 Here's your news update from KFIR's 720 AM, The Waste of the Valley. The ACLU of Oregon filed suit Tuesday against the Medford Police Department, claiming it has illegally been compiling secret files on individuals and groups who protested against the Minneapolis police murder of George Floyd, who pushed for LGBTQ rights, who criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, and who advocated for homeless people and drug users.  Although the ACLU seemed to take a backseat as citizens discovered Oregon's government officials in the Secretary of State's and Governor's office were secretly collecting and helping to punish certain people on social media. People who were primarily conservative that were just speaking their mind. Called Miss Dis and Mal Information, or MDM, they contracted with a British company to monitor law-abiding Oregonians.  But according to Oregon Live, this suit alleges that the Southern Oregon Police Department monitored social media accounts and combed news stories to build files against individuals and groups when they weren't suspected of any criminal activity. Filed in Jackson County, the lawsuit states that, simply put, MPD is abusing its power to spy on activists whose views it dislikes. And, not only that, building and maintaining files about such people and organizations without any justifiable law enforcement purpose.  a blatant violation of Oregon law. But city attorney Eric Mitten refuted the lawsuit's claim, saying in a written statement Tuesday that the police aren't judging individuals' political, religious, or social views as the department keeps tabs on various groups. He said they review publicly available social media over safety concerns related to public rallies and protests.  Police Chief Justin Ivins added, This ensures our ability to address potential safety concerns while safeguarding those exercising their constitutional right to free speech. This is Carla Davenport for KFI News, 720 AM, The Voice of the Valley.  70% of Oregon's wildfires are started by people. One careless spark can destroy all that we love. It doesn't take much for a wildfire to ignite and spread quickly across our state's beautiful landscape. Everyday activities like mowing your grass or driving your car can spark a wildfire. Be extra careful this summer. Check weather conditions, follow posted fire restrictions, and keep fire tools on hand to be able to extinguish sparks or fires quickly. Go to KeepOregonGreen.org to learn how you can prevent wildfires. Sponsored by the Keep Oregon Green Association, the Oregon Association of Broadcasters, and this station.  Here's a news update from KFIR's 720 AM, The Voice of the Valley. As EV maker Elon Musk eyes a potential spot on Trump's White House, Trump announces that he'll rescind taxpayer-funded EV subsidies. As EV sales remain soft and not so appealing to consumers, especially with recent performance issues. In fact, this week...  Ford Motor is canceling plans for a large electric sport utility vehicle and expects to take $2 billion in related special charges and write-downs as automakers continue adjusting their EV plans because of softer-than-expected demand. The Dearborn, Michigan automaker this spring said it would delay plans for an electric three-row SUV by two years to a 2027 release date.  But that proposed delay didn't last. On Wednesday this week, the company said it is scrapping the model altogether, citing tough pricing pressures. This is Carla Davenport for KFI News, 720 AM, the Roots of the Valley. Hope you enjoyed your meal. And I just want to say, he's lucky to have a brother like you. Lucky? Caring for my brother is far from easy.  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The forecasting group only considers two of the state Senate races to be competitive, the 5th District along the Central Coast and the 25th District in East Multnomah County. There are no toss-ups in the House model, with the four closest predicted races tilting toward Democrats. This is Carla Davenport for KFI News, 720 AM, The Voice of the Valley.  Crime across the country is at an all-time high. It feels like even a family road trip is taking a risk. We don't want the feeling of being unprotected and vulnerable. We found GetCCL.com. GetCCL.com gave us the help we needed to apply for a legal concealed carry permit that's recognized in over half of the country. GetCCL.com simplifies the process to apply, and it's all online. We used their free qualification process  to answer a few questions and applied for our permit right from home. 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