Best City Club Of Portland Podcasts (2024)

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How some communities are tackling opioid abuse on Oregon’s fishing boats 15:47

1h ago15:47

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A recent New York Times article shed light on how some fishing communities are grappling with opioid abuse and overdoses in fishing communities. Overdoses at sea are much more difficult to stop than on land. A program founded by Oregon State University in partnership with Oregon Sea Grant called “Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training” (FFAST) tra…

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How a new Portland-Multnomah County agreement for homeless services may impact people living on the streets 24:36

1h ago24:36

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Portland and Multnomah County have been working together for decades on how to get people experiencing homelessness off the streets and ultimately into permanent housing. Since 2016 that collaboration has taken the form of a Joint Office of Homeless Services. The five-member city commission, three of whom are running for mayor this fall, narrowly a…

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Oregon RNC committeewoman shares her view from Milwaukee 12:05

23m ago12:05

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The Republican National Convention is underway in Milwaukee. On Monday, Donald Trump picked Ohio senator and author JD Vance as his running mate. Tracy Honl is the RNC national committewoman from Oregon. She joins us with details from the convention.

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Women veterans at higher risk for repeat suicide attempts than men, OHSU study suggests 12:28

1h ago12:28

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According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, veterans have a 57% higher risk of suicide than the general population. But little is known about how that risk differs between men and women. In the first study of its kind, researchers at Oregon Health & Science University followed a group of veterans for roughly a year after a nonfatal s…

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New journal founded by Oregon scientist offers alternative to traditional academic publishing 23:56

1h ago23:56

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Earlier this month, a new journal based in Portland launched online with its first set of published scientific articles. But the Stacks Journal isn’t your typical academic journal, according to its founder, David Green, an ecologist who previously worked at OSU’s Institute for Natural Resources. He says that it removes some of the main obstacles as…

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City of Bend receives $5 million federal grant to continue affordable housing efforts 16:01

1h ago16:01

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In late June, it was announced that the city of Bend was awarded one of 21 grants given out by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing, also known as PRO Housing initiative. The 21 communities received grants between $1 million and $6.7 million from a pool of $85 million. Bend is th…

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Columbia Gorge Museum exhibit documents more than 150 years of Black family history through quilts 21:36

19h ago21:36

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An exhibit at the Columbia Gorge Museum in Stevenson, Washington, features a collection of quilts made by an enslaved woman and her family, carefully preserved for more than 150 years. The exhibit, titled “Ms. Molly’s Voice: Freedom and Family Spoken in Fabric,” runs through July 31. It’s one of the first times the quilts have been publicly display…

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Opioid hub treatment model shows success in Washington, could come to Oregon 17:00

19h ago17:00

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Over the last few years, Washington state has funded five “health engagement hubs” to help treat people with fentanyl addictions. The model offers drop-in buprenorphine or methadone at no cost to people suffering from opioid addiction, as well as harm reduction services and other health care. The idea is to make treatment as easy to access as the d…

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Nike promised big on the environment. It hasn't delivered yet. 14:25

19h ago14:25

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In 2016, Nike pledged to cut its global carbon emissions in half. But in the last year, it laid off many of the employees who worked on sustainability. An investigation from ProPublica and the Oregonian found that Nike has managed less than a 2% cut in emissions. We’ll talk to the Rob Davis, investigative reporter at ProPublica, who worked on this …

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MWP 274: Many outs, a few ins, and England v Spain in the EUROs Final. 1:00:18

3d ago1:00:18

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England are in the final of the EUROs. Can they overcome the form team of the competition in Spain? Leeds have got a few players out the door. Alex Cairns has signed from Salford, Joe Rothwell is in on loan … ContinuedBy Mighty Whites Podcast

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Portland boys volleyball club wins national championship 16:01

2d ago16:01

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Last month, a boys volleyball team from Portland won the 18 and under American division title at the 2024 USA Volleyball Boys Junior National Championship in Dallas, Texas. It’s the second consecutive appearance at the national tournament for the members of the Portland Chaos 18U boys volleyball team who attend high schools in the Portland metro ar…

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Can people with intellectual disabilities vote in Oregon? 22:58

2d ago22:58

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Because there is no constitutional guarantee, every state in the country has different regulations about who is allowed to vote. But in many states, people with intellectual disabilities are denied the right to vote. Paul Collins, an English professor at Portland State University, wonders why his 25 year-old son with Autism Spectrum Disorder can’t …

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As students struggle with math, some Oregon community colleges are trying a new approach 13:13

2d ago13:13

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More than a decade ago, Linn-Benton Community College in Albany took a look at its data for students enrolled in career and technical education programs. What they found was that many students were able to progress through their degree program, but one course in many cases stopped them from completion: math. The school’s math department then began …

