Apr 30, 2021
Portland metro area counties are once again in the extreme risk
category for COVID-19, as infections and hospitalizations soar.
This week, we talk to Congressman Kurt Schrader, who represents
Oregon's district 5 in the U.S. House of Representatives. We
find out what he thinks has been effective and ineffective...
Apr 30, 2021
On local government: we show you how Multnomah County Commissioners chose a new state representative Andrea Valderrama, after Diego Hernandez's resignation amid sexual harassment claims at the state capitol. Also, a new study shows a dramatic increase in wrong way traffic accidents; why it's happening and how to prevent...
Apr 30, 2021
It's a massive effort to try to jump start the recovery from the pandemic. But how will the American Rescue Plan affect us? It has hundreds of millions of dollars heading to Oregon, for child care, Head Start, meal services for seniors, vaccination programs, and job retraining. The plan, comes from the President and...
Apr 23, 2021
This month local schools are welcoming students back for many in person classes, and preparing for a September they hope will be essentially back to normal. But what can, and should this new normal look like? I talked to Ted Dintersmith, an education expert who has researched school systems in Portland, Salem and across...
Apr 16, 2021
We focus on the COVID-19 Vaccines this week. On Monday, Oregon
opens COVID-19 vaccinations to everyone ages 16 and older.
Washington already did that this past week. As for those younger
than 16: it's likely they're next in line.
Dr. Alonzo Plough says in the coming months, parents should watch
for announcements from...