Beste Think_loud podcaster (2024)

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Emotional Support Horses 1:03:40

9h ago1:03:40

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Follow us: Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc R's IG: @rkylelynn More about the show: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHZqlWjGI1ZD9TwHBT8jg. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/ThinkLoudC…

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REBROADCAST: Gov. Barbara Roberts looks back over her career, as she accepts civic award 52:08

3d ago52:08

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In 1990, Barbara Roberts became the first woman elected governor of Oregon. She began her political career as a member of the Parkrose school board and then the board of Mount Hood Community College. She was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1980 and was chosen by her colleagues to be the House majority leader two years later. Two y…

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It's R's Birthday! 1:02:54

7d ago1:02:54

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Follow us: Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc R's IG: @rkylelynn More about the show: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHZqlWjGI1ZD9TwHBT8jg. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/ThinkLoudC…

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E46: TOLWM + Claire Thomas x Women as Unstoppable Forces of Nature 51:51

9d ago51:51

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Many women feel obliged to wear many hats: partner, mother, daughter, sister, friend, colleague, the list goes on. Claire gets it. You want to be all the things, to all the people. You say ‘yes’ because it’s expected, and don’t complain because, well, on paper, your life ‘should’ be good. But you’re sacrificing what you really want out of life. And…

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OSU researchers awarded $2 million to study antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wastewater 16:02

4d ago16:02

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Each year, there are nearly three million cases of antibiotic-resistant infections in the U.S. caused by MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While many of these infections happen during hospital stays, less is known about the role wastewater treatment facilities can play in the …

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Report outlines struggles, successes Pacific Northwest coastal tribes face in adapting to climate change 19:48

4d ago19:48

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Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest are set to face some of the most dramatic effects of climate change in the region, from rising seas to more severe storms. The University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians conducted a series of listening sessions with leaders and citizens of 13 coastal tribes…

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Portland city council candidates swapped donations, raising campaign finance questions 16:37

4d ago16:37

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Portland voters will decide 12 city council races and choose a new mayor this November. Willamette Week’s Sophie Peel found that some of the candidates running agreed to swap campaign donations in order to qualify for the city’s system of matching funds. That practice violated campaign finance law, according to attorneys and experts quoted in the s…

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Investigating porcupine populations in the Pacific Northwest 13:20

5d ago13:20

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Like beavers and woodpeckers, porcupines play an important role in their ecosystem. But, because they have a tendency to damage trees, porcupines are often considered a nuisance species. In the Pacific Northwest, it’s becoming harder to find living porcupines, according to a Columbia Insight report. We learn more about the rodent from Dawn Stover, …

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Portland Clean Energy Fund supports student-driven climate action projects 15:49

5d ago15:49

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The new Climate Friendly Public Schools program is just beginning. It will provide as much as $10,000 per school for public middle and high school students in seven districts over the next five years. The Portland Clean Energy Fund is providing the program $50 million. Portland Public Schools' share is close to $20 million. The idea is to support p…

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Three Oregon county clerks share perspectives and challenges ahead of general election 23:27

5d ago23:27

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The November general election is just eight weeks away. In Oregon, the responsibility for local, state and federal races falls to the state’s 36 county clerks. But that job has gotten harder in recent years with budget cuts, staffing shortages, the spread of misinformation, physical threats and intimidation of election workers in Oregon and around …

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Report documents how wildfires affect pregnant people 13:34

6d ago13:34

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Human Rights Watch and Nurturely released a report last month that shows how pregnant people are affected by wildfires. It also suggests that officials and agencies place an emphasis on reproductive justice when providing support and information around disasters. Additionally, it recommends better education for health workers on environmental deter…

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OHSU physician on ways parents can deal with stress 24:44

6d ago24:44

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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy recently issued an advisory saying stress from parenting is a public health issue. The nation's doctor shared his concerns over the well-being of parents, noting overwhelming stressors affecting parents today – from financial pressures to worries around kids' health and safety. The advisory notes that nearly…

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No more drafts for Portland Thorns players 14:06

6d ago14:06

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month, the National Women’s Soccer League announced it’s getting rid of the draft. This winter, promising college players will instead choose among their favorite teams and negotiate a contract. The NWSL will still have roster limits and a salary cap, but under its new collective-bargaining agreement, no player may be traded without her consent. Th…

