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July 17, 2026

Portland EMT Fights Against Cameras in Ambulances, a Guide to Seaside, and Why Mini Horses are Allowed in Portland Schools

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Portland EMT Fights Against Cameras in Ambulances, a Guide to Seaside, and Why Mini Horses are Allowed in Portland Schools

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We're talking about miniature horses in classrooms and why one Portland EMT's fight against cameras in ambulances has gotten national attention. Plus, we’ve got a family-friendly guide to Seaside, Oregon. Joining host Claudia Meza are Willamette Week arts and culture reporter Rachel Saslow and our very own senior producer Giulia Fiaoni.

Discussed in today's episode:

Hay, did you know: Mini horses can be service animals in Portland Public Schools classrooms [Oregonian]

Cameras are starting to record patients in ambulances. Oregon EMT says she was fired for turning them off [Oregonian]

Embrace Kitschy Family Fun at the Coast With a Trip to Seaside [Willamette Week]

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