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Safe Social Spaces program run by Lines for Life uses social media to help youth in crisis 30:00

3d ago30:00

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For the past five years, Oregon’s Lines for Life has been running a youth program called Safe Social Spaces. Now an OHSU study published in the journal Psychiatric Services suggests the program may have prevented more than 160 suicide attempts since it began. The program uses social media to find youth struggling with suicidal ideation and provide …

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How Oregon’s year-old psilocybin program is working 10:44

3d ago10:44

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It’s been just over a year since Oregon’s first regulated service centers began providing therapeutic psilocybin trips to clients. There are now 29 licensed service centers across the state, as well as 12 manufacturers, two testing labs and more than 300 facilitators who supervise clients during sessions. Angie Allbee is the manager of the Psilocyb…

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Group mounts effort to block dollar stores from opening in eastern Oregon 12:25

3d ago12:25

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Chain stores like Dollar General and Family Dollar have been popping up in eastern Oregon. An opposition group known as No Dollar General has formed to stop the spread of such stores. While Dollar General successfully opened a store in the city of Wallowa recently, the opposition group is still fighting to keep the chain from expanding in the regio…

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How the Bike Index finds stolen bikes in Oregon and the US 22:53

4d ago22:53

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The Bike Index was started in 2013 and allows people to register bicycles for free and report them when they have been stolen. The nonprofit has helped recover more than 14,000 bikes. Most recently, the group has been tracking an elaborate bike-theft pipeline that leads back to Mexico. It estimates from 2020 to 2024, the theft ring has sold an esti…

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Managing allergies in Oregon 16:44

4d ago16:44

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Oregon is known as the “Grass Seed Capital of the World.” With nearly 1,500 farms in the state, Oregon is a major world producer. But pollen -- including from grass -- in the Willamette Valley leads to Oregonians suffering from allergies through the summer. We dig into the details of this year’s allergy season with Shyam Joshi, an assistant profess…

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How historic Dallas highlights its downtown district 14:28

4d ago14:28

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The downtown district in Dallas, Oregon was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Dallas has also worked with Oregon Main Street, a program that helps cities across the state with revitalization efforts in their communities. We learn more about the work Dallas and other cities have been doing from Brian Dalton, a former Dallas…

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Oregon therapists dig into athletes’ mental health in 'Sports Shrinks' podcast 34:05

8d ago34:05

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With the Olympic trials wrapping up and the Paris competition on the horizon, sports are top of mind for many people this summer. The pressures of athletic performance will once again be on full display for the world, sparking conversations about athletes’ physical – and mental – prowess. The conversation around athletes and mental well-being has o…

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University of Oregon museum exhibit examines violence and government in Latin America 18:49

5d ago18:49

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Necroarchivos de las Americas: An Unrelenting Search for Justice is a group exhibition on display at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at the University of Oregon in Eugene. The exhibition features art that examines political violence. We learn more about the exhibit and the artists behind the work from Adriana Miramontes Olivas, curator of academ…

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Nicole Chung’s “A Living Remedy” tackles grief, forgiveness and the failings of the American healthcare system 52:56

8d ago52:56

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Author Nicole Chung was born to Korean immigrants in Seattle and later adopted by a white couple in Southern Oregon. The 2018 memoir “All You Can Ever Know” follows Chung’s exploration of her identity as a transracial adoptee as she searches for her birth family. Her second memoir, released earlier this month, covers the untimely deaths of her adop…

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Community Partners Affordable Housing helps residents thrive 52:54

9d ago52:54

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The Cedar Grove apartments in Beaverton were created by Community Partners for Affordable Housing, or CPAH. The nonprofit has been working to create homes that Oregonians can actually afford to live in for 30 years now. This is part of a series of conversations we’re having this year about some of the biggest problems Oregon is facing, along with p…

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On the road in SE Oregon 52:41

10d ago52:41

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"On The Road" is "Think Out Loud's" radio road trip series: conversations with wanderers, tourists and residents along Oregon's back roads and highways. In this trip, we traveled through the sparsely populated corner of Southeast Oregon from Fruitland, Idaho, to McDermitt, Nevada. We met rodeo riders, rafters, ranchers, and rock hounds – among othe…

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REBROADCAST - Ann Patchett’s novel focuses on mothers, daughters and theater 52:28

11d ago52:28

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Ann Patchett’s novel "Tom Lake," is set during the pandemic, but it is also set in the past. The main character, a mother of three adult daughters, tells her children the story of her own youthful romance with a man who is now a famous movie star. The story is told over long days picking cherries on their family farm, where everyone has gathered to…