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A Vancouver nonprofit’s program to remove trash helps people experiencing homelessness find work 17:09

7d ago17:09

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Since 2017, the Vancouver nonprofit Share has been operating a program that removes roughly 20 tons of trash each month from homeless encampments, parks and other sites in the city. As reported by The Columbian, the Talkin’ Trash program recently received a grant to purchase three large containers and a donated dump truck to improve efficiency and …

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Federal and local partners collaborate on Willamette Valley Conservation Area 19:47

7d ago19:47

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The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the creation of the Willamette Valley Conservation Area last month. The area is part of an effort to protect oak and prairie habitat and the species that live there like the monarch butterfly and Western Meadowlark. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service published a conservation study in 2017. It found that g…

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Case of missing Indigenous woman in Portland points to police communication issues 15:31

7d ago15:31

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Wilma Acosta, an unenrolled Pascua Yaqui woman living in Portland, went missing in November of last year. Her body was found in the Willamette River in January 2024. The Portland Police Bureau said she was suicidal. Her family insists she was not. Communication between Acosta’s family and the Portland Police Bureau illustrates some of the challenge…

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Poet and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil on ‘World of Wonders’ 52:21

10d ago52:21

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The award winning poet, writer and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s genius lies in making connections between the astonishments of the natural world and the particular wonders of her own - and all of our - lives. Nezhukumatathil is the author of four collections of poems, including “Oceanic, and her latest book, a bestselling collection of essays, …

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Author Charles Yu talks about ‘Interior Chinatown’ at Ida B. Wells High School 52:13

11d ago52:13

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Charles Yu has written a lot about the nature of reality, how we understand what is real, and the assumptions we make about each other and the universe we live in. Yu’s first novel, “How to live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe,” follows a time machine repairman who is searching for his father who is lost in time and memory. His latest book, …

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Three Oregon movie theaters compare notes 22:18

12d ago22:18

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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shows that movie ticket sales are still lagging behind from prepandemic numbers. At the same time, one in three TikTok users say the app drove them to watch a movie in theaters, according to marketing research from the company. What has pandemic recovery looked like for Oregon theaters? Did Barbenheimer s…

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Street Roots investigates claims Portland is having a 'crime wave' 17:19

12d ago17:19

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The Portland Police Bureau’s annual budget has risen by nearly $90 million - roughly 40% - since 2016. But increased funding doesn't always equate to reduced crime. A recent investigation by Street Roots shows that Portland hasn't been having a crime wave. It found that reported crimes have increased less than 10% over the past four years, accordin…

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Portland Head Start nonprofit sues federal agency after being found ‘deficient’ 12:55

12d ago12:55

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Albina Head Start provides free daycare and preschool for nearly 900 low-income children who qualify for the Head Start program at 20 locations across Portland. But the nonprofit is now at risk of losing nearly $50 million in funding after it was found to be “deficient” by the federal agency which administers the program. It must now also recompete…

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Former Oregon Poet Laureate's peace poem translated into 50 languages 20:46

13d ago20:46

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Former Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford wrote a “A Proclamation for Peace” poem several years ago. But today it has a new resonance. It’s been published in a new book, along with translations into more than 50 languages and notes from the dozens of translators who were involved. The poem appears in Arabic and Hebrew, Russian and Ukrainian, Tibetan…

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How virtual fencing could change rangeland management 16:42

13d ago16:42

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Fences are a key part of managing livestock on rangeland. But physical fencing is expensive, maintenance-heavy and potentially harmful to wildlife. Virtual fencing could solve some of those problems by offering a more flexible way to manage grazing herds. It could also help ranchers and rangeland managers adapt to the effects of climate change, inc…

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Plans underway to expand micro shelter in Salem 15:03

13d ago15:03

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Church at the Park, the nonprofit that operates Village of Hope homeless micro shelter site in Salem, plans to add 40 additional beds, according to the Salem Reporter. The expansion aims to serve people who are experiencing homelessness and are 55 and older. People 50 or older are the fastest growing group of those experiencing homelessness in the …

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Author Gabrielle Zevin discusses ‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ 52:17

