Think Out Loud

A new study reveals that butterfly populations in the U.S. declined by more than 20% from 2000 to 2020.

Oregon received more than $58 million in federal grants to help plant and maintain trees, but much of those funds have not been reimbursed. We'll hear from a researcher at PSU to share what the future of the state's tree canopy.

Evergreen Public Schools recently passed a new resolution on protections that was helped crafted by students. We'll hear from a few students who gave their input on protections needed for undocumented students.

After more than a decade in and out of five different courts, a Clackamas County circuit judge ordered the city to provide access to the Oswego lakeshore at Millennium Plaza Park.

Recreational business owners say they need the extra protection from frivolous claims, but trial lawyers say Oregon law already protects against spurious lawsuits.

We'll hear about an organization that recruits Indigenous lacrosse players from across the Pacific Northwest.

We'll talk with the governor about the effects of federal spending and workforce cuts, as well as the first two months of the Oregon legislative session.

KOIN 6 sports anchor and reporter Brenna Greene joins us to talk about Oregon's teams competing in March Madness this week.

Democratic Oregon US Senator Jeff Merkley shares his perspective on the mass firings of federal workers, possible cuts to Medicaid House Republicans are considering to pay for tax cuts and other topics.

New carbon dating suggests that stone tools found in Harney County are some of the oldest evidence of human habitation in North America.

Former Oregon governor John Kitzhaber sits down with Dave Miller to share his bipartisan ideas for preserving Medicaid.

Commercial picking is creating competition for harvesting regional huckleberries, a culturally important food for tribes. We'll hear how commercial picking has affected harvesting for tribes.

OSU's NAGPRA director joins us to share more about the new facility and the repatriation process.

We hear from a recent graduate of the Beaverton Special Opportunity for Beginning Recovery treatment court, which is open to Beaverton or Washington County residents who have at least one prior DUI conviction.

Immigrant communities face uncertainty as policies change at the federal level. Kathy Keesee is a program coordinator for Unete, a nonprofit in Jackson County that advocates for agricultural workers and immigrants. She joins us with details.

We hear from the leader of the Green Hornets, a search and rescue team comprised of deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office who rescue lost and injured hikers.

On Wednesday the Oregon Court of Appeals declared Measure 114 constitutional. The measure passed by voters in 2022 bans the purchase of some higher-capacity magazines and requires permits to purchase firearems.

Oregon has invested millions in workforce development across the state.

We hear more from a public sanitation advocate.

We hear what Portland Thorns and Timbers fans can expect with the start of the teams' soccer season.