Setting the Record Straight with Melinda Bernert

Melinda Bernert
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Setting the Record Straight with Melinda Bernert provides insightful reporting and commentary in a rare one hour format.

  1. 09/05/2023

    Columbia Health Services

    You don't always have to drive into Portland to get medical care. An in-depth look at the programs offered to the public by Columbia Health Services, including school based clinics, sports physicals, mental health services and immunization clinics.

  2. 08/11/2023

    Measure 113 to impact Columbia County Senate race in 2026

    Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade has stated that she will enforce Measure 113 that disallows legislators with 10 unexcused absences to run in the next election. Guests: Former State Senator Rachel Armitage, Columbia County Democrat Chair Anthony Sorace, and former House Majority Leader Barbara Smith Warner.

  3. 07/11/2023

    PART 2 Fraud allegations leveled at Columbia River Fire & Rescue

    We continue our discussion regarding the latest in a long line of allegations facing CRF&R. Our guest is newly elected CRF&R board member and former district employee Rick Fletcher.

  4. 07/11/2023

    The latest allegations facing Columbia River Fire & Rescue PART 1

    A special 2 hour JOINT show with Odd Friday discussing fraud allegations involving CRF&R finances.

  5. 06/19/2023

    Mayor Rick Scholl, Mayor Jerry Cole and City Administrator Scott Jorgensen discuss efforts to comply with the new regulations for houseless citizens.

    We chat with St. Helens Mayor Rick Scholl, Rainier Mayor Jerry Cole and Rainier City Administrator Scott Jorgensen about how the cities of St. Helens and Rainier are coping with the restrictions imposed by HB 3115.

  6. 06/10/2023

    Don't fall for scammers. Learn what Romance fraud is, when to call your financial institution, and tips on how to protect yourself from financial fraud.

    Today on Setting the Record Straight we talk with Tracy Oliver and Kim Preston from INroads Credit Union about the latest financial fraud schemes that Oregonians are falling prey to, how to spot a con and how to protect yourself.

  7. 06/10/2023

    Oregon Public Banking Efforts / Right to Rest

    First up on Setting the Record Straight today, we talk with Rick Staggenborg, a retired physician who has been working with the Oregon Public Banking Association to develop a public bank to better serve the needs of municipalities, small business, students and Oregon citizens. Next up we chat with Ariel Knox founder of the "Right to Rest" movement which has been advocating on behalf of giving homeless folks a place to rest out of the harsh sun and cold winters.

  8. 05/13/2023

    Candidates for Columbia River Fire & Rescue Board

    Setting the Record Straight and Odd Friday join together to interview board candidates for the embattled Columbia River Fire & Rescue District. Only 3 candidates of the 7 were able to join us: challengers Richard Fletcher & Ryan Welby and incumbent Mark Kreutzer. Discussion included the proposed Columbia City fire station, the investigation into the budget controversy and the lawsuit filed by 3 former female employees.

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