Do you think the minimum wage increase makes a difference?

Asked by KTVZ

1,038 Votes

Do you think the minimum wage increase makes a difference?

55%

Yes, anything helps! Yes, anything helps!

45%

No, it's not enough. No, it's not enough.

55%

Yes, anything helps!

I think it's great that the Oregon minimum wage is going up. It's much needed!

I think it's great that the Oregon minimum wage is going up. It's much needed! Show Less

6 Comments

Barb Egan

People cannot live on what the minimum wage is now. Simple logic!

Leslie Ann

BUT THE COST OF LIVING NEEDS TO QUIT RISING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, BENEFIT THE PEOPLE.

Sheri Clarke

Too many people lost their jobs.

Randy Gillespie

Thank you Andrea you must feel the same way I do we've on the front lines from the beginning and all we get is abused by all the people that took time off for the pandemic and have free money to step on the back of people to try to help them out nobody cares about the Frontline worker God help Ameri

Randy Gillespie

I think the price increase is great for people to get back to work and get off an appointment and living off the government cuz this is not the American way Americans work for a living get off your ass and go back to work

Andrea Keller

I also think that people who are holding out on unemployment should return to work. Some of us have been working throughout the pandemic without the option of taking government aid or unemployment. it's time to do your fair share and participate in the community you live in

45%

No, it's not enough.

I don't think 75 cents is enough. The minimum wage is not a livable wage.

I don't think 75 cents is enough. The minimum wage is not a livable wage. Show Less

11 Comments

Latterdaysaint

It kills jobs

Scott Albert

This poll is redundant. It is a simple fact(common sense) that an increased minimum wage costs jobs.

Christena

It's not necessary at all. Living costs going down would be a better answer.

Ed Ludwig

Minimum wage was never meant to live on.

tim collins

Like always it just gets passed to the consumer.

Kristina Biederman

It's not necessarily only about salary. The cost of living (food, housing, gas, health insurance, etc) have all greatly increased. Paying increased minimum wage results in increased prices for businesses that often cannot afford to pay more.

Sorina Kawas Mooney

Hurts the small business owners. They will just hire fewer people to compensate. Geez, tired of people who have NEVER run a business before making these kinds of decisions.

k san

I should be $15!

Josh Shaffer

Renting in this town is all ready on the absolutely crazy side. Increasing minimum wage will just makes things worse. its bad enough i get my rent raised every year and well this increase wont cover it at all. The renting prices are out of hand and I feel no matter how much I make it wont matter

Amanda Wallace

It doesn't help because it just causes the cost of everything to increase. Therefore, it makes no difference.

Kimmy Wasatch

It will never be enough, as long as people get "free money" from the state and federal programs, they will not work. Stop the handouts!

Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?

Asked by KTVZ

2,006 Votes

Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?

51%

Yes, least I can do Yes, least I can do

49%

No, too expensive No, too expensive

51%

Yes, least I can do

I'd love to opt for an electric vehicle or something with better gas mileage.

I'd love to opt for an electric vehicle or something with better gas mileage. Show Less

7 Comments

George Pearson

I now own my second hybrid.

k san

If they ever made one that could go longer distances. I have seen only 1 recharging station for such cars at Fred Meyer. To make them attractive, need many more recharging stations. Until then, no thx

Rachel

I love my hybrid <3

Stuart Alpert

Why not?

Joseph Nelson

My next vehicle will be an EV.

Torina Wilson

How about YES!, but it’s too expensive. Therefore, I’ll wait

Kerie Raymond

We have an EV for local & shorter range trips (have gone to Vancourver, WA & Eugene, OR) and a Hybrid for longer range trips. Electricity is $10/month, and nothing once we have PV. No maintenance cost

49%

No, too expensive

Electric vehicles need to be cheaper for me to invest in one. I'm just trying to get from point A to point B on a budget!

Electric vehicles need to be cheaper for me to invest in one. I'm just trying to get from point A to point B on a budget! Show Less

16 Comments

John Merrill

Because I want to make that choice being I'm a free individual in the United States of America. Free to make my own choices and not be told by a dictator governor of the State of Oregon. FDKB.

Fred Colbern

Government is already controlling you when you drive. Ever stop at a stoplight? That's some university indoctrinated bureaucrat deciding how long you will be made to sit there and wait for his little technocracy to "turn the light green" so you can go.

George Pearson

No one forced me! I love getting 50 mpg while gas guzzlers are paying my share!

