https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opb-audio--2228887enNewsCopyright Oregon Public Broadcastinghttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d2d1a328bb1ab69fab5b93c1dad8a073.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/opb-audio--2228887Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:12:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Public Broadcastingfeeds@spreaker.comOregon Public Broadcasting Newsroomfalsefc3a7b7c-542e-5f84-9368-69afcfb7fcbeepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nehalem-couple-lobby-to-revise-oregon-law-restricting-potlucks--76290806



That’s because Oregon law deems the community potluck an illegal event, for food safety reasons. It says that if an event is open to the public, it’s recognized as a “single event temporary restaurant,” and homemade food cannot be served. If a potluck is invite-only, or only marketed to a specific group, it’s all-clear. As reported by the Oregon Journalism Project, Childress and her husband, Watt, decided to do something about it by meeting with their local lawmakers and officials at the Oregon Health Authority. They even delivered homemade pies to legislators and Governor Tina Kotek.




We hear from Jennifer and Watt Childress about their zeal for community potlucks and their hopes for changing the law that restricts them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76290806Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:11:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJennifer Childress is the president of the White Clover Grange in Nehalem Oregon, where the Pie Day Auction and Feast, a fundraiser that auctions off pies baked by local bakers, chefs and restaurants, has been an annual tradition for the last 16...



That’s because Oregon law deems the community potluck an illegal event, for food safety reasons. It says that if an event is open to the public, it’s recognized as a “single event temporary restaurant,” and homemade food cannot be served. If a potluck is invite-only, or only marketed to a specific group, it’s all-clear. As reported by the Oregon Journalism Project, Childress and her husband, Watt, decided to do something about it by meeting with their local lawmakers and officials at the Oregon Health Authority. They even delivered homemade pies to legislators and Governor Tina Kotek.




We hear from Jennifer and Watt Childress about their zeal for community potlucks and their hopes for changing the law that restricts them.]]>838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-widespread-detentions-to-federal-trial-opb-s-the-crackdown-chronicles-immigration-enforcement-in-oregon--76290805
OPB’s 3-part documentary series, “The Crackdown,” reveals the broad sweep of immigration enforcement in Oregon, from protests outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland last year to legal questions over the limits of presidential power that are very much still alive.

The documentary also shows the toll immigration enforcement has taken on people like Kenia Jackeline Merlos. The Portland business owner was arrested in Washington in June 2025 and held in immigration detention for four months before she was reunited with her U.S.-born children.

OPB’s public safety reporter Troy Brynelson and legal affairs reporter Conrad Wilson have extensively covered the Portland-area immigration detentions, protests and court cases that have made headlines here and around the world. Brooke Herbert is an OPB cinematographer, editor and producer. Brynelson and Herbert join us to discuss their collaboration on “The Crackdown,” which aired its final episode last month.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76290805Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:11:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOne year ago, U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a permanent injunction that blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland. The ruling capped a month-long trial that had thrust Portland into the national...
OPB’s 3-part documentary series, “The Crackdown,” reveals the broad sweep of immigration enforcement in Oregon, from protests outside of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Portland last year to legal questions over the limits of presidential power that are very much still alive.

The documentary also shows the toll immigration enforcement has taken on people like Kenia Jackeline Merlos. The Portland business owner was arrested in Washington in June 2025 and held in immigration detention for four months before she was reunited with her U.S.-born children.

OPB’s public safety reporter Troy Brynelson and legal affairs reporter Conrad Wilson have extensively covered the Portland-area immigration detentions, protests and court cases that have made headlines here and around the world. Brooke Herbert is an OPB cinematographer, editor and producer. Brynelson and Herbert join us to discuss their collaboration on “The Crackdown,” which aired its final episode last month.]]>1479falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cities-on-oregon-s-north-coast-report-ongoing-mail-delivery-issues--76290804
Reporter Fox Perez has been covering these developments for The Astorian. He joins us with more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76290804Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:11:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOver the last couple of months, business owners and government officials in downtown Astoria say they haven’t been regularly receiving their mail. Residents in nearby Warrenton and Gearhart have also reported issues with mail delivery. Local...
Reporter Fox Perez has been covering these developments for The Astorian. He joins us with more details.]]>679falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-portland-s-camping-ban-is-affecting-the-city-s-homelessness-crisis--76287847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76287847Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:17:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow Portland's camping ban is affecting the city's homelessness crisis214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abandoned-orchards-are-a-growing-problem-in-oregon--76274153
Lesley Tamura is a fourth-generation pear grower and chair of the Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers. She joins us with more details about what’s behind the problem and the efforts to solve it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76274153Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:13:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFruit growers say that abandoned orchards are on the rise in Oregon. The unpicked fruit and untended trees attract pests that can spread to neighboring orchards, increasing their management costs. As reported in the Capital Press, Columbia Gorge Fruit...
Lesley Tamura is a fourth-generation pear grower and chair of the Columbia Gorge Fruit Growers. She joins us with more details about what’s behind the problem and the efforts to solve it.]]>974falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-state-university-study-reveals-attitudes-around-living-with-beavers-in-urban-areas--76274151



In July 2024, a law went into effect that changed their classification in Oregon from “predator” to “furbearer.” The change meant that private land owners could no longer kill a beaver for simply being a nuisance because it damaged trees or caused flooding on their properties. Instead, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages coexistence with beavers and requires private landowners to get a permit for their removal.  




A new Portland State University study reveals public perceptions of urban beavers at three sites in the Tualatin River watershed: Springville Creek in Portland; Fanno Creek in Beaverton; and Chicken Creek near Sherwood. The PSU researchers surveyed nearly 200 people who lived or recreated near these sites for their attitudes about urban beavers and what management practices they support to coexist with them.  




Matt Guziejka is an environmental researcher and the lead author of the study. He joins us to share details about his findings and the ecological benefits and the tradeoffs of living with these iconic animals.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76274151Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:13:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingProbably no animal is more associated with the state of Oregon than the beaver. After all, the semiaquatic rodent adorns our state flag and is found across much of the state, including urban waterways in the Portland area.  In July 2024, a law...



In July 2024, a law went into effect that changed their classification in Oregon from “predator” to “furbearer.” The change meant that private land owners could no longer kill a beaver for simply being a nuisance because it damaged trees or caused flooding on their properties. Instead, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages coexistence with beavers and requires private landowners to get a permit for their removal.  




A new Portland State University study reveals public perceptions of urban beavers at three sites in the Tualatin River watershed: Springville Creek in Portland; Fanno Creek in Beaverton; and Chicken Creek near Sherwood. The PSU researchers surveyed nearly 200 people who lived or recreated near these sites for their attitudes about urban beavers and what management practices they support to coexist with them.  




Matt Guziejka is an environmental researcher and the lead author of the study. He joins us to share details about his findings and the ecological benefits and the tradeoffs of living with these iconic animals.]]>700falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-musicians-create-songs-inspired-by-wildwood-movie-on-new-album--76274150
An album of original music inspired by “Wildwood” has also been released by LAIKA. “Wildwood Sessions” is not the film's soundtrack. Instead, it’s an eclectic mix of songs made by Portland artists such as Aminé and The Decemberists, whose frontman Colin Meloy wrote the novel the movie is based on.

Portland composer and multi-instrumentalist Harlan Silverman is the co-executive producer of “Wildwood Sessions.” He also co-wrote and performed on three of the album’s tracks with musicians such as Graham Jonson, who performs under the name Quickly, Quickly.

Silverman and Jonson join us for a studio performance and interview to share their collaboration and the film’s themes that inspired them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76274150Mon, 09 Nov 2026 21:13:00 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting”Wildwood,” the long-awaited stop-motion animated film by LAIKA Studios, opened last month in theaters across the U.S. Critics have praised its wondrous visuals and its triumphant tale of a 13-year-old girl who leaves her Portland home on a quest that...
An album of original music inspired by “Wildwood” has also been released by LAIKA. “Wildwood Sessions” is not the film's soundtrack. Instead, it’s an eclectic mix of songs made by Portland artists such as Aminé and The Decemberists, whose frontman Colin Meloy wrote the novel the movie is based on.

Portland composer and multi-instrumentalist Harlan Silverman is the co-executive producer of “Wildwood Sessions.” He also co-wrote and performed on three of the album’s tracks with musicians such as Graham Jonson, who performs under the name Quickly, Quickly.

Silverman and Jonson join us for a studio performance and interview to share their collaboration and the film’s themes that inspired them.]]>1305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-mariners-hall-exhibit-to-open-at-columbia-river-maritime-museum--76235190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76235190Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:49:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA new wing at the Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria focuses on mariners who’ve sailed in the area.287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grassroots-fund-helps-silver-rail-students-caregivers-and-staff--76222351
Ybarrondo and her family and many others within the Silver Rail community are grappling with grief, trauma and feelings of isolation. To help with needs both immediate and long-term, Ybarrondo created the Silver Rail Children’s Fund. Since its launch on Oct. 23, the grassroots nonprofit has collected more than $35,000 in donations from individuals and local businesses to pay for outings and services for Silver Rail survivors, their families and school staff. Those include field trips to pumpkin patches; a pizza-making and arts and crafts event; and child drop-off at a gymnastics center so that caregivers could attend a virtual meeting with Gov. Tina Kotek’s office.

Ybarrondo joins us to discuss more details about the fund and her thoughts about the district’s plans to reopen Silver Rail on Nov. 12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76222351Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:25:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNicole Ybarrondo is a mother of a first grader and a fourth grader who attend Silver Rail Elementary in Bend. On Oct. 15, they were inside the school when a 16-year-old former Silver Rail student shot and killed three children and a teacher. The teen...
Ybarrondo and her family and many others within the Silver Rail community are grappling with grief, trauma and feelings of isolation. To help with needs both immediate and long-term, Ybarrondo created the Silver Rail Children’s Fund. Since its launch on Oct. 23, the grassroots nonprofit has collected more than $35,000 in donations from individuals and local businesses to pay for outings and services for Silver Rail survivors, their families and school staff. Those include field trips to pumpkin patches; a pizza-making and arts and crafts event; and child drop-off at a gymnastics center so that caregivers could attend a virtual meeting with Gov. Tina Kotek’s office.

Ybarrondo joins us to discuss more details about the fund and her thoughts about the district’s plans to reopen Silver Rail on Nov. 12.]]>1520falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drive-by-truckers-play-first-west-coast-homecoming-at-portland-s-revolution-hall--76222350
Hood joins us for a performance and conversation about his 30 years on the road with the band.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76222350Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:25:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Drive-By Truckers have been churning out Southern rock anthems for three decades. The band hails from Athens, Georgia, by way of Alabama, but for the last 10 years, co-founder Patterson Hood has called Portland home. The band is celebrating with a...
Hood joins us for a performance and conversation about his 30 years on the road with the band.]]>1536falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silver-rail-families-face-fear-and-trauma-as-school-reopening-nears--76201558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76201558Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:27:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOfficials from Bend-La Pine Schools, law enforcement and trauma experts met Wednesday with the families whose children go to the elementary school where a shooter killed four people last month.295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-veteran-revived-the-veterans-day-parade-through-passion-and-a-willingness-to-learn--76199962https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76199962Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:08:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland Veterans Day Parade disappeared in 2020. Local vet Napoleon Hodgers revived it through passion and a lot of hard work.247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-changes-could-upend-oregon-s-hemp-industry--76199501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76199501Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:21:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon leads the nation in floral hemp production, but the industry could soon be changing. That’s because a new federal provision slated to start in December, could wipe out the sale of almost all hemp-derived products nationwide, leaving the farmers...301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/closing-oregon-s-tax-gap-could-bring-the-state-billions--76198515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76198515Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:11:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA tax gap is the difference between the taxes individuals pay versus what they actually owe. According to a new analysis from the Oregon Center for Public Policy, 77% of the state’s tax gap comes from people underreporting their income. By closing the...796falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transitional-housing-program-offers-help-to-people-newly-released-from-clark-county-jail--76198511
The Columbian previously reported on the Landing Pad, which opened in August and is staffed 24/7 by peer mentors from the Coastal Community Action Program. They have lived experience with incarceration and provide transportation from the jail to the Vancouver facility and help connect new arrivals with services they might need, including permanent housing and substance use treatment.

Jennifer Sumait is the reentry program manager with the Coastal Community Action Program. She and Lookingbill join us for more details about the Landing Pad and the impact it’s having.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76198511Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:11:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Landing Pad is a 12-bed facility that provides transitional housing and access to services for adults in custody leaving Clark County Jail. Anna Lookingbill, the jail programs manager at Clark County Jail Services, says the voluntary program is...
The Columbian previously reported on the Landing Pad, which opened in August and is staffed 24/7 by peer mentors from the Coastal Community Action Program. They have lived experience with incarceration and provide transportation from the jail to the Vancouver facility and help connect new arrivals with services they might need, including permanent housing and substance use treatment.

Jennifer Sumait is the reentry program manager with the Coastal Community Action Program. She and Lookingbill join us for more details about the Landing Pad and the impact it’s having.]]>1237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tribute-to-a-cosmic-jazz-pioneer-and-other-november-highlights-from-kmhd--76198509
In November, that includes the third annual Save the LP Record Show at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton. The Nov. 14 event is organized like two sides of an album. During the day, analog audiophiles will thumb through rare vinyl and other vintage music merchandise from more than 50 vendors.

At night, KMHD co-presents a concert in the Reser’s theater by Jimetta Rose. The L.A. vocalist and producer will perform her album “MettaSun,” a musical tribute to jazz visionary Sun Ra. Portland-based The Cosmic Tones Research Trio will join Rose on stage for a performance that reimagines the Afrofuturism aesthetic and sonic spiritual dimensions of Sun Ra’s music.

KMHD General Manager Meg Samples joins us to share more details about the concert and other jazz highlights.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76198509Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:11:07 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting“Think Out Loud” continues our monthly conversations with Meg Samples, general manager of member-supported KMHD Jazz Radio. Each month, we’ll hear about artists to add to your playlist, along with concerts and community events to attend. In...
In November, that includes the third annual Save the LP Record Show at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton. The Nov. 14 event is organized like two sides of an album. During the day, analog audiophiles will thumb through rare vinyl and other vintage music merchandise from more than 50 vendors.

At night, KMHD co-presents a concert in the Reser’s theater by Jimetta Rose. The L.A. vocalist and producer will perform her album “MettaSun,” a musical tribute to jazz visionary Sun Ra. Portland-based The Cosmic Tones Research Trio will join Rose on stage for a performance that reimagines the Afrofuturism aesthetic and sonic spiritual dimensions of Sun Ra’s music.

KMHD General Manager Meg Samples joins us to share more details about the concert and other jazz highlights.]]>958falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pm-election-results--76181067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76181067Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:40:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWe break down intial local and regional results from last night's midterm elections.279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-ever-eagle-cap-film-festival-opens-in-wallowa-county--76180234
Sheehy met Zach Halpern, a medical doctor and founder of the Oregon Psychedelic Institute. He discovered they had a shared love of community and film and together they launched the Eagle Cap Film Festival that runs from Nov. 5 - 7. Sheehy’s new documentary is one of the nine films showcased in Enterprise.

We talk to Sheehy and Halpern about the event. We also get a preview of “The Last Dive,” which tells the story of a manta ray and the scuba diver and his unique friendship with one particular manta ray.

Editor's note: This post has been updated to reflect that the films at the festival will only be shown in Enterprise.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76180234Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:14:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Eagle Cap Wilderness at the base of the Wallowa mountains in Eastern Oregon encompasses nearly 360,000 acres. It’s on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, and for filmmaker Cody Sheehy it’s one of the most beautiful places on earth, maybe the...
Sheehy met Zach Halpern, a medical doctor and founder of the Oregon Psychedelic Institute. He discovered they had a shared love of community and film and together they launched the Eagle Cap Film Festival that runs from Nov. 5 - 7. Sheehy’s new documentary is one of the nine films showcased in Enterprise.

We talk to Sheehy and Halpern about the event. We also get a preview of “The Last Dive,” which tells the story of a manta ray and the scuba diver and his unique friendship with one particular manta ray.

Editor's note: This post has been updated to reflect that the films at the festival will only be shown in Enterprise.]]>974falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/partisan-races-in-oregon-and-washington-largely-mirror-the-national-blue-wave--76180233
In Washington, incumbent U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has defeated Republican state Sen. Minority Leader John Braun. A measure to repeal an income tax on millionaires was behind on election night, while a measure to ban transgender students from competing in girls' sports was leading on election night.

For nonpartisan races in Portland, city council incumbents seem likely to keep their sets. In Multnomah county, Sharon Singleton is leading in the race to be the next county chair. We get the latest results and analysis from OPB political reporters Lauren Dake, Dirk VanderHart, and Alex Zeilinski, and Sarah Mizes-Tan, political reporter for KUOW and KNKX.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76180233Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:14:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDemocrats swept elections all across the U.S. and Oregon and Washington were no exceptions. Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley easily won reelection. Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has won a second term as Oregon governor. In Washington, incumbent U.S....
In Washington, incumbent U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has defeated Republican state Sen. Minority Leader John Braun. A measure to repeal an income tax on millionaires was behind on election night, while a measure to ban transgender students from competing in girls' sports was leading on election night.

For nonpartisan races in Portland, city council incumbents seem likely to keep their sets. In Multnomah county, Sharon Singleton is leading in the race to be the next county chair. We get the latest results and analysis from OPB political reporters Lauren Dake, Dirk VanderHart, and Alex Zeilinski, and Sarah Mizes-Tan, political reporter for KUOW and KNKX.]]>2079falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lifetime-achievement-award-for-animal-protection-given-to-retired-lewis-clark-professor--76163113
We’ll sit down with Tischler to hear more about her extensive career.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76163113Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:56:57 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJoyce Tischler has been called "the mother of animal law." When she began studying law in the 1970s, the area of animal rights law was nonexistent. For the last 50 years, Tischler has devoted her career to championing the field. She founded the Animal...
We’ll sit down with Tischler to hear more about her extensive career.]]>1109falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebroadcast-how-the-us-military-shaped-the-outdoor-apparel-industry--76163111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76163111Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:56:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFrom camping gear to gorpcore, consumers may not realize that the functional, tactical and practical clothing worn today has deep connections to the U.S. military. In autumn 2025, “Articles of Interest” host and producer Avery Trufelman took listeners...1988falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kaylub-giamanco-911-call--76161581https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76161581Tue, 03 Nov 2026 20:29:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingKaylub Giamanco 911 Call78falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/northwest-voters-cast-final-election-day-ballots--76157748https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76157748Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:32:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNorthwest voters cast final Election Day ballots236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-brick-and-mortar-a-literary-walking-tour-of-portland-s-architecture--76143592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76143592Mon, 02 Nov 2026 22:22:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBrian Libby’s new book “In Search of Portland: Exploring a Transforming City” weaves together personal stories, architectural observations, historical facts and musings about how the structures of the Rose City form and change its character.261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retiring-hermiston-chaplain-reflects-on-25-years-of-counseling-first-responders--76143181
The Hermiston Herald reported in September that Cummings is retiring as the lead chaplain and chaplaincy program services coordinator for the Umatilla County Fire District #1 and Hermiston Police Department. He helped launch the program in Hermiston 15 years ago and today oversees four other chaplains, including two Spanish speakers.

Cummings joins us to share his work and the importance of being there for first responders and others on their darkest days.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76143181Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:31:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTerry Cummings is a pastor who has spent the past 25 years serving as a chaplain to first responders in Washington and Oregon. The work requires a fortitude not many people would have for a job that is more akin to a calling. It might mean counseling...
The Hermiston Herald reported in September that Cummings is retiring as the lead chaplain and chaplaincy program services coordinator for the Umatilla County Fire District #1 and Hermiston Police Department. He helped launch the program in Hermiston 15 years ago and today oversees four other chaplains, including two Spanish speakers.

