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Our Giving Table is helping to feed foster children, and Papa Murphy's is holding a fundraiser for Our Giving Table this month. An OHSU study has found a way to reduce ADHD when children are very young. Cats can play a role in helping developmentally disabled children. And, a new way to look at fog along the Oregon Coast.
Oregon's electric vehicle rebate program restarts next month. Volunteering and serve as a work requirement for SNAP. Wildfires are affecting travel across Oregon. There are concerns about over-using antibiotics.
The Portland Fruit Tree Project is getting excess fruit from backyard trees to people who need food. ODOT is distributing money to build more electric vehicle charging stations. Technology is playing a greater role in fighting wildfires in Oregon. Knowing which field has the most job openings might help you get a job.
Structural engineers from around the world met in Portland to discuss how to survive The Big One. Washington County is taking a tougher stand against retail theft. Keeping radioactive waste safe when it moves across Oregon.
The Portland Pride Festival will be held in Waterfront Park July 18th and 19th. Hotter summer temperatures can put people playing sports at risk, unless precautions are taken. Fire Adapted Oregon is a program that can help save your home or rental when a wildfire happens.
Oregon has a program to help people maintain SNAP benefits. Oregon's Work Share program helps avoid layoffs. How to prevent elder financial fraud. The emerald ash borer is expanded its territory in Oregon. Oregon electric utilities are working to prevent wildfires. Oregon's 911 system is undergoing an upgrade.
Oregon Humane was involved in a major neglected animal case in Central Point. 80 cats are being cared for at Oregon Humane in Portland.
The Red Cross needs you to donate blood before leaving on summer vacation. The US Attorney for Oregon is urging local leaders to maintain public safety funding. Portland Sunshine Division has a new free food market. Esther's Pantry is there to help Portlanders in need.
Your donations are needed to help fill the truck in the Toyota Fill The Truck Food Drive. The Oregon Health Authority has changed its guidance for kids involved in outdoor activities when there's wildfire smoke in the air. The Oregon Employment Department has updated its guide for first time workers and people wanting a career change.
OHSU is studying the effects on women's health care following the Dobbs decision. Washington state is working to help women in menopause in the workplace. Oregon has updated the Coastal Bicycle Route Map.
The Salem Elks Riders D-Day Honor Run is a fun fundraiser for the Tanner Project that helps veterans. The emerald ash borer is a risk to all ash trees in Oregon. Drought is having a significant impact on Oregon's trees. A scam involving OSHA is targeting businesses in two ways. If you're planning a move, plan to check ODOT's mover's website.
A cancer diagnosis impacts the emotions of more than just the patient, but caregivers and family. OSU research examines the effect of social media on loneliness. The Oregon Department of Forestry is training adults in custody to fight wildfires. Lincoln City is renovating the D River Wayside. The Western Extended Day-Ahead Market is helping to lower power prices.
Keep Oregon Green works to prevent wildfires in Oregon. This could be a very bad wildifre season, and you can help prevent that from happening. An amazing project is being assembled at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport. How to spot toxic algae.
Oregon Humane held the Portland Doggie Dash and now the Salem Doggie dash is coming up and you can help, plus Oregon Humane's efforts to help pets and find adoptive families.
OSU research has found socially vulnerable communities need more assistance to prevent wildfires.
The AARP Fraud Watch Network has advice on avoiding scams and what to do if you're scammed. The Salvation Army Cascades Region is helping Portlanders in many ways, and they need your help. Oregon Humane needs volunteers to help care for their animals and your support through Doggie Dash.
The Alano Club of Portland is available to anyone who needs support with addictions. This is Donate Life Month and Donate Life Northwest is ready to support people waiting for organs and those who want to donate.
The Crown Point Country Museum is a new museum featuring the history of the Columbia River Gorge. Oregon Humane's largest fundraiser is coming up and they need donations to fund their operations. Trash No Land is an organization working to remind target shooters on public lands to clean up when they're finished.
Explore Tualatin Valley wants you to know all of the activities available in Washington County. Oregon's Invasive Species program is working to keep fresh water mussels out of rivers and lakes. The Oregon Health Authority is warning about large measles outbreak.
OHSU held a ceremony to mark the opening of the Vista Pavilion cancer treatment center. Oregon Emergency Management is holding a series of Tsunami 101 Community Roadshows. Junior golfers in Oregon will benefit from the new Oregon Golf license plate.
Mass timber is beneficial as a construction material and also for biophilia. Portland Police and Lumen Technologies teamed up to stop copper wire thieves. Overcrowding at the Oregon State Hospital is leading to tough choices.
The Oregon Poison Center is there to help when you need it. It's whale watching week along the Oregon Coast. Oregon's school cell phone ban takes effect.
Kaiser Permanente NW Dr. Jackie Brady details ways for women to avoid injuries heading into spring sports. The Red Cross continues to need more blood donors and March is Red Cross Month. There's one month left before the tax filing deadline and more than half of Oregonians haven't filed. We have important tips.
People under 65 need to watch for afib. Colon cancer is a growing concern. A free conference about Alzheimer's disease is coming to Portland. This is Problem Gambling Awareness month. SOLVE opens registrations for the Spring Cleanup.
The Oregon State Elks Association is helping the Oregon Recovery High School Initiative. Stone Soup PDX is working to build economic stability through culinary training. An OHSU study finds it's important for older cancer patients to exercise.
OHSU is preparing to open the new Vista Pavilion for the Knight Cancer Institute. Why Oregon has Vaccination Exclusion Day. Measles is spreading in Oregon and there's a new way for you to know if it's in your community. Oregon's changing workforce.
Author Vikki Espinosa discusses her book One in Eight that describes her journey through breast cancer treatment and her advice for patients, caregivers and workplaces. Plus, many Oregonians leave money on the table at income tax time, because they miss out on family-related credits. The Oregon Department of Revenue has advice on how to get credits that are owed.
The Oregon Food Bank needs more help feeding people who are hungry in the state. Peer Promise is a new nonprofit that helps connect people in need with resources to help them. The Red Cross urgently needs blood donors. Oregon's Disaster Recovery Plan has been updated to help after disaster strikes.
There are changes to the Oregon ABLE Savings program that will allow more people to save for the future. The HPV vaccine is important for girls and boys. Radon is a dangerous gas that could be in your home. Find out how to test for it and get rid of it.
The Grid Storage Launchpad at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington is ready to test batteries that will supply the power grid. If you're having a tough time with Dry January, the Oregon Health Authority can help you Rethink the Drink. Oregon OSHA has a new guide to help avoid scams and workplace safety issues.
A new children's book called Toby Finds a Home helps children understand homelessness. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses discusses healthcare, immigration enforcement, and the US presence in Venezuela. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read discusses his case against the federal government for refusing to turn over Oregon's voter registration database.
OHSU finds an increasing number of pregnant individuals are using opioids, and the health impacts that's having. Multnomah County's burglary task force is making more arrests. Tax season is almost here and signing up with Oregon Revenue Online can help. Plus, how to keep those New Year's resolutions.
Oregon's online voter registration system has changed. Don't fall victim to a financial scam. How music affects us.
A study at OHSU has found a link between development of a child's brain and air pollution. Oregon sues the federal government to save a consumer watchdog agency. An Oregon Court of Appeals ruling is preventing district attorneys from filing charges that could protect children from dangerous drug situations at home. Protecting yourself from flu and Covid. How to talk with older relatives about driver safety.
The Domicile Unknown Report details how homeless people in Multnomah County died and how those deaths could have been prevented. The Oregon Legislature will examine a bill next year concerning Automated License Plate Reader technology and how the data is accessed.
The Light the World Giving Machines from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are returning to Washington Square Mall to make giving to local organizations this holiday season easy. The Red Cross has tips that can reduce fire danger during the holidays.
Heretic Coffee' SNAP Breakfast. Multnomah County's District Attorney is strengthening the drug deflection program. The Oregon Health Authority wants you to Rethink the Drink. How to safely charge lithium-ion batteries.
Oregon's 988 service is available all the time to help people Connect to Hope. The Portland Sunshine Division works year-round, and especially during the holidays, to keep people fed.
The 47 Elks lodges across Oregon are helping their local communities. Toys with artificial intelligence need special attention from parents. Multnomah County is launching a new effort to stop business burglaries.
