KGW’s Straight Talk with Laural Porter
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Straight Talk with Laural Porter
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How 2024 Paris Olympics became so politically charged
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Jul 20, 2024 |
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Portland rebound efforts: Becoming a destination again
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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Mike Reese, new head of Oregon's prisons, outlines his top 3 priorities
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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How would ranked-choice voting work in Oregon? Here's a look
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Jun 21, 2024 |
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A look at where the new Interstate Bridge replacement stands
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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Bonus: War, genocide reporter Nicholas Kristof on war in Gaza
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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Nicholas Kristof: Farm life to journalist at the New York Times
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Jun 07, 2024 |
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How Portland organizations look to solve the drug, addiction crisis
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May 31, 2024 |
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Political analysts give take on Oregon primary election races to watch
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May 18, 2024 |
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Oregon’s Democratic primary heats up in District 5
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May 11, 2024 |
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Democratic race for Oregon's 3rd Congressional District heats up
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May 03, 2024 |
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How Oregon can turn its drug abuse, behavioral health crisis around?
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Oregon guests at President Biden's State of the Union address discuss takeaways from the nights speech
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Apr 19, 2024 |
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Portland Police Chief Bob Day talks body cameras, recruitment
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Bonus episode: Portland area's tri-county sheriffs
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas county sheriffs discuss impact of women in law enforcement leadership
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Carmen Rubio discusses homelessness, crime, climate crisis in bid for Portland mayor
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Central City Concern shares challenges, solutions to Portland homelessness crisis
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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Oregon, Washington lawmakers discuss bipartisan border security, foreign funding, TikTok ban
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Nathan Vasquez on why he's running for Multnomah County District Attorney
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Economic leaders discuss why Portland has struggled with affordability
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Rene Gonzalez discusses how he would tackle Portland's public safety challenges as mayor
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek discusses state's housing crisis and Measure 110
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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Commissioner Julia Brim-Edwards discusses Multnomah County challenges and running for reelection
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Portland government transition leader Michael Jordan explains the process
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Feb 03, 2024 |
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Commissioner Dan Ryan announces candidacy for Portland City Council
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Albina Vision Trust leaders outline what a restored Lower Albina in Portland would look like
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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The plan to replace the aging I-5 bridge joining Portland and Vancouver
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Rep. Andrea Salinas discusses the ups and downs of her first year in Congress
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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The cannabis gold rush may be over in Oregon, but the industry still sees a bright future
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Domestic violence: How to identify it and access resources for those who need help
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Sep 30, 2023 |
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PSU welcomes new president at a challenging time for public universities
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Portland Commissioner Dan Ryan discusses homelessness and charter reform
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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Bonus Episode: Mingus Mapps
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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Commissioner Mingus Mapps talks police, homelessness and running for mayor under Portland's new system of government
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Sep 09, 2023 |
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Sen. Ron Wyden talks wildfires, fentanyl, semiconductors and basketball
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Basic Rights Oregon pushes back in an era of rising attacks on LGBTQ people
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Jul 29, 2023 |
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Prosper Portland shares big plans for the future of downtown's Broadway Corridor site
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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Rep. Earl Blumenauer discusses Portland's challenges and its future
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Jul 07, 2023 |
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Portland Commissioner Carmen Rubio talks affordable housing and homelessness
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Bonus episode: Poison Waters
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Poison Waters talks Pride Month, Darcelle and the Starlight Parade
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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Bonus episode: The role of bail and other legal tools to prevent domestic violence
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May 12, 2023 |
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The Tiffany Hill Act and domestic violence prevention
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May 12, 2023 |
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Oregon lawmakers sponsor dueling bills on parents' rights in education. Here's what in them.
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May 06, 2023 |
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What to know as you're voting for school board members
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Apr 29, 2023 |
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Bonus: Governor Tina Kotek answers questions about abortion, education, the kicker and more
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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After Governor Tina Kotek's first 100 days, what comes next?