Cummings joins us to share his work and the importance of being there for first responders and others on their darkest days.]]>1221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vancouver-and-keizer-menders-want-to-keep-repair-culture-alive--76143180
Terra Heilman used to run these repair cafes, and she now runs a repair program at ReTails Thrift Store in Clark County. While working in waste reduction, the culture around these repair cafes caught her eye as something that could really make a difference. We’ll talk to Heilman and Carlisle about what they’re doing to keep repair culture alive]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76143180Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:31:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhen Keizer resident Jim Carlisle was growing up, local repair shops and service centers for household appliances, clothing, and furniture were ubiquitous. He says they were on “every streetcorner.” But repair shops and mending saw a massive decline...
Terra Heilman used to run these repair cafes, and she now runs a repair program at ReTails Thrift Store in Clark County. While working in waste reduction, the culture around these repair cafes caught her eye as something that could really make a difference. We’ll talk to Heilman and Carlisle about what they’re doing to keep repair culture alive]]>1111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohsu-researchers-get-12-5-million-grant-to-study-molecule-that-regulates-some-of-body-s-key-functions--76143179
Jonathan Pruneda is an Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at OHSU, and joins us to talk more about the Ubiquitin process and this collaboration across research disciplines.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76143179Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:31:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingUbiquitin is a tiny cellular molecule that has a part in regulating some of the most vital functions of the body. And researchers are finding out more and more that, like its name, it’s ubiquitous in many seemingly unrelated illnesses and diseases....
Jonathan Pruneda is an Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at OHSU, and joins us to talk more about the Ubiquitin process and this collaboration across research disciplines.]]>584falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-literary-walking-tour-of-portland-s-architecture--76137631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76137631Mon, 02 Nov 2026 15:20:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA literary walking tour of Portland’s architecture261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-an-oregon-county-clerk-who-wears-many-hats-to-make-elections-happen--76114059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76114059Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:10:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor OPB’s “At Work With” series, we spent a day with Tillamook County Clerk Christy Nyseth as she geared up for Election Day.510falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staff-pick-lullaby-project-rebroadcast--76091534
Ada McGraw was one of the first women to participate in this program after it expanded to the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility last year. While serving her sentence, McGraw was paired with singer-songwriter Bre Gregg. The lullaby they wrote was for her son Legend and included a poem from Legend’s father.

Jessica Katz is the director of The Family Preservation Project and facilitated their meeting. We talk with Katz, Gregg and McGraw to hear about this creative process and learn more about the larger impact of The Lullaby Project.

On Thursday, musicians drove down to Coffee Creek to begin work on the next set of lullabies with women in custody. We’re rebroadcasting this segment that first aired live on May 5, 2026 to kick off Staff Picks, an occasional series highlighting some of our production staff’s favorite segments]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76091534Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Lullaby Project was created more than a decade ago by the Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute. The program pairs singer-songwriters with parents who are incarcerated or experiencing homelessness, and together they create a lullaby. In Oregon,...
Ada McGraw was one of the first women to participate in this program after it expanded to the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility last year. While serving her sentence, McGraw was paired with singer-songwriter Bre Gregg. The lullaby they wrote was for her son Legend and included a poem from Legend’s father.

Jessica Katz is the director of The Family Preservation Project and facilitated their meeting. We talk with Katz, Gregg and McGraw to hear about this creative process and learn more about the larger impact of The Lullaby Project.

On Thursday, musicians drove down to Coffee Creek to begin work on the next set of lullabies with women in custody. We’re rebroadcasting this segment that first aired live on May 5, 2026 to kick off Staff Picks, an occasional series highlighting some of our production staff’s favorite segments]]>1336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nw-election-directors-on-the-security-of-the-election-system-as-election-day-nears--76091532
Washington’s Director of Elections Stuart Holmes joins us to talk about the accuracy and security of the state’s voter rolls and election system more broadly in this political moment. We also get an update from Tim Scott, director of the Multnomah County Elections office, about Election Day observers and recommendations for where and how county residents can cast their ballots.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76091532Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:49:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingElection Day arrives in just four short days, with mail-in voting already underway in Oregon and Washington. The Trump administration is continuing to challenge the country’s ballots, methods of voting and state voter rolls all around the country....
Washington’s Director of Elections Stuart Holmes joins us to talk about the accuracy and security of the state’s voter rolls and election system more broadly in this political moment. We also get an update from Tim Scott, director of the Multnomah County Elections office, about Election Day observers and recommendations for where and how county residents can cast their ballots.]]>1099falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pnw-scientists-are-working-to-extract-minerals-from-seawater--76091531
Chinmayee Subban is a chemist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. She joins us to share more about the effort to mine ocean water.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76091531Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:49:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs the need for critical minerals like lithium and magnesium grows, scientists are looking for new ways to extract them. Rather than trying to pull them out of the ground, researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Lab are working to pull those...
Chinmayee Subban is a chemist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. She joins us to share more about the effort to mine ocean water.]]>558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/keith-z-s-outside-shows-the-beauty-of-portland-s-homeless-community--76090139https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76090139Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:51:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingKeith Z's new photography book "Outside" hopes to documente the beauty and dignity, strength, and intelligence of the Portland homeless community.405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pacific-northwest-author-creates-cozy-feral-fantasy-with-new-book-goblin-market--76087106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76087106Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:22:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe cozy fantasy shares the story of a goblin trying to find her place in a mystical marketplace where the deals don’t always feel fair.313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/commission-races-test-progressive-strength-in-washington-county--76078044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76078044Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingModerates Pam Treece and Steve Callaway face more left-leaning opponents in Nafisa Fai and Kipperlyn Sinclair in races to lead Oregon’s most diverse county.297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-portland-opera-and-the-immigrant-story-blend-live-storytelling-and-music-for-the-american-story--76075819
We talk with Raman, along with storyteller Chani Hawkins and Alfrelynn Roberts, the artistic director of the Portland Opera.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76075819Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:12:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Immigrant Story began in 2017 with a mission of highlighting the humanity of individual immigrants and refugees with photos and accompanying short descriptions of their experiences. Sankar Raman founded the nonprofit after immigrating to the U.S....
We talk with Raman, along with storyteller Chani Hawkins and Alfrelynn Roberts, the artistic director of the Portland Opera.]]>1256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-growing-popularity-of-girls-flag-football-in-oregon-and-beyond--76075815
Bubba Lemon is the head coach of the girls flag football team and the boys basketball team at Tualatin High School. In May, senior Briana Kaer and junior Hannah Wachter helped their Tualatin teammates defeat South Salem in overtime to clinch the state title.
A month later, Tualatin defeated other top teams from Oregon and Washington to win the Best of the PNW tournament sponsored by the Seattle Seahawks. Kaer, Wachter and Lemon join us to discuss their love for this growing sport, which will make its debut at the Summer Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76075815Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:12:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEarlier this month, Oregon became the 25th state to sanction girls flag football as a high school sport, starting next spring. The sport has grown rapidly in the Beaver State since the Oregon School Activities Association voted just two years ago to...
Bubba Lemon is the head coach of the girls flag football team and the boys basketball team at Tualatin High School. In May, senior Briana Kaer and junior Hannah Wachter helped their Tualatin teammates defeat South Salem in overtime to clinch the state title.
A month later, Tualatin defeated other top teams from Oregon and Washington to win the Best of the PNW tournament sponsored by the Seattle Seahawks. Kaer, Wachter and Lemon join us to discuss their love for this growing sport, which will make its debut at the Summer Olympics in 2028 in Los Angeles.]]>931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bikeportland-founder-steps-down-after-two-decades-of-reporting-on-cycling-culture-policy--76075812
Maus joins us to talk about what’s next — both for himself and for BikePortland.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76075812Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:11:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingYou’d be hard-pressed to find a cyclist in Portland who doesn’t know the name Jonathan Maus. Since 2005, he’s reported on Portland’s evolving bike culture and transportation policy through his blog, BikePortland. But after taking a hiatus in April,...
Maus joins us to talk about what’s next — both for himself and for BikePortland.]]>819falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-poor-ocean-conditions-can-harm-threatened-marbled-murrelets--76056759
The scientists found that not only did the chicks receive fewer fish per day during poor ocean conditions, they also took 25% longer to leave the nest, which made them more vulnerable to being eaten by predators like ravens and hawks. That raises concerns for the future of a species that’s listed as threatened in California, Oregon and Washington under the Endangered Species Act. Climate change is affecting marbled murrelets’ population recovery by making marine temperatures warmer and El Niño events stronger, and harming the old-growth conifer forests where the birds nest.

Jim Rivers is an associate professor of wildlife ecology and the director of the Forest Animal Ecology Lab at OSU. He joins us for more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76056759Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:46:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingScientists at Oregon State University set up cameras and recorded 12,000 hours of video footage to track changes in how marbled murrelets feed their chicks across four years of varying ocean conditions. Poor ocean conditions, for example, are...
The scientists found that not only did the chicks receive fewer fish per day during poor ocean conditions, they also took 25% longer to leave the nest, which made them more vulnerable to being eaten by predators like ravens and hawks. That raises concerns for the future of a species that’s listed as threatened in California, Oregon and Washington under the Endangered Species Act. Climate change is affecting marbled murrelets’ population recovery by making marine temperatures warmer and El Niño events stronger, and harming the old-growth conifer forests where the birds nest.

Jim Rivers is an associate professor of wildlife ecology and the director of the Forest Animal Ecology Lab at OSU. He joins us for more details.]]>898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-of-umatilla-declares-a-state-of-emergency-over-kotek-s-data-center-moratorium--76056757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76056757Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:46:29 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast week, the city of Umatilla voted to declare a state of emergency in response to Gov. Tina Kotek’s data center moratorium. The city says preventing future data centers could cost their community millions. Data centers have drawn growing bipartisan...1049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-might-prevent-another-school-shooting-an-oregon-group-shares-their-thoughts--76056754
Amie Wexler is the executive director of Alliance for a Safe Oregon. It argues that increased access to mental health support for families, reducing youth access to firearms and changes to the physical environments of schools can prevent future mass shootings. The Alliance also notes that increasing the use of Oregon’s Extreme Risk Prevention Orders could also help prevent mass shootings before they occur. Wexler joins us to share more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76056754Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:46:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt’s been nearly two weeks since the shooting at a Bend elementary school. As new details emerge, experts have shared their ideas for preventing school shootings in the future. School shooter prevention has grown to a $4 billion industry, but...
Amie Wexler is the executive director of Alliance for a Safe Oregon. It argues that increased access to mental health support for families, reducing youth access to firearms and changes to the physical environments of schools can prevent future mass shootings. The Alliance also notes that increasing the use of Oregon’s Extreme Risk Prevention Orders could also help prevent mass shootings before they occur. Wexler joins us to share more.]]>1041falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/court-order-limits-wild-horse-capture-in-southeastern-oregon--76036877
April Ehrlich covers lands and environmental policy for OPB. She joins us with more details on the court order and the longstanding conflicts around wild horses on federal lands in Oregon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76036877Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:47:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Bureau of Land Management intended to capture an entire herd of wild horses in southeastern Oregon this month after a wildfire burned much of the vegetation in the area. But a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order limiting the...
April Ehrlich covers lands and environmental policy for OPB. She joins us with more details on the court order and the longstanding conflicts around wild horses on federal lands in Oregon.]]>489falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-of-black-oregon-report-details-gains-challenges-among-black-communities-in-oregon--76036874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76036874Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:47:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEarlier this month, the Urban League of Portland released top-line findings from a new report that examined how Black communities across Oregon are faring. The latest State of Black Oregon — which follows up on a report of the same name from 2015 —...1363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bend-la-pine-superintendent-on-reopening-classes-after-silver-rail-elementary-school-shooting--76036873
Instruction has resumed at all schools except Silver Rail, which remains closed. The district is asking Silver Rail parents to complete a return-to-school survey and is gathering feedback from the school’s staff to inform its reopening plan. The district has also set up an information hub with updates and community resources for students and their families. Meanwhile, an online petition created by a Silver Rail parent calls for improved security measures in the district, including regular security assessments and hiring more security officers.

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook joins us to share updates and what he has been hearing from teachers, staff, students and parents following this tragedy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76036873Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:47:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast Wednesday, thousands of students in Bend-La Pine Schools returned to class following a school shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend on Oct. 15. A 16-year-old former student at Silver Rail killed three children and a teacher, and seriously...
Instruction has resumed at all schools except Silver Rail, which remains closed. The district is asking Silver Rail parents to complete a return-to-school survey and is gathering feedback from the school’s staff to inform its reopening plan. The district has also set up an information hub with updates and community resources for students and their families. Meanwhile, an online petition created by a Silver Rail parent calls for improved security measures in the district, including regular security assessments and hiring more security officers.

Bend-La Pine Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Cook joins us to share updates and what he has been hearing from teachers, staff, students and parents following this tragedy.]]>1108falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-is-looking-at-new-rules-for-the-ocean-within-three-miles-of-the-state-s-coastline--76028457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76028457Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:26:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon Department of State Lands wants to strengthen protections and ensure Oregonians get fair compensation for use of the seafloor.269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/opb-s-extended-interview-with-kaylub-giamanco-bend-father-who-killed-silver-rail-shooter--76007440
That afternoon, Giamanco pursued and fatally shot an armed 16-year-old who had forcibly entered the school and killed three children and a teacher, and seriously injured two others. “Think Out Loud” features an extended version of Giamanco’s interview with OPB, which was recorded in Bend one week after the Silver Rail school shooting.

Editor’s note: This interview contains descriptions of gun violence. The 16-year-old shooter’s firearm was a shotgun and not a rifle, as Gianmanco refers to it in the interview.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76007440Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:39:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingKaylub Giamanco is a 36-year-old carpenter and father of two children who attend Silver Rail Elementary school in Bend. In an exclusive interview with OPB News Regional Managing Editor Emily Cureton Cook, Giamanco described the “split second...
That afternoon, Giamanco pursued and fatally shot an armed 16-year-old who had forcibly entered the school and killed three children and a teacher, and seriously injured two others. “Think Out Loud” features an extended version of Giamanco’s interview with OPB, which was recorded in Bend one week after the Silver Rail school shooting.

Editor’s note: This interview contains descriptions of gun violence. The 16-year-old shooter’s firearm was a shotgun and not a rifle, as Gianmanco refers to it in the interview.]]>1557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/university-of-washington-researcher-studies-impacts-of-technologies-used-inside-prisons--76007438
Eiger, who is a PhD candidate at UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, convened focus groups with formerly incarcerated people and their loved ones to find out how the use of these devices affected them. The focus groups revealed widespread surveillance and censorship of messages, video calls and even educational content downloaded onto the tablets. Participants also reported recurring glitches and delays with video calls and messages they sent, along with steep charges and hidden fees they had to pay – even if the calls dropped or the messages failed to arrive.

Another paper Eiger recently published highlights how the lack of digital literacy skills makes formerly incarcerated people especially vulnerable to phishing attacks and online scams.

Eiger joins us to share her research findings and the latest technologies being sold and marketed to law enforcement and corrections officials.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76007438Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:39:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhile juggling her graduate studies in computer science at the University of Washington, Yael Eiger has been volunteering at two prisons in the Seattle metro area to teach math and other subjects. Her weekly visits exposed her to technologies such as...
Eiger, who is a PhD candidate at UW’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, convened focus groups with formerly incarcerated people and their loved ones to find out how the use of these devices affected them. The focus groups revealed widespread surveillance and censorship of messages, video calls and even educational content downloaded onto the tablets. Participants also reported recurring glitches and delays with video calls and messages they sent, along with steep charges and hidden fees they had to pay – even if the calls dropped or the messages failed to arrive.

Another paper Eiger recently published highlights how the lack of digital literacy skills makes formerly incarcerated people especially vulnerable to phishing attacks and online scams.

Eiger joins us to share her research findings and the latest technologies being sold and marketed to law enforcement and corrections officials.]]>977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-sexual-assault-prevention-training-modules-at-oregon-universities-rarely-work--76007431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76007431Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:39:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWithin the first week of classes, the University of Oregon received five reports of sexual assault on or near campus. At least four of those reports involved students. In response, the president of the university in a statement urged students to...481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-barista-to-influencer-to-author-meet-portland-s-morgan-eckroth--76005360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/76005360Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:24:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn less than a decade, Portland-based coffee influencer Morgan Eckroth went from being a brand new barista to competing (and winning) coffee competitions around the world. Along the way, she also captured the attention of more than 8 million fans via...321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-we-have-done-something-more-bend-school-shooting-spotlights-pressures-on-families-of-children-with-special-needs--75948125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75948125Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:41:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend has resurfaced a long simmering debate on how to prevent gun tragedies. But those working in the special needs community say it also underscores broader failures, and many wonder if the tragedy...319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pacific-northwest-passenger-rail-plans--75946848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75946848Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:27:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon and Washington are asking the public to weigh on future rail plans.299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/progress-report-on-biggest-public-works-project-in-portland-history--75944115The city council voted in 2017 to build the water filtration plant to protect against cryptosporidium to comply with Environmental Protection Agency standards.

The project was originally estimated at $500 million, but since then it’s risen to $2.58 billion. The water bureau says a number of factors worked to drive up the price tag, including skyrocketing construction costs and defending the project against a number of land use challenges. The filtration plant is now the largest public works project in the city’s history.

It was originally scheduled to be completed next year. But after delays, it is now about 40% complete and on track to be operational in 2029. The Portland Water Bureau's Interim Chief Engineer Muriel Gueissaz-Teufe joins us, along with Lyda Hakes, the Bull Run supply and treatment manager. They share more details about why this kind of filtration is needed, how it will work and the benefits for Portland area residents.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75944115Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:10:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA million people in the Portland area get their water from the Bull Run watershed, about 25 miles east of the city. The city council voted in 2017 to build the water filtration plant to protect against cryptosporidium to comply with Environmental...The city council voted in 2017 to build the water filtration plant to protect against cryptosporidium to comply with Environmental Protection Agency standards.

The project was originally estimated at $500 million, but since then it’s risen to $2.58 billion. The water bureau says a number of factors worked to drive up the price tag, including skyrocketing construction costs and defending the project against a number of land use challenges. The filtration plant is now the largest public works project in the city’s history.

It was originally scheduled to be completed next year. But after delays, it is now about 40% complete and on track to be operational in 2029. The Portland Water Bureau's Interim Chief Engineer Muriel Gueissaz-Teufe joins us, along with Lyda Hakes, the Bull Run supply and treatment manager. They share more details about why this kind of filtration is needed, how it will work and the benefits for Portland area residents.]]>1280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-oregon-s-teacher-of-the-year--75944111He joins us to talk about the award and why he thinks it’s a particularly important time to be teaching social studies.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75944111Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:10:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year is Nate Jackson, a social studies teacher at Willamette High School in Eugene. He also advises the school’s Black Student Union, helping to organize student trips and the first Black Summit for students across the...He joins us to talk about the award and why he thinks it’s a particularly important time to be teaching social studies.]]>978falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arsenic-in-drinking-water-threatens-families-in-malheur-county-mobile-home-parks--75944110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75944110Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:10:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSome families living in mobile home parks in Malheur County have been dealing with arsenic in their drinking water supply for years. And water tested recently at one location where unsafe levels of arsenic have been found since 2004, recently found...724falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-just-a-carpenter-from-bend-father-who-killed-silver-rail-school-shooter-grapples-with-the-aftermath--75943816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75943816Fri, 23 Oct 2026 19:37:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn an exclusive interview with OPB, Kaylub Giamanco, the man who fatally shot the teenage school shooter at Silver Rail Elementary, shares what he wants people to know about his experience.464falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cyrus-javadi-switched-parties-will-his-oregon-district-reelect-him-anyway--75939798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75939798Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:58:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCyrus Javadi switched parties -- will his Oregon district reelect him anyway295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-candidate-for-clark-county-auditor-casts-doubt-on-the-office-she-hopes-to-win--75931596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75931596Thu, 22 Oct 2026 23:53:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhoever wins the race in November will oversee elections in a purple Washington county with consequential state and federal races.313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-grandfather-s-escape-from-north-korea-inspired-portland-musician-s-new-solo-show--75928608
After Tiger Tiger, Kye decided he needed to focus on his own healing with a journey into his family’s past and understanding how it has shaped his identity as a first-generation immigrant, father and artist. That exploration has now culminated in “through-lineage,” a new, solo show Kye will perform this Friday and Saturday in Portland at Reed College.