There are some credits available for health insurance on the marketplace. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says the fight for more health insurance credits isn't over. The holidays are a time to talk with older adults about what's next. The effort to send the Oregon Transportation Law to voters.
Portland's Singing Christmas Tree returns to create holiday memories. ODOT is urging drivers and passengers to buckle-up for safety. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield discusses the case they presented to the U.S. Supreme Court against President Trump's tariffs. Oregon State Parks is making more changes to help cover a $14 million budget gap.
OHSU is working to expand rural health care. Lithium-ion batteries are a fire risk in your home. The "2025 State of the Climate Report, a planet on the brink."
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.
Portland Parks and Rec has a great program for kids that gives them fun things to do along with a lunch. The Sunshine Division will soon have a permanent headquaters and warehouse. The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute receives a $2 billion donation from Phil and Penny Knight.
The Oregon State Fair will be a foody's delight this year. Fire danger remains high in Oregon and the Oregon Department of Forestry has new air attack resources. Oregon's Governor marked the signing of four bills to improve behavioral health in the state.
Oregon's mattress recycling program is growing. Small watercraft in Oregon need a new permit next year. PGE opens its network of wildfire monitoring cameras. Rates are going up at Oregon State Parks. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signs several bills to increase housing affordability.
Oregon's 988 service is available to everyone in the state with mental health concerns. Oregon's Student Loan Ombuds is ready to help guide students through complex issues of student loans. Are you aware of the gold bar scam and how people are losing hundreds of thousands of dollars to it? Oregon State Parks needs your advice on its future.
The Oregon Historical Society is helping to prepare for the American 250 celebration next year. The Portland Fire officially unveiled the team's name and logo. Can you identify an emerald ash borer? OSU's Food Preservation Hotline is ready to help you safely save your food.
Community Warehouse is helping people in the Portland area who need help with basic home furnishings. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is expanding its book collections with bilingual selections. Oregon OSHA is helping businesses keep employees safe in the heat. Protecting your house or apartment from wildfire.
Hot sun, fireworks, swimming and other summer activities can put kids at risk, but there are steps you can take to keep your kids safe. If you're moving, find out how you can protect yourself from an unscrupulous moving company. Paddleboarders need special precautions. The Oregon Recycling Modernization Act is taking effect and will change recycling in the state. A Portland contractor has started a trade school to teach building skills. OHA's Rethink the Drink campaign wants you think twice about how much alcohol you drink.
The Salvation Army's Camp Kuralti at Trestle Glen is giving children an opportunity to experience summer camp. The ODFW is working to keep invasive mussels out of Oregon waters. OHSU has selected a new CEO and President.
Toyota dealers are working together in a massive effort to collect food for local food banks. Multnomah County health has heat warnings as summer weather begins to arrive. It's wildfire season, is your home insured? Elder abuse, especially financial, fraud is a growing problem and there are ways to help.
The Red Cross is focusing on sickle cell in their annual Dr. Charles Drew Blood Drive. PEMCO insurance asked drivers why they speed. A bill is moving through the Oregon Legislature that would require schools to consider climate science and sustainability when reviewing educational materials. Governor Tina Kotek discusses wildfire funding and the contempt order against the Oregon State Hospital.
Federal budget cuts could have a major impact on Medicaid in Oregon. Gambling addiction problems are growing, due to online access to gambling. Portland City Council quadrupled the settlement amounts with families that were displaced by urban renewal. OSU research helps wineries adjust to wildfire smoke.
Papa Murphy's is asking customer to help Our Giving Table support foster children and kids in need. The Red Cross has tips on preparing for wildfire season. Oregon's Senior Loneliness Line is ready with companionship for older Oregonians.
Grow to Donate is helping food banks with leftover produce from gardens. Planning to dig? Plan to call 811. The Oregon DMV is making it easier to file crash reports. TripCheck turns 25. Oregon legislators look for ways to keep homeowners insurance in high fire risk areas.
This is the 45th anniversary of the Mt. St. Helens eruption which is a good time to prepare for another eruption and any disaster. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is celebrating a major milestone in Oregon.
Utilities are taking steps to prevent wildfires during the summer and there are several things you can do. Don't fall for the Toll Text Scam. Addressing maternal health disparities.
Pacific Office Automation is offering a free community safety event this week where you can learn more about youth substance abuse and fentanyl awareness. IRL Social Skills is helping people with Autism and their families. ODOT's High School to Highways program offers on-the-job training for high school graduates.
The Oregon Humane Society needs you to sign up for Doggie Dash to help them raise money to care for animals. Portland's Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Portland's Sister City Guadalajara. April is Alcohol Awareness Month and it's time to Rethink the Drink.
AntFarm Youth Services helps to build communities and support young people. A Kaiser Permanente Northwest pediatrician has advice for parents with young kids who have allergies. Oregon is losing BRIC grants and it will hurt disaster preparedness. There's bipartisan support in the Oregon Legislature for a bill to ban cell phones in schools.
Parkinson's Resources of Oregon is supporting people with Parkinson's Disease, their families and caregivers. The REAL ID deadline is approaching. Oregon DEQ investigates a cyberattack. This is Distracted Driver Awareness Month. A bill in the Oregon Legislature would make it illegal to impersonate a union respresentative.
SOLVE's annual Spring Clean up is almost here, it's time to register. This is Food Waste Prevention Week, and it can save you a lot of money. The Oregon Legislature considers a bill to prohibit discrimination as a reason to ban a book from a school. Auto thefts in Oregon drop 30%.
A bill in the Oregon Legislature would improve the Emergency Medical System. Empty nesters need help and can help their children who are leaving. Banning the use of cell phones in schools. Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Portland.
The Red Cross Cascades Region continues to be busy helping survivors of disasters. Abby's Closet is available to help students during prom season. A new survey finds why people in the Northwest are buying EVs. The REAL ID deadline is approaching, do you need one? This is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and doctors want you to know it's one of the most preventable cancers.
A proposed change to Oregon's sex offender registry program is drawing criticism. OHSU research finds a connection between dense breast tissue and an increase risk of break cancer. The Oregon Construction Contractors Board is ready to help you find a contactor for your project. Beward of the DMV text message scam.
Multnomah County's drug deflection program is showing results. The ALS Northwest 50/50 challenge is working to raise funds for patients, families and research. OSU's Big Fish Lab wants you to put a shark on your car.
Many Oregonians are living paycheck-to-paycheck. The Oregon Legislature considers a bill for reparations to African Americans in the state. Clackamas Community College's president plans a 1,500 mile run to bring attention to the needs of students. Oregon's Unclaimed Property Fund could have some of your money.
ALS Northwest is working to help ALS patietns, caregivers and researchers. Democratic leadership in the Oregon Legislature has asked two Republicans to review ODOT's budget.
The best kind of recycling is reuse, and that's what SCRAP Creative Reuse does. How you can make your community Firewise. The future of Oregon's EV charging stations
Fishing and hunting play key roles in the environment of the Northwest. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will be at the Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show to talk about Oregon's variety of fishing and hunting. Hear from Bryan Knudsen, co-founder of Next Adventure Outdoor Gear and Apparel, and their wide variety of kayaks. Jarod Higginbotham discusses Yakima Bait and how they got their start in the Northwest. Marlin LeFever, founder of Addicted Fishing, has tips for beginners and novice anglers that will help them get the most out of their fishing trips.
The CEO of the Oregon Food Bank details hunger in Oregon. How to get the Earned Income Tax Credit. OHA updates the Oregon Health Plan and the Marketplace. Former Oregon Governor Kate Brown and former State Senator Tim Knopp remember the late Senate President Pete Courtney.
Portland General Electric and the Oregon Clean Fuels Program have created a website called Oregoin Electric to answer your questions about owning an electric vehicle. Radon is a colorless and ordorless gas that could be in your home, but there's a way to detect it. The deadline to get REAL ID is only a few months away, and you don't want to wait. Another cat in Oregon got bird flu, there are precautions you can take with your pets.
Taking Ownership PDX is working to stop gentrification in Portland. Red Cross volunteers are helping survivors of the southern California wildfires. Oregon has a new Wildfire Hazards Map. OSU research finds connections between climate change and wildfires.
