KOIN News AM Extra Eli Lowe 12-31-24

Before Republican Mike Johnson won reelection to the House speakership on a first ballot Friday, Pacific Northwest lawmakers in D.C. shared their perspectives on the contentious process ahead of the vote.

Two children from the Portland area died of influenza in late December, according to new data released from the Oregon Health Authority.

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You know, the reason we scream for ice cream is because it just brings us joy in every bite. And today, we're joined by a local entrepreneur took this beloved treat and rolled it into something unique and even more fun... To spread joy in every scoop. Tiawanna Smith is the owner of scoop of love... A mobile ice cream service.

The miss Oregon volunteer pageant highlights young women volunteering and empowering others in our communities. The latest pageant is right around the corner... Coming up January 11th at the wildish theater down in Eugene. And joining me right now is --- Maliya {ma-lee-yah} morgan ---the reigning miss Oregon volunteer 2024. Maliya, welcome back to the show!

s we welcome 2025, let’s look back at the incredible year we had on The Juice, hosted by Jeremiah Stroup. In 2024, we:

Shared Holiday Hacks, heartfelt gift ideas, and style tips from designer Feliciano.

Amplified diverse voices, including BOYeurism, Mungo’s African beats, Black filmmaker Phillip Penza and Amy Roloff of Little People, Big World.

Built community through farmers markets, the Pendleton Round-Up, and the Pacific Northwest Survival Games.

Celebrated culture with stunning fashion at FashioNXT, Le Pasifika, and the African Fashion Show, the Eight-Second Rodeo for Juneteenth, and delicious traditions at the family-owned Margarita Factory.

Here’s to more inspiring stories and connections in 2025—stay tuned for more Juice!

Coffee is an art form here in the Pacific Northwest and our next guests are among the very best in the country at brewing it. Seidy Selivanow, owner of Kafiex Roasters, joined us to show off her roasting skills!

With the New Year, maybe you're thinking, it's time to give your space a new look. On behalf of our sponsors at Kevin Twitty Interiors, he was here to help us personalize our space by focusing on three areas -- art, travel accessories and antiques.

Starting on Feb. 21, dozens of people will be jumping into the Willamette River for a good cause, and KOIN 6 News' Travis Teich will be one of the folks taking the plunge. The Super Plunge fundraiser for Special Olympics Oregon aims to raise money and raise awareness for Special Olympics athletes.

As part of the event, participants will jump into the Willamette River, every hour for 24 hours.

The fundraising begins now and you can donate online at koin.com to help support the cause.

Cake Hoopla, the small woman-owned business in Tigard, has been dubbed as our area's first DIY cake decorating studio.

Co-founder Jojo Keating joined AM Extra to share why the hands-on experience is perfect for all ages.

For more information, go to cakehoopla.com

2025 means there's a whole new year ahead of movies coming to theaters. With so many great titles being teased in Hollywood, KOIN 6 resident movie buff Emma Jerome can help you mark your calendars.

Here are her three most anticipated movies coming out in 2025.

Three years ago, on January 2, 2022, a devastating fire at Weil Arcade in downtown Hillsboro claimed a life and destroyed multiple businesses.

Read online: https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/weil-arcade-food-park-a-testament-to-hillsboros-resilience-3-years-after-devasting-fire/