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle discusses the city's growth
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Apr 01, 2023 |
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Oregon's $200 million housing package heads to Governor Tina Kotek
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Tackling Oregon's housing crisis with home sharing
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Bonus round: Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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Interview with Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell
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Mar 11, 2023 |
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Can downtown Portland be resuscitated?
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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Economic data paints a not-so-rosy picture of Portland
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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The benefits of reducing alcohol consumption
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Mar 04, 2023 |
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Dan Ryan says Safe Rest Villages remain a priority
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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How new leaders plan to tackle Oregon's biggest needs
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Superintendents talk about what our public schools need now
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Why don't more people want to become mental health care workers in Oregon?
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Jan 21, 2023 |
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Bonus episode: More questions for Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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One-on-one with Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield ahead of the 2023 session
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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Nurses hope new bill will help with hospital staffing crisis
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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Bonus content: The northwest's newest Congresswomen are ready to serve
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Dec 17, 2022 |
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The northwest's newest Congresswomen are ready to serve
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Dec 17, 2022 |
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How local journalists covered 2022's biggest stories
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Dec 17, 2022 |
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The state of downtown Portland: Its economic recovery and what's ahead for the future
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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How government, business and community groups work together to overcome the digital divide
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Nov 19, 2022 |
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KGW election night analysts reflect on Decision 2022 in Oregon
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Nov 11, 2022 |
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Portland City Council candidates face off on their vision for the city
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Nov 05, 2022 |
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SW Washington congressional candidates Kent and Gluesenkamp Perez spar over vastly different visions for the future
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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With Election Day looming, candidates for Oregon governor meet for final debate
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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The competitive race for Oregon's newly created 6th Congressional District
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Oct 15, 2022 |
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Candidates in Oregon's 5th Congressional district make their case to voters
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Charter reform advocates and opponents make their cases to Portlanders
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Oregon hospitals in crisis
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Portland on track to open the remaining Safe Rest Villages by the end of the year, Ryan says
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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After years of fighting to bring down prescription drug prices, Wyden calls Inflation Reduction Act a win against Big Pharma
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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Merkley lauds Inflation Reduction Act for tax equity, lower drug and energy costs
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Clackamas County clerk who oversaw primary ballot counting blunder makes her pitch for re-election to a sixth term
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Leading candidates for Washington's 3rd District make their case to voters ahead of the Aug. 2 primary
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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'A Donation Conversation' documentary highlights the life-saving impact of being an organ donor
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Oregon abortion care advocates discuss impact of decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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Oregon prepares to welcome the world for the World Athletics Championships in Eugene
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Jul 08, 2022 |
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Vancouver Senator advocates for electronic monitoring of domestic violence offenders | Straight Talk
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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Oregon advocates offer support for transgender people amid increasing threats
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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Gun rights advocate and Oregon candidate for governor Betsy Johnson changes position on gun control measures
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Jun 10, 2022 |
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Beaverton mayor Lacey Beaty calls for gun control measures in Oregon
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Jun 03, 2022 |
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Political analysts predict Oregon governor’s race will be most expensive in state history
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May 20, 2022 |
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Portland City Commissioner Dan Ryan and leading opponent AJ McCreary make their pitch to voters
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May 13, 2022 |
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Four Republican candidates face off in Oregon gubernatorial debate
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May 06, 2022 |
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Leading Democratic candidates for Oregon governor debate how to tackle homelessness and gun violence
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May 06, 2022 |
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Ann Curry reflects on her career, restoring trust in journalism and love for Oregon | Extended interview
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan takes aim at election misinformation
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Lawmakers call a $1.25 billion investment in Oregon's behavioral health system 'historic'
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Oregon House Republican leaders give 2022 short session a 'D' grade
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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The race for Oregon's new 5th Congressional District
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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Oregon leaders call Intel's $20 billion expansion in Ohio a 'wake-up call' for Oregon
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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New Oregon House leader Rep. Dan Rayfield reflects on his first legislative session as Speaker
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Race for Portland auditor is contested for the first time in 36 years
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Business leaders say Portland region at 'inflection point'
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Straight Talk: Rep. Peter DeFazio reflects on 36 years in Congress
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Jan 15, 2022 |
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Long-term care facilities are facing a staffing crisis
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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Ways to give back this holiday season
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Dec 18, 2021 |
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Behavioral health challenges and the homeless crisis
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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Multnomah County Chair says progress is being made on homeless crisis
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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Rep. Earl Blumenauer talks COP26 climate summit in Glasgow
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Juvenile offenders could be released early under retroactive youth sentencing reform
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Nov 13, 2021 |
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People for Portland is trying to hold elected officials accountable. Is it working?