Oregon Republican U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz details some of what President-elect Trump's spending bill could mean for Oregon. A Right to Repair law is now in effect in Oregon. Flu season in Oregon is reaching its peak.
Portland has a new form of government. Learn how it works. Multnomah County released a report that shows homeless deaths are up significantly. Portland used ranked choice voting for the first time in 2024 and elections officials want to know how it can work better.
Legislation in Congress to protect the Owyhee Canyonlands made surprising progress before Congress ended the 2024 session. Oregon's threat tipline Safe Oregon is receiving an increasing number of tips. The Oregon Department of Revenue has tips to help you get ready for tax season.
Oregon Health Authority sets a goal to eliminate health inequities by 2030. Changes at PDX. The Red Cross helps reduce holiday fire risks. How to avoid flu, COVID and RSV.
You can give back to people in need this holiday season through the Light the World Giving Machines. Big changes are coming to the way Oregonians recycle.
The Oregon Charter Academy is offering education to children and options for families. Fall and winter storms are arriving, is your property protected? The State of Oregon is working to get out of the business of running the health insurance marketplace. How to avoid the utility scam.
There are many ways you can take part in the Safeway Providence Festival of Trees. A Powerfully Pink weekend is coming up from Pride NW. The Sunshine Division is preparing for a busy December. Tips from Kaiser Permanente Northwest on dealing with holiday stress.
Portland-based MiaDonna is working to change the diamond industry with lab-grown diamonds. The Oregon Health Authority launches the Rethink the Drink campaign. PDX is ready for Thanksgiving travelers.
The Grotto is ready for your visit to see and hear the Festival of Lights. Oregon Christmas tree farmers are busy harvesting their crop. Oregon is almost ready to distributie money to expand broadband Internet. The Red Cross has a special gift for blood donors who are fans of Friends. AAA releases a new study on automatic breaking technology.
It's open enrollment for the Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace. Are rolling stops safe for cyclists? Portland's Mayor-elect introduces himself to the city. The BLM needs recreation site volunteers. Oregon's Farm to School program. Oregon's statewide Veterans Day Ceremony.
Pink Lemonade Project is helping patients with breast cancer in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Two OHSU researchers have received prestigious Cancer Moon Shot awards. OHSU research has found promising results in a drug that helps prevent weight loss in cancer patients.
Red Cross volunteers from the Northwest are helping victims of the hurricanes in the Southeast recover. NW Natural has a new app to help prepare for disasters. Sleep Awareness Month is vital information for new moms. TSA at PDX has a new security system to make sure you are who you say you are.
Coast Products has a line of equipment to help you when the power goes out. OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital marks its 20th Freestyle Shoe Design Auction. Energy drinks and children can be a bad combination.
How to prepare for the Great Oregon Shakeout. Parents' Rights in Education works for change in schools. OSU releases a climate change report calling for immediate change in the escalating climate crisis.
Mountainwood Homes has tips on how to protect the value in your home. Portland voters get their ranked choice voting questions answered. Sickle Cell Anemia month was marked in Portland to help you understand the impacts of the disease.
Mattress World Northwest is helping to support Furniture Share as they provide furniture and other items to people in need. Multnomah County elections has advice on ranked choice voting that Portlanders will use in November. This is National Recovery Month and we'll look at what resources are available. Auto and homeowners insurance rates are up, and there might be things you can do about it.
Portlanders face ranked choice voting for the first time in the General Election, and here's how it works. Is your home's roof ready for fall and winter weather? HER Roofing has tips on how to spot problems. ODFW is giving hunters an incentive to have deer and elk tested for chronic wasting disease.
The FOX 12 Hunger Free Project needs your help to raise food donations for the Sunshine Division. SOLVE's Beach & Riverside Cleanup starts September 20th and they need your help. Portland Fire & Rescue is warning about the danger of lithium ion batteries catching fire.
Portland Neighborhood Response Teams ready to help when disaster strikes. OHA's goal for health equity. Building a better database to prevent wildfires.
The Oregon Health Authority is working to get more children vaccinated against measles to stop an increase in the disease. The Oregon Consumer Protect Act can help you. Oregon Community Colleges are working to get adults to finish their education. OSU research is underway to prevent wind turbine bird deaths.
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson explains their plans for a deflection center. Aaron Corvin, Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services, explains new rules for farmer worker housing. Oregon Student Loan Ombuds Lane Thompson offers help for people with large amounts of student debt.
Green Century Recycling in Northwest Portland has recycling options that can help you with items you can't recycle at the curb. Madden Industrial Craftsmen explores ways manufacturing businesses can attract and keep employees. Portland International Airport's new main terminal opened this week.
The Toyota Fill the Truck Food Drive was a major benefit for the Oregon Food Bank. Multnomah County has a special program this summer to keep kids fed. The I-5 Interstate Bridge Project has received a large portion of the funding it needs to move forward. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will increase efforts to detect chronic wasting disease.
Oregon leads the nation in Medicaid renewals. OSU engineers attempt to set a motorcycle speed record. Wildfire smoke can reduce the success rate of invitro fertilization. College students who fly to school should consider getting REAL ID now.
Oregon has released a new version of the Wildfire Hazard Map that includes all property owners in the state. Reductions in forest fuels helped slow the progress of the Darlene 3 Fire that threatened La Pine.
The director of Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care details what her agency is, the goals, and how it's helping families. Debra Porta, Executive Director of Pride Northwest, discusses Pride weekend in Portland. Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer explains how his Restaurant Service Charge Tax Fairness Act will benefit restaurants.
The Oregon Children's Theater is offering unique opportunities for kids to learn about theater and acting. They need your support.
Taking steps to help you elders from being scammed. Removing bias from AI. Being insured against wildfire damage. The dangers of drinking alcohol in extreme heat. Importance of wearing life jackets.
Steps you take now will have to ready if there's a wildfire in your area. Broadband is expanding across Oregon. Graduating high school students face changing insurance needs. OHA wants to keep you from getting sick after playing in the ocean.
Home title fraud is real, and there are ways to protect your property. Michael Allen Harrison's 10 Grands performances will help raise funds for Play It Forward. A report examines fentanyl deaths in Multnomah County and shows ways to handle the crisis.
The City of Portland honors Juneteenth with a proclamation. The Oregon Historical Society has a new exhibit on Portland. The State of Oregon works to increase meat processing in the state.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is making it easy to get out and learn to fish. The City of Portland issues a proclamation for Pride Month. Reseachers at OHSU are developing computers with machine learning to help diagnose mental health conditions.
Demand is changing for trade workers and Madden Industrial Craftsmen works to connect tradespeople with jobs. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses top issues he's working on in the Nation's Capitol. Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt explains a new program to help victims of domestic violence who are charged with crimes for attacking their aggressors.
Northwest Toyota dealers need your help collecting food for local food banks in the Fill the Truck Food Drive. A solo cyclist is riding a tandem bike across the country to raise awareness of human trafficking. Rose City Self Defense is helping girls, women and Portland's LGBTQ+ community. May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Portland marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day. May is Wildfire Awareness Month. Why it's important to keep melatonin out of the reach of children.
Oregon is reviewing all 1.5 million people on the Oregon Health Plan and Medicaid. Multnomah County is teaching kids about the danger of fentanyl. You have less than a year to get REAL ID. The Portland Rose Festival needs your help.
The Oregon Individual Development Account program is helping Oregonians grow generational wealth. A Kaiser Permanente study finds women have higher risk of heart disease from drinking alcohol. Portland's 90-day Fentanyl State of Emergency is over. How did it work and what's next?
The Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp is preparing for a summer of fun for kids. OHSU study finds improved benefits of the COVID vaccine. There's a new guide to help you determine whether it makes sense to put solar panels on your house.
Kids have an opportunity to learn about animals and agriculture at the Oregon Ag Fest. Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is working to boost mass timber production. OSU researchers learn where hypoxia is worst off the Oregon Coast.
An Oregon U.S. Senator and U.S. Representative are working to keep the expanded child tax credit for families. Oregon has received federal funds to expand broadband. The FBI in Portland is looking for applicants for its Teen Academy.
Boys & Girls Aid is helping Oregon foster children. How to tame your allergies. Prevent window falls. Oregon's first female governor. Don't lose your 2020 federal tax refund.