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Making the rounds with Oregon Zoo veterinarian Carlos Sanchez 52:20

12d ago52:20

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Doctor Carlos Sanchez has an unusual and challenging caseload of patients. For one thing, they have scales, feathers, horns and fur, and can’t really say where it hurts. But it’s his job to oversee the medical care and treatment of more than a thousand animals as the head veterinarian at Portland’s Oregon Zoo. In our latest installment in our serie…

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Kickstand Comedy offers free summer stand-up shows in the park 15:46

18d ago15:46

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For the fourth year in a row, nonprofit theater Kickstand Comedy is hosting a series of free stand-up comedy nights in Portland’s Laurelhurst Park Friday evenings for the entire summer. The first outdoor event was held by necessity in the pandemic and began with a small crowd of less than 100 people. But word has spread, and as pandemic has subside…

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Southern Baptist Convention narrowly rejects ban on women pastors 11:59

15d ago11:59

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There are roughly 500 Southern Baptist churches in the Pacific Northwest, accounting for more than 44,000 members. At its annual meeting last month, the Southern Baptist Convention considered an amendment to ban women from being pastors. It ultimately didn’t meet the two-thirds majority it needed to pass, but it still had support from more than 60%…

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Semi-truck crash causes indefinite closure of Hood River-White Salmon Bridge 11:09

16d ago11:09

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On Thursday morning, a semi-truck hauling an excavator caused severe damage to the Hood River-White Salmon bridge when an excavator it was hauling struck the lift span above the traffic lanes. The Port of Hood River immediately closed the nearly mile-long bridge spanning the Columbia River until “further notice.” No injuries were reported at the ti…

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U.S. Supreme Court rules in Grants Pass case that people experiencing homelessness can be punished for sleeping in public 15:40

16d ago15:40

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In April, United States Supreme Court Justices heard arguments in one of the most widely watched cases out of Oregon in recent memory. The question at the heart of Grants Pass v Johnson was whether cities can regulate where and when people can sleep outside, especially if there isn’t shelter space available. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals had hel…

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Gray whales off the Oregon coast have been shrinking over the past two decades 15:28

17d ago15:28

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A population of gray whales that feed off the Oregon coast have been shrinking in size over the last 20 years. New research from Oregon State University shows that whales born in 2020 grew to be more than 13% shorter than whales born before 2000. The shrinkage could bring significant reproductive health challenges for the whales, and could also be …

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Neutral overseer chosen for Oregon foster care class action settlement 22:32

17d ago22:32

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Oregon’s foster care class action lawsuit against the state's Department of Human Services was settled in May after five years. But the improvements to the foster care system agreed in the settlement couldn’t move forward until a “neutral” was chosen to oversee the system. This week the court picked outside expert Kevin Ryan to oversee the changes.…

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Eight years later, is Measure 98 achieving its goals for Oregon high schools? 15:07

17d ago15:07

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In November 2016, Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved Measure 98, also known as the High School Success fund. It provides targeted state funds in three core areas: dropout prevention, career and technical education and college readiness. High schools across the state can apply to access Measure 98 funds by developing individual plans on how those…

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U.S. track and field Olympic hopefuls compete at Hayward Field in Eugene 20:27

18d ago20:27

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Hayward Field is once again hosting the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene which end on Sunday. The nation’s best sprinters, hurdlers, javelin throwers and more are competing for a shot to qualify for the summer games which kick off next month in Paris. Among those who’ve already punched their tickets is Ryan Crouser, an Oregonian and tw…

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Local nonprofit aims to build community by bringing people of color outdoors 13:00

18d ago13:00

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Summer is here, and people are kicking it off by getting out into nature. But those in communities of color can often feel excluded from natural spaces and from participating in activities like hiking and camping. People of Color Outdoors (POCO) is a local nonprofit that works to build community in the Portland area through outdoor excursions. It’s…

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Protections for health care workers lead to more felony arrests for those in mental crisis in Washington 12:48

18d ago12:48

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Washington is just one of many states that makes an assault on a health care worker a felony offense, but recent reporting from the Marshall Project and the Seattle Times found that this law is disproportionately affecting those in a mental crisis. From 2018 to 2022, there were 151 cases of felony assault on a health care worker in King County. A l…

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Portland Fire & Rescue warns of potential increase in fires caused by personal fireworks on the Fourth of July 8:11

18d ago8:11

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Although the City of Portland passed a fireworks ban in March of 2022, Portland Fire & Rescue is preparing for a potential increase in fires started by personal fireworks this Fourth of July. Reporting by Willamette Week found that although the number of fires caused by fireworks dipped during the year the ban was enacted, the number of fireworks-r…

