Rural Economy

The federal government will accept applications for a second round of grants to help protect communities at risk for wildfires, part of a wider objective set by President Joe Biden to strengthen the middle class.

A group of young Klamath Falls residents want to make their community more attractive to their generation. Then we discuss the challenges that face women firefighters. Last, we'll take up the shortages in Oregon's foster care system.

We ask whether rent control would actually help keep rents down. We learn about the recent threats and intimidation against a group facilitating conversations about race in rural areas of Oregon. We continue our Regional Roundup series, checking in with the Central Oregonian in Prineville. And we learn about the best bets for this week’s Soul’d Out music festival in Portland.

Clark County Councilors will hold a public hearing Tuesday to discuss the how they’ll proceed with the county’s growth management plan.

Commissioner Kelley Minty Morris says the county will need to take out a loan to fund the sheriff's office.