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A conversation with City of Springfield Leaders, Allie Camp and Mayor Sean VanGordon about the Glenwood Redevelopment Project and the city's budget fixes.

Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley criticized the Trump administration's budget bill, which he described as a "families lose, billionaires win" bill, increasing the national debt by $3 trillion over 10 years. He highlighted the administration's unlawful actions, such as defunding Job Corps centers, and proposed legislation to prevent federal officials from profiting from cryptocurrency. In the second part of the show, Alex Aghdaei, the SNAP policy analyst and Outreach Coordinator for partners for a Hunger Free Oregon talked about efforts to secure funding that the White House is threatening to terminate.

We talk with Eva Williams and Coleen Smith of Willamette Family about the expansion of treatment services for substance abuse, highlighting the new Buckley House. The expansion is funded by a $4 million investment from the state, increasing detox beds from 22 to 35 in the community.

This week our quiz is a secret theme... listen along with Peter from Eugene and find out why it's got Michelangelo saying: "cowabunga!"

Conversations with the Oregon Department of Energy about a new heat pump incentive program and Oregon Representative Ken Helm about a bill he's sponsoring to fund endangered species protection.

We talk with Maya Barnard-Davidson, a former competitive skier, who suffered a severe traumatic brain injury during a crash on Mount Hood. Despite being in a coma for weeks and undergoing months of intensive therapy, she recovered and recently graduated from OSU Cascades. Maya shared her journey, highlighting her determination and resilience.

Dr. William Everts practices rural medicine. He speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about emergency medicine, the difficulties of distance for patients needing aid, and the charm of small towns.

We talk with Bev Smith, Executive Director of Kidsports, about the organization's role in providing 12,000 children annually youth sports opportunities.. The Kidsports facility was built upon the grounds of the old Civic Stadium which burned down 10 years ago this week.

This week every answer in our quiz has 4 consecutive consonants: think "earthquake," "thoughts" and even "KLCC!" We hope you won't find the concept abstruse; listen along with Jacob from Eugene and test your wits!

We discuss Senate Bill 1177, which proposes using Oregon's tax kicker money to create a wildfire reserve fund with the bill's sponsor Senator Jeff Golden. We also introduce KLCC's summer interns, Gabriella Sgro and Julia Boboc.