The show opens with the story of Kye’s grandfather who made a daring escape from North Korea in 1953 as a prisoner of war. Through live music, projected artwork and audience participation, Kye braids together his family’s past and present, including his own experiences as a Korean American growing up in Seattle and a trip he took with his children and partner this past spring to visit his grandparents’ graves in South Korea.

Kye joins us for a studio interview and preview of his new work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75928608Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:22:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn 2022, Portland musician and storyteller Joe Kye created Tiger Tiger, a festival in Portland celebrating the region’s diverse Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. The festival was also a way to bring joy and healing to those communities...
After Tiger Tiger, Kye decided he needed to focus on his own healing with a journey into his family’s past and understanding how it has shaped his identity as a first-generation immigrant, father and artist. That exploration has now culminated in “through-lineage,” a new, solo show Kye will perform this Friday and Saturday in Portland at Reed College.

The show opens with the story of Kye’s grandfather who made a daring escape from North Korea in 1953 as a prisoner of war. Through live music, projected artwork and audience participation, Kye braids together his family’s past and present, including his own experiences as a Korean American growing up in Seattle and a trip he took with his children and partner this past spring to visit his grandparents’ graves in South Korea.

Kye joins us for a studio interview and preview of his new work.]]>1255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-trail-blazers-kick-off-nba-season-with-dominant-home-victory-as-moda-center-deadline-looms--75928550
Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on a December deadline for Portland city officials and the Blazers’ management - led by owner Tom Dundon – to negotiate a new lease agreement for the Moda Center. At stake is roughly $600 million in public funds state and local leaders have committed to paying to renovate the aging arena, provided certain conditions are met.

KOIN 6 sports anchor and reporter Brenna Greene joins us to break this all down for us.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75928550Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:17:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland Trail Blazers kicked off their new NBA season Wednesday night at the Moda Center with a resounding 41-point victory over the Phoenix Suns. It marked the return of 9-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard to the Blazers and his first regular...
Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on a December deadline for Portland city officials and the Blazers’ management - led by owner Tom Dundon – to negotiate a new lease agreement for the Moda Center. At stake is roughly $600 million in public funds state and local leaders have committed to paying to renovate the aging arena, provided certain conditions are met.

KOIN 6 sports anchor and reporter Brenna Greene joins us to break this all down for us.]]>792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-first-time-pnw-monarch-butterflies-are-being-digitally-tracked-on-their-annual-migration--75928549
David James, an associate professor in Washington State University’s entomology department, is overseeing the project. He joins us to talk about what he hopes to learn about monarch migration patterns.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75928549Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:17:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMonarch butterflies in the Pacific Northwest are currently making their annual migration south for the winter. Around 200 of them are carrying innovative digital trackers that will allow researchers — and the public — to follow their path for the...
David James, an associate professor in Washington State University’s entomology department, is overseeing the project. He joins us to talk about what he hopes to learn about monarch migration patterns.]]>943falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investigators-probe-bend-school-shooter-s-ties-to-online-extremist-groups--75923745https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75923745Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:56:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingInvestigators probe Bend school shooter's ties to online extremist groups222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bend-schools-except-silver-rail-reopen-as-some-families-stay-home-and-push-for-security-changes--75906861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75906861Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:28:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSilver Rail Elementary remains closed indefinitely after a former student shot and killed four people in a special education classroom last week.289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ayad-akhtar-s-new-novel-illuminates-the-radiance-of-a-life-changing-trauma--75905217
His latest book is “The Radiance.” It’s written in a style that fuses the autobiographical with the fictional, as a playwright and author named Ayad Akhtar retreats to a college town in the Hudson Valley to work on his new book. While riding his bike along a country road one day, a pickup truck hits him and flees the scene. The traumatic, near-death experience leaves Akhtar profoundly changed, with a mysterious and mystical sensation of dissociation from the left side of his body that scrambles his sense of self and awakens a spiritual yearning. Meanwhile, his decision to teach a creative writing course on campus triggers a chain of events that erupts in scandal and tragedy.

Akhtar joins us to discuss all this and more in front of an audience of students at Franklin High School in Portland.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75905217Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:12:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAyad Akhtar is a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and the author of the novels “Homeland Elegies” and “American Dervish.” His works explore themes that span religion and identity, cultural assimilation and immigrant aspiration drawn from his...
His latest book is “The Radiance.” It’s written in a style that fuses the autobiographical with the fictional, as a playwright and author named Ayad Akhtar retreats to a college town in the Hudson Valley to work on his new book. While riding his bike along a country road one day, a pickup truck hits him and flees the scene. The traumatic, near-death experience leaves Akhtar profoundly changed, with a mysterious and mystical sensation of dissociation from the left side of his body that scrambles his sense of self and awakens a spiritual yearning. Meanwhile, his decision to teach a creative writing course on campus triggers a chain of events that erupts in scandal and tragedy.

Akhtar joins us to discuss all this and more in front of an audience of students at Franklin High School in Portland.]]>3064falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-community-solar-project-shines-new-light-on-former-82nd-avenue-dumpsite--75901212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75901212Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:11:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland community solar project shines new light on former 82nd Avenue dumpsite230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-ghost-tour-guides-share-their-best-haunted-stories--75886014
Broadly, so-called dark tourism is a $32 billion industry and includes many ghost tour companies across the country. Portland is no stranger to ghost tours, with a history going back decades. Tanya March is the owner and tour guide of Slabtown Tours. Marina Martinez-Bateman is the owner of Hawthorne Ghost Tours. They both join us to share more about some of Portland’s haunted sites. We’ll also be taking your calls to hear your spooky stories and unexplained happenings. Our number is (888) 665-5865.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75886014Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:23:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWith a chill in the air and Halloween around the corner, there is no denying that the scariest time of the year is here for Oregon. While some will be celebrating the season by shopping for costumes, decorating their homes and stocking up on candy,...
Broadly, so-called dark tourism is a $32 billion industry and includes many ghost tour companies across the country. Portland is no stranger to ghost tours, with a history going back decades. Tanya March is the owner and tour guide of Slabtown Tours. Marina Martinez-Bateman is the owner of Hawthorne Ghost Tours. They both join us to share more about some of Portland’s haunted sites. We’ll also be taking your calls to hear your spooky stories and unexplained happenings. Our number is (888) 665-5865.]]>3030falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-know-about-the-ranked-choice-voting-system-rolling-out-across-multnomah-county-this-election--75876532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75876532Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:45:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBallots are hitting Oregon mailboxes and for voters in Multnomah County, there’s a lot more to choose than in previous elections.312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bend-dancers-rally-to-support-7-year-old-wounded-in-silver-rail-shooting--75865810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75865810Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:39:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA dance recital for Saylor Graham was among many weekend efforts as people in Bend searched for ways to help and grieve.239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-candidates-make-their-case-to-be-multnomah-county-chair--75864000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75864000Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:12:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingVoters in Multnomah County will see three familiar names on their ballots running for county chair. It’s the first time ranked-choice voting will be used for this position. Julia Brim-Edwards is a current county commissioner who previously served on...1743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-but-two-health-insurance-carriers-pull-out-of-individual-marketplace-in-central-oregon--75863999
Erik Wood is an enterprise market president at PacificSource. He joins us to share more about how insurance carriers make these decisions. We’ll also hear from Corrie Booker, a broker at Bend Health Insurance, about what she’s hearing from clients as open enrollment approaches on Nov. 1.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75863999Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:12:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBig changes are coming to the individual health insurance marketplace in Central Oregon. PacificSource, Moda and Providence are all pulling out of the region, leaving just two options for people shopping for their own health insurance: BridgeSpan...
Erik Wood is an enterprise market president at PacificSource. He joins us to share more about how insurance carriers make these decisions. We’ll also hear from Corrie Booker, a broker at Bend Health Insurance, about what she’s hearing from clients as open enrollment approaches on Nov. 1.]]>1303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-fee-waiver-program-hasn-t-spurred-massive-increase-in-new-construction--75861454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75861454Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:14:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland fee waiver program hasn’t spurred massive increase in new construction251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bend-lapine-schools-prepare-to-resume-after-tragic-mass-shooting--75861171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75861171Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:48:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBend-LaPine schools prepare to resume after tragic mass shooting271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bend-reels-after-school-shooting-leaves-3-children-teacher-dead--75831866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75831866Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:41:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHundreds of people gathered to share songs and prayer at a vigil in Drake Park hours after Thursday’s shooting.248falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/school-violence-expert-on-bend-shooting-response-recovery--75831083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75831083Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:51:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSchool safety is top of mind for many families and students, a day after a mass shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. Three children and a teacher died, as well as the suspected shooter. It’s a horrific situation for Bend and communities...480falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-public-schools-superintendent-answers-questions-about-proposed-school-closures--75830202
As first reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive, Gov. Kotek sent a letter to Armstrong and Wang Tuesday, urging them to “take the necessary time” for families to understand and give feedback on the plans. In a statement, a spokesperson said the district is holding regular sessions for public feedback in the coming weeks and is “expanding those efforts to give families, students and staff additional opportunities to share their perspectives.” The board vote on the school closures plan is currently scheduled for mid-December.

We’ll talk with PPS Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong about the plans for school closures, the data used to formulate them, and how she’s responding to the concerns of parents, students and staff.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75830202Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:10:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland Public Schools proposal to close up to 14 schools is getting a lot of pushback. Earlier this week, School Board Chair Eddie Wang answered questions from parents who would be affected. He emphasized that even though the district has had to...
As first reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive, Gov. Kotek sent a letter to Armstrong and Wang Tuesday, urging them to “take the necessary time” for families to understand and give feedback on the plans. In a statement, a spokesperson said the district is holding regular sessions for public feedback in the coming weeks and is “expanding those efforts to give families, students and staff additional opportunities to share their perspectives.” The board vote on the school closures plan is currently scheduled for mid-December.

We’ll talk with PPS Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong about the plans for school closures, the data used to formulate them, and how she’s responding to the concerns of parents, students and staff.]]>1494falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nonprofit-seeks-volunteers-to-help-tally-wildlife-dead-or-alive-on-oregon-s-roads--75830197
The advocacy nonprofit Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center is organizing the Roadside Wildlife Count, as previously reported by Oregon Capital Chronicle. Volunteers can sign up at any point to help during the 9-day count. The collected data will contribute to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s existing projects that also engage the public’s help to share wildlife sightings and roadkills they encounter.

Justin Boyles, conservation advocate for Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center, says its count aims to also raise awareness of the thousands of collisions between vehicles and large animals like deer and elk in Oregon each year and the importance of wildlife crossings to help wildlife safely traverse roads and highways.

Boyles joins us to share more details about the Roadside Wildlife Count and similar surveys organized by the Environment America Research & Policy Center and other state affiliates.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75830197Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:10:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDozens of volunteers across the state have now signed up to help tally wildlife they observe either dead or alive along Oregon’s roadways. That might mean, for example, taking out their phone to snap a photo of an elk munching on moss next to a...
The advocacy nonprofit Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center is organizing the Roadside Wildlife Count, as previously reported by Oregon Capital Chronicle. Volunteers can sign up at any point to help during the 9-day count. The collected data will contribute to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s existing projects that also engage the public’s help to share wildlife sightings and roadkills they encounter.

Justin Boyles, conservation advocate for Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center, says its count aims to also raise awareness of the thousands of collisions between vehicles and large animals like deer and elk in Oregon each year and the importance of wildlife crossings to help wildlife safely traverse roads and highways.

Boyles joins us to share more details about the Roadside Wildlife Count and similar surveys organized by the Environment America Research & Policy Center and other state affiliates.]]>903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grief-in-bend-after-deadly-school-shooting--75830195
The community gathered for a candlelight vigil Thursday night where hundreds of people gathered to mourn the loss of the three children.

OPB’s Emily Cureton Cook has been on the scene since yesterday afternoon, and she joins us to share what she knows. You can find live updates of OPB’s coverage here.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75830195Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:10:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Central Oregon community is grieving after a gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday afternoon, killing three children and a teacher, according to police. Another child and teacher are also hospitalized. Police said that...
The community gathered for a candlelight vigil Thursday night where hundreds of people gathered to mourn the loss of the three children.

OPB’s Emily Cureton Cook has been on the scene since yesterday afternoon, and she joins us to share what she knows. You can find live updates of OPB’s coverage here.]]>612falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-we-know-so-far-about-the-bend-school-shooting--75826726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75826726Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:09:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhat we know so far about the Bend school shooting239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-book-seeking-kenny-a-wrestler-s-journey-chronicles-extraordinary-life-of-oregon-wrestling-champ--75816510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75816510Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:21:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAuthor Michael Copperman wrestles with loss and celebrates the legacy of his friend, following Kenny Cox’s adventures and sharing interviews with his loved ones.286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-children-among-dead-in-bend-school-shooting--75815725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75815725Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:01:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School. The suspected shooter died at the scene, according to police. We get the latest from OPB's Emily Cureton Cook.291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rogue-valley-faring-better-than-other-oregon-wine-regions-amid-industry-wide-downturn--75813377
Eric Weisinger is an owner and winemaker at Weisinger Family Winery in Ashland. Meghann Walk is the general manager of Hummingbird Estate in Central Point. They join us to talk about the rise of the Rogue Valley’s wine industry and share how their harvests are looking this year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75813377Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:48:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSouthern Oregon was the only region in the state to see more wine production in 2025 than 2024. That’s according to the Oregon Vineyard and Winery Report released this summer. USA Today also named the Rogue Valley the best wine region in the country...
Eric Weisinger is an owner and winemaker at Weisinger Family Winery in Ashland. Meghann Walk is the general manager of Hummingbird Estate in Central Point. They join us to talk about the rise of the Rogue Valley’s wine industry and share how their harvests are looking this year.]]>1047falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-historian-s-perspective-on-where-we-are-as-a-nation--75813374
Nichols is returning to Oregon to give a free lecture tonight in Portland that will explore the political parallels between our nation’s present and its past and the role that we, as citizens, can play in shaping our democracy’s future. The nonprofit Senior Advocates for Generational Equity is organizing the discussion that takes place less than three weeks before the general election and amid intense political polarization in the U.S.

Nichols joins us for a preview of his talk.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75813374Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:48:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingChristopher McKnight Nichols taught history at Oregon State University for a decade and was also the director of its Center for the Humanities until 2022. He left that year for Ohio State University where he is today the Wayne Woodrow Hayes Chair in...
Nichols is returning to Oregon to give a free lecture tonight in Portland that will explore the political parallels between our nation’s present and its past and the role that we, as citizens, can play in shaping our democracy’s future. The nonprofit Senior Advocates for Generational Equity is organizing the discussion that takes place less than three weeks before the general election and amid intense political polarization in the U.S.

Nichols joins us for a preview of his talk.]]>1223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salmon-are-returning-to-the-klamath-river-after-100-years--75813373
Researchers documented thousands of salmon migrating upstream in 2024 and 2025. They found that Chinook salmon in particular have repopulated 88% of their historical range in the Klamath and its tributaries.

Damon Goodman is the lead author of the study and the Shasta Cascade Director for the nonprofit California Trout. He joins us with more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75813373Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:48:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSince the Klamath Dams came down in 2024, researchers, tribes and conservation officials have all been waiting to see whether salmon would return to the rivers and streams they last populated 100 years ago. A study published in the journal “Nature”...
Researchers documented thousands of salmon migrating upstream in 2024 and 2025. They found that Chinook salmon in particular have repopulated 88% of their historical range in the Klamath and its tributaries.

Damon Goodman is the lead author of the study and the Shasta Cascade Director for the nonprofit California Trout. He joins us with more details.]]>735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/docktober-invites-folks-to-join-citizen-scientists-in-peeking-under-docks--75809542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75809542Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:56:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDocktober invites folks to join citizen scientists in peeking under docks275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/investigative-series-reveals-past-stories-of-educator-sexual-misconduct-at-centennial-high-school--75793806
The series also details an investigation into Jeff Stanek, who intermittently coached the girls basketball team at Centennial High School from the 90s until 2022.

Katy Klein and Syd Gladu are independent journalists based in Seattle. We hear more about their investigation into Jeff Stanek, the reasons these stories have been seldom brought to light, and the institutional failures that perpetuated instances of educator sexual misconduct at the Gresham school.

Jeff Stanek has not responded to OPB’s request for comment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75793806Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA new six-part investigative series follows several cases of educator sexual misconduct that took place at Centennial high school in Gresham in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It closely follows the story of Stacy Love, a student who married her...
The series also details an investigation into Jeff Stanek, who intermittently coached the girls basketball team at Centennial High School from the 90s until 2022.

Katy Klein and Syd Gladu are independent journalists based in Seattle. We hear more about their investigation into Jeff Stanek, the reasons these stories have been seldom brought to light, and the institutional failures that perpetuated instances of educator sexual misconduct at the Gresham school.

Jeff Stanek has not responded to OPB’s request for comment.]]>1048falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-nonprofit-ukandu-opens-year-round-community-center-for-children-with-cancer-and-their-families--75793805
Ukandu is now about to expand its programming year-round with the opening of The Loft on Oct. 21. The roughly 22,000-square-foot community center in the Lair Hill neighborhood of South Portland includes a two-story climbing wall, an arts and crafts room, a lounge for caregivers and other amenities. Free mental health counseling for children, adolescents and parents will also be available on-site, along with support groups and upcoming workshops on financial literacy and cooking.

Jason Hickox started as a volunteer with the organization as a camp counselor in 1988 and is today the CEO of Ukandu. Shauna Lugar is a mother whose 8-year-old son, Mason, has brain cancer and attended Camp Ukandu for the first time this year with his older brother, Avery. Hickox and Lugar join us, along with the mother of a 16-year-old daughter who is a brain cancer survivor, to share their hopes for The Loft.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75793805Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSince 1986, the Portland-based nonprofit Ukandu has offered a week-long, free camp for children with cancer, ages 8 to 18, and their siblings. In 2022, Ukandu began offering a free week of camp on the Oregon coast for the entire family. Ukandu is...
Ukandu is now about to expand its programming year-round with the opening of The Loft on Oct. 21. The roughly 22,000-square-foot community center in the Lair Hill neighborhood of South Portland includes a two-story climbing wall, an arts and crafts room, a lounge for caregivers and other amenities. Free mental health counseling for children, adolescents and parents will also be available on-site, along with support groups and upcoming workshops on financial literacy and cooking.