March is a big gambling month with March Madness and the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling is ready to help. Oregon is getting $9 million for a program that helps keep children out of foster care. SOLVE is taking registrations for the Spring Cleanup. The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is coming into bloom.
The State of Oregon has new financial investment information. Auto insurance rates are soaring, but there are things you can do to save money. Oregon's lesser traveled state parks are hidden gems. Details on the FDA's ground cinnamon recall.
PGE and Pacific Power are raising rates significantly and they want them to go even higher. The Oregon Citizens Utility Board is fighting to keep increases down. Portland City Council honors Incight.
The I Pawd It Forward animal rescue is making a difference in southwest Washington. An OSU researcher has learned how many delivery drones one person can manage. The State of Oregon may be holding money that's owed to you.
The Oregon Diversity Legal Job Fair is ready to connect people to jobs in the justice system. It's time to register for Doggie Dash. Smokey Bear turns 80. Oregon receives $10 million to fix EV charging stations.
Charge Into Tomorrow at the Oregon International Auto Show. EBT Scam warning. Oregon needs umpires. The Southern Resident orcas are now endangered in Oregon.
Brooke Olzendam, with the Portland Trail Blazers, is raising funds for the American Heart Association through the Brooke Hearts Your Heart program. We bring you some of the testimony from a hearing on the bills to address concerns with Ballot Measure 110. AAA releases a report on the dangers of being a roadside worker, and how the number of fatalities is significantly under-reported.
Dr. Joshua Roark, a cardiologist with Adventist Health Northwest Regional Heart & Vascular, explains ways you can improve heart health. ALS Northwest needs your help raising money for ALS research and to help patients with ALS and their families.
Radon is an invisible gas that could be in your home, and it can cause lung cancer. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler updated the City's efforts to increase community safety. He was joined by Portland Police Chief Bob Day and Community Safety Transition Director Mike Meyers.
Oregon has a program to help low income residents get a down payment to buy their first home. The Red Cross is in critical need of blood donations. Preparing for tax season. Are Oregonians ready to stay cool this summer? Oregon's boat inspection program stops another boat with an invasive species.
An effort is underway to save inline hockey in the Portland area. The Hillsboro Hops and the City of Hillsboro are asking the Oregon Legislature to pay $15 million for a new stadium.
The 2022 Domicile Unknown Report details issues facing Multnomah County's homeless population that result in their deaths. The head of the Portland FBI field office looks back at the three years he spent in the Rose City. Oregon libraries are facing budget cuts. The tax on Oregon phone lines will increase 40 cents this month to fund 988 call centers.
Meals on Wheels People nees your help. Get ready for your First Day Hike. Mt. Hood climbers need permits in 2024. How to get ready to receive Oregon's 2023 tax kicker refund.
Governor Tina Kotek details how her Portland Central City Task Force will help Portland recover. Friends of the Children PDX needs your help this holiday season. Gray whales are on migration off the Oregon Coast.
Multnomah County and Portland are reinventing the Joint Office of Homeless Services. PDX braces for near record holiday travel. Oregon State Parks expands same day campground reservations.
The Sunshine Division in Portland is helping to feed people in need and they can use your help. Scammers are on the prowl during the holidays. The Oregon Attorney General's Office has tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.
The United Way of the Columbia Willamette is assisting Portlanders and they need your help. Talk-A-Mile is a program helping new police officers in Portland connect with young Black leaders. Fire danger increases during the holidays and the Oregon State Fire Marshall has tips on how to stay safe.
The Safeway Providence Festival of Trees brings spectacular Christmas decorations to life. Research at OHSU finds a new way to deliver monoclonal antibodies to fight respiratory infections. Drought and wildfire are hurting the value of private timberland. Oregon Congresswoman Lori Chavez DeRemer is working to pass a bill that will help students learn about the dangers of fentanyl.
The Singing Christmas Tree prepares to put Portlandanders into the holiday spirit. The Grotto is ready to plug in its Festival of Lights. An Oregon Senator works to increase surveillance protections. The National Taxpayers Union monitors federal antitrust lawsuits against big tech. Tips to avoid gift card scams.
Portland City Council honors veterans. Oregon lawmakers hear about problems and risks facing county election offices. Junior Achievement opens a new Discovery Center in Hillsboro.
Vaccination rates are still lower than before the pandemic among Oregon healthcare workers. Also this week: helping Oregonian get tax credits they are qualified to receive, how Oregon can improve its response to domestic violence, bird flu is on the rise and ODFW has steps to avoid it, it's time to check the chimney, and how removing dams on the Klamath River will make a parasite less deadly to salmon.
The Northwest Hydrogen Hub will boost hydrogen use in Oregon. OHA has a new way to gauge virus levels in the community. SHIBA is ready to help with Medicare Open Enrollment. Portland marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Portland adds a liaison officer to schools. Also: White Cane Day, the Great ShakeOut, economics of arts and culture in Oregon, and asking coastal residents what they think about wind farms.
OHSU's Gun Violence Prevention Research Center holds a forum discussing what's being done and what progress has been made. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses the Hamas attack on Israel and the U.S. Response.
Oregon has reviewed its response to the 2020 Labor Day Wildfires. Flood damaged vehicles are being sold across the country. ODOT want's your opinions about transportation goals. ODF&W expands testing for Chronic Wasting Disease. Herman the Sturgeon celebrates a big anniversary.
Vaccines will help protect you during virus season. Research is underway into the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Oregon checks retailers selling tobacco. EV sales are on the rise.
Portland City Council marked Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and hear from a local pediatric oncologist on the challenges they're facing. September is also Disaster Preparedness Month, we'll help you get ready. Doctors are seing an increase in tick bites in Oregon and we have information on how to deal with one.
Portland firefighters are dealing with an incredible problem, because of fentanyl. Oregon has a new way to remove derelict vessels. Parents with kids at college need to review their insurance.
Businesses need to beware of the Employee Retention Credit. SOLVE needs your help cleaning up beaches and rivers. OHSU researchers discover a cause of Alzheimer's Disease.
Climate change can impact your physical and mental health. SCORE is ready to help you get into business. OSU has a project to make electricity from waves.
Climate change is impacting Oregonians physically and mentally. Oregonians are willing to help foster care children, but not many are able to bring a child into their home. The State of Oregon is offering rebates to help built electric vehicle charging stations in communities.
Project Never Again is helping foster children in Oregon by providing duffle bags to case workers. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is working to solve a shortage of presciption drugs for ADHD, cancer treatement, and infection treatments.
An annual report finds state agencies in Oregon don't always follow the state's Sanctuary Law. Stolen vehicles are an $8 billion problem and there are steps to protect yourself. Are coastal businesses affected by Oregon's Marine Reserves program? Oregon's Peacock Lane gets a special honor.
Gresham Police start using a drone to respond to calls. OHA continues to learn from wastewater testing. Oregon reaches an afforable housing goal a year ahead of schedule. OreGo adds another provider. Paid Leave Oregon is ready to go live.
Students at the I Am Academy learn about iHeartMedia. Portand Fire Chief Sarah Boone is honored at her retirement. An Oregon Senator works to end legacy admissions at colleges and universities.
There's a new program in Portland to help adolescents with addiction recovery. Oregon U.S. Congresswoman Lor Chavez-DeRemer discusses her work on several bills including the Portland VA hospital expansion, FAA, and wildfires. And, Stephen Zipprich is honored for being North America's 911 Dispatcher of the year.
Co-location housing is helping low income Oregonians keep their jobs and their housing. 10 affordable housing projects get state funding. Oregon is in desperate need of officials for high school sports. OSU's Food Safety and Preservation Hotline is ready to answer your questions.
Harmony New Beginnings Animal Rescue is working to rescue livestock and pets. The State of Oregon is warning about a financial scam. Oregon electric utilities have released their plans to reduce wildfire risk. Visitors to the Oregon Coast are being asked about their knowledge of Marine Reserves.
Pride Northwest has several events scheduled in July including the Pride Waterfront Festival. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden examines what's next following controversial U.S. Supreme Court decisions. The U.S. Postal Service is asking dog owners to keep letter carriers safe. As wildfire season heats up, tips on how to prepare for wildfire smoke.
