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Where local voices come to discuss the events, news, and community issues that matter to Oregonians and Washingtonians.

  1. 1D AGO

    Hunger In Oregon

    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.

    30 min

  2. FEB 1

    Oregon ABLE Savings

    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.

    30 min

  3. JAN 25

    Battery Storage For The Power Grid

    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.

    30 min

  4. JAN 18

    Toby Finds A Home

    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.

    30 min

  5. JAN 11

    Opioid Affected Pregnancies

    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.

    29 min

  6. JAN 4

    Oregon's Online Voter Registration

    Oregon's online voter registration system has changed.  Don't fall victim to a financial scam.  How music affects us.

    30 min

  7. 12/28/2025

    Air Pollution Threat To A Child's Brain

    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.

    30 min

  8. 12/21/2025

    Multnomah County's 2025 Domicile Unknown Report

    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.

    30 min
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Where local voices come to discuss the events, news, and community issues that matter to Oregonians and Washingtonians.

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  • Creator
    News Radio 1190 KEX
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
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