Shows for Mon, Jun 18, 2012

9:06 a.m.

Gas Tax Alternative

The Oregon Department of Transportation has a new pilot program to create a way to tax drivers of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

9:25 a.m.

Fetal Genetic Testing Breakthrough

University of Washington researchers recently determined the first genome of a fetus. We'll discuss how they did it and what's in store for the future.

9:35 a.m.

Distressed Oregon Counties

We'll check in with Curry county which — like many timber-dependent counties — appears to be on the brink of financial disaster — and we'll talk with the Oregon Secretary of State about the health of all 36 counties.