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  • Restaurant Survival
    Today, on the The Local:Your Quick 6 headlines, Alex Frane from Eater joins us to talk about the pandemic impact on Portland restaurants, and our interview with local chef legend Naomi Pomeroy -- who is  convening restaurateurs to advocate on a national level.
    Independent Restaurant Coalition
    Take-Out and Delivery options, from Alex Frane on Eater
    Beervana on the Brewing Industry's challenges
    Adoptable Pets at Multnomah County Animal Services
    36 min
  • Inmate Protests; Jeff Cogen, candidate for House District 46
    Today, on the The Local…
    Your Quick 6 headlines,
    Alex Zielinski, from the Portland Mercury, with her coverage on how COVID19 is impacting inmates, and
    Our interview with Jeff Cogen, former Multnomah County Chair, and candidate for House District 46. On yesterday’s episode you can hear our interview with his opponent, Khanh Pham.
    34 min
  • Independent Bookstores; Khanh Pham, candidate for House District 46
    On today’s The Local: Your Quick 6 headlines, A new interview from Eric Klein with the President of the Cascade Book Sellers Association, Rachelle Markley, on supporting independent book stores, and Our recent interview with Khanh Pham, candidate for House District 46.
    Ain't No Mountain High Enough — Portland Musicians for COVID-19 Relief
    37 min
  • Media Organizations Respond to COVID-19
    Today: the local media’s response to COVID 19. Facing an election, a global pandemic, and an economic stoppage, we’re relying on media organizations more than ever. How are they managing? Featuring interviews with Andy Giegerich, Managing Editor of the Portland Business Journal, and John Schrag, Executive Editor of the Pamplin Media Group.
    33 min
  • Staying healthy at home; Mingus Mapps
    Today, on The Local: The Quick 6 news rundown! Psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey discusses what's "normal" in the era of COVID-19, when nothing feels normal. And, an interview with candidate for Portland City Council position 4, Mingus Mapps.
    Mingus Mapps' campaign pageDr. Drew Ramsey on TwitterCOVID-19 projectionsChild Abuse Hotline: 855-503-SAFE (855-503-7233)
    35 min
  • Brewery Closures; Mental Health
    The Quick 6 news rundown - Jeff Alworth from Beervana, on the impact of the corona virus on local breweries - Alex Zielinski from the Portland Mercury on the increased concern about mental health during COVID 19.
    COVID-19 projection dataBridgeliner's health report cardJeff Alworth's Coronavirus Diaries at Beervana
    25 min
  • Essential Heroes; Dr. Holly Hinson; Sen. Ron Wyden
    Today's headlines; Dr. Holly Hinson answers listener questions about COVID-19, and an interview with Senator Ron Wyden on the stimulus negotiations and the importance of voting by mail.
    W&K's "Essential Heroes" adOregon Health Authority's COVD-19 updatesLike what we're doing? Consider becoming an XRAY.fm member!
    38 min
  • Supporting Our Communities; Se-Ah-Dom Edmo
    The Quick 6 Portland news rundown! Bridgeliner! An interview with Se-Ah-Dom Edmo on social justice and philanthropy!
    Se-Ah-Dom Edmo's "We Will Remember" Crazy Aunt Lindsey at the Fab LabStreet Roots' Vendor Support Assistance Fund
    34 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…