The Local
The Local
The Local
Your daily dose of local news and democracy with a focus on Portland, Oregon. The Local is a production of XRAY FM as part of its mission to amplify the voices of its community and deliver locally-sourced, independent journalism.
Holding Back the River
Today on The Local: The Quick Six news headlines! Start your day informed! Then, a conversation with Tyler J Kelley, author of "Holding Back the River". Tyler talks about the importance of protecting our rivers, and what that looks like nationally and locally.We'll be on summer break next week, but stay tuned for more soon!
Jul 2, 2021
28 min
Supporting Vendors in the Heat Wave
Emily's here with the Quick Six - minimum wage increases, states of emergencies! Then, Street Roots' vendor liaison Tina Drake talks about the recent heatwave, and how we can support vendors who can't be outside during the intense weather.
Jul 1, 2021
20 min
The Future of Water
Today, onTheLocal: We've got Emily with the QuickSix! Then, an interview with Cheyenne Holliday and Vivianne Satterfield ofOregon Water Futures.
Jun 30, 2021
25 min
Keeping Oregon Accountable: Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Today onTheLocal: Emily's here with the QuickSix! Then, a conversation with Julia DeGraw, coalition director of the Oregon League of ConservationVoters.
Jun 28, 2021
27 min
New Guidelines for Clearing Houseless Encampments
Today onTheLocal:Emily has the QuickSix news headlines!Then, Ambush talks with Portland Mercury news editor Alex Zielinski about what new city guidelines for clearing houseless encampments will look like on the ground.
Jun 25, 2021
23 min
Local Bookstores In Portland
Today on TheLocal: It's Emily on the Quick Six! Then, a conversation with Street Roots' executive editor Joanne Zoule with summer reading recommendations and some favorite local bookstores. XRAY FM would like listeners to know about Multnomah County Cooling Centers! Multnomah County will open cooling centers from 1 to 9 pm beginning Friday, June 25, and extend through at least Monday, June 28, providing a cool place for people in need. Anyone that needs transportation assistance to get to a cooling center can dial 2 1 1.Find Cooling Centers at the Oregon Convention Center, located at 777 Northeast M L K.The Sunrise Center at 18901 East Burnside and in Arbor Lodge at the 1952 North Lombard inside the former pharmacy at Denver and North Lombard. Additional Cooling Centers may be added throughout the weekend.More information can be found at: multco.us or by calling 2 1 1.
Jun 24, 2021
20 min
Memorializing Block 14
On today'sThe Local: Emily brings the quick six headlines this morning! Then, we hear from Nicole Lewis about memorializing the oft-marginalized residents of Lone Fir Cemetery's Block 14.
Jun 23, 2021
26 min
Portland Summer by Bike
Today onTheLocal:Emily's here and she's brought the Quick Six!Then, a conversation with Jonathan Maus about enjoying Portland from a bike. Tips, tricks, and suggestions!
Jun 22, 2021
24 min
The End of the Eviction Moritorium
It's our 300th episode!Emily has the Quick Six news headlines, and then Ambush talks with Alex Zielinski about the eviction moratorium, which ends at the end of the month. Help us make another 300 episodes and become a member at xray.fm/donate!
Jun 21, 2021
23 min
Guild Lakes Area: A Reckoning
On today's TheLocal: Emily has theQuickSix headlines - good news about unemployment, vaccinations, and lagerbier. Then, we're joined by Brian Oaster to talk about the history and future of theGuild's Lake Area in NW Portland.
Jun 16, 2021
21 min
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