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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Recession Lessons

As the impact from the Coronavirus Pandemic on Oregon's economy starts to come into focus, KOIN 6's Ken Boddie talks to Senior Economist Robert Whelan about what's happening and how this compares to recessions of the past.

Your Weather Week - March 23, 2020

If ever there was a week to shelter in place, this might be it. KOIN 6 Meteorologists Kelley Bayern and Joseph Dames talk a cool, rainy week to start out our Spring. 

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Demanding Action

KOIN 6's Dan Tilkin breaks down the letter 25 Portland-area mayors wrote to Oregon Governor Kate Brown demanding additional restrictions in the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic and KOIN 6 Anchor Jenny Hansson talks about having two daughters stuck at home and trying to save the school year.

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Coming Home Early

KOIN 6 Digital Reporter Hannah Ray was supposed to be on the trip of a lifetime. Until coronavirus stepped in and cut her vacation short. She talks about the fantasy land she was able to see and the surreal scene she found when she came home.

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Inside a "Shelter in Place"

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, new rules limiting personal movement are in place for millions of Americans. Amy Larson is a digital reporter from our sister station KRON in San Francisco. She talks to us about what it’s like living with shelter in place restrictions, how everyday life is changing, and what she wishes she would’ve known two weeks ago.

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Governor Brown gets ready

Oregonians are gearing up for the long haul. KOIN 6 investigative reporter Dan Tilkin stops by to talk about a conference call with Oregon Governor Kate Brown, a looming “shelter in place” order, and what role the National Guard will play in the coming days and weeks.

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Unemployed by the thousands

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our economy is untold. Two of Oregon’s most recognizable names, McMenamins Breweries and Powell’s Books, have shut down and laid off most of their employees. KOIN 6 reporter Jenny Young joins us by phone to talk about the thousands of newly unemployed people in our area, why letting them go could be helpful, and how you may be able to lend a hand.

Your Weather Week - March 16, 2020

If you want to practice good social distancing, get outside! KOIN Meteorologists Kelley Bayern and Joseph Dames are here to talk about a spectacular, spring-like week ahead for the last week of winter. Just how warm will it get and are we going to see any early-morning frost?

Jenny's Writers' Bloc - Janna Lopez

Janna Lopez was a successful magazine publisher in Portland, Oregon with two children, when her life turned upside down. The decade that would follow has been a journey for Janna. She talks to Jenny Hansson in this week's Writers' Bloc about her book that chronicles that journey, "Me, My Selfie and Eye". 

Your Weather Week - March 9, 2020

KOIN Meteorologists Kelley Bayern and Joseph Dames talk about lethargy after “Spring Forward,” more daylight to enjoy in the evenings, some chilly mornings and the potential for some petty nice days during the work week.