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Two political analysts from both the Republican and Democratic party join on this episode of Straight Talk to breakdown which races in Oregon’s primary election are worth keeping an eye on. And, Andrew Hoan, president and CEO, of the Portland Metro Chamber joins as a special guest to discuss how the results could affect the Portland metro area.

Oregon’s 5th Congressional District is one the most closely watched races in the nation as the winner of the general election could determine which political party controls the U.S. Congress.

One of the most consequential and closely watched races coming up in Oregon's primary election heats up with accusations of outside money entering the race.

How will the Oregon Health Authority deal some of the states biggest challenges from drug abuse to the behavioral health system — and lack of access to treatment.

The guests of Oregon's Congress members at President Joe Biden's State of the Union address talk takeaways from his speech.

Portland police chief Bob Day was appointed to the role permanently this week, after previously coming out of retirement to take over as interim chief in October. At the time, Wheeler said the plan was for Day to only serve about 18 months, but on Friday Wheeler said Day's performance during his first six months prompted the mayor to change his mind.

Day was a guest on this week's upcoming episode of KGW's Straight Talk. The interview covered Portland's drug and homeless crises, the upcoming PPB body camera program, efforts to spur officer recruitment and the relationship that the chief will have with the city administrator under Portland's new form of government in 2025.