Jason Hickox started as a volunteer with the organization as a camp counselor in 1988 and is today the CEO of Ukandu. Shauna Lugar is a mother whose 8-year-old son, Mason, has brain cancer and attended Camp Ukandu for the first time this year with his older brother, Avery. Hickox and Lugar join us, along with the mother of a 16-year-old daughter who is a brain cancer survivor, to share their hopes for The Loft.]]>1207falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/algal-blooms-are-happening-more-often-in-oregon-and-around-the-west--75793804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75793804Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:00:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor more than 20 years, Oregon has been monitoring toxic algal blooms. Other states such as Utah, Wyoming and California have been monitoring the blooms as well. Now, new reporting from High Country News highlights how these blooms are happening more...751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-free-portland-newsletter-is-tracking-grocery-prices--75791337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75791337Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:57:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor the past 14 months, Bryan Vance has tracked the prices of 20 common grocery staples, aggregating them into a newsletter called Stumptown Savings. Spurred by rising costs and his own layoff, the Google sheet where he tracks items is now 5,500 lines...244falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inconsistent-efforts-from-distracted-leaders-keep-oregon-education-outcomes-from-improving--75772516https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75772516Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:23:57 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPart 2 of OPB’s series on the state’s school system explores how parents and school advocates are looking to other states for ways to change the system from the ground up.317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-does-an-electrified-pickle-glow-we-re-not-exactly-sure--75766818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75766818Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:28:29 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland State University engineering professor Joshua Méndez is conducting experiments in his lab to get to the bottom of this electrostatic mystery.277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/many-pps-families-asking-for-a-pause-in-school-closures-process--75766764
School Board Chair Eddie Wang joins us for the hour to share more details about the budget and the school closure proposals. And we’ll be taking calls this hour from those who would be affected by school closures and the other changes. Our number is 888-665-5865.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75766764Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:27:13 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting14 neighborhood schools in Portland would close if the Portland Public Schools Board approves a district plan. The "rightsizing" plan also includes consolidating or eliminating programs, as well as major boundary changes. Parents, students and staff...
School Board Chair Eddie Wang joins us for the hour to share more details about the budget and the school closure proposals. And we’ll be taking calls this hour from those who would be affected by school closures and the other changes. Our number is 888-665-5865.]]>3056falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazon-data-centers-and-the-race-for-oregon-governor--75738765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75738765Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:16:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCan a massive influx of money to political candidates and rural communities change public perception of Amazon’s data centers in Oregon?326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/southwest-washington-s-battleground-congressional-race--75737265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75737265Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:29:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingYou’d be hard-pressed to find a more unpredictable Congressional race than the one in Washington’s Third District. Democratic Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won that election twice now. But polling commissioned by OPB shows she’s in a...316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-based-group-seffarine-releases-new-album--75733986
Nat Hulskamp and Lamiae Naki are the founders of Seffarine. We’ll talk with them about the new album and their upcoming shows at the PRAx in Corvallis on Oct. 14 and at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton on Oct. 16, which will feature clips of interviews with the musicians they met in Mhamid El Ghizlane.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75733986Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:26:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland-based group Seffarine blends traditional music from Morocco and Southern Spain with jazz and other contemporary genres. Their upcoming album, “Abaraz,” explores the music of Southern Morocco and the Arab and West African music that...
Nat Hulskamp and Lamiae Naki are the founders of Seffarine. We’ll talk with them about the new album and their upcoming shows at the PRAx in Corvallis on Oct. 14 and at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts in Beaverton on Oct. 16, which will feature clips of interviews with the musicians they met in Mhamid El Ghizlane.]]>1316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-hip-hop-pioneers-to-a-legendary-jazz-bassist-kmhd-s-october-music-highlights--75733985
In October, that includes a concert by the pioneering, alternative hip-hop group Digable Planets. The trio is currently on tour for the 30th anniversary of their landmark album, “Blowout Comb,” which they’ll play in its entirety at Revolution Hall in Portland on Oct. 21. Kiefer, a Grammy Award-winning producer and pianist from L.A., will also visit Portland for a performance on Oct. 17 at the Star Theater and Starlight Lounge. Kiefer has become a KMHD staff favorite for his ability to blend jazz improvisation with hip-hop beats. Jazz fans won’t want to miss a performance by Buster Williams at The Jazz Station in Eugene on Oct. 25. The legendary octogenarian bassist has performed with jazz giants such as Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock.

KMHD General Manager Meg Samples joins us to share her musical highlights for the month.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75733985Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:25:55 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting“Think Out Loud” continues our monthly conversations with Meg Samples, general manager of member-supported KMHD Jazz Radio. Each month, we’ll hear about artists to add to your playlist, along with concerts and community events to attend. In October,...
In October, that includes a concert by the pioneering, alternative hip-hop group Digable Planets. The trio is currently on tour for the 30th anniversary of their landmark album, “Blowout Comb,” which they’ll play in its entirety at Revolution Hall in Portland on Oct. 21. Kiefer, a Grammy Award-winning producer and pianist from L.A., will also visit Portland for a performance on Oct. 17 at the Star Theater and Starlight Lounge. Kiefer has become a KMHD staff favorite for his ability to blend jazz improvisation with hip-hop beats. Jazz fans won’t want to miss a performance by Buster Williams at The Jazz Station in Eugene on Oct. 25. The legendary octogenarian bassist has performed with jazz giants such as Sarah Vaughan, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock.

KMHD General Manager Meg Samples joins us to share her musical highlights for the month.]]>844falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-and-why-metro-has-been-creating-nature-parks-since-the-90s--75733984
John Blasher, the parks and nature director of Oregon Metro, joins us to discuss this milestone and break down how and why Portland’s regional government creates these parks and conservation areas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75733984Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:25:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMetro has been acquiring land to create green spaces in the Portland metro area since the 1990s — and its collection of natural areas, trails and parks has now grown to over 20,000 acres. Metro-managed natural areas and parks include the Smith and...
John Blasher, the parks and nature director of Oregon Metro, joins us to discuss this milestone and break down how and why Portland’s regional government creates these parks and conservation areas.]]>777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-campus-voting-challenge--75689828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75689828Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:22:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon's Secretary of State's Office and the national organization ALL IN are launching the Oregon Campus Voting Challenge this year. PSU held a "Puppies at the Polls" event as part of it.313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-campus-radio-stations-on-keeping-college-broadcasting-alive--75673699
In 1948, when the FCC was making an attempt to promote new FM radio, they created the Class D radio license, which allowed stations to operate with less expensive equipment and making the campus station more accessible. Now, they’re mini-hubs of music, talk and sports culture on college campuses, and the students that steward the stations can be found fighting to keep the medium alive.

We’ll hear from three students from campus radio stations across Oregon: Maddie Brabo, the general manager of KPSU at Portland State University, Miles Sadler, the music director of KBVR at Oregon State University, and Sam Pollis, the music director of KWVA at the University of Oregon in Eugene. They join us to discuss how the medium has evolved, what place it has on campuses today and their personal interest in keeping the medium interesting and accessible for their communities and peers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75673699Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:25:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMore often than not located in a dark basement, walls hidden behind a massive collage of musical ephemera dating back a few decades, young adults sorting records and CDs: It’s the local college radio station! In 1948, when the FCC was making an...
In 1948, when the FCC was making an attempt to promote new FM radio, they created the Class D radio license, which allowed stations to operate with less expensive equipment and making the campus station more accessible. Now, they’re mini-hubs of music, talk and sports culture on college campuses, and the students that steward the stations can be found fighting to keep the medium alive.

We’ll hear from three students from campus radio stations across Oregon: Maddie Brabo, the general manager of KPSU at Portland State University, Miles Sadler, the music director of KBVR at Oregon State University, and Sam Pollis, the music director of KWVA at the University of Oregon in Eugene. They join us to discuss how the medium has evolved, what place it has on campuses today and their personal interest in keeping the medium interesting and accessible for their communities and peers.]]>1206falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-youth-are-making-their-voices-heard-in-clark-county--75673698
Hunter Bledsoe, Shaunak Deshpande and Evan Decker all serve on the Clark County Youth Commission. They join us to talk about the biggest concerns they have for young people in Southwest Washington and some possible solutions.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75673698Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:25:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Clark County Youth Commission allows young people to offer their input to the county council about the issues youth are facing and how to address them. While their work typically focuses on mental health, the commission has also explored violence...
Hunter Bledsoe, Shaunak Deshpande and Evan Decker all serve on the Clark County Youth Commission. They join us to talk about the biggest concerns they have for young people in Southwest Washington and some possible solutions.]]>1038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/increase-in-ice-arrests-in-portland-area-has-advocates-worried-a-federal-operation-is-coming--75673694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75673694Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:25:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingImmigrants’ rights advocates are reporting a rise in the number of arrests by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement in the Portland metro area in the last week. Immigration arrests peaked in November of 2025 with “Operation Black Rose.” They decreased...713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tensions-over-la-grande-gas-tax-tap-into-debate-shaping-tight-oregon-governor-race--75670028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75670028Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:27:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTensions over La Grande gas tax tap into debate shaping tight Oregon governor race301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-second-gubernatorial-debate--75656631https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75656631Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:46:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Governor Tina Kotek and state Senator Christine Drazan met for their second gubernatorial debate in Medford this week. The two candidates discussed taxes, the increasing cost of living and healthcare among other topics. OPB politics reporter...253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-music-educators-in-oregon-are-handling-their-first-year-in-the-classroom--75652458
Charles Torok is a music instructor at Antonia Crater Elementary in Newberg, and Brenda Olvera is a general music and choir teacher at Monmouth Elementary. They join us to share what draws them to music education and how their first year in the classroom is going.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75652458Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:12:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWith both education and arts funding facing cuts across the country, it’s not an easy time to be a school music teacher. Research shows that music educators have been leaving the field in recent years, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. But there...
Charles Torok is a music instructor at Antonia Crater Elementary in Newberg, and Brenda Olvera is a general music and choir teacher at Monmouth Elementary. They join us to share what draws them to music education and how their first year in the classroom is going.]]>1065falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazon-delivery-by-drone-may-soon-be-coming-to-portland--75652455
According to the Portland Business Journal, Amazon plans to build a Prime Air drone delivery center at its fulfillment center in North Portland and is expected to meet with city officials this month to discuss its proposal. Although the drones haven’t started flying yet, members of the Piedmont Neighborhood Association in North and Northeast Portland have begun expressing their concerns around safety, noise and impacts on local retailers.

Portland Business Journal reporter Sara Edwards joins us to share more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75652455Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:12:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEarly next year, Portland residents may begin seeing and hearing fleets of drones carrying Amazon packages bound for delivery in as fast as half an hour. The tech giant says it plans to expand its Prime Air delivery service to nearly 500 cities and...
According to the Portland Business Journal, Amazon plans to build a Prime Air drone delivery center at its fulfillment center in North Portland and is expected to meet with city officials this month to discuss its proposal. Although the drones haven’t started flying yet, members of the Piedmont Neighborhood Association in North and Northeast Portland have begun expressing their concerns around safety, noise and impacts on local retailers.

Portland Business Journal reporter Sara Edwards joins us to share more details.]]>828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eugene-voters-facing-clean-energy-ballot-measure-modeled-after-the-portland-clean-energy-fund--75652453https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75652453Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:11:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe voter-passed Portland Clean Energy Fund, or PCEF has been awarding grants for about five years. The tax on large retailers who do business in the city has raised far more money than expected. Now Eugene voters will decide whether to pass their own...1107falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dead-in-the-water-how-fafsa-can-shut-lgbtq-young-adults-out-of-college--75652198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75652198Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:52:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor some queer and transgender students, navigating college means overcoming financial aid rules designed around family support they don’t have.251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multiple-reports-of-rape-mar-the-university-of-oregon-s-fall-term--75641215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75641215Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:35:57 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMultiple reports of rape mar the University of Oregon's fall term276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-portland-pro-wrestlers-share-their-journey-and-the-work-behind-it--75626755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75626755Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:13:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhen you think of professional wrestling, World Wrestling Entertainment, also known as WWE, may come to mind. But the Pacific Northwest is home to its own indie scene of wrestling. As Katherine Cusumano writes in The Believer, the blood, sweat and...1475falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/restaurants-coming-to-portland-and-eugene-this-autumn--75626751
Zoe Baillargeon is a freelance food writer based in Portland, and Taylor Gobel is the Food Correspondent at Lookout Eugene-Springfield. They join us to break down some of the regional trends in restaurants and some of the exciting openings to look out for this fall in Portland and Eugene.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75626751Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:12:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland’s got a reputation for food — the New York Times has called the city “the dining capital of the Pacific Northwest.” And last year, a Eugene establishment made it into the publication’s top 100 restaurants of 2025. Zoe Baillargeon is a...
Zoe Baillargeon is a freelance food writer based in Portland, and Taylor Gobel is the Food Correspondent at Lookout Eugene-Springfield. They join us to break down some of the regional trends in restaurants and some of the exciting openings to look out for this fall in Portland and Eugene.]]>824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/breaking-down-the-oregon-gubernatorial-race--75626750
OPB politics reporters Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart join us to talk about the key issues in the race and where things stand now.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75626750Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:12:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPolling from OPB shows that the Oregon gubernatorial race is neck-and-neck in the rematch between Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan and the Democratic incumbent, Gov. Tina Kotek. That’s with roughly a week to go before Oregon voters start...
OPB politics reporters Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart join us to talk about the key issues in the race and where things stand now.]]>740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-cannabis-relieve-stress-washington-state-university-study-aimed-to-find-out--75623610
The scientists recruited 120 regular users of cannabis to vape a low or moderate dose of cannabis in the lab. They also included a placebo group who vaped without cannabis. Neither the scientists nor the participants knew which group the participants were in during the study.

All of the participants reported feeling less stressed after vaping – even those in the placebo group. The scientists also found that cannabis appears to have varied effects on stress indicators in the body. For example, the drug significantly elevated heart rate in the moderate-dose group but had no effect on heart rate variability, which typically decreases during stress.

Carrie Cuttler is an associate professor of psychology and the director of the Cannabis Research Center at Washington State University. She joins us to share more details about the study.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75623610Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:15:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingResearchers at Washington State University were interested in seeing whether cannabis use decreased stress, based on both subjective reports and objective measurements of bodily changes associated with stress. That includes, for example, an increase...
The scientists recruited 120 regular users of cannabis to vape a low or moderate dose of cannabis in the lab. They also included a placebo group who vaped without cannabis. Neither the scientists nor the participants knew which group the participants were in during the study.

All of the participants reported feeling less stressed after vaping – even those in the placebo group. The scientists also found that cannabis appears to have varied effects on stress indicators in the body. For example, the drug significantly elevated heart rate in the moderate-dose group but had no effect on heart rate variability, which typically decreases during stress.

Carrie Cuttler is an associate professor of psychology and the director of the Cannabis Research Center at Washington State University. She joins us to share more details about the study.]]>1125falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hundreds-of-students-parents-staff-ask-portland-to-pause-school-closures--75622849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75622849Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:28:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHundreds of students, parents, staff ask Portland to pause school closures262falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-toody-cole-heads-to-europe-for-winter-tour--75601830
Six years later, the 77-year-old would return as Toody Cole and her Band. They just got back from a Summer tour in Europe and will be returning for a Winter tour next month. Toody Cole and her Band join us for an in-studio performance and share more on the upcoming tour, her music and her decades-long career in Portland’s music scene.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75601830Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:41:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingToody Cole has been a pillar in many beloved Pacific Northwest bands, including Dead Moon and the Rats and Pierced Arrows. After Pierced Arrows disbanded in 2015, Toody Cole and her husband Fred Cole performed together until his death in 2017. Six...
Six years later, the 77-year-old would return as Toody Cole and her Band. They just got back from a Summer tour in Europe and will be returning for a Winter tour next month. Toody Cole and her Band join us for an in-studio performance and share more on the upcoming tour, her music and her decades-long career in Portland’s music scene.]]>1497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-tim-leatherman-shares-stories-and-lessons-in-new-book--75601829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75601829Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:41:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Leatherman tool came from a simple idea: What if a Boy Scout knife had pliers? This simple idea started a company with now more than 540 employees and a dedicated fan base. In a new book from the tool’s inventor, Tim Leatherman, “The Leatherman”...1568falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-grape-harvest-is-in-full-swing-but-wine-sales-have-been-dropping--75597341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75597341Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:49:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon’s grape harvest is in full swing, but wine sales have been dropping289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dress-for-success-oregon-offers-new-co-working-space-for-women-including-childcare-and-more--75585188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75585188Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:00:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon chapter of the international nonprofit “Dress for Success” was among the very first of the 130 member networks. It started by offering professional suits and clothes to women who couldn't otherwise afford them. But since 1998, it’s evolved...935falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portlanders-in-districts-3-and-4-have-large-slate-of-choices-in-nov-election--75584907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75584907Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:28:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland voters in two of the city’s four districts will soon be casting ballots to elect or re-elect their city councilors. It’s the second election using ranked choice voting. With half of the Portland city council seats up for grabs, what should...932falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-washington-paper-mill-disaster-killed-11-people-it-also-broke-community-trust-in-a-lifeblood-industry--75580624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75580624Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:05:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA Washington paper mill disaster killed 11 people. It also broke community trust in a ‘lifeblood’ industry292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-book-co-authored-by-psu-professor-explores-women-in-comics--75530853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75530853Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:03:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFrom Wonder Woman and Lois Lane to Cathy and Veronica Lodge, there have been no shortage of women represented in comics. In the new book, “Women in Comics,” authors Nhora Lucia Serrano and Portland State University’s Susan E. Kirtley explore the...1615falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-alano-club-expands-naloxone-access-with-new-project-red-funding--75530846
Several years ago, a participant in its programs decided to start bringing naloxone from the Alano Club and distribute it to bars and restaurants whenever she could. When the executive director got wind of this effort, he immediately began writing grants and invited her to run a formal program to provide naloxone to communities all over the state. Those initial efforts became Project Red, which now works with organizations in all 36 Oregon counties to get the life-saving medicine to as many people as possible. Like many 501-C3s, it lost a significant portion of federal funding, which nearly ended the program. But recent grants from Boulder Care and Pearl Jam’s Vitalogy Foundation have enabled the expansion of the program and guaranteed its operations through 2027.

Kasey Anderson is the executive director of the Alano Club of Portland. He joins us to tell us more about the nonprofit’s work and how Project Red became integral to distributing naloxone throughout Oregon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75530846Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:03:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland’s Alano Club is dedicated to helping people recover from alcoholism, addiction and mental health disorders. It serves 10,000 people a month with meetings, classes, workshops and other activities and programs. Founded in 1947, it’s the oldest...
Several years ago, a participant in its programs decided to start bringing naloxone from the Alano Club and distribute it to bars and restaurants whenever she could. When the executive director got wind of this effort, he immediately began writing grants and invited her to run a formal program to provide naloxone to communities all over the state. Those initial efforts became Project Red, which now works with organizations in all 36 Oregon counties to get the life-saving medicine to as many people as possible. Like many 501-C3s, it lost a significant portion of federal funding, which nearly ended the program. But recent grants from Boulder Care and Pearl Jam’s Vitalogy Foundation have enabled the expansion of the program and guaranteed its operations through 2027.

Kasey Anderson is the executive director of the Alano Club of Portland. He joins us to tell us more about the nonprofit’s work and how Project Red became integral to distributing naloxone throughout Oregon.]]>899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bike-buses-give-portland-commuters-a-more-fun-way-around-the-i-5-closure--75529413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75529413Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:12:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland traffic officials are offering group bike rides from North and Northeast Portland to downtown during the weekslong closure of Interstate 5 southbound.190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gluesenkamp-perez-and-braun-neck-and-neck-in-race-for-southwest-washington-swing-district-opb-poll-finds--75522196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75522196Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:02:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGluesenkamp Perez and Braun neck-and-neck in race for Southwest Washington swing district, OPB poll finds231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-years-in-oregon-still-has-no-electric-vehicle-fast-charging-stations-through-a-52-million-federally-funded-program--75522140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75522140Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:59:39 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting2 years in, Oregon still has no electric vehicle fast-charging stations through a $52 million federally funded program235falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-health-information-in-the-age-of-ai--75497583
Kristin Whitman is the head of information and learning services at the Oregon Health & Science University Library. Fabrice Jotterand directs the university’s Center for Ethics in Health Care. They join us to offer advice on how to navigate chatbots and other online resources in health-related situations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75497583Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:57:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBetween AI chatbots, social media influencers and websites offering medical advice, it can be difficult to parse the vast amount of health information online. It also presents a challenge to physicians and other healthcare providers who are fielding...
Kristin Whitman is the head of information and learning services at the Oregon Health & Science University Library. Fabrice Jotterand directs the university’s Center for Ethics in Health Care. They join us to offer advice on how to navigate chatbots and other online resources in health-related situations.]]>1218falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-rural-oregon-hospitals-are-joining-forces-to-stay-afloat--75497579
Eleven hospitals and health systems are asking for state approval to form a clinically integrated network. They say the partnership will allow them to share resources while maintaining their independence.