14d ago52:17

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Gabrielle Zevin is a lifelong devotee of video games, which is obvious to readers of her newest book, the bestseller “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.” The book tells the story of two video game designers who find professional creative and intellectual synergy that doesn’t always match in their personal lives. The book starts from the premise …

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Guess Who's Having TWINS! 1:18:05

14d ago1:18:05

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Follow us: Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc R's IG: @rkylelynn More about the show: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHZqlWjGI1ZD9TwHBT8jg. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/ThinkLoudC…

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Music across boundaries: Diaspora Songs 52:19

17d ago52:19

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A few years ago, three Oregon musicians and artists started getting together to play and share music, informally calling themselves Diaspora Songs. They are all lovers of country and folk music, as well as writers and scholars. Dao Strom is a poet, musician, and multimedia artist — she’s the author of the book “Instrument.” Julian Saporiti is a mus…

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Mt Bachelor mountain biking series for women aims to foster community 22:07

18d ago22:07

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“Women of the Dirt” is designed for all ability levels and creates space for riders who are women. Guides work with riders on closed trails to build skills and camaraderie. Events have been held throughout the summer, and a weekend camp takes place in September. We learn more about the series from Jaclyn Walles, a Mt Bachelor summer athlete and amb…

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PBOT pilot program creates community events in neighborhoods 18:50

18d ago18:50

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The Portland Bureau of Transportation is helping shut down streets in residential neighborhoods. The reason isn’t for road repairs or filling in potholes, but to allow kids to safely play and create community. The Play Streets program is a current pilot that allows nonprofits in Portland to create community centered pop-up events. PBOT provides a t…

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Northwest researchers study groundwater levels around the world 11:57

18d ago11:57

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A study released by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory explored groundwater extraction and how growing demand will affect remaining resources. Scientists focused on when and where groundwater levels could peak, meaning the water becomes so inaccessible that deeper wells or costly equipment are needed to meet demand. As it becomes more diffic…

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Portland musician Rose Gerber releases new EP and performs in the Pacific Northwest 30:40

19d ago30:40

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Portland musician Rose Gerber combines country, folk and alt-rock into her sound. Gerber released a new EP, "Untraveled Highway," earlier this year. She will be headlining a country music fest at the Kenton Club on Saturday and joins us with an in-studio performance.

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Public health leaders urge vaccination in the largest measles outbreak in decades 12:59

19d ago12:59

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Measles was declared eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, but as vaccination rates have fallen, the disease has popped back up. Oregon is experiencing the worst outbreak in the state since the early 1990s. With kids returning to school and measles being one of the most infectious of diseases, public health concerns are running high. Joining us to talk a…

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Oregon ranchers face steep losses in devastating wildfire season 10:52

19d ago10:52

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Wildfires have burned more than a million and a half acres in Oregon so far, with the season still not over. Eastern Oregon has been especially hard hit by massive fires this summer, including the Durkee Fire which ignited last month and has burned nearly 300,000 acres. Ranchers in Eastern and Central Oregon face growing uncertainty and mounting ec…

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E45: TOLWM + Aidan Uttinger x The World's Greatest Experiment 43:47

19d ago43:47

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Aidan Uttinger believes love can and will be the currency of the future. He is on a mission to prove to the world how important Love is and how it holds the key to moving humanity forward. He is a lifelong 'seeker' who is completely devoted to finding solutions to the world's most pressing problems in a way that others have not done before. 🧭 Being…

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Portland band Blitzen Trapper releases a new album 30:52

20d ago30:52

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Earlier this year, the Portland band Blitzen Trapper released its 10th studio album, “100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billions.” The band found success in 2008 with the release of their album “Furr.” Founding members Eric Earley and Brian Adrian Koch join us in the studio, along with fellow band member Nathan Vanderpool, to play some songs and talk ab…

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Youth arts program expands to reach more rural schools on Oregon coast 21:57

20d ago21:57

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As summer draws to a close, teachers across Oregon are readying lesson plans for the start of a new school year. But for school districts in rural parts of the state, budgetary constraints may mean that arts literacy and the benefits it offers students aren’t included in the curriculum. Since 2020, the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology on the centra…