Employers can reduce sick days with better mental health resources for employees. Seniors can take these steps to avoid being scammed. Portland and the federal government study options for railroad crossings in inner-southeast. Governors get their pick at the Oregon Historical Society. Herman the Sturgeon celebrates a big birthday.
The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education has reopened after a major remodel with several new exhibits. Oregon 5th District Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemeber explains her bill to help homeless veterans.
Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Joshua Roark, with Adventist Health Portland, details ways to keep your heart healthy. Comcast Rise is helping small Portland businesses thrive. Oregon's Project Turnkey 2.0 continues to help end houselessness.
A warm and dry spring could set the stage for a bad wildfire season in Oregon. There are steps you can take to prepare your home and your family for a wildfire. Plus, a Portland typewriter shop gets a visit from a famous actor who collects typewriters.
Planning continues on the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project. Administrator Greg Johnson explains project, where they're at in the process, and how the community can be involved.
Multnomah County Intellectual and Disability Services is hosting an information fair to help connect families with available programs. Electric Utilities in Oregon are working to reduce wildfire risk. Oregon State Parks needs an operator for the historic Frenchglenn Hotel.
Athletes with physical and visual impairments are getting matched up with sporting events though Adaptive Sports Northwest. The Knight Cancer Institute at OHSU is conducting tests on a blood test that could detect up to 50 types of cancer. The Oregon Historical Society has a special exhibit for their 125th anniversary.
Adventist Health Portland expands their Family Birth Place adding midwifes. Portland updates Barbie's Village on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Day. Multnomah County's DA announces a new place to stop retail and autotheft.
Kaiser Permanente launches a program to care for patients at home after a hospital procedure. The changing stages of COVID-19. SOLVE needs volunteers. Big plans for the Hillsboro Hops.
OHSU is conducting research on a new alzheimer's drug called lecanemab. The Tillamook County Creamery Association is working to reduce greenhouse has emissions to zero by 2050. Oregon Congressman earl Blumenauer has worked toward marijuana reform during his entire political career. He says they're getting very close to achieving their goals.
Governor Tina Kotek details how funding will be distributed for Oregon's Homelessness State of Emergency. Portland City Council honors Parkinson's Awareness Month and the Transgender Day of Visibility.
Ron Post discusses creation of Northwest Medical Teams, now Medical Teams International. Teachers face a growing number of struggles in the classroom. The first travelers to North America.
Oregon's rent increase cap didn't protect renters from the sky high inflation, now lawmakers are considering a new law to restrict increases even more. Oregon lawmakers are also designing a bill to repeal Ballot Measure 114 and replace it with a tougher law. Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler discusses changes in her city.
Labor trafficking has become a major problem in Oregon and lawmakers are looking at solutions. Oregon Olympian Kara Goucher is detailing her time on Nike's Elite Running Team in her new book.
Members of Team Rubicon have traveled, again, to Otis where residents still be help recovering from the 2020 Echo Mountain Wildfire. Rank choice voting would come to Oregon under a bill in the legislature.
A new, dangerous drug has health officials worried about the impact on hospitals, because of what it does to drug users. Colorectal cancer rates are rising in people younger than 55 and they're being urged to get screened. E-mailing your doctor is convenient, but can also add to your bill.
COVID-19 cases are declining, what's next? Can Portland get a WNBA team? Oregon's Governor asks lawmakers to fund her homelessness plan. The Oregon Legislature considers a bill to set nurse staffing ratios.
Hear from Oregon's new 6th District Congresswoman Andrea Salinas. Oregon's Tobacco Licensing Program is working to keep people under 21 from getting cigarettes. Oregon's legislature is considering universal health care. Multnomah County examines what is leading to the deaths of homeless people.
Respiratory infections are finally on the decline. Portland City Council celebrates Black History Month. E-mail your doctor and you might get a bill.
The Oregon Legislature is considering a bill that would allow prison inmates to vote. The Greater Idaho movement makes progress in the Oregon and Idaho legislatures. Tax time is fraud time and there are ways to protect yourself. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek details her budget priorities.
Multnomah County recognizes January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Oregon author Laura Fleshman details inequalities between men and women in sports. The Oregon Legislature considers a bill to incentivize home owners to rent a room and help with the housing crisis.
The Director of Oregon's Climate Change Research Institute details how the state's climate is changing. The Oregon Health Authority needs to make changes in the rollout of Ballot Measure 110. A data broker registry would help you know who's collecting information about you.
Oregon is near the peak of infections from the tripledemic. This is the time of year to test for a deadly gas in your home. Many Portlanders need help finding their next meal and the Portland Sunshine Division needs your help.
Are Oregon non-profit hospitals meeting goals to help low income Oregonians? Washington state launches two programs to reduce carbon pollution. Multnomah County declares January 13th Korean- American Day.
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley explains what the omnibus spending bill signed by President Biden will mean for the state. There's a part two to the "great resignation." Pharmacy benefit managers play a role in driving up the cost of prescription medications.
Tipping the postal carrier, garbage collector and others this time of year is popular, but how much should you tip? Businesses learn helping the environment can be profitable. Fixing the broken supply chain may take longer than expected. Portland's Sunshine Division finds the need is greater than ever this year.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden is working to increase support for mental health care services. Health officials continue to warn about the respiratory infections overwhelming hospitals. Gen Z'ers aren't saving for retirement, but it's not too late to start.
Cascade Aids Project is helping Portlanders in the fight against HIV. Oregon health officials urge a return to masking to reduce spread of respiratory infections that are overwhelming hospitals. Hacienda CDC and Verizon team up to create STEM education centers in Portland.
Good Feet Stores need your help by making donations of new socks, and new, or gently used, shoes for the needy. Multnomah County Board of Commissioners takes testimony and a first vote on a flavored tobacco and nicotine products ban. The City of Portland reviews disasters that could occur and what the city is doing to prepare for them.
This is the 40th anniversary of the Safeway Providence Festival of Trees. The Oregon Dog Rescue needs your support. The Sunshine Division is seeing its greatest need ever for food boxes. Multnomah County Health officials are warning parents to protect their young children from RSV.
This is a big weekend for Special Olympics Oregon as they host their Fall State Games. The Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation needs your support. New research shows the danger of natural gas and other combustible appliances in the home.
Planning is underway to restore Portland's iconic Elk Statue. A change of power in Congress could affect Social Security and Medicare. The Oregon Health Authority updates COVID-19, RSV and monkeypox outbreaks.
Oregon mayors have announced a plan to help manage the homeless crisis. Are you a visual thinker? New technology and investments are helping to keep limit wildfires in Oregon.
Meals on Wheels People needs your support and Jiffy Lube is helping to raise funds for the organization. Holla School is a new charter school that has a mission to change the academic narratives of Black, Brown and Indigenous students. Multnomah County expands work to reduce domestic violence.
Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Teams are ready for the next disaster. Oregon's election officials are fighting misinformation at levels they've never seen before. There are steps parents can take to protect their kids when they get their first phone.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden blocks the nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia until changes are made between the two countries. OSAA makes changes to high school basketball. Disabled Oregonians are urged to prepare for disasters.
Oregon is in the process developing a wildfire risk map that will show which properties are at the highest risk of wildfires. The Oregon Health Authority has reached a milestone in implementation of Ballot Measure 110 to create addiction treatment services around the state.
Lines for Life is expanding its services helping an increasing number of people who are at risk of suicide. Oregon's Highly Rural Transportation Program has helped move Oregon veterans over 2-million miles. The Oregon Historical Society celebrates: "Motown: The Sound of young America"
Kaiser Permanente Dr. Katie Scharf explains the importance of the new COVID-19 vaccine booster and how the COVID-19 virus will affect people this fall. Mass timber is changing Oregon's timber industry. Portland sends a police detail back to Old Town's Entertainment District to reduce crime.
Oregon is devoting more resources to suicide prevention. Oregon is the first state to get federal funding for mobile mental health crisis teams. Now is the time to prepare for a disaster.
A report details the progress and work yet to be done on Metro's Supportive Housing program. One downtown Portland business is seeing improvement in the environment for customers. The Frog Ferry project has been put on hold.
Project Lemonade is a Portland organization helping foster children build self-esteem. Downtown Portland Clean & Safe is an organization that's helping to revitalized the downtown area and bring customers back to businesses.