Landon Dybdal is the CEO of Lake Health District and the chair of the proposed Cascade High Value Network. Nate White is the CEO and president of Cibolo Health, which has helped establish these networks in other states. They both join us to talk about the new partnership.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75497579Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:56:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAt a time when many rural hospitals are either closing or merging with larger, urban health systems, a group of Oregon hospitals want to try something different. Eleven hospitals and health systems are asking for state approval to form a clinically...
Eleven hospitals and health systems are asking for state approval to form a clinically integrated network. They say the partnership will allow them to share resources while maintaining their independence.

Landon Dybdal is the CEO of Lake Health District and the chair of the proposed Cascade High Value Network. Nate White is the CEO and president of Cibolo Health, which has helped establish these networks in other states. They both join us to talk about the new partnership.]]>1314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/service-provider-s-departure-raises-questions-for-unhoused-residents-in-grants-pass--75464876
The shelter, known as Parker’s Place Village, is required to provide case management, housing navigation and other wraparound services in addition to basic needs such as clean drinking water, around-the-clock staffing and sanitation. Local organization MINT agreed to provide those services and was already paying for security, utility and trash service at the shelter. But it will end those services Oct. 15.

Reporter Jane Vaughan has been covering these developments for Jefferson Public Radio. She joins us with more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75464876Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:07:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe future of a new homeless shelter in Grants Pass is in question after the shelter and the organization providing wraparound services ended their working agreement. Under the terms of a lawsuit settlement, Grants Pass is required to provide space...
The shelter, known as Parker’s Place Village, is required to provide case management, housing navigation and other wraparound services in addition to basic needs such as clean drinking water, around-the-clock staffing and sanitation. Local organization MINT agreed to provide those services and was already paying for security, utility and trash service at the shelter. But it will end those services Oct. 15.

Reporter Jane Vaughan has been covering these developments for Jefferson Public Radio. She joins us with more details.]]>979falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-card-ink-in-sisters-showcases-baseball-s-golden-age-one-vintage-card-at-a-time--75464873
Michael Blesius is the owner of Sports Card Ink, a store in downtown Sisters that specializes in vintage baseball cards and is open for just about three hours a week, by appointment only. Blesius opened it roughly six years ago as a place to house – by his estimation – nearly 2 million baseball cards he has collected over the decades, along with sports memorabilia dating to the 19th century.

The Bulletin recently profiled Blesius, who refers to Sports Card Ink as his “high blood pressure medicine” and a place for making connections, not profits. A good day at work might be spent appraising a collection, hearing stories from a retired professional player, or giving away cards to children who never got to see Willie Mays make an over-the-shoulder catch at the Polo Grounds.

Blesius joins us to share his love of baseball cards and the sport’s golden age.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75464873Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:07:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Major League Baseball playoffs began on Tuesday. As fans around the nation watch the action, one lifelong fan of the sport in Sisters is busy fielding emails or answering calls to see if he might be available to talk baseball, or rather, baseball...
Michael Blesius is the owner of Sports Card Ink, a store in downtown Sisters that specializes in vintage baseball cards and is open for just about three hours a week, by appointment only. Blesius opened it roughly six years ago as a place to house – by his estimation – nearly 2 million baseball cards he has collected over the decades, along with sports memorabilia dating to the 19th century.

The Bulletin recently profiled Blesius, who refers to Sports Card Ink as his “high blood pressure medicine” and a place for making connections, not profits. A good day at work might be spent appraising a collection, hearing stories from a retired professional player, or giving away cards to children who never got to see Willie Mays make an over-the-shoulder catch at the Polo Grounds.

Blesius joins us to share his love of baseball cards and the sport’s golden age.]]>766falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/texas-company-makes-geothermal-investments-in-central-oregon--75464872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75464872Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:07:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMazama Energy, a Texas-based geothermal company, has recently secured more than $135 million to dig deeper and harvest heat for renewable energy. Project Ceres, which the funding will be put toward, is a horizontal well development in Central Oregon...702falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/opb-poll-shows-oregon-governor-s-race-virtually-deadlocked--75444946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75444946Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:08:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe poll shows Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan with a slim lead over Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek, though it was within the survey’s margin of error.245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-portlander-s-second-act-making-realistic-fake-food-and-other-props-for-the-stage--75440558
Olivia Vavroch, a Portland artist, teacher and theater designer, is teaching the Halloween-themed class. The Portland Mercury recently profiled Vavroch in its Fall Arts issue, describing the career transition she made into the world of theater several years ago after contracting long COVID-19. Vavroch designs and dresses sets, specializing in making custom theater props that include fake foods like cake or lasagna that can help bring depth to performances and layers of authenticity to the story. She is also one of dozens of artists whose work is being featured in “Inconvenience Store,” an interactive art exhibit currently taking place inside a former 7-Eleven in downtown Seattle.

Vavroch joins us to share more details about the delicious art of making fake food.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75440558Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:13:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA course at Portland Community College is currently being taught where students use styrofoam, clays, paints and their imaginations to create “haunted” charcuterie boards adorned with fake moldy cheeses, unappetizing crackers and rancid-looking slices...
Olivia Vavroch, a Portland artist, teacher and theater designer, is teaching the Halloween-themed class. The Portland Mercury recently profiled Vavroch in its Fall Arts issue, describing the career transition she made into the world of theater several years ago after contracting long COVID-19. Vavroch designs and dresses sets, specializing in making custom theater props that include fake foods like cake or lasagna that can help bring depth to performances and layers of authenticity to the story. She is also one of dozens of artists whose work is being featured in “Inconvenience Store,” an interactive art exhibit currently taking place inside a former 7-Eleven in downtown Seattle.

Vavroch joins us to share more details about the delicious art of making fake food.]]>784falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-humble-portland-roots-to-worldwide-reach-tape-op-magazine-celebrates-30-years--75440557
“Making Music: Conversations with Record Producers,” is a newly published collection of interviews from the Tape Op archives. Crane co-edited the book with Tape Op publisher John Baccigaluppi. It contains two dozen conversations Crane and others did with producers who’ve worked with artists like U2, Kendrick Lamar and The Beatles. Crane joins us to share the enduring appeal of Tape Op and the songs that still inspire him in the studio and beyond.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75440557Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:12:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTape Op is an independently published magazine about the art and science of recording music founded 30 years ago and edited by Portland music producer and studio owner Larry Crane. The magazine features interviews with the skilled technicians and...
“Making Music: Conversations with Record Producers,” is a newly published collection of interviews from the Tape Op archives. Crane co-edited the book with Tape Op publisher John Baccigaluppi. It contains two dozen conversations Crane and others did with producers who’ve worked with artists like U2, Kendrick Lamar and The Beatles. Crane joins us to share the enduring appeal of Tape Op and the songs that still inspire him in the studio and beyond.]]>1722falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-election-tensions-are-showing-up-in-portland-suburbs--75415725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75415725Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:11:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSome of the biggest issues facing the Democratic party on the national level are showing up in races in Oregon’s Washington County: immigration enforcement, data centers and a growing progressive movement challenging the establishment.236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/association-of-zoos-and-aquariums-holds-annual-conference-in-portland--75415679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75415679Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:08:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMore than 2,500 zoo and aquarium professionals will gather in Portland this week for the annual Association of Zoos and Aquariums conference.The nonprofit organization is dedicated to advocating for the advancement of zoos and aquariums, as well as...1354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salem-keizer-and-evergreen-school-districts-contemplating-closures--75415677
While on paper, school closures might be the best solution to preserve resources and balance budgets, it’s often a personal matter to parents, teachers and administrators, and the broader community.

Two school districts that have recently announced they’re weighing options for school closures in coming years: Evergreen Public Schools in Washington, and Salem-Keizer in Oregon.

We’ll speak with Will Denner, education reporter for the The Columbian, as well as Eddy Binford-Ross, a Report for America Corp member covering education for the Salem Reporter, about the challenges the districts are facing and the solutions they’re deliberating.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75415677Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:08:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPublic school districts across the region are facing dropping enrollment, financial strain, budget cuts and layoffs. Many districts are considering school consolidation and closures as a solution. While on paper, school closures might be the best...
While on paper, school closures might be the best solution to preserve resources and balance budgets, it’s often a personal matter to parents, teachers and administrators, and the broader community.

Two school districts that have recently announced they’re weighing options for school closures in coming years: Evergreen Public Schools in Washington, and Salem-Keizer in Oregon.

We’ll speak with Will Denner, education reporter for the The Columbian, as well as Eddy Binford-Ross, a Report for America Corp member covering education for the Salem Reporter, about the challenges the districts are facing and the solutions they’re deliberating.]]>1167falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/data-centers-ice-and-the-dsa-election-tensions-rise-in-washington-county--75412397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75412397Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:21:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingData centers, ICE and the DSA-- Election tensions rise in Washington County234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-just-special-to-be-here-how-the-portland-fire-charmed-oregonians-in-their-debut-season--75398506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75398506Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:59:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe state’s reborn WNBA team had a losing record of 17-27, but players still won the state over with their personality and grit.266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/secretary-of-state-refers-portland-public-schools-to-department-of-justice-for-criminal-investigation-over-procedeo-contract--75339652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75339652Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:32:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn investigation into Portland Public Schools has now reached a tipping point and is being handed off to the Oregon Department of Justice. At the center of the investigation is Procedeo, a Texas-based firm contracted by PPS to oversee the 2025 school...238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-not-sleeping-easy-uncertainty-and-unknowns-prevail-as-candidates-head-into-portland-s-second-ranked-choice-council-election--75339131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75339131Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:57:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThere’s nothing predictable about Portland's second ranked choice council race.232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-interview-with-george-saunders-at-portland-s-mcdaniel-high-school--75337435
Saunders joins us to talk about life, death and everything in between in front of a live audience of students at Portland’s McDaniel High School.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75337435Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:57:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGeorge Saunders’ biting, imaginative short stories and novels have made him one of America’s most celebrated authors. His 2017 novel “Lincoln in the Bardo,” which won the Man Booker Prize, follows Abraham Lincoln as he grapples with a host of spirits...
Saunders joins us to talk about life, death and everything in between in front of a live audience of students at Portland’s McDaniel High School.]]>2530falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-m-features-essays-from-women-in-oregon-and-elsewhere-sharing-their-menopause-stories--75336851
Oregon author Lidia Yuknavitch aims to expand that space with a new book of essays she edited. “The Big M” is a collection by 13 different writers reflecting on their experiences of menopause and perimenopause. The book uses these distinct but unified perspectives to rebrand and reinvent our understanding of “the big change.”

Portland authors Cheryl Strayed and Monica Drake contributed their stories to the book. They join us, along with Yuknavitch, to discuss their essays and their perspectives about the cultural conversation about menopause.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75336851Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:03:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMenopause is one of the biggest transitions women go through, and for some, the most difficult. For many, it’s a challenge to get medical care and other support during those years. That’s because research and education about menopause and...
Oregon author Lidia Yuknavitch aims to expand that space with a new book of essays she edited. “The Big M” is a collection by 13 different writers reflecting on their experiences of menopause and perimenopause. The book uses these distinct but unified perspectives to rebrand and reinvent our understanding of “the big change.”

Portland authors Cheryl Strayed and Monica Drake contributed their stories to the book. They join us, along with Yuknavitch, to discuss their essays and their perspectives about the cultural conversation about menopause.]]>3087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sisters-approaches-final-hurdles-to-approve-urban-growth-boundary-amendment-map--75323567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75323567Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:07:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter years of work, city leaders are hoping to approve a map before a looming January 1 deadline.224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sisters-resident-is-finalist-in-national-neighbor-of-the-year-contest--75322194
Maier is now receiving national recognition for her wildfire resiliency efforts. Last week, she was named one of 10 finalists in the national Neighbor of the Year contest sponsored by Neighbors Bank, which will award $20,000 to the winner. Maier was nominated by Kellen Klein, executive director of Sisters nonprofit Citizens4Community. (Klein was interviewed on “Think Out Loud” last September to talk about community-building efforts and recovery from the Flat Fire.)

Maier joins us to discuss her nomination and efforts to help her neighbors.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75322194Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:27:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRetiree Christina Maier moved from Portland five years ago to Tollgate, a subdivision two miles west of Sisters surrounded by the Deschutes National Forest. She quickly set to work helping her community improve its wildfire resiliency, starting with...
Maier is now receiving national recognition for her wildfire resiliency efforts. Last week, she was named one of 10 finalists in the national Neighbor of the Year contest sponsored by Neighbors Bank, which will award $20,000 to the winner. Maier was nominated by Kellen Klein, executive director of Sisters nonprofit Citizens4Community. (Klein was interviewed on “Think Out Loud” last September to talk about community-building efforts and recovery from the Flat Fire.)

Maier joins us to discuss her nomination and efforts to help her neighbors.]]>790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-album-from-portland-artist-inspired-by-birds-and-birdwatching--75322193
“Ave Trujillo,” his fifth solo album, will be released Friday. It is shaped and inspired by his love of avian creatures and birding, which he uses to tell stories of grief, displacement and environmental change. Trujillo joins us to share more on his latest album and gives an in-studio performance.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75322193Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:27:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFreddy Trujillo has a long history in Portland. Originally from California, he moved to Portland in 1993 and has made a name for himself as a bassist. He has performed with Richmond Fontaine and the Delines, but his latest work is a solo project....
“Ave Trujillo,” his fifth solo album, will be released Friday. It is shaped and inspired by his love of avian creatures and birding, which he uses to tell stories of grief, displacement and environmental change. Trujillo joins us to share more on his latest album and gives an in-studio performance.]]>1554falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ice-officers-still-making-warrantless-arrests-in-oregon-immigrant-rights-groups-charge--75322191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75322191Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:27:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Trump administration's approach to immigration enforcement has been multi-pronged: detentions and rapid deportation, warrantless arrests, the deployment and attempted deployment of the National Guard, and in some cases lethal force. All of these...643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listener-mailbag--75304560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75304560Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:42:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHost Dave Miller and senior producer Allison Frost read some of your recent feedback on topics we've taken up on our show.429falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/78-year-old-author-phd-and-sexologist-performs-one-woman-show-called-more-naked-than-ever--75304558https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75304558Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:42:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhen you hear the term sex education, you might think of classes for kids in public schools. But what Charla Hathaway means by that is far broader. She’s an author with a PhD in human sexuality, and she also became a sex worker for a short time at age...1057falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wrapping-up-the-portland-fire-s-premiere-season--75304557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75304557Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:42:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingToday is the last game and the official end of the season for the Rose City’s WNBA team the Portland Fire. After more than two decades since the team folded, the return of the Fire made it the 15th team to be a part of the WNBA. While the team did not...842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-oregon-doesn-t-have-more-anti-suicide-barriers-on-bridges--75304556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75304556Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:42:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOn average, more than 3 calls a day are made to 911 that report someone who may be trying to end their life at a Portland bridge. That’s according to new reporting from the Oregonian/OregonLive.com. In Goose Hollow, the Vista Bridge saw five suicides...658falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-book-about-radicchio-celebrates-the-once-obscure-vegetable--75288803https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75288803Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:14:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor decades, most of the US didn’t give much thought to the bitter, purple leaves mixed into their salad greens, but that once obscure vegetable is having a moment. Now a new book about radicchio explores its history, science and culture, and has...348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wrangling-for-votes-oregon-governor-candidates-make-political-pilgrimage-to-pendleton-round-up--75287038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75287038Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:35:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn a close race, both candidates say going to the rodeo is a must.302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-hosts-annual-olmsted-conference--75286124
This year’s annual Olmsted Conference, which is taking place in Portland, is focused on the theme of sustaining public landscapes. Sue Brietkoph, president of the Olmsted Network, and Jim Sjulin, longtime Portland Parks employee and board member of the 40-Mile-Loop Land Trust, both join us to discuss how this rich history and legacy of landscape architecture overlaps with Oregon’s green spaces.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75286124Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:13:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFrederick Law Olmsted, best known for designing Central Park in New York City and Prospect Park in Brooklyn, is regarded as the pioneer of modern landscape architecture. The Olmsted firm went on to design over 6,000 landscapes in North America under...
This year’s annual Olmsted Conference, which is taking place in Portland, is focused on the theme of sustaining public landscapes. Sue Brietkoph, president of the Olmsted Network, and Jim Sjulin, longtime Portland Parks employee and board member of the 40-Mile-Loop Land Trust, both join us to discuss how this rich history and legacy of landscape architecture overlaps with Oregon’s green spaces.]]>1195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebroadcast-a-golden-retriever-in-eugene-is-helping-unearth-oregon-s-truffle-biodiversity--75286123
Oregon has four varieties of gourmet edible truffles, but there are hundreds of species of these mysterious fungi growing on the roots of conifer and oak trees across the state. So what if you could use a dog’s nose to home in on the odor signatures of all sorts of truffles, not just the commercially valuable ones, for a better scientific understanding of truffle biodiversity? That’s the goal of Heather Dawson, a doctoral student in the biology department at University of Oregon. She trained her golden retriever, Rye, to detect dozens of different kinds of truffles in the Willamette Valley alone. Dawson joined us in March 2025 to share her work and the attention it’s attracting among other scientists and forest foragers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75286123Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:13:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn Europe, dogs have been used for centuries for their keen sense of smell to locate prized black and white truffles which can fetch hundreds or thousands of dollars a pound depending on their variety. In Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, using dogs...
Oregon has four varieties of gourmet edible truffles, but there are hundreds of species of these mysterious fungi growing on the roots of conifer and oak trees across the state. So what if you could use a dog’s nose to home in on the odor signatures of all sorts of truffles, not just the commercially valuable ones, for a better scientific understanding of truffle biodiversity? That’s the goal of Heather Dawson, a doctoral student in the biology department at University of Oregon. She trained her golden retriever, Rye, to detect dozens of different kinds of truffles in the Willamette Valley alone. Dawson joined us in March 2025 to share her work and the attention it’s attracting among other scientists and forest foragers.]]>946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-portlanders-are-feeling-about-their-public-servants-and-services--75286121https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75286121Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:13:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn 2024, two civic organizations began partnering on a yearly survey to gauge how residents in Portland felt about some important elements that contribute to quality of life in a city. North Star Civic Foundation and the Oregon Values and Beliefs...870falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-don-t-think-everything-is-written-in-stone-at-work-with-a-beaverton-psychic-medium-and-animal-communicator--75237410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75237410Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:26:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhat does a typical day in the life of a psychic look like414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maryhill-museum-of-art-in-columbia-gorge-celebrates-centennial-anniversary--75217335
The day's festivities also include Romanian folk dancing and music as a tribute to Queen Marie of Romania’s visit to the site 100 years ago to dedicate the museum co-founded by her friend and entrepreneur, Sam Hill. Three current exhibits showcase the museum’s cultural ties to Romania, including new displays of Romanian pottery and embroidered textiles.

Amy Behrens is the executive director and CEO of the Maryhill Museum of Art. She joins us to discuss the highlights of Saturday’s program and special exhibits celebrating the museum’s history.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75217335Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:09:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOn Saturday, the Maryhill Museum of Art in Goldendale will celebrate its centennial anniversary with free admission and activities honoring the museum’s unique history and identity. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Columbia Gorge, visitors can...
The day's festivities also include Romanian folk dancing and music as a tribute to Queen Marie of Romania’s visit to the site 100 years ago to dedicate the museum co-founded by her friend and entrepreneur, Sam Hill. Three current exhibits showcase the museum’s cultural ties to Romania, including new displays of Romanian pottery and embroidered textiles.

Amy Behrens is the executive director and CEO of the Maryhill Museum of Art. She joins us to discuss the highlights of Saturday’s program and special exhibits celebrating the museum’s history.]]>947falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-a-conservation-nonprofit-sought-data-on-staff-losses-at-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service--75217325



The Center for Biological Diversity found that the agency lost 36% of its staff between 2024 and 2026. CBD obtained USFWS staff rosters in response to a Freedom of Information Act records request the advocacy organization had filed. As first reported by the Oregon Capital Chronicle, the data shows a loss of 40% USFWS staff in Oregon alone, including wildlife biologists, wildland firefighters and equipment operators. 