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Umpqua Community College invests in student housing in downtown Roseburg 18:02

21d ago18:02

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Students at Umpqua Community College in Southern Oregon may soon have some new options for housing. The college is converting three historic buildings in downtown Roseburg into student dorms and apartments. College leaders hope that providing housing will help attract students from around the region and that bringing students downtown will add vibr…

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New biography focuses on Bill Naito’s life 21:57

21d ago21:57

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Bill Sumio Naito, who died at age 70 in 1996, was a Portland-born son of Japanese immigrants who became one of the city's most significant business and civic leaders. Erica Naito-Campbell, his granddaughter, grew up next door to him and has written a new biography of the man who lends his name to the road thousands of people drive and bike on every…

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Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden on proposed Kroger-Albertson merger, general election 12:38

21d ago12:38

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On Monday, a judge at the U.S. District Court of Oregon in Portland will hear arguments to temporarily block the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons grocery chains. The nearly $25 billion deal, which was announced nearly two years ago, would create the largest supermarket chain in U.S. history, with roughly 5,000 stores and 700,000 employees a…

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How Do You Balance A Full Schedule? 1:03:46

21d ago1:03:46

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Follow us: Think Loud Crew IG: @thinkloudcrew Cheyenne's IG: @cheynotshy Shanan's IG: @hairbyshananc R's IG: @rkylelynn More about the show: Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWHZqlWjGI1ZD9TwHBT8jg. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or using this link: http://bit.ly/ThinkLoudC…

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Oregon author Willy Vlautin’s book “The Horse” is a love letter to music and the American West 32:00

24d ago32:00

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Al Ward is a 65-year-old musician who is hiding out from the wreck of his life in an abandoned mine in the high Nevada desert. Ward spends his days drinking and writing songs until he encounters a half-blind horse, and is forced to reckon with his life. Portland author Willy Vlautin joined host Geoff Norcross at the Pickathon Experiential Music Fes…

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Oregonian and two-sport athlete Bryce Boettcher prepares for upcoming Ducks football season 12:28

24d ago12:28

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Two-sport athlete Bryce Boettcher may have joined the University of Oregon as a baseball player, but football was also important to him. In June, the outfielder was named a Rawlings Gold Glove recipient by the company and the American Baseball Coaches Association. Now, he’ll finish out his time as a Duck playing football as UO officially joins the …

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Gender-diverse youth are at risk in government-involved systems, report says 9:18

24d ago9:18

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Trans, non-binary and gender diverse (TNGD) youth often experience harm in child welfare programs, the justice system and homeless services. That’s according to a new national report by Lambda Legal that the Portland-based Unicorn Solutions helped inform. The report focuses on how these youth fare in government-involved systems, and the policies th…

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E44: TOLWM + Holly Krivo x Sober*ish Uprising 42:39

24d ago42:39

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Questioning if you drink too much? It's ok. You don't have to say it out loud. Just give yourself some wiggle room to listen. Meet Holly Krivo, the brains and beauty behind Sober*ish Uprising, her quest to lead women on exploring a sober life. From Holly’s POV, it’s not about saying NO to booze, it’s about saying yes to YOU. After finding her own s…

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OHSU clinic provides support to patients with traumatic pregnancies, birth experiences 15:13

25d ago15:13

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The birth of a baby is often celebrated as a joyful and natural process, but it can also be physically and emotionally traumatic. The Perinatal Trauma Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University is one of only a handful nationwide that aims to support parents who have experienced trauma around birth or pregnancy. Patients work with both mental and…

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How TriMet is increasing security and enforcement in Portland metro 19:43

25d ago19:43

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Starting in September, HB 4002 will go into effect and will recriminalize possession of small amounts of controlled substances. Portland’s public transportation agency TriMet is hopeful this could bring changes to the system that has faced a number of challenges in recent years, including a historic driver shortage, increased assaults on operators …

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New Portland Public Schools superintendent shares goals for this year 17:46

25d ago17:46

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Classes at Portland Public Schools begin next week and the district also welcomes a new superintendent. Kimberlee Armstrong began her career as a teacher in the Puyallup School District in Washington and most recently served as deputy superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver. Armstrong joins to share what she’s looking forward to in …

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