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The Daily 6: 3/16/2021

Calls for a Vancouver judge to step down, COVID relief dollars are coming soon, and concerns over spring break.

The Daily 6: 3/15/2021

Protests turn violent again in Portland, more vaccinated people means new travel guidelines, and a Queen breaks a Grammys record.

Your Weather Special: Inside Mt. Hood Ski Patrol

Every winter, thousands of people flock to Mt. Hood to hit the snow and ski down some of the best terrain across the PNW. But what does it take to keep those people safe? KOIN 6 Meteorologist Kelley Bayern chats with Rachel Leiber of Mt. Hood Ski Patrol about daily operations and their efforts to mitigate avalanches. 

Jenny's Writers' Bloc: Steve Berry

Steve Berry has been hearing a voice in his head, telling him to write since he was born. Now, the former attorney turned New York Times best-selling author talks to Jenny about his early failures and the escape he finds through writing. The two also discuss his latest novel, The Kaiser’s Web, and talk about how his main character, Cotton Malone, got his name.

Beyond the Headlines: The Economy After the Pandemic

One year into the coronavirus pandemic, there are signs that the American Economy is slowly starting to recover. Two economists stop by to share their thoughts on where we are right now, what a bounce back will look like and the potential pitfalls that could derail any rebound.

Your Weather Week - March 9, 2021

Thunderstorms, sunshine, and snow. Oh my! This week of March is bringing in a mixed bag of weather for the Portland area. In this week's podcast, KOIN 6 meteorologists Kelley Bayern and Joseph Dames talk the best days to enjoy the outdoors and the chances for another round of winter weather. 

Beyond the Headlines: Why did the Flu Fade?

In the middle of a terrible pandemic, influenza isn’t finding its usual seasonal foothold. Dr. William Messer from OHSU is here to explain in detail how what we did to slow the spread of the coronavirus this past year resulted in an historic drop in flu numbers.

Your Weather Week - March 1, 2021

Can you feel the change in the air? Kelley and Joseph dive into our very spring-like forecast for the week ahead and how our weather transitions throughout the month. Plus, we're talking about your chance to join the Mt. Hood Ski Patrol with Rachel Leiber.

Jenny's Writers' Bloc: Steve Melen

Author Steve Melen has been through a lot in his life. He joins the show to talk about his new book, Killer Graces, living life to the fullest and what happens when your biological mom tells everyone you died when you were two years old.

Your Weather Week - February 24, 2021

After a gorgeous round of midweek sunshine, our next storm comes barreling in to cap off the work week. KOIN 6 meteorologists Kelley Bayern and Joseph Dames dive into the forecast to time out the rain and potential impacts of heavy mountain snowfall through the end of the week.