Noah Greenwald is the endangered species co-director at the CBD. He says that the loss of experienced USFWS employees with specialized expertise of vulnerable plants and animals jeopardizes the agency’s ability to carry out its obligations under the Endangered Species Act. That includes listing species as endangered or threatened, like the monarch butterfly and Chinook salmon. Earlier this month, CBD and two other organizations sued the USFWS to spur ESA protections for northwestern and southwestern pond turtles.  




Greenwald joins us to share more details about the agency’s reduced workforce and its impact in Oregon. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75217325Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:08:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSince January 2025, the Trump administration has drastically slashed the size of the federal workforce through layoffs, cuts and buyout offers led initially by the Department of Government Efficiency. The scope of staff losses recently came into focus...



The Center for Biological Diversity found that the agency lost 36% of its staff between 2024 and 2026. CBD obtained USFWS staff rosters in response to a Freedom of Information Act records request the advocacy organization had filed. As first reported by the Oregon Capital Chronicle, the data shows a loss of 40% USFWS staff in Oregon alone, including wildlife biologists, wildland firefighters and equipment operators. 




Noah Greenwald is the endangered species co-director at the CBD. He says that the loss of experienced USFWS employees with specialized expertise of vulnerable plants and animals jeopardizes the agency’s ability to carry out its obligations under the Endangered Species Act. That includes listing species as endangered or threatened, like the monarch butterfly and Chinook salmon. Earlier this month, CBD and two other organizations sued the USFWS to spur ESA protections for northwestern and southwestern pond turtles.  




Greenwald joins us to share more details about the agency’s reduced workforce and its impact in Oregon. ]]>990falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregon-s-music-industry-is-faring--75217323
Tim Wilson is the board president of MusicOregon. He joins us to share what they learned about Oregon’s music landscape.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75217323Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:08:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMusicOregon recently embarked on a statewide listening tour to hear from musicians, venue owners and others in the industry. The nonprofit held sessions online and in Hood River, Tillamook, Salem, Eugene, Jacksonville, Bend and Pendleton to get a...
Tim Wilson is the board president of MusicOregon. He joins us to share what they learned about Oregon’s music landscape.]]>1045falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-a-fast-growing-washington-city-pressure-for-growth-clashes-with-love-for-a-wildlife-refuge--75209821https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75209821Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:13:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn a fast-growing Washington city, pressure for growth clashes with love for a wildlife refuge298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-data-centers-by-the-numbers-111-facilities-consume-nearly-one-quarter-of-state-s-power-according-to-new-report--75197672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75197672Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:34:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA first-of-its-kind report details the footprint of the controversial facilities.345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supporting-oregon-s-rural-older-adults-during-emergencies--75192326
A new training program has been helping first responders in some of Oregon’s rural communities answer those questions. The training was conducted by the Oregon Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, which aims to increase access to age-friendly care in underserved areas.

Union County Emergency Manager Nick Vora participated in the training. He joins us, along with Laura Byerly, program director for the Oregon Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75192326Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:39:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow can older adults with mobility or vision impairments safely evacuate during an emergency? What medications or assistive devices would they need to bring with them to a shelter? How can emergency workers communicate the urgency of a situation to...
A new training program has been helping first responders in some of Oregon’s rural communities answer those questions. The training was conducted by the Oregon Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, which aims to increase access to age-friendly care in underserved areas.

Union County Emergency Manager Nick Vora participated in the training. He joins us, along with Laura Byerly, program director for the Oregon Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program.]]>1497falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/washington-us-senator-patty-murray-pushing-back-on-proposed-cuts-to-hanford-cleanu--75192323Message Allison Frost]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75192323Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:38:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPresident Trump has proposed cutting the funding for cleaning up the radioactive waste at Hanford by $400 million, and the House Appropriations Committee proposed even bigger cuts. Washington’s senior U.S. Senator Patty Murray long fought for “a...Message Allison Frost]]>710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/support-group-brings-together-extreme-weather-event-survivors-in-oregon-across-the-country--75192322
Amy Dishion is one of those members. Before moving to Salem, Oregon, she lost her husband to extreme heat in Arizona. Dishion and Kos join us to share their stories and the work the group does for survivors across the country.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75192322Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:38:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDuring the 2020 Labor Day fires in Oregon, Sierra Lindsey Kos saw first hand the effects of climate change. As she was rushing to take her sick newborn to a hospital in Portland, she had to traverse through burning fires, a red sky and ash all around...
Amy Dishion is one of those members. Before moving to Salem, Oregon, she lost her husband to extreme heat in Arizona. Dishion and Kos join us to share their stories and the work the group does for survivors across the country.]]>837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-state-university-hosts-first-indigenous-foods-summit--75174035
Emma Johnson, Cowlitz, is the program coordinator of the Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge Program at PSU, and Isabel Lacourse is a Colville descendant and on the planning team for the Northwest Indigenous Food Sovereignty Alliance. They both organized the summit and join us to share their takeaways from the inaugural event.

9/16 Portland State University hosted their first ever Indigenous Foods Summit last week, with presenters who taught a host of workshops on topics sharing place-based knowledge focused on food sovereignty. We’ll hear from two of the organizers and presenters about some takeaways from the inaugural event.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174035Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:18:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast week, Portland State University hosted its first ever Indigenous Foods Summit. Across two days, presenters taught a host of workshops sharing place-based knowledge focused around food sovereignty. Emma Johnson, Cowlitz, is the program...
Emma Johnson, Cowlitz, is the program coordinator of the Indigenous Traditional Ecological and Cultural Knowledge Program at PSU, and Isabel Lacourse is a Colville descendant and on the planning team for the Northwest Indigenous Food Sovereignty Alliance. They both organized the summit and join us to share their takeaways from the inaugural event.

9/16 Portland State University hosted their first ever Indigenous Foods Summit last week, with presenters who taught a host of workshops on topics sharing place-based knowledge focused on food sovereignty. We’ll hear from two of the organizers and presenters about some takeaways from the inaugural event.]]>754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/passinart-theatre-creates-space-for-black-artists-and-community-at-albina-arts-center--75174031
And this weekend, PassinArt is inviting the whole Portland community to its Open House & Block Party. Artistic Director Jerry Foster says they want to introduce people to the new headquarters at the Albina Arts Center on NE Killingsworth, along with all the different kinds of work PassinArt offers. We talk with Foster to learn about the kinds of plays the company stages, the new work it supports, and the community events it hosts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174031Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:18:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPassinArt began in 1982 and is the oldest continuously operating Black theatre in Oregon. Based in Portland, its mission is to “entertain, educate, and inspire artists and audiences while addressing critical issues facing our community.” The name is a...
And this weekend, PassinArt is inviting the whole Portland community to its Open House & Block Party. Artistic Director Jerry Foster says they want to introduce people to the new headquarters at the Albina Arts Center on NE Killingsworth, along with all the different kinds of work PassinArt offers. We talk with Foster to learn about the kinds of plays the company stages, the new work it supports, and the community events it hosts.]]>849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-conservationist-on-steps-to-prevent-community-loss-during-wildfire-season--75174030
He makes a case for wildfire readiness techniques that homeowners can employ to reduce the risk of community conflagration or urban wildfire, like Spokane communities endured earlier this summer. We’ll speak to Bloemers about his recommendations for how homeowners can assist firefighters through wildfire readiness techniques and how his work documenting wildfires has informed his perspective on wildfire management.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75174030Wed, 16 Sep 2026 20:18:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRalph Bloemers has spent over two decades working in and around wildfire science and technology. He’s used documentary filmmaking as a vehicle for probing and documenting wildfires across the American West and contends that while wildfires are...
He makes a case for wildfire readiness techniques that homeowners can employ to reduce the risk of community conflagration or urban wildfire, like Spokane communities endured earlier this summer. We’ll speak to Bloemers about his recommendations for how homeowners can assist firefighters through wildfire readiness techniques and how his work documenting wildfires has informed his perspective on wildfire management.]]>1361falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/longtime-camp-crier-and-his-horse-prepare-for-final-ride-at-pendleton-round-up--75170873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75170873Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:14:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLongtime Camp Crier and his horse prepare for final ride at Pendleton Round-Up226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hollywood-theatre-festival-showcases-new-musical-scores-created-for-silent-films--75151716
Among the highlights is Buster Keaton’s “The General,” which was filmed in Cottage Grove in 1926. For the film’s and the theater’s centennial anniversary, Orton will premiere an updated score he wrote for the 90th anniversary of “The General.”

Todd Sickafoose, a Eugene-based Tony and Grammy Award-winning producer, composer and bassist will join Orton on stage for the weekend performances. Sickafoose has also contributed an original score for “Daisy Doodad’s Dial,” a 1914 comedy short showing at the festival.

Orton and Sickafoose join us for a preview of Sonic Silents.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75151716Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:19:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Sonic Silents film festival opens Thursday at the Hollywood Theatre in Portland. The film composer and multi-instrumentalist Mark Orton recruited over 20 musicians to compose new, original scores for a curated selection of silent films at the...
Among the highlights is Buster Keaton’s “The General,” which was filmed in Cottage Grove in 1926. For the film’s and the theater’s centennial anniversary, Orton will premiere an updated score he wrote for the 90th anniversary of “The General.”

Todd Sickafoose, a Eugene-based Tony and Grammy Award-winning producer, composer and bassist will join Orton on stage for the weekend performances. Sickafoose has also contributed an original score for “Daisy Doodad’s Dial,” a 1914 comedy short showing at the festival.

Orton and Sickafoose join us for a preview of Sonic Silents.]]>1257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crime-stoppers-of-oregon-ends-after-more-than-four-decades--75151712
Chairman Henry Groepper is a retired Portland police officer who has been with Crime Stoppers of Oregon since its start. He served as its first coordinator and narrated public service announcements that aired on radio stations across the state offering cash rewards as high as $2500 for information about unsolved felonies.

But Groepper says in recent years, there has been a decline in the number of cash rewards the board has given out, including none so far this year. He says another factor in the board’s decision to end Crime Stoppers of Oregon was a data breach in March of a third-party company’s platform that Crime Stoppers programs, law enforcement and schools use to access confidential tips.

Groepper joins us to share more details about the decision to end Crime Stoppers of Oregon and his decades of service to it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75151712Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:19:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCrime Stoppers of Oregon is shutting down at the end of this month after more than four decades of operation. Since its launch in 1983, the organization says it has received tens of thousands of anonymous tips from the public that have helped law...
Chairman Henry Groepper is a retired Portland police officer who has been with Crime Stoppers of Oregon since its start. He served as its first coordinator and narrated public service announcements that aired on radio stations across the state offering cash rewards as high as $2500 for information about unsolved felonies.

But Groepper says in recent years, there has been a decline in the number of cash rewards the board has given out, including none so far this year. He says another factor in the board’s decision to end Crime Stoppers of Oregon was a data breach in March of a third-party company’s platform that Crime Stoppers programs, law enforcement and schools use to access confidential tips.

Groepper joins us to share more details about the decision to end Crime Stoppers of Oregon and his decades of service to it.]]>1064falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hermiston-s-very-busy-building-inspector-wins-statewide-honor--75151703
And now, after just 18 months on the job, Doherty was awarded the Building Inspector of the Year award from the Oregon Building Officials Association. The Hermiston Herald previously reported news of the award which comes amid a construction boom in the city and rising demand for inspection services. Last year, Hermiston generated more than $200 million in building permit fees and 130 new homes were built.

Doherty shares what it’s like to be, as she says, a building inspector “living my best life in Eastern Oregon.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75151703Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:19:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHeaven Doherty is the City of Hermiston’s building inspector. She starts her day at 7 a.m. by answering emails and sorting through same-day inspection requests filling up her inbox. By 9 a.m., she is in the field, doing 20 to 50 inspections until...
And now, after just 18 months on the job, Doherty was awarded the Building Inspector of the Year award from the Oregon Building Officials Association. The Hermiston Herald previously reported news of the award which comes amid a construction boom in the city and rising demand for inspection services. Last year, Hermiston generated more than $200 million in building permit fees and 130 new homes were built.

Doherty shares what it’s like to be, as she says, a building inspector “living my best life in Eastern Oregon.”]]>655falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deschutes-county-clerk-reacts-to-supreme-court-ruling-on-mail-ballots--75151087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75151087Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:37:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMail-in voting in Oregon and other states will continue as usual this election year. This week, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against a Trump Administration effort to restrict mail-in ballots. Oregon election workers have been watching the legal...324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-governor-s-race-ramps-up-as-candidates-start-making-their-cases-to-voters--75129117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75129117Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:38:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWith the Labor Day holiday over, the race to be the next governor of Oregon is speeding up and it’s safe to expect the candidates will hone and amplify their messaging.272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazon-vp-on-natural-resources-and-data-centers-in-eastern-oregon--75123923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75123923Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:07:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThere are over 130 data centers across Oregon. In the eastern part of the state, there are more than 50, many of which are owned and operated by Amazon Web Services. The tech-giant has brought millions to cities such as Hermiston, allowing for...1148falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bend-resident-embarks-on-motorcycle-road-trip-around-the-world--75123922
Callan quit his job as a geologist to embark on this trip of a lifetime which he’s been planning for 14 years, ever since he was a student at Oregon State University and discovered the writings of Jack London one winter break. Those tales of hardship and adventure set on the high seas and frigid tundra inspired Callan’s love of writing, travel and meeting people from places a world away from his hometown of Bend.

Callan’s globe-trekking journey also opens a new professional chapter in his life as travel writer. The Bend Bulletin is publishing bimonthly dispatches written by Callan under a column he’s calling “Our Oregonian Abroad.” Callan joins us to talk about the first stop he wrote about and other places he’s excited to visit and share his experiences of.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75123922Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:07:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast month, Elijah Callan left Bend for a two-year road trip around the world. His primary mode of travel will be his Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle that he’ll log tens of thousands of miles on while traversing 64 countries across six continents....
Callan quit his job as a geologist to embark on this trip of a lifetime which he’s been planning for 14 years, ever since he was a student at Oregon State University and discovered the writings of Jack London one winter break. Those tales of hardship and adventure set on the high seas and frigid tundra inspired Callan’s love of writing, travel and meeting people from places a world away from his hometown of Bend.

Callan’s globe-trekking journey also opens a new professional chapter in his life as travel writer. The Bend Bulletin is publishing bimonthly dispatches written by Callan under a column he’s calling “Our Oregonian Abroad.” Callan joins us to talk about the first stop he wrote about and other places he’s excited to visit and share his experiences of.]]>896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/data-centers-emerge-as-hot-button-issue-in-oregon-gubernatorial-race--75123921
Within hours of Kotek’s announcement, gubernatorial opponent state Sen. Christine Drazan told KATU that she too supports an immediate pause on data centers and that they should provide benefits for communities that host them, among other requirements for approval. That’s a shift from just a few weeks ago when Drazan told OPB that she doesn’t support ending existing tax breaks for the roughly 120 data centers in the state.

Think Out Loud features OPB political reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake explaining all this in the latest episode of the OPB Politics Now podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75123921Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:07:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast Tuesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek appeared at an anti-data center rally in Salem where she announced she now supports a moratorium on new data centers. As OPB reported, the announcement shows Kotek has abandoned the cautious approach she had...
Within hours of Kotek’s announcement, gubernatorial opponent state Sen. Christine Drazan told KATU that she too supports an immediate pause on data centers and that they should provide benefits for communities that host them, among other requirements for approval. That’s a shift from just a few weeks ago when Drazan told OPB that she doesn’t support ending existing tax breaks for the roughly 120 data centers in the state.

Think Out Loud features OPB political reporters Dirk VanderHart and Lauren Dake explaining all this in the latest episode of the OPB Politics Now podcast.]]>967falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflecting-on-9-11-25-years-later--75076659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75076659Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:33:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor adults of a certain age, the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001 were a defining event, just as the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X were for earlier generations. The geopolitical world was forever...3029falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-the-jewish-new-year-a-portland-torah-study-group-asks-queer-questions-of-ancient-texts--75070489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75070489Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:52:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor the Jewish new year, a Portland Torah study group asks ‘queer’ questions of ancient texts322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/twilight-fandom-helps-fund-quileute-tribe-s-move-to-higher-ground--75057694https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75057694Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:53:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFans of the 2000s pop-culture phenomena are using online communities to fundraise for the tribe that says they never saw a cent after having their likeness used. We speak with Underscore Native News reporter Lyric Aquino.339falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/visa-struggle-plague-international-students-at-oregon-universities--75056861
Eowyn Brown is the associate vice provost for global engagement at Portland State University. Dennis Galvan is the dean and vice provost for global engagement at the University of Oregon. They both join us to share what they are hearing from students about the visa application process and what the overall decline in international students means for Oregon schools.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75056861Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:11:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs the school year for Oregon universities begins, some international students may not be able to start classes with their peers. As first reported in the Oregon Capital Chronicle, travel bans, changes to the length of stay for student visas and...
Eowyn Brown is the associate vice provost for global engagement at Portland State University. Dennis Galvan is the dean and vice provost for global engagement at the University of Oregon. They both join us to share what they are hearing from students about the visa application process and what the overall decline in international students means for Oregon schools.]]>721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-report-says-oregon-coast-lacks-vertical-tsunami-evacuation-structures--75056856
The report releases guidance for implementing Vertical Evacuation Structures on the Oregon Coast — buildings that are made to withstand tsunami waves. Officials say the state has only one structure, and would need at least 15 to adequately fit the area for a disaster of that scale.

Bridget Good is the Mitigation Program Analyst at the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, and she joins us to discuss the report and the guidelines.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75056856Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:11:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn the event of a tsunami triggered by a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, residents of coastal communities in Oregon have less than 20 minutes from the time ground shaking starts to evacuate from Tsunami Hazard Zones. That’s according to a new...
The report releases guidance for implementing Vertical Evacuation Structures on the Oregon Coast — buildings that are made to withstand tsunami waves. Officials say the state has only one structure, and would need at least 15 to adequately fit the area for a disaster of that scale.

Bridget Good is the Mitigation Program Analyst at the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, and she joins us to discuss the report and the guidelines.]]>622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transportation-officials-urge-drivers-to-make-alternate-plans-during-i-5-lane-closures-in-portland--75056855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75056855Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:11:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIf you live in the Portland-metro area, you might’ve heard about the plan to improve and expand I-5 through the Rose Quarter. On Friday night, that stretch of freeway through the Rose Quarter will be closed as the project begins in earnest for about 5...626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kids-in-rural-counties-more-likely-to-enter-foster-care-reporting-shows--75052896
Danielle Dawson is a collaborative investigative reporter and Report for America corps member at InvestigateWest. She joins us with more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75052896Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:37:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRecent reporting from Investigate West shows that a disproportionate number of children in Oregon’s rural counties are more likely to enter the foster care system compared to those in urban areas. The reporting notes that wider barriers to health and...
Danielle Dawson is a collaborative investigative reporter and Report for America corps member at InvestigateWest. She joins us with more details.]]>996falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/northwest-researchers-develop-vaccines-to-prevent-opioid-overdose-and-support-addiction-recovery--75052401https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75052401Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:12:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNorthwest researchers develop vaccines to prevent opioid overdose and support addiction recovery276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gov-tina-kotek-says-she-now-supports-a-data-center-moratorium--75036906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75036906Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:29:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon governor is escalating her stance on the facilities as they emerge as a political hot potato.384falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-musician-mae-sun-on-john-coltrane-s-influence-and-lasting-legacy--75030994
Hailey Niswanger, who grew up in West Linn and performs as the jazz-expansive saxophonist and flutist MAE.SUN, will lead the sextet of musicians. They include Charlie Brown III on piano and Garrett Baxter on upright bass.