GT Thomas

I do not want a vehicle liberals try to force on me.

George Pearson

No one is forcing you! Watch something else beside Fox for a change, to get a full picture!

Bob A. Bui

Screwing your kids/grandchildren to own the libs? Nice.

poor turtle

I mean I would but they are too expensive. Honestly I would rather to not drive at all and take the bus everywhere but that isn't currently realistic.

Karen Barker Rouse

Can’t imagine it would make long road trips easy.

Kerie Raymond

Not easy, but doable! Worth it in the long run.

Douglas E. Wilson

We are being priced out of everything by so called do gooders!

Robert Northrup

If it would meet my needs yes. Unfortunately there are none currently that can.

Larry Ewart

I recently traveled over 1800 miles by car I cannot imagine how much longer that trip would have taken because of the limited miles that it takes for an EV

Ed Drahos

The answer itself is explanatory enough. It's too expensive. Yet the charging situation isn't set up to be a reasonable solution. This is because the industry is totally out for reoccurring profits to charge for such electric vehicles. You can blame commercialism for this greed.

Latterdaysaint

Waste of money

J H

Because the majority are NOT truly environmentally friendly! Would consider a hybrid.

Christena

I've always wanted a hybrid but having my vehicles paid off it's just not worth it.

dan bob

Although it’s environmentally friendly, it is far too expensive. Perhaps in the future when corporations become competitive in this area and sell vehicles at cheaper prices.

Hugh Jjggh

It’s not that it’s too expensive I just like gas powered cars and I love hearing the engine rev unfortunately kids today will never understand not only what that 3rd pedal is for but also a real car

Heidi Owen

Most people I know cannot afford them, but I'll bet kate brown can....

Kerie Raymond

We were fortunate to buy an EV new with substantial discounts and rebates, credits. $16K for a $34K new car. I don't think it's too expensive.

Ben Wiborg

Expensive or not the power cells are the problem when it come to disposal or manufacture.

Sam Ackerman

NO, I will however buy a vehicle that fits my needs.

Asked by Greatist

6,962 Votes

Do you use coconut oil?

69%

Yes. I love it! Yes. I love it!

31%

No. But I want to! No. But I want to!

69%

Yes. I love it!

24 Comments

Paul Burgess

because I like coconut oil and try to use evey day for different reasons.

Greatist

Bc coconut oil is THE BEST.

Laura

I've seen proof of coconut oil's benefits in my own body: using as body lotion, cooking/baking, and some of the tips listed in this article. Coconut oil rocks!!

Dean Kelly

it rules!

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Benefits of Coconut Oil

Xenia Chrysostomou

everything its written is true, and really works!

Janice Batton

Because I LOVE THE MANY USES AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF USING COCONUT OIL!

Ritesh Raman

good article for common man daily use

Luciana Gama Lombardi

Because I've just bought a jar of coconut oil and I am amazed!! It's the next best thing since sliced bread :) I can use it for so many things and it works so well.. OMG!

Miriam Rivera Carrero

already using coconut oil for many of the info on here. Cheap and it actually works :)

Gautam Adhikari

Coconut oil is high in nutrients and it is good for the hair.

Rebecca Slosberg

I started using it in my cooking because of the high smoke point, and now i use it for a lot of things on this list. Now i have even more uses for it!

Ed Drahos

Love coconut shortening for deep frying. Because of the high smoke tolerance. Please note this is the shortening. I use extra virgin olive oil for most other things.

Linda Griffiths

GREAT TIPS

Angelina Katrina Pickering-Smith

I love coconut oil I use it for literally everything. I eat it and use it on my skin and hair also for pulling and found it works better for oral mouth thrush than any medication I have been given.

Carla Stine-Rizkallah

Because this is a natural everything blessing!

Dai Jiawen

I use/eat it everyday

Kristina Baker Rivera

Oil pullimg makes me feel great & helping clear my oral thrush quickly & Curbs my appetite

Alex Walker

it is easy to take and good for me, that makes me happy

Bev Irish-Zielinski

I've been using coconut oil for a while now for many reasons. I buy refined, organic, coconut oil in a jar for about $6 @ my grocer. No coconut smell, solid that turns liquid easily & no coconut taste

Mariea Amedori

good for everything Father has been using coconut oil for years He is 91 We love it

Niquole Abram

Because it is amazing! I use it for a good chunk of the ideas listed here. I've gotten rid of so many health and beauty products using just this especially hair products. This stuf rocks!