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Landlords and tenants frustrated with rent assistance delays
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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How do we address the gun violence across Portland?
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Portland voters have a once in a decade opportunity to change how the city runs
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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Sunrise Movement PDX calls on Oregon leaders to take swift action on climate crisis
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Oct 09, 2021 |
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Commissioner Dan Ryan promises urgent action on two Portland crises — homelessness and gun violence
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Oct 02, 2021 |
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Addressing the humanitarian crisis on Portland‘s streets
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Sep 25, 2021 |
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Head of I-5 bridge replacement project says it‘s time to get it done, but critics remain
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Sen. Ron Wyden takes on climate change by changing federal tax code
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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Multnomah County leaders reflect on summer's deadly heat waves and plan for dealing with a hotter future
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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Black community leaders in Portland push for slavery reparations commission in Congress
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visits Oregon + Looking ahead to the Tokyo Olympics with Jules Boykoff
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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The pandemic's impact on those struggling with addiction
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer: bipartisan infrastructure deal an 'important step toward rebuilding and renewing America'
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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NYT columnist Nicholas Kristof blames many of Portland's problems on a failure of leadership
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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NYT columnist Nicholas Kristof reflects on growing up in Oregon and the struggles of rural America
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Portland Parks leaders thank voters and look forward to restoring summer programs
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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From Portland to Zimbabwe, nonprofits innovate holistic health solutions
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May 21, 2021 |
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Tax Day: What do your federal and state taxes pay for?
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May 14, 2021 |
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Twenty years of Gleevec: The impact of the life-saving cancer drug pioneered by an OHSU doctor
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May 07, 2021 |
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Multnomah County tackles racism as a public health crisis
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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KGW's Vaccine Team discusses reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine rollout
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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Rep. Peter DeFazio set to shepherd President Biden's $2-trillion infrastructure deal through the House
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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Portland Muslim community leaders call for unity against hate
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Stopping anti-Asian hate
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Apr 03, 2021 |
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One year later: Oregon health care leaders reflect on COVID pandemic
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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Checking in with Portland's Street Response Team
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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Looking back on the February ice storm
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Port of Portland’s future and impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic
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Mar 06, 2021 |
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Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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How the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Portland's economy
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Feb 20, 2021 |
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Oregon seniors feel forgotten and afraid during COVID-19 pandemic
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Feb 13, 2021 |
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Mayors of Gresham, Beaverton and West Linn
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Feb 06, 2021 |
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Bonus: Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler
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Feb 06, 2021 |
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How the pandemic has affected youth mental health, food insecurity in Oregon
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Jan 30, 2021 |
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Oregon, Washington school leaders on reopening
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Jan 23, 2021 |
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Portland commissioners Carmen Rubio, Mingus Mapps
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Jan 16, 2021 |
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Sen. Wyden on attack on the U.S. Capitol
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Jan 09, 2021 |
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Sen. Jeff Merkley
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Dec 19, 2020 |
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COVID-19 vaccine in Oregon and concern for holiday spike
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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2020's impact on Street Roots and Portland businesses
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Dec 05, 2020 |
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Oregon nonprofit sees success in getting women and women of color elected
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Nov 21, 2020 |
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Portland Commissioner-elect Mingus Mapps; Gresham mayor's race
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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Oregon's 4th District: Peter DeFazio v. Alek Skarlatos
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Oct 31, 2020 |
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Washington congressional race: Herrera Beutler vs. Long
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Oct 24, 2020 |
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Portland mayoral debate: Wheeler vs. Iannarone
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Oct 09, 2020 |
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Portland City Council runoff race: Eudaly vs. Mapps
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Oct 03, 2020 |
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Climate change and Oregon’s historic wildfires
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Sep 26, 2020 |