MAE.SUN, Baxter and Brown III join us for a preview of next week’s concert. We’ll also talk with MAE.SUN about the influence Coltrane’s spiritual, boundary-breaking music has had on her, and her return to Portland after her home in Altadena near LA burned in January 2025.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75030994Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:23:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOPB’s sister station KMHD has organized a month of events and programming this September celebrating the centennial birthday of of legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane. The community events include a concert performance next Wednesday of...
Hailey Niswanger, who grew up in West Linn and performs as the jazz-expansive saxophonist and flutist MAE.SUN, will lead the sextet of musicians. They include Charlie Brown III on piano and Garrett Baxter on upright bass.

MAE.SUN, Baxter and Brown III join us for a preview of next week’s concert. We’ll also talk with MAE.SUN about the influence Coltrane’s spiritual, boundary-breaking music has had on her, and her return to Portland after her home in Altadena near LA burned in January 2025.]]>1470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grim-funding-outlook-for-oregon-public-colleges-and-universities--75030980
Oregon public colleges and universities are facing multiple financial headwinds that have grown worse in recent years. That includes stagnant state funding for higher education that has left Oregon near the bottom compared to other states.

HECC board members have warned that greater investment in higher education is necessary amid rising administration and labor costs, canceled federal grants, inflation and other challenges. Year-over-year tuition increases amid declining student enrollment adds to the uncertainty facing Oregon’s public universities.

Greg Hamann is the chair of HECC. He joins us for a discussion of the state of higher education funding for Oregon’s public colleges and universities.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75030980Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:22:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Higher Education Coordinating Commission distributes funding and sets policies for Oregon’s community colleges and public universities. As OPB reported, HECC’s Board approved last month a $4.7 billion budget request for the 2027-2029 biennium....
Oregon public colleges and universities are facing multiple financial headwinds that have grown worse in recent years. That includes stagnant state funding for higher education that has left Oregon near the bottom compared to other states.

HECC board members have warned that greater investment in higher education is necessary amid rising administration and labor costs, canceled federal grants, inflation and other challenges. Year-over-year tuition increases amid declining student enrollment adds to the uncertainty facing Oregon’s public universities.

Greg Hamann is the chair of HECC. He joins us for a discussion of the state of higher education funding for Oregon’s public colleges and universities.]]>755falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nasa-studying-fire-clouds-in-oregon-and-the-west-that-form-above-wildfires-and-create-their-own-weather--75030976easier-to-pronounce name, “fire clouds.” The large fires push air and particulates into the higher atmosphere where they can form thunderclouds that can produce electrical storms and tornadoes. The wind and lightning expand the large fires they were generated from. But this summer, NASA launched a new project collecting data on fire clouds using a modified U2 spy plane, including fires in Central Oregon. We learn more from Dr. David Peterson, an atmospheric scientist at the US Naval Research Laboratory in Monterey, CA and the principal investigator.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75030976Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:22:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLarge and super-hot wildfires have been increasing as global temperatures rise. So too have the phenomenon they create: “pyrocumulonimbus clouds," better known by their informal, easier-to-pronounce name, “fire clouds.” The large fires push air and...easier-to-pronounce name, “fire clouds.” The large fires push air and particulates into the higher atmosphere where they can form thunderclouds that can produce electrical storms and tornadoes. The wind and lightning expand the large fires they were generated from. But this summer, NASA launched a new project collecting data on fire clouds using a modified U2 spy plane, including fires in Central Oregon. We learn more from Dr. David Peterson, an atmospheric scientist at the US Naval Research Laboratory in Monterey, CA and the principal investigator.]]>747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/authorities-try-to-avoid-carmageddon-during-5-week-closure-of-i-5-southbound--75024736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75024736Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:10:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAuthorities try to avoid ‘carmageddon’ during 5-week closure of I-5 southbound259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-dark-horse-how-a-comics-company-shaped-milwaukie--75011478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75011478Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:56:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWith Dark Horse’s future in Milwaukie in doubt, founder Mike Richardson hopes to leave a final, lasting mark on his hometown.260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alex-tatarasky-brings-ethereal-clowning-to-portland-s-tba-fest--75009315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75009315Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:29:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAlex Tatarsky has always loved performing. From singing operas at the age of 3 to now blending clowning, physical performance and comedy for their latest project, “Sad Boys in Harpy Land,” a narrative exploration of anguish and humor. The New York...1311falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/student-journalism-thriving-in-battle-ground-wa--75009314
We talk with the editor of the Falcon Flyer, Kennedy Tandrow, a junior at Prairie High, and Rye Geilenfeldt, the managing editor and founder of Your BGPS.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75009314Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:29:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe number of high schools in the U.S. with school newspapers dropped nearly 20% from 2011 to 2021. But students in some districts are launching or reinventing newspapers and magazines, mostly online. Battle Ground Public Schools in Washington is one...
We talk with the editor of the Falcon Flyer, Kennedy Tandrow, a junior at Prairie High, and Rye Geilenfeldt, the managing editor and founder of Your BGPS.]]>942falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nonprofit-dream-big-city-opens-community-plaza-in-portland-s-central-eastside--75009313
Alex Murrell is the founder and executive director of Dream Big City. He joins us to talk more about the nonprofit’s work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75009313Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:29:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe nonprofit Dream Big City aims to create safe, drug- and alcohol-free community events across Portland. Over the last six years, the organization has put on more than 170 events featuring live music, art, free meals and mentorship opportunities for...
Alex Murrell is the founder and executive director of Dream Big City. He joins us to talk more about the nonprofit’s work.]]>675falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-didn-t-get-into-healthcare-to-watch-it-disappear-tensions-boil-over-eastern-oregon-hospital-cutbacks--74911607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74911607Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:22:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWith steep Medicaid cuts coming, austerity measures are well underway at Blue Mountain Health District.290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parks-in-independence-or-close-due-to-funding-dispute--74908357
The closures come after voters shot down an operations levy in November 2024. In June, the city council passed fees totaling a net increase of $12.65 a month per household to pay for city parks, a museum and the library. The city says it has no choice but to suspend its services after a referendum to reverse fees on residents qualified for the November ballot.

Greg Ellis, the former city manager of Independence, led this referendum effort, and he joins us to discuss the closure of city services. Also joining us is Kate Schwarzler, the mayor of Independence.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74908357Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:24:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast week, officials in the Willamette Valley city of Independence closed its parks, the museum and threatened closure of the library, although state law forestalls that action. A $30,000 grant from a nonprofit, Friends of the Community Parks, has...
The closures come after voters shot down an operations levy in November 2024. In June, the city council passed fees totaling a net increase of $12.65 a month per household to pay for city parks, a museum and the library. The city says it has no choice but to suspend its services after a referendum to reverse fees on residents qualified for the November ballot.

Greg Ellis, the former city manager of Independence, led this referendum effort, and he joins us to discuss the closure of city services. Also joining us is Kate Schwarzler, the mayor of Independence.]]>1367falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-coltrane-to-cuban-filin-kmhd-s-jazz-highlights-in-september--74908354
In September, that includes the annual Montavilla Jazz Festival. The three-day festival kicks off today and features performances by local artists, with a lineup this year that includes Jessie Marquez. The Portland vocalist joined “Think Out Loud” last month for an interview and studio performance of Cuban filin music.

In honor of the centennial birthday of jazz legend John Coltrane, KMHD presents “A Month Supreme,” a series of events held across Portland celebrating Coltrane’s music, influence, and legacy. Fans of Coltrane’s seminal album “Blue Train” will want to check out a live performance of the entire album on Sep. 16 at the Aladdin Theater featuring Portland saxophonist MAE.SUN and other jazz artists.

KMHD General Manager Meg Samples joins us for more details and music.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74908354Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:24:01 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting“Think Out Loud” kicks off a series of monthly conversations with Meg Samples, general manager of member-supported KMHD jazz radio. Each month, we’ll hear about artists to add to your playlist, along with concerts and community events to attend. In...
In September, that includes the annual Montavilla Jazz Festival. The three-day festival kicks off today and features performances by local artists, with a lineup this year that includes Jessie Marquez. The Portland vocalist joined “Think Out Loud” last month for an interview and studio performance of Cuban filin music.

In honor of the centennial birthday of jazz legend John Coltrane, KMHD presents “A Month Supreme,” a series of events held across Portland celebrating Coltrane’s music, influence, and legacy. Fans of Coltrane’s seminal album “Blue Train” will want to check out a live performance of the entire album on Sep. 16 at the Aladdin Theater featuring Portland saxophonist MAE.SUN and other jazz artists.

KMHD General Manager Meg Samples joins us for more details and music.]]>938falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/will-this-be-the-year-the-university-of-oregon-wins-its-first-national-college-football-championship--74908351
Hopes are running high for Ducks fans that this just may be the season when they win their first national championship. Quarterback Dante Moore returns to helm the offense with defensive depth that includes A’Mauri Washington, Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti. But the Ducks face a brutal schedule with November match-ups against powerhouses Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan and Washington.

Tyson Alger, a sports writer who covers UO athletics for Lookout Eugene-Springfield, joins us for a preview.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74908351Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:23:57 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe University of Oregon Ducks will play their first game of the college football season against Boise State at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday. The Ducks enter the season ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll – the highest ranking in...
Hopes are running high for Ducks fans that this just may be the season when they win their first national championship. Quarterback Dante Moore returns to helm the offense with defensive depth that includes A’Mauri Washington, Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti. But the Ducks face a brutal schedule with November match-ups against powerhouses Ohio State, Michigan State, Michigan and Washington.

Tyson Alger, a sports writer who covers UO athletics for Lookout Eugene-Springfield, joins us for a preview.]]>662falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back-to-school-at-university-of-portland--74899415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74899415Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:15:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAmid all the challenges facing higher education, first-year students are excited and anxious about the new chapter of their lives.270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/incarcerated-people-among-thousands-of-firefighters-battling-oregon-s-aggressive-fire-season--74881288https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74881288Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:30:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon is one of seven states that uses prison labor to fight wildfires. Incarcerated firefighters make significantly less money than other firefighters but face the same safety risks. Still, it's among the most sought-after jobs in prison.277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebroadcast-a-day-at-the-oregon-state-fair--74879095
We visited the fair on opening day in 2025 to talk with folks about what brought them there, whether it was livestock to judge, veggies to show off, deep-fried Oreos to sell or childhood memories to rekindle.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74879095Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:56:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe annual Oregon State Fair in Salem wraps up on Labor Day. The multi-day event features live music, food, demonstrations, carnival rides and competitions that showcase excellence in Oregon art, livestock, agriculture and more. From the tallest...
We visited the fair on opening day in 2025 to talk with folks about what brought them there, whether it was livestock to judge, veggies to show off, deep-fried Oreos to sell or childhood memories to rekindle.]]>3111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-state-climatologist-says-strong-el-nino-likely-to-bring-warmer-weather-and-more-rain-this-winter--74876865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74876865Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:21:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe weather pattern known as El Niño is still gathering strength, and climatologists say it could be one of the biggest on record. The phenomenon is caused by rising surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. The weather...1156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proposed-changes-to-national-historic-preservation-act-could-exclude-native-american-input-on-federal-projects--74876862
Crystal Miller is the cultural sovereignty director for the Association on American Indian Affairs. She joins us to talk about what the changes could mean for tribal sovereignty.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74876862Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:21:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Trump administration is trying to loosen regulations around development projects on historic and culturally significant land. Proposed changes to the National Historic Preservation Act would make it optional for federal agencies to consult with...
Crystal Miller is the cultural sovereignty director for the Association on American Indian Affairs. She joins us to talk about what the changes could mean for tribal sovereignty.]]>941falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-landmark-recycling-modernization-act-clears-legal-hurdle--74876860
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors sued the state to block the law shortly after it went into effect, but a federal judge has now rejected those arguments and upheld the constitutionality of Oregon’s law. We talk about what’s next with Dan Leif, policy implementation director at The Recycling Partnership, a nonprofit helping municipalities all over the country create and implement these kinds of laws.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74876860Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:21:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon lawmakers passed the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) in 2021. It was the first law of its kind, putting much of the responsibility to reduce waste on producers and manufacturers. California, Washington, Colorado and a...
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors sued the state to block the law shortly after it went into effect, but a federal judge has now rejected those arguments and upheld the constitutionality of Oregon’s law. We talk about what’s next with Dan Leif, policy implementation director at The Recycling Partnership, a nonprofit helping municipalities all over the country create and implement these kinds of laws.]]>855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portlander-explains-mobile-dwelling-units-their-rise-in-popularity--74829650
Kol Peterson conducted the survey, owns Accessory Dwelling Strategies and is an ADU and MDU expert. He joins us to explain more on MDUs and why they are growing in popularity.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74829650Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:21:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn 2021, the city of Portland officially legalized living in mobile dwelling units on private property. MDUs include recreational vehicles and tiny homes on wheels, which are different from accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. According to a recent...
Kol Peterson conducted the survey, owns Accessory Dwelling Strategies and is an ADU and MDU expert. He joins us to explain more on MDUs and why they are growing in popularity.]]>1197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteers-help-search-for-missing-indigenous-women--74829646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74829646Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:21:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingKimberly Lining remembers calling the information number on a flyer for a missing Indigenous woman and learning that the photo on the flyer didn’t even belong to the missing woman. The frustration born in that moment led Lining to launch the MMIW...860falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-state-university-study-finds-lead-levels-high-near-regional-airports--74829645
Alyssa Shiel, an associate professor in the college of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at OSU, has been studying lead and heavy metal contaminates for nearly a decade. She joins us to share her findings and what concerns they raise.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74829645Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:21:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe largest known source of lead emissions is leaded aviation fuel, most commonly used for small aircraft in small, regional airports. A new study from Oregon State University has found that this fuel leads to more lead pollution in surrounding urban...
Alyssa Shiel, an associate professor in the college of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at OSU, has been studying lead and heavy metal contaminates for nearly a decade. She joins us to share her findings and what concerns they raise.]]>898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culver-grocery-store--74815346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74815346Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:58:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn Culver, a Central Oregon food desert, residents say they’re tired of the 40-minute round-trip drive to buy fresh produce, so the city is trying to attract a grocery store.294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-state-university-s-master-gardener-program-providing-gardening-advice-throughout-the-state-since-1976--74793721



But what is the evolving role and importance of this kind of guidance when information is so widely available online? To answer that, we’ll hear from Chris Rusch, president of the Oregon Master Gardener Association, and Pat Kolling, who’s been a master gardener volunteer for the last two decades, based in Bend.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74793721Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:49:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon State University's master gardener program has been running for 50 years and provides advice for gardeners in all but nine counties in Oregon. It has evolved since its 1976 conception to include plant clinics, an internet helpline and counsel...



But what is the evolving role and importance of this kind of guidance when information is so widely available online? To answer that, we’ll hear from Chris Rusch, president of the Oregon Master Gardener Association, and Pat Kolling, who’s been a master gardener volunteer for the last two decades, based in Bend.]]>1028falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wave-energy-testing-facility-opens-off-oregon-coast-near-newport--74793696
Oregon State University developed PacWave with $140 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. It’s the first such testing facility connected to the continental U.S. energy grid and is pre-permitted. Director Dan Hellin says that can save companies time and money since they don’t need to secure additional state and federal approval for testing, which he expects to start next summer. The Bonneville Power Administration has an exclusive agreement with OSU to buy all the electricity generated by PacWave.

But hurdles remain. As OPB’s “All Science, No Fiction” previously reported, companies trying to develop this technology have hit federal funding delays. The Trump administration has also cancelled offshore and solar wind projects, raising concerns about the future of renewables in the U.S.

Hellin joins us for a discussion.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74793696Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:45:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter more than a decade, a new facility that aims to spur the development of wave energy technology opened last week off the Oregon Coast. AP first reported the opening of PacWave, which features two sites in the open ocean near Newport where...
Oregon State University developed PacWave with $140 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. It’s the first such testing facility connected to the continental U.S. energy grid and is pre-permitted. Director Dan Hellin says that can save companies time and money since they don’t need to secure additional state and federal approval for testing, which he expects to start next summer. The Bonneville Power Administration has an exclusive agreement with OSU to buy all the electricity generated by PacWave.

But hurdles remain. As OPB’s “All Science, No Fiction” previously reported, companies trying to develop this technology have hit federal funding delays. The Trump administration has also cancelled offshore and solar wind projects, raising concerns about the future of renewables in the U.S.

Hellin joins us for a discussion.]]>1111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/journalist-shares-perspectives-from-josephine-county-residents-living-with-hazardous-wildfire-smoke--74793695
John D. Sutter, an independent climate journalist and assistant professor of environmental media at the University of Oregon, traveled to the region in July for a reporting assignment for The Guardian. He headed to Josephine County, which was tied with Trinity County in California for the highest number of deaths linked to wildfire smoke during a 15-year period ending in 2020, according to a study published last year in the journal Nature.

Sutter spent a week hearing from dozens of residents in places like Cave Junction and Grants Pass, from frontline healthcare workers to medically vulnerable seniors and business owners. Sutter joins us to share some of those perspectives and the toll worsening wildfire smoke is taking on the tight-knit communities he visited and wrote about in his recently published story.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74793695Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMore than 2,500,000 acres have burned so far during Oregon’s record-breaking wildfire season. Earlier this summer, smoke from the wildfires led to air quality advisories being issued across most of the state, including in Southern Oregon. John D....
John D. Sutter, an independent climate journalist and assistant professor of environmental media at the University of Oregon, traveled to the region in July for a reporting assignment for The Guardian. He headed to Josephine County, which was tied with Trinity County in California for the highest number of deaths linked to wildfire smoke during a 15-year period ending in 2020, according to a study published last year in the journal Nature.

