Local Voices

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.