Boys & Girls Aid needs foster parents and you can help. The Red Cross Columbia Willamette is searching for blood donors. SOLVE is taking registrations for the Beach & Riverside Cleanup.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden explains what the Inflation Reduction Act means for Oregonians. 8/11 was 811 Day this week, and it could save your life. Owning a new car cost you an extra $1,000 this year. The Oregon Health Authority details how to protect yourself against the Monkeypox.
The Good Feet Store has a free event coming up that could help if you have back, knee, or foot pain. Oregon is reaching out to renters to help them avoid evictions. Changes could be coming to Security Security.
Former Oregon U.S. Attorney Dwight Holton discusses the latest hearing from the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the Capitol. The Oregon Lion's Sight and Hearing Foundation continues to help children during the summer get glasses and hearing aids. Oregon U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici explains how the recently passed CHIPS Act will help the U.S. reduce its reliance on foreign countries for computer technology.
The Trauma Intervention Program needs volunteers and you can help. Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler outlines Safer Summer PDX. A survey examines what Northwest residents want out of health insurance.
Our Giving Table is teaming with up with Papa Murphy's Take n Bake Pizza to raise money and feed kids in need. Music Workshop is a resource your kids can use to learn about music. There is a new phone hotline to help people in crisis and it has roots in Oregon.
A new map shows the risk property owners in Oregon face from wildfire. The Miss Oregon America for 2022 explains how the scholarship program has changed. General Robert Spalding details the security risks facing the U.S. from China.
The U.S. Supreme Court made major rulings as it ended its session. LIV Golf held its first U.S. tournament at Pumpkin Ridge. A national security expert examines threats against the U.S.
States will now choose their own law concerning abortions, what went into the Supreme Court's decision? The State of Oregon celebrated Juneteenth for the first time as a state holiday and the City of Portland rejoins the I-5 Rose Quarter Project.
Climate change has kids worried and a new study finds how it's impacting their mental health. Plus, updating the progress of the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project.
Portland City Council marked Pride month with an update on the city's LGBTQ+ & Friends Affinity Group. Public health officials are concerned about monkeypox, but you can protect yourself. The City of Eugene is working to end homelessness and Portland might be able to learn from some of the city's successes.
We're learning to live with COVID-19 even as cases, hospitalizations and deaths rise. Pharmacy benefit managers are one reason why prescription drug prices are high. Affordable housing is more and more difficult to find. How to save your summer vacation.
The Oregon Department of Corrections is implementing the Oregon Way in facilities across the state. Safe Oregon is helping to protect schools in the state. If you're planning yardwork where digging is involved, make sure you know about 811.
COVID-19 cases increase in Oregon and people at high risk are advised to protect themselves. OHSU has advice on identifying skin cancer and protecting yourself. The drought will cause fire danger to be extremely high again this summer in Oregon.
Former Portland Mayor Bud Clark is being honored with a memorial service on Sunday. Climate and environmental experts at Oregon State University update the drought and wildfire status in the state. Former University of Oregon football player Keanon Lowe has written a book that details how he stopped a student armed with a gun at Parkrose High School in 2019.
The City of Portland marks Missing and Murdered Indigenous People's Day for the fifth year, and updates what the city is doing. Mental health professionals bring advice of parents on how to help their kids following the pandemic. Your backyard fire pit could be smoking out your neighbors and causing them health problems.
An organization in Portland is helping a growing number of under-represented entrepreneurs get their businesses started. The Portland Water Bureau adds a facility to help reduce lead in the water of some homes. The Portland Old Down Community Association is struggling to improve safety and attracted businesses and their customers to the area.
The Oregon Humane Society's Doggie Dash is back after being virtual for two years during the pandemic. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden explains his plan to make sure billionaires can't avoid income taxes. Oregon Health Authority Deputy Health Officer Dr. Tom Jeanne updates the pandemic and and how dealing with the virus is changing.
There are ways to protect yourself from rising interest rates. An Oregon Congressman explains how marijuana decriminalization will help. Oregon search and rescue teams have tips on how to stay safe when exploring the state.
Pride Industries has been helping people with disabilities find work for 55 years. The former director of the National Institute of Mental Health discusses what changes are needed to help people with mental health issues. Gas prices are taking a bite bout of budgets, but there are ways to ease impact.
The Multnomah Dental Society is helping to organize a free health fair for kids. The City of Portland is expanding Portland Street Response to the entire city and seven days a week.
You can help Ukrainian refugees when they arrive in the U.S. by helping Community Warehouse. Oregon State University professors discuss where the pandemic is going next. Tigard City Councilor John Goodhouse discusses issues important to America's mid-sized cities.
The Oregon Legislature has extended funding for a project that uses motels and turns them into shelters for people who are homeless. Frederick Law Olmsted played a pivotal role in developing the Portland parks system. Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty explains how a pilot project that uses traffic calming items has helped reduce gun violence.
Falls put 800,000 people into the hospital every year, and for elderly people they can often be prevented. Plus, Oregon's law banning real estate love letters is stopped by a judge.
The Second Annual Oregon Diversity Legal Job Fair will be held March 9 and offers opportunities to enter the legal profession. The Sunshine Division expanded operations during the pandemic. Oregon health officials look at what's next after the mask requirement is lifted. Portland General Electric has advice on how to avoid utility scams.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and local law enforcement officials explain what's being done to reduce gun violence. Portland City Council considers a permanent ban on private fireworks. The Oregon Health Authority moves up the date to end the mask requirement.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee sets a date to remove masks, but until then they continue to be used in public spaces and schools. ODOT details their plans to toll a section of I-205.
The FBI has tips on how to avoid scams involving cryptocurrency. A Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake could disrupt fuel distribution in Oregon and cause a massive natural disaster in the Willamette and Columbia Rivers.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler announces a decision to move homeless campers away from high crash corridors. Governor Kate Brown outlines her priorities. The Portland Fire Bureau will have to wait at least a year to ask voters to approve a $147-million bond. An international expedition is heading into the Pacific Ocean to learn about the mysteries of salmon.
Multnomah County Health Officer Dr. Jennifer Vines updates the status of COVID-19 and the Omicron surge in cases. Dr. Blythe Layton, with Clean Water Services, explains how their COVID-19 wastewater testing program is finding COVID-19 before people know they have it. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden updates efforts to control prescription drug prices for Medicare and Medicaid recipients.
OSU experts discuss the widespread impacts of COVID-19. A COVID-19 effect on hospitals is leaving some people with out-of-network health insurance bills. The Portland Rose Festival is making an in-person comeback from the pandemic this summer.
Portland City Council remembers the life of Beatrice Gilmore and her contributions to Portland's African American community, health care, and housing. Washington Governor Jay Inslee details priorities in his State of the State address. Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty announces an expansion of BIKETOWN!
New federal legislation will help prevent surprise medical bills. An Oregon Congressman says now is the time to move forward with legalization of marijuana.
Multnomah County and the City of Portland are acting with urgency to prepare for the extremely cold weather this week. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden details how he's working to reduce prices on some prescription drugs. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management team up with Dark Horse Comics for the third in their disaster series: Without Warning: Wildfire.
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is coming and health officials in Oregon set a goal of getting 1-million Oregonians to receive a booster vaccine by the end of January. Plus, Multnomah County's 9th annual Domicile Unknown report and what it tells about the county's homeless population.
The Good Feet Store is helping Transition Projects during the holidays with Good Feet for a Cause. The Oregon Historical Society presents Freeze the Day! A History of Winter Sports in Oregon.
The Bull Run Reservoir has some of the best water in the country and we'll tell you how it gets from near Mt. Hood to your tap. Plus, the FBI has tips on how to avoid getting scammed over the holidays.
The Bezos Day 1 Families Fund grants $2.1 million to Portland Homeless Family Solutions. OHA drops outdoor mask require. OEA adopts Test to Stay protocol. Saving Social Security.
Papa Murphy's restaurants are a major supporter of Our Giving Table and they can use your help. The Grotto's Festival of Lights begins on Friday. Oregon Representative Earl Blumenauer is back from the COP26 U.N. Climate Summit has plans legislation to deal with climate change disasters. Washington Secretary of Health Dr. Umair Shah explains where the state stands with COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and tests.