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How firefighter apprenticeships are helping Oregon fire departments hire more diverse candidates 24:35

19d ago24:35

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Fire departments across Oregon are facing staffing shortages as veteran firefighters retire and volunteer numbers drop. But the Oregon Fire Apprenticeship program has been helping departments bring in more candidates with diverse backgrounds. The apprenticeship pays a minimum salary of $3,800 a month and covers the cost of the five community colleg…

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How an Oregon company is tackling safety and harassment in the outdoors 12:27

19d ago12:27

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Outdoor recreation generates around $7.5 billion in Oregon, according to the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable. Some of our most popular industries include boating, tent camping, hiking and climbing. But while the industry generates more than 70,000 jobs in the state, some of these workers face dangers that go beyond just natural elements. As reported …

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Oregon farm real estate values outpacing national trends 16:29

19d ago16:29

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The latest data made available by the USDA Census of Agriculture show that the value of Oregon farmland has increased by 23% over a five-year period, compared with just 7% nationally. Dan Bigelow is an assistant professor in the department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University. He’s been analyzing this census data to create a fuller pictu…

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MWP 273: Summer Ramblings. England v Slovenia preview. 34:48

18d ago34:48

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Can Southgate’s England improve performances? Plus some Leeds talk. Follow us on Twitter @mightywhitespod and visit mightywhitespodcast.com.By Mighty Whites Podcast

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Author Renée Watson on “skin & bones,” her first novel for adults 23:07

22d ago23:07

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Renée Watson has topped bestseller lists and won multiple awards for her children’s and young adult literature. But the author, who splits her time between Portland and New York City, recently released “skin & bones,” her first book for adults. The story follows 40-year-old Lena Baker as she navigates dating, fat-shaming, friendship and motherhood …

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Once a retirement community, King City navigates growth 12:30

22d ago12:30

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King City, Oregon began as a community for older adults in the 1960s. While the area was once an age-restricted community, the demographics of the region are starting to change. As King City expands, leaders have to navigate managing growth amid pushback from some residents. We check in on what’s next for the region with city manager Mike Weston.…

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How state and federal funding could impact Oregon’s urban forests 16:45

22d ago16:45

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Oregon’s urban and community forestry program has grown significantly over the last few years thanks to an influx of state and federal funding. The program’s staff has more than tripled, and it recently received nearly $27 million in federal funding through the Inflation Reduction Act. $10 million of that is earmarked for grants to Oregon’s nine fe…

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Portland Safe Rest Village in Southwest neighborhood on track to triple capacity 30:18

25d ago30:18

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The city of Portland’s Safe Rest Village in the Southwest Multnomah Village neighborhood is one of two city run shelters that’s set to significantly expand capacity. The Multnomah Safe Rest Village, which opened in June 2022, will go from 28 units to 100. Volunteer groups like Southwest Outreach and Clean Camp PDX have been working for years to sup…

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How the Dobbs decision has affected medical students and residency programs in Oregon, US 22:31

25d ago22:31

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It’s been two years since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Supreme Court decision that overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in the U.S. Since then, 14 states have instituted full bans on the procedure. Now new research shows that states with these bans are seeing fewer residency applications from medical students. Katie Hansen is a…

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World Cup cricket matches reflect sport’s rising popularity in U.S., including Oregon and Washington 18:36

26d ago18:36

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Earlier this month, the U.S. national cricket team defeated Pakistan during a match at the Men’s T20 World Cup. It was a stunning upset and impressive victory for Team USA’s first outing at the World Cup cricket tournament, as the team continues to defy expectations by advancing to the quarterfinals. The international tournament is also being playe…

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In Oregon, ‘bass bash’ events raise awareness of voracious predator 16:13

26d ago16:13

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Smallmouth bass can be found in rivers throughout Oregon. The fish is an invasive species and has a big appetite for salmon smolt. Smallmouth bass have been disturbing ecosystems and compete with other species for food and habitat. The Native Fish Society will host two events on Saturday to raise awareness about the problem. The “bass bashes” will …

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Oregon’s slow progress on addressing plight of missing and murdered Indigenous people 17:45

26d ago17:45

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Five years ago, the Oregon state legislature passed a bill declaring missing Native American women a statewide emergency. The bill also authorized an investigation into the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, and the release of a report containing recommendations to more effectively respond to it. But as reporting from InvestigateWest…

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Author Brit Bennet explores race and identity 52:08

28d ago52:08

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Brit Bennett’s book The Vanishing Half was on a lot of best-of lists in 2020. Though spanning the second half of the 20th century, the novel speaks to questions about race and identity that have been central to national conversations for the last two years. In that novel and her other writing, Bennett deals with the bonds of family, the importance …

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