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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.

We talk with Oregon Journalism Project editor and reporter James Neff about his article which discusses a proposal to allow cities to recoup tax revenue to pay for damages done by over-tourism in Oregon. Additionally, we talk to Eugene Airport Director, Catheryn Stevens about a loss of federal funding for the airport due to Oregon's sanctuary law status conflicting with federal government policy.

We discuss pet safety during the Fourth of July and summer heat with Kelly Fleischman from Green Hill Humane Society. Then we talk Matt Brannon from Insurify, who's new report highlights the rising home insurance costs in Oregon due to climate change-induced wildfires and the potential for earthquakes.

We talk with a U of O graduate school reporter, Abby Snethen, about her recent story of increased crime on Highway 99 and what businesses and the police are trying to do to address the issue. We also talk Joseph Vaile from Defenders of Wildlife who warns of potential damage to Oregon forests from congressional and executive actions, emphasizing the importance of public lands and the need for public advocacy.

Rooted Northwest in Western Washington is creating a co-housing community based on regenerative agriculture. Founder Dave Boehnlein speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about farmland preservation, solving the loneliness epidemic, and making a difference through lifestyle.

Oregon On The Record discusses the controversy surrounding book bans, particularly those targeting LGBTQ+ authors and subjects. State Representative Travis Nelson sponsors Senate Bill 1098, which aims to prevent book bans based on author or character identity, aligning with federal and state laws.

Oregon On The Record discusses the recent anti-ICE protests in Eugene with organizer Rob Fisette and KLCC reporter Zach Ziegler. Fisette, an organizer for the Party for Socialism and Liberation, highlights the solidarity with protesters in LA, and Ziegler, covering the event, observes a large, peaceful turnout and a hands-off police presence.

Nate Guadagni has been teaching yoga, qigong and meditation full time for almost 20 years.

This week, we have questions about roller derby teams in Oregon, secessionist movements and we'll go on a quest for a movie rental. Listen along with Michelle from Corvallis!