Local:Jeff & Emily deliver the Quick Six headlines - guinea pigs, vaccines, and more.And - an exclusive interview with Senator Jeff Merkley, getting first-hand accounts of the situation in DC, Georgia, and more.

Today on The Local:

Jeff & Emily deliver the Quick Six, with an in-depth look at how Shemia Fagan's replacement will be selected. And: a cougar sighting in Portland!

Today on The Local:The Quick Six with Jeff & Emily, with previews of the newly-announced 3rd Special Legislative Session.Christine Alexander talks with Eater.PDX's Alex Frane about more challenges for Portland's restaurants.And, in Keera's Science Corner we learn more about the science behind vaccines.

Today on The Local:

Your Quick Six local news headlines, and an interview with Andy Lee Roth of Project Censored.