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Portland’s never-used Wapato Jail set to open as homeless shelter
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Sep 19, 2020 |
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Portland activist Cameron Whitten, Reed College professor Paul Gronke
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Sep 05, 2020 |
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Strategies to navigate work and school from home
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Aug 22, 2020 |
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Portland commissioner-elect Dan Ryan, businessman Jordan Schnitzer
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Aug 15, 2020 |
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Portland mayoral candidate Sarah Iannarone on protests, violence and the COVID-19 pandemic
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Aug 08, 2020 |
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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on protests, federal officers and reelection campaign
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Aug 01, 2020 |
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Loretta Smith, Dan Ryan make their case for Portland City Council
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Jul 25, 2020 |
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Commissioner Hardesty on Portland protests, police reform
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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Where Oregon stands in the coronavirus pandemic
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Jun 27, 2020 |
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COVID-19 in Oregon’s prisons, and food insecurity during the pandemic
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Jun 20, 2020 |
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Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici on why child care is critical to reopening economy
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Jun 13, 2020 |
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Sen. Jeff Merkley on George Floyd's death, coronavirus
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Jun 06, 2020 |
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Multnomah Co. DA-elect Mike Schmidt, homeless services tax
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May 29, 2020 |
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Kurt Schrader, Mark Gamba make final pitches in Democratic congressional race
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May 15, 2020 |
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During pandemic, communities asked to be watchful for signs of child abuse
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May 11, 2020 |
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Secretary of State candidate Jamie McLeod Skinner
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May 11, 2020 |
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Oregon Secretary of State candidates Shemia Fagan and Mark Hass
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May 02, 2020 |
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Sen. Ron Wyden, Oregon Education head Colt Gill
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Apr 25, 2020 |
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Oregon health officials plead for continued social distancing
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Apr 18, 2020 |
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House Speaker Tina Kotek & help for those battling addiction
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Apr 11, 2020 |
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Multnomah County Chair and Oregon Labor Commissioner address coronavirus pandemic
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Apr 04, 2020 |
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How the coronavirus is impacting business and the homeless in Portland
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Mar 28, 2020 |
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Oregon Food Bank, census organizers meet coronavirus challenges head-on
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Jules Boykoff on why we should cancel the Olympics
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Mar 20, 2020 |
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Value of Jobs report in Oregon
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Mar 13, 2020 |
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Rep. Schrader on coronavirus and climate change
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Mar 07, 2020 |
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Fighting hunger in Oregon and Washington
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Feb 29, 2020 |
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What trees can tell us about climate change
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Feb 21, 2020 |
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How Inside Woodlawn teaches us about a lot more than a Portland elementary school
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Feb 14, 2020 |
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Strengthening domestic violence laws
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Feb 08, 2020 |
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Senate leaders on new Cap and Trade Bill
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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Child abuse in Oregon
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Jan 25, 2020 |
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Gov. Brown on the upcoming session
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Jan 18, 2020 |
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Remembering Commissioner Nick Fish
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Jan 11, 2020 |
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Is the trade industry in Oregon strong?
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Dec 20, 2019 |
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Addiction Treatment and Recovery, with Heidi Wallace and Carrie Bates of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
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Dec 13, 2019 |
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Rep. Tiffany Mitchell on donating a kidney
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Dec 06, 2019 |
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Ebony Clarke of Multnomah County's Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Nov 25, 2019 |
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Childcare deserts and free preschool
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Nov 16, 2019 |
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Investigative Reporter Kyle Iboshi on robocalls and scams
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Nov 11, 2019 |
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Oregon business teams up with non-profit to fight child abuse
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Nov 08, 2019 |
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Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest
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Oct 25, 2019 |
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Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on student loan debt
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Oct 18, 2019 |
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Lines for Life's CEO Dwight Holton and YouthLine Crisis Line Director Emily Moser
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Oct 14, 2019 |
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Sen. Ron Wyden and former Sen. Gordon Smith on mental health
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Oct 04, 2019 |