The American Cancer Society's Portland Hope Gala is this Saturday, and they need your help. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader details legislation to help reduce the costs of prescription drugs. We have tips on how to negotiate better prices and salaries. Plus, help for parents trying to find pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations.
The Portland Thorns hire Karina LeBlanc as the team's new general manager. The Oregon Health Authority rolls out the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11. And, counting ballots under pressure from President Trump.
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is joined by Paris Hilton in working to pass the Accountability for Congregate Care Act. K9 Kavalry works to pair veterans with service dogs. Hearing aids will soon be available over the counter
Advice for surviving The Big One. OSU engineers work to design a better wood stove. Colleges and universities across the country are changing to adjust with the times. Oregon tests smaller water systems for PFAS chemicals.
The history of the Chemawa Indian School is a tragic part of Oregon's past. An archivist at Pacific University is working to detail the cemetery at the school and the stories of the students who are buried there. This was Sustainable Building Week in Portland and we'll examine how sustainable building is changing construction and policies in the state.
Ethelyn Tumalad, of Clackamas High School, is Oregon's Teacher of the Year. Portland is honoring Indigenous People's Day on Monday. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader discusses the infrastructure bills and the debt ceiling.
A real life story of rescuing an abandoned fawn turns into a story for children. The State of Oregon is working against the clock to get emergency rental assistance to tenants before they're evicted. The fifth surge of COVID-19 is on the decline, but the pandemic is far from over.
The Oregon Department of Education offers the Care and Connection campaign to help kids adjust to the return of school in a COVID-19 environment. Prices are on the rise and we have budgeting tips to help ease the pain. The FBI is helping Oregon to create teams that can identify people who might be at higher risk of a mass violence incident.
The Oregon Health Authority reports new COVID-19 case numbers are going down slowly, but will remain high for weeks. The pressure of treating the high volume of COVID-19 cases is wearing on health care staff in Washington state. Apple has a plan to search photos in your devices. Oregon Congressman Kurt Schrader explains his vote on a bill that would have allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Dr. Chunhuei Chi, director of the Center for global Health at Oregon State University on the pandemic and the Delta variant. Dan Blakely, former Army Ranger at Joint Base Lewis McCord who wrote the book The Twenty Year War and what it means for the current U.S. position in Afghanistan.
The Oregon Veterans Affairs Department is working to help veterans who are having a difficult time with the fall of Afghanistan. The Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to sweep through Oregon and push hospitals to their limits. The AAA released a study that might surprise you about the cost of your vehicle.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden examines the tragedy in Afghanistan and the alternative which would mean sending U.S. soldiers back into the country. Oregon hospitals are being overrun by the Delta variant of COVID-19.
Oregon takes a step backwards in its response to the pandemic, or is it a step forward to slow the spread of COVID-19? It's another record setting year of wildfires in Oregon and the season is just reaching its peak.
Heart healthy tips from the Providence Heart Institute. The OSAA needs referees. Signing up for ORALERTS. The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon exploded, because of certain conditions. Climate change will continue to cause more mega-fires to burn. The COVID-19 Delta variant is causing an increase in cases especially in Oregon counties with low vaccination rates.
The Children's Cancer Association has launched its summer car giveaway as their annual fundraiser. Oregon health and emergency management officials discuss the heat wave and how they can prevent deaths during future heat waves. TSA tips on getting through airport security during the busy summer travel season.
Papa Murphy's Take-N-Bake Pizza is helping to raise money for Our Giving Table and their program to feed Foster Kids. Oregon State Representative Cliff Bentz discusses the state's drought crisis. The Oregon Historical Society honors former Senator Mark O. Hatfield.
OSU history professor Christopher McKnight Nichols takes a deep dive into the history of Independence Day. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden details a bill he's co-sponsoring that would prevent people with domestic violence restraining orders from buying guns. OSU public health professor Dr. Chunheui Chi updates the pandemic.
The Cambia Portland Classic announces a move out of Portland, because of security concerns. Portland Police change priorities for traffic stops. Oregon's Governor announces hard COVID-19 reopening date.
As the pandemic eases, Pride Month 2021 events increase. Portland celebrates Juneteenth. TriMet reduces carbon footprint 25%.
Work is underway to plan and build a new I-5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver. Organizers are working on a Willamette River ferry pilot project that could start next summer. A Portland restaurant owner discusses the struggles of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oregon officials discuss wildfire preparations for this summer. Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick tells of what Juneteenth means for his family as the legislature passes a bill to make it a state holiday.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden brings together members of Lines For Life who work with veterans in crisis. The Good Feet Store's Good Feet for a Good Cause is helping to collect shoes for Soles4Souls. Food insecurity peaked during the pandemic, but is declining much slower as the pandemic eases. OSU history professor Christopher McKnight-Nichols discusses his new book "Rethinking American Grand Strategy."
The Oregon Historical Society has a new exhibit detailing the stories of six women who immigrated from oppression in Africa to Oregon. The Oregon legislature's BIPOC caucus details their goals and progress this legislative session. Secretary of State Shemia Fagan is working to get convicted felons who have served their time in the legislature involved in voting.
The Rise Against Hate campaign seeks to end violence against Asians. We'll explore COVID-19 variants and their risk to the community. The Oregon Legislature considers a bill to add civics as a requirement to graduate from high school.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Kurt Schrader detail the proposed infrastructure bill from President Biden. Oregon Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici explains how the American Rescue Plan will help Oregon senior citizens. OHA Director Patrick Allen updates the pandemic response in Oregon.
The Oregon legislature considers a bill to remove the defense of extreme emotional disturbance in assault cases involving victims who are LGBTQ.
The Oregon Humane Society prepares for its annual Doggie Dash fundraiser at the same time it's working on three major projects.
The Oregon Legislature is moving a package of measures to remove slavery from the U.S. and Oregon constitutions and ask Congress to consider reparations to African Americans. The Salvation Army needs your help collection food for their food pantries. The Oregon Health Authority works to improve distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to the Latinx community.
The City of Portland is taking several steps to bring racial equity to the Portland Police Bureau. OSU is building a wave energy facility off the Oregon Coast. The Oregon DMV is working to eliminate long delays.
The Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival is underway. Oregon Governor Kate Brown welcomes students back to in-person learning. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden on the crisis at the southern border.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown moves up the state's vaccine timeline to meet President Biden's order that everyone have access to the vaccine by May 1st.
It's been a year since the pandemic caused a shutdown in the U.S. Looking back and looking forward.
The Oregon Legislature considers additional funding of the Family Preservation Program at the Coffee Creek Correctional Institution in Wilsonville.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown explains who's next to get the vaccine and why they chose these priorities. The Oregon Legislature considers a bill that would allow felons in prison to vote.
A job fair is planned to help increase racial equity in people working in legal jobs. Find out about the Oregon Diversity Legal Job Fair. The ShakeAlert early earthquake warning system is coming to Oregon. The Rose Festival is looking for candidates to apply for the Rose Festival Court.
The Oregon Attorney General's Office conducts a study that finds steps it can take to improve racial equity for crime victims.
The City of Portland honors Black History Month. Komen of Southwest Washington and Oregon is being merged with the national Komen organization. Governor Kate Brown updates the pandemic and the state's response.
The Oregon Health Authority reports the state is making progress against COVID-19. Oregon U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer discusses the next economic relief package, the pandemic and the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump. The Children's Cancer Association is conducting a fundraiser and you could win a new car.
Oregon Governor Kate Brown explains why teachers are going before seniors in getting vaccinations. OSU public health professor Chun Wei Chi updates the pandemic. Research at OSU has found a way to grow crops and harvest the sun.
Governor Kate Brown announces Oregon has been shorted by the federal government on COVID-19 vaccine. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses the impeachment of President Trump and the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden. Portland City Council honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The Oregon Health Authority has taken several steps to increase administration of the COVID-19 vaccine this week. The FBI is warning about COVID-19 Scams. Food insecurity in Oregon grew to 1 in 4, or 1 million, people last year in Oregon. It was a historic week in Washington D.C. and we look into just how historic it was.
FEMA has spent 116-million dollars in Oregon helping the state recover from the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. There's a major difference between the 1918 pandemic and the current pandemic. An Oregon State University history professor explains what that means.
The Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland receives a $5-million grant. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses issues facing rural Oregon. PGE is warning about scams that are based on utilities. It's whale watching week on the Oregon Coast.
The Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 arrives in Oregon and state officials detail the distribution process. A COVID-19 survivor and long-hauler explains what the lasting effects of the disease are like. Travel Portland details the impacts of COVID-19 and months of demonstrations on tourism in the city.
A breast cancer survivor tells her story and how Susan G. Komen Oregon and SW Washington helped her through her battle. The Oregon School Activities Association has changed high school sports schedules, because of COVID-19. Goodwill has adjusted to the COVID-19 regulations and offers many opportunities during the holidays.
COVID-19 is causing Portland's Singing Christmas Tree to go virtual this year with a special performance you can watch online. The Good Feet Store needs your help collecting socks and shoes for Transition Projects. Radio Cab is raising donations for their annual Turkey Dinner deliveries.
The Safeway Providence Festival of Trees will be virtual this year, but there are still many opportunities for you to take part. Living room Realty needs help gathering supplies for wildfire victims. Oregon Governor Kate Brown details how the new risk assessment system will work for counties as they deal with COVID-19.
As COVID-19 cases set new records in Oregon, a nurse at OHSU explains the difficulties for patients, nurses and doctors. Health care officials are urging you to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. There are many comparisons between the COVID-19 pandemic and the 1918 pandemic.
Oregon's Veterans Day ceremony goes virtual this year, because of COVID-19. Oregon OSHA implements a new business rule for COVID-19. The TSA wants airport travelers to know how the rules have changed, because of COVID-19.
Oregon gained a new Congressman in the latest election. Former State Senator Cliff Bentz discusses the campaign, the election and COVID-19. Historical and modern study of fire patterns can help with the battle against new wildfires. Post wildfire land management is one way to reduce the risk of future wildfires.
Bill Russell, Executive Director of the Portland Union Gospel Mission, is retiring after 30 years. He discusses how Union Gospel Mission has changed and the challenges facing the homeless crisis.
Jessica Adamson, Government Relations Director for Providence Health and Services, examines health issues in the 2020 General Election. Danial Sabo, Good Feet Store, discusses ways listeners who are returning to work during the pandemic can ease foot, leg and back pain. Peter Weber, Executive Director of the Oregon Schools Activities Association, explains how students can return to sports during the pandemic. Dr. Tom Jeanne, Oregon Health Authority, details a 70% increase in overdose deaths and what can be done to prevent them.
Portland's leading mayoral candidates Sarah Iannarone and Mayor Ted Wheeler discuss what they have to offer the City of Portland if elected mayor. The Portland Film Festival is underway and organizer John Leake discusses how COVID-19 has affected the event and what films are available during this year's show.
Portland proclaims October 12 as Indigenous People's Day. Portland City Council is told the city needs to withdraw from the Joint Terrorism Task Force. Portland City Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty launches Rethink Portland. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden updates the federal effort to help wildfire victims.
Pride NW is organizing Pride Stride on October 11, National Coming Out Day, to generate support for the LGBTQ+ community. Nicole Burton-Hooton is Oregon's Teacher of the Year. Restaurants could get a major boost from legislation from Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer that's moving through Congress.
Nine people are killed in the worst wildfires to ever hit Oregon. Governor Kate Brown assures Oregonians who lost their homes that the state is there to help. The OSU Extension Service has tips on plants for your home's landscaping that can reduce fire danger. Climate change will continue to make Oregon's fire seasons worse.
Firefighters in Oregon battled wildfires that burned over 1 million acres. Rich Tyler, with the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office, explains how they attacked the fires. Oregon Congressman Greg Walden spoke with President Trump to explain what happened in Oregon. The President approved a Disaster Declaration in record time. OSU professor David Blunck has studied how different fuels cause wildfires to move.
SOVLE is preparing for its Beach and Riverside Cleanup and they need your help. The Oregon Health Authority is coordinating the establishment of suicide prevention and wellness programs in schools across the state. Oregon will have a record Hazelnut harvest this year and new orchards are being planted throughout the Willamette Valley.
September is National Preparedness Month. Could you survive for at least two on your own? Marilyn Bishop, with Cascadia Quake Kits, discusses how to prepare for a disaster. President Trump wants college football to be played this fall. There are concerns what this would cause COVID-19 to spread. Oregon State University history professor Christopher McKnight-Nichols explains what happened during the 1918 pandemic when they played football.
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler laid out plans to move the city forward following months of nightly demonstrations. Police Chief Chuck Lovell discusses their response to dueling demonstrations on August 22nd. The Portland Cider Company needs your unused fruit for the PDX Community Cider that raises money for Hungry Children. The Oregon Health Authority is urging parents to get their chilldren vaccinated against childhood diseases.
Portland Mercury News Editor Alex Zielinski details what's involved with Portland's nightly demonstrations. A teacher at Centennial High wins a $5,000 award to find ways to get students involved in science while they're learning remotely. Registration has opened for the Oregon Humane Society's big fundraiser the Doggie Dash. Laura Klink details the event.
The Susan G. Komen Oregon Southwest Washington More Than Pink Walk is a week away and they participants to register and gather donations. Chen Wei Chi, professor of Public Health at Oregon State University, updates the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
City leaders in Portland responded to the rioting and looting on Friday night. And, COVID-19 has affected Make-A-Wish Oregon and the organization needs your help.
An employee of the ilani Casino and Resort honors the Cowlitz Tribe with a song. Providence Health has advice on how to cope with the Stay Home orders. Multnomah County expands contact tracing for COVID-19 cases.
It's been 40 years since the eruption that blew the top off of Mount St. Helens. What scientists have learned has changed how they monitor volcanoes. Vote by mail could help many states hold their General Election, but there's resistance. Progress is starting on another financial relief package for the economy.
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting many organizations that are dependent upon donations for support. Susan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington is in need of donations for its program that helps survivors get the care they need. Many answers to the pandemic can be found in history and looking back at the 1918 pandemic that are many similarities. The Murder Hornet, or really the Asian Giant Hornet, might be in the Northwest, but is it really a concern?
COVID-19 changes plans for the Parkrose Educational Foundation fundraiser. ER doctors are concerned people with potentially life threatening illnesses aren't getting help, because of the COVID-19 crisis. Gray whales along the West Coast are gaining as much weight, because of a shift in winds and changing ocean currents. OMSI is creating science videos for kids who are learning from home.
The Rose Haven Shelter in Portland has seen demand increase during the coronavirus pandemic. Our Giving Table has also seen greater demand. It's caused both operations to make changes. And, a doctor at OHSU develops a ventilator that could be a game changer in treatment of COVID-19 patients
Susan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington uses Facebook Live to connect with breast cancer survivors. The Oregon Food Bank ramps up to meet a 60% increase in demand. Dr. Michael Lewis, an infectious disease expert and former U.S. Army Colonel details how the coronavirus pandemic will unfold over the next few months.
Local businesses, like the Good Feet Store, are finding new ways to reach customers during the coronavirus stay at home orders. The Oregon Employment Department is struggling to keep up with the high number of new unemployment claims. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden details the Federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A lot can be learned by comparing the 1918 Spanish Flu with the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. There are claims Vitamin C can affect the severity of coronavirus, but are they true? The FBI is warning parents that with kids spending all of their time at home they could be at greater risk of online predators.
Providence Health & Services has been planning for the COVID-19 outbreak and they’re prepared to handle the expected patients. We talk with Mike Butler, the President of Operations and Strategy along with Dr. Robin Henderson, Chief Executive of Behavioral Health. Lines for Life is prepared to take calls from people in crisis over the outbreak and the effects on their jobs. Dr. Christopher DiGiulio, Chief of Medicine for the Oregon Department of Corrections, explains how prisons are prepared for COVID-19. Oregonians are getting a grace period from insurance premiums, because of COVID-19.
Susan G. Komen Oregon Southwest Washington CEO Andrew Asato discusses the impact of Coronavirus on the organization, plus the latest medical develops concerning the virus, what it means to "flatten the curve" and how to talk to your kids about the virus.
Swati Adarkar of the Children's Institute. Youth sports: local resources for kids, coaches and parents.
Susan G. Komen's African American Initiative. Schoolhouse Supplies Celebrity Spelling Bee.