Local Voices

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Light the World Giving Machines from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are returning to Washington Square Mall to make giving to local organizations this holiday season easy. The Red Cross has tips that can reduce fire danger during the holidays.

Heretic Coffee' SNAP Breakfast. Multnomah County's District Attorney is strengthening the drug deflection program. The Oregon Health Authority wants you to Rethink the Drink. How to safely charge lithium-ion batteries.

Oregon's 988 service is available all the time to help people Connect to Hope. The Portland Sunshine Division works year-round, and especially during the holidays, to keep people fed.

The 47 Elks lodges across Oregon are helping their local communities. Toys with artificial intelligence need special attention from parents. Multnomah County is launching a new effort to stop business burglaries.

There are some credits available for health insurance on the marketplace. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says the fight for more health insurance credits isn't over. The holidays are a time to talk with older adults about what's next. The effort to send the Oregon Transportation Law to voters.

Portland's Singing Christmas Tree returns to create holiday memories. ODOT is urging drivers and passengers to buckle-up for safety. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield discusses the case they presented to the U.S. Supreme Court against President Trump's tariffs. Oregon State Parks is making more changes to help cover a $14 million budget gap.

OHSU is working to expand rural health care. Lithium-ion batteries are a fire risk in your home. The "2025 State of the Climate Report, a planet on the brink."

Portland Police have a pilot program using drones as a first responder. More people are becoming victims of the 'Gold Bar Scam.' Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue installs the Haas system to alert you when their fire rigs are coming.

The Great Shakeout is a reminder to prepare for a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, and here are some things to do. The Oregon Humane Society is helping to shape veterinary social work nationwide.

The Children's Cancer Association's JoyRX programs are helping kids smile during a difficult and scary time, and they can use your help. If you have chickens, ducks, or geese there are steps you should take this time of year to protect them from bird flu. Gambling is on the rise among college students and the Oregon Health Authority has tips for parents. It's been five years since the Labor Day wildfires and families continue to rebuild.

The Red Cross has tips for Fire Prevention and Safety week to keep you and your family safe. The Port of Portland will have a new operator for Terminal 6 which is important to the Northwest's economy. Tips to keep your house from being damaged by fall and winter weather.

The Toyota Fill The Truck Food Drive has helped stock the shelves of the Oregon Food Bank at a time when the demand for food is growing. Union Gospel Mission has opened Angela's House. If you have ash trees, here's what you need to know about the emerald ash borer.

Everyone should have an emergency water supply. Learn how much and how to do it safely. The Oregon Health Authority has released recommendations for COVID, Influenza and RSV vaccinations.