Sutter spent a week hearing from dozens of residents in places like Cave Junction and Grants Pass, from frontline healthcare workers to medically vulnerable seniors and business owners. Sutter joins us to share some of those perspectives and the toll worsening wildfire smoke is taking on the tight-knit communities he visited and wrote about in his recently published story.]]>835falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/high-quality-instruction--74784211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74784211Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:49:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs Oregon's school year begins, leaders look beyond instructional hours to other challenges like quality of instruction and high absenteeism rates.231falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laws-protect-faith-healers-in-idaho-despite-children-s-deaths--74772834
In Oregon, where Followers of Christ are also present, lawmakers have previously removed faith-healing protections that Idaho has. Authorities in the state say this has led to a reduction of these kinds of incidents as parents are more likely to seek medical care for their children when needed. Audrey Dutton is a reporter for ProPublica. She joins us to share more on her reporting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74772834Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:19:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSince 2015, almost every year a child in the faith-healing sect Followers of Christ in Idaho have died from a treatable condition. That’s according to new reporting from ProPublica. In Oregon, where Followers of Christ are also present, lawmakers...
In Oregon, where Followers of Christ are also present, lawmakers have previously removed faith-healing protections that Idaho has. Authorities in the state say this has led to a reduction of these kinds of incidents as parents are more likely to seek medical care for their children when needed. Audrey Dutton is a reporter for ProPublica. She joins us to share more on her reporting.]]>1354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-climate-events-can-affect-tourism-in-oregon-communities--74772830
Todd Montgomery is a hospitality professor at OSU and director of the Sustainable Tourism Lab. Nate Wyeth is the chief of staff for Visit Bend. They both join us to talk more about how climate change is affecting communities that depend on tourism dollars.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74772830Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:19:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow do climate-driven events like wildfires affect tourism in communities like Bend? That’s one of the questions the Oregon State University Sustainable Tourism Lab is trying to answer. A recent analysis examined how wildfire smoke impacted visitor...
Todd Montgomery is a hospitality professor at OSU and director of the Sustainable Tourism Lab. Nate Wyeth is the chief of staff for Visit Bend. They both join us to talk more about how climate change is affecting communities that depend on tourism dollars.]]>975falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-state-university-study-highlights-potential-environmental-hazard-risk-in-east-portland-neighborhoods--74772828
Justin Huber is a doctoral student and research assistant at Portland State University, and he joins us to tell us more about this research and how identifying these high-risk areas can help cities approach more equitable emergency services and mitigation of these hazards.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74772828Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:19:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA recent study from Portland State University assessed the likelihood of environmental hazard risks, identifying many “multi-hazard hotspots” — areas that are at risk of overlapping climate hazards — along I-205. The study looked at four climate...
Justin Huber is a doctoral student and research assistant at Portland State University, and he joins us to tell us more about this research and how identifying these high-risk areas can help cities approach more equitable emergency services and mitigation of these hazards.]]>633falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vancouver-maritime-program--74769226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74769226Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:43:57 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCascadia Tech's Maritime program is kicking off its second year at the Port of Vancouver. High school juniors and seniors are learning skills that will land them industry jobs right after graduation. The program is part of a broader effort around the...291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-dragon-boat-crewed-by-cancer-survivors-heads-to-world-championships-in-taiwan--74748417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74748417Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:53:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCancer survivors say crewing a dragon boat together helps them deal with diagnoses.269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/latin-dance-music-with-a-pacific-northwest-flair--74741189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74741189Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:31:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe band Orquestra Pacífico Tropical has had at least 19 different members over the years, and at any given time there are at least 10 people playing on stage. David (Papi) Fimbres, who founded the band with Carlos Segovia, has been a drummer in a...2301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-week-into-deep-cuts-trimet-riders-adjust-to-the-new-normal--74740113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740113Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:39:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe impact of the new changes on frequent riders range from minor inconveniences to changing commutes.226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/longview-chemical-tank-was-called-unfit-for-service-before-deadly-failure-investigators-find--74740080https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74740080Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:32:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill “not fit for continued service” 10 months before it failed in May, killing 11 in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace disasters in recent decades.253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/latin-dance-music-with-a-pacific-northwest-flair--74738372The band Orquestra Pacífico Tropical has had at least 19 different members over the years, and at any given time there are at least 10 people playing on stage. David (Papi) Fimbres, who founded the band with Carlos Segovia, has been a drummer in a number of Northwest bands over the years and an essential part of Portland’s music scene. We talk to Fimbres and hear band members perform cumbia music in our studio.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74738372Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:24:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe band Orquestra Pacífico Tropical has had at least 19 different members over the years, and at any given time there are at least 10 people playing on stage. David (Papi) Fimbres, who founded the band with Carlos Segovia, has been a drummer in a...The band Orquestra Pacífico Tropical has had at least 19 different members over the years, and at any given time there are at least 10 people playing on stage. David (Papi) Fimbres, who founded the band with Carlos Segovia, has been a drummer in a number of Northwest bands over the years and an essential part of Portland’s music scene. We talk to Fimbres and hear band members perform cumbia music in our studio.]]>2301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jewish-cultural-festival-brings-music-culture-to-portland--74738252https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74738252Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:16:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThis weekend, Portlanders can enjoy food, music, dancing and more with ties to Jewish culture. The Jewish Federation of Greater Portland is putting on its first Jewish cultural festival at Zidell Yards on Sunday. Marc Blattner is the president and CEO...772falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portlanders-remember-actor-tim-curry-at-the-clinton-street-theater--74726439https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74726439Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:55:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor nearly 50 years, the Clinton Street Theater in Portland, Ore. has hosted weekly screenings of the cult classic Rocky Horror Picture Show starring Tim Curry. After news of Curry's death, a impromptu memorial for the actor was held with more than a...266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-additional-college-football-teams-join-osu-and-wsu-in-pac-12-conference--74724229
The Pac-12’s new roster brings some relief for the future of the 110-year-old athletic conference. OSU and WSU were the only teams left in the Pac-12 after the 2023 football season following the departure of the Oregon Ducks, Washington Huskies and eight other teams for other conferences.

Fans will be able to see all of the Pac-12 football games this season on broadcast TV or via streaming under media distribution deals the conference secured with CBS, The CW, CBS Sports and USA Network.

Kevin Griffin is vice president and director of athletics at OSU. He joins us to talk about the new Pac-12 and the team’s prospects this season under new head football coach JaMarcus Shephard.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74724229Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:47:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon State University will play its first game of the new college football season next Saturday. The Beavers will also be competing this year in an expanded Pac-12 Conference that features six other football teams joining OSU and Washington State...
The Pac-12’s new roster brings some relief for the future of the 110-year-old athletic conference. OSU and WSU were the only teams left in the Pac-12 after the 2023 football season following the departure of the Oregon Ducks, Washington Huskies and eight other teams for other conferences.

Fans will be able to see all of the Pac-12 football games this season on broadcast TV or via streaming under media distribution deals the conference secured with CBS, The CW, CBS Sports and USA Network.

Kevin Griffin is vice president and director of athletics at OSU. He joins us to talk about the new Pac-12 and the team’s prospects this season under new head football coach JaMarcus Shephard.]]>1021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-white-oak-habitat-restoration-on-private-land-in-willamette-valley--74724227
Since 2010, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has been working with private landowners to restore white oak habitat. That effort includes providing them with technical assistance and cost-sharing support from the district or the Natural Resources Conservation Service for restoration projects that can last several years and cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Brendan Addis is a conservation specialist at the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. He joins us along with Michael Hayes, a landowner he has been working with since 2024 to restore five acres on Hayes’ property south of Oregon City. They join us to share the changes they’ve seen on that project as it nears completion this fall.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74724227Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:47:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon white oak is one of just three oak species native to Oregon and the primary type of oak found in the Willamette Valley. Today, 90% of white oak habitat has been lost because of development and decades of fire suppression that altered the...
Since 2010, the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District has been working with private landowners to restore white oak habitat. That effort includes providing them with technical assistance and cost-sharing support from the district or the Natural Resources Conservation Service for restoration projects that can last several years and cost tens of thousands of dollars.

Brendan Addis is a conservation specialist at the Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District. He joins us along with Michael Hayes, a landowner he has been working with since 2024 to restore five acres on Hayes’ property south of Oregon City. They join us to share the changes they’ve seen on that project as it nears completion this fall.]]>833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-independent-journalist-s-new-podcast-explores-trust-in-the-age-of-ai--74724225
Kate Kaye is a Portland-based independent journalist who spent nearly a year researching and interviewing experts about trust in the age of AI. That work has culminated in “Trust Control,” a seven-part podcast series she created and hosts that explores concepts such as efforts to quantify and measure trust that go back to World War II and still reverberate today. The series also examines trust in the media and the limitations of trying to score or certify the trustworthiness of news content or images shared online. Meanwhile, the rise of AI agents, or bots assigned to do tasks human employees do, present new challenges around trust in the workplace.

Kaye joins us to share more details about “Trust Control.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74724225Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:47:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe rapid development and spread of AI has affected so many areas of our lives, from how we work to how we learn to the products we’re advertised and content we’re fed on social media. But as AI grows more powerful and pervasive, questions remain...
Kate Kaye is a Portland-based independent journalist who spent nearly a year researching and interviewing experts about trust in the age of AI. That work has culminated in “Trust Control,” a seven-part podcast series she created and hosts that explores concepts such as efforts to quantify and measure trust that go back to World War II and still reverberate today. The series also examines trust in the media and the limitations of trying to score or certify the trustworthiness of news content or images shared online. Meanwhile, the rise of AI agents, or bots assigned to do tasks human employees do, present new challenges around trust in the workplace.

Kaye joins us to share more details about “Trust Control.”]]>1187falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-economy-shows-signs-of-improvement-new-forecast-says--74705853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74705853Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:59:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEconomists also say the state may be in for more revenue as lawmakers craft a budget next year.259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parent-advocacy-group-drafts-revised-screen-time-ai-policy-for-portland-public-schools--74703716
The organization took this feedback, what they learned from the district and their own experiences as parents to create a draft revised tech and AI policy for Portland Public Schools. We’ll hear from Miranda Rake and Holly Hofkamp, two of the co-founders of the Portland chapter of Schools Beyond Screens, about what the draft policy entails.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74703716Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:14:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhen the parent advocacy group Schools Beyond Screens sent out a survey to local parents regarding their thoughts on the ways PPS utilizes educational technology and screens in classrooms, parents issued remarks that too many videos were used in...
The organization took this feedback, what they learned from the district and their own experiences as parents to create a draft revised tech and AI policy for Portland Public Schools. We’ll hear from Miranda Rake and Holly Hofkamp, two of the co-founders of the Portland chapter of Schools Beyond Screens, about what the draft policy entails.]]>1518falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-spokane-was-able-to-effectively-prepare-for-evacuations-from-wildfires--74703715Despite the loss of homes and other structures, the injury impacts of the fires were less severe, thanks in part to the city’s second-ever evacuation drill in April.

Sarah Nuss is the Director of Emergency Management for Spokane. She joins us to share more details about the drill and its effectiveness in helping get tens of thousands of individuals out of danger safely.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74703715Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:13:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEarlier this month, the Spokane Complex Fires ripped through neighborhoods in the city, damaging more than 800 structures and forcing evacuations of more than 65,000 residents. One person died from medical complications she suffered while evacuating...Despite the loss of homes and other structures, the injury impacts of the fires were less severe, thanks in part to the city’s second-ever evacuation drill in April.

Sarah Nuss is the Director of Emergency Management for Spokane. She joins us to share more details about the drill and its effectiveness in helping get tens of thousands of individuals out of danger safely.]]>864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-of-north-plains-navigating-community-division-and-government-crisis--74703714
North Plains also saw the departure of its city manager and had two interim city managers resign one after the other. The current interim has a contract that expires on Sept. 1.

In June we went to North Plains to talk to people inside and outside of the North Plains city limits to hear about their different ideas about growth and maintaining their rural identity — and the other issues fueling the turnover in local government.

Austin De Dios is a politics reporter focused on Washington and Clackamas counties for The Oregonian/Oregonlive, and he joins us to share the latest on the community and city government of North Plains.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74703714Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:13:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingResidents in the Washington County city of North Plains have been sharply divided for years over whether and how much to expand its urban growth boundary. City leaders passed a plan in 2024 which was overturned in a popular vote and ushered in a new...
North Plains also saw the departure of its city manager and had two interim city managers resign one after the other. The current interim has a contract that expires on Sept. 1.

In June we went to North Plains to talk to people inside and outside of the North Plains city limits to hear about their different ideas about growth and maintaining their rural identity — and the other issues fueling the turnover in local government.

Austin De Dios is a politics reporter focused on Washington and Clackamas counties for The Oregonian/Oregonlive, and he joins us to share the latest on the community and city government of North Plains.]]>515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-behind-the-scenes-players-at-portland-city-hall-adjust-to-new-normal--74698207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74698207Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:27:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe behind-the-scenes players at Portland City Hall adjust to new normal257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forest-grove-killings-were-premeditated-began-as-domestic-violence-investigators-say--74690165https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74690165Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:07:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingInvestigators said that the suspect, Benjamin Parker, confessed his crime to his mother before he killed himself.299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ken-kesey-s-iconic-psychedelic-bus-leaves-oregon-for-first-time-in-nearly-60-years--74687417
And now, for the first time since 1969, Furthur has left its home at the Kesey family farm outside Eugene to open a new generation of hearts and minds. As first reported by the New York Times earlier this month, the bus is returning to San Francisco as the centerpiece of “Forever Grateful, Golden Gate Park,” a Grateful Dead-themed exhibition in San Francisco opening on Sep. 5. The Oregon nonprofit Furthur Down the Road Foundation has been working for years to raise funds to restore the bus, which it hopes to start after the exhibit ends in late October.

Ken Kesey’s son, Zane, joins us to discuss Furthur’s legacy, the plans for its restoration and what lessons he thinks this countercultural icon can offer us today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74687417Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:21:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn 1964, Oregon author Ken Kesey and a group of friends, known as the Merry Pranksters, embarked on a cross-country road trip from California to New York aboard a 1939 customized school bus. They painted the bus in psychedelic colors, added a rooftop...
And now, for the first time since 1969, Furthur has left its home at the Kesey family farm outside Eugene to open a new generation of hearts and minds. As first reported by the New York Times earlier this month, the bus is returning to San Francisco as the centerpiece of “Forever Grateful, Golden Gate Park,” a Grateful Dead-themed exhibition in San Francisco opening on Sep. 5. The Oregon nonprofit Furthur Down the Road Foundation has been working for years to raise funds to restore the bus, which it hopes to start after the exhibit ends in late October.

Ken Kesey’s son, Zane, joins us to discuss Furthur’s legacy, the plans for its restoration and what lessons he thinks this countercultural icon can offer us today.]]>898falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/financial-details-of-oregon-s-spending-on-affordable-housing-murky-propublica-investigation-reveals--74687414https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74687414Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:21:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon has given developers $1.4 billion to fund affordable housing as the cost of developing each subsidized apartment has nearly doubled. But thanks to a carve-out in its public records law, the state doesn’t have to provide the details of that...588falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-ohsu-s-field-surgical-team-prepares-to-respond-to-emergencies--74687413
Justin Regner is the trauma medical director and division head of trauma, critical care and acute care surgery at OHSU. He oversees the field surgical team and joins us to share more about its work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74687413Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:21:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhen a climber was trapped under a boulder on Mount Hood over Memorial Day weekend, the field surgical team at Oregon Health & Science University responded. The team is trained to operate on patients outside of the hospital to free them from collapsed...
Justin Regner is the trauma medical director and division head of trauma, critical care and acute care surgery at OHSU. He oversees the field surgical team and joins us to share more about its work.]]>1010falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-secretary-of-state-on-what-supreme-court-decision-on-mail-in-voting-could-mean-for-oregonians--74687412
Under the order, the Department of Homeland Security would create lists of U.S. citizens eligible to vote that it would send to states, and the U.S. Postal Service would decide who can get mail-in ballots. Though this isn’t the final legal word, the ruling creates a new level of uncertainty just ten weeks from the midterm elections.

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joins us for a discussion.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74687412Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:20:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingYesterday, in an emergency opinion, the Supreme Court decided that the Trump Administration can go forward with an executive order that would fundamentally change the way elections are conducted in the U.S. Under the order, the Department of Homeland...
Under the order, the Department of Homeland Security would create lists of U.S. citizens eligible to vote that it would send to states, and the U.S. Postal Service would decide who can get mail-in ballots. Though this isn’t the final legal word, the ruling creates a new level of uncertainty just ten weeks from the midterm elections.

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read joins us for a discussion.]]>445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-fruit-tree-project--74526314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74526314Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:54:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland has more than 10k fruit trees, many unkempt and dropping ripe fruit across sidewalks and parking strips. The Portland Fruit Tree Project has spent the last two decades bringing together volunteers to harvest it and distribute it to folks in need.249falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nonprofit-to-open-black-community-food-hub-in-gresham--74427373
It’s all dedicated to their mission of empowering, educating and creating economic opportunity for Black, Indigenous and People of Color who want to work in food systems. This work is done under the nonprofit “The Feed’em Freedom Foundation.” Executive Director Shantae Johnson joins us to talk about their work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74427373Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:57:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn 2015, Shantae Johnson and Arthur Shavers decided to embark on a major life shift and begin a career as farmers. In the past decade, their work has expanded immensely to include a nonprofit, two farms, a commercial kitchen, a food pantry in the...
It’s all dedicated to their mission of empowering, educating and creating economic opportunity for Black, Indigenous and People of Color who want to work in food systems. This work is done under the nonprofit “The Feed’em Freedom Foundation.” Executive Director Shantae Johnson joins us to talk about their work.]]>970falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gresham-water-operations-manager-on-changing-the-city-s-water-source--74427367
But the change has been noticeable to some Gresham residents. Groundwater is harder than the water from the Bull Run Watershed due to higher mineral content, and the treatment method changed along with the source, which has left some Gresham residents tasting or smelling the shift.

We’ll speak with Steve Walker, Gresham's water operations manager, for more information on the switch and what Gresham residents can expect.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74427367Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:57:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast spring, the city of Gresham changed its primary water source from the Bull Run Watershed to groundwater by expanding its current groundwater system. Before the switch, groundwater was primarily used as a backup resource during summer months. The...
But the change has been noticeable to some Gresham residents. Groundwater is harder than the water from the Bull Run Watershed due to higher mineral content, and the treatment method changed along with the source, which has left some Gresham residents tasting or smelling the shift.

We’ll speak with Steve Walker, Gresham's water operations manager, for more information on the switch and what Gresham residents can expect.]]>948falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/district-4-commissioner-vince-jones-dixon-on-the-state-of-transportation-safety-in-east-multnomah-county--74427363
Vince Jones-Dixon is the chair of the East Multnomah County Transportation Committee. We’ll check in with Jones-Dixon about the issues the county has identified, and the steps that are being taken to improve traffic safety in the area.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74427363Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:57:08 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast winter, Multnomah County and four cities in the area created the East Multnomah County Transportation Safety Action Plan. It was created based on survey data the county gathered from East Multnomah County residents to identify problem hotspots...
Vince Jones-Dixon is the chair of the East Multnomah County Transportation Committee. We’ll check in with Jones-Dixon about the issues the county has identified, and the steps that are being taken to improve traffic safety in the area.]]>714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-gresham-s-new-library-means-for-the-east-county-community--74427107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74427107Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:49:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe East County Library is the newest library in the Multnomah County system. It officially opened in May, and it’s the most recent renovation in a list of library building or retrofitting projects that the county has taken on since a major library...344falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-medicaid-cuts-could-look-like-in-eastern-oregon--74422891
Ann Ford is the CEO of GOBHI, a mental healthcare provider for this side of the state. She's also the president of Eastern Oregon CCO, the organization that manages the Oregon Health Plan for much of the east side of the state. Ford joins us to share the challenges of providing care and what Medicaid cuts could mean for patients.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74422891Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:57:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn Umatilla County, 39% of residents are on Medicaid. In Malheur County, that number jumps to almost 52%. Both of these counties and more in Eastern Oregon have higher than average rates of Medicaid enrollment compared to the rest of the state....
Ann Ford is the CEO of GOBHI, a mental healthcare provider for this side of the state. She's also the president of Eastern Oregon CCO, the organization that manages the Oregon Health Plan for much of the east side of the state. Ford joins us to share the challenges of providing care and what Medicaid cuts could mean for patients.]]>1248falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-data-centers-have-changed-hermiston--74422890
Mark Morgan is the assistant city manager of Hermiston. He joins us to share the impact Amazon dollars have had on the community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74422890Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:57:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn the Hermiston and Boardman area, there are more than seven active data centers owned and operated by Amazon Web Services. Last year, the city of Hermiston annexed 800 acres of land to AWS, paving the way for more in the future. And while some have...
Mark Morgan is the assistant city manager of Hermiston. He joins us to share the impact Amazon dollars have had on the community.]]>1101falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-nitrates-continue-to-be-a-challenge-for-eastern-oregon-irrigators-share-their-thoughts--74422887
J.R. Cook is the founder and director of the Northeast Oregon Water Association. He joins us to share irrigator's perspective on the issue and solutions they’d like to see.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74422887Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:57:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast week, a $6.2 million settlement was made between Madison Ranches and residents living in Morrow and Umatilla Counties whose wells were polluted with nitrates. The Lower Umatilla Basin has been grappling with high levels of nitrates for decades,...
J.R. Cook is the founder and director of the Northeast Oregon Water Association. He joins us to share irrigator's perspective on the issue and solutions they’d like to see.]]>661falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stakeholders-weigh-in-on-blue-mountains-forest-plan-revision--74415802
The latest proposal was published in early July, and the period for public comment will wrap up at the end of September. The issue has remained controversial, as public lands stakeholders have conflicting priorities for the area. We’ll hear from four different stakeholders: Jamie Dawson, the conservation director with the Greater Hell’s Canyon Council; Don George, president of Forest Access For All; Andy Geissler; the Director of Forest Policy for the American Forest Resource Council; and Tyler Dunnagon, the conservation director for the Oregon Hunters Association.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74415802Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:21:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Blue Mountains — nearly 5 million acres that span the Malheur, Umatilla and Wallowa-Whitman national forests — is long overdue for a new management plan. The current plan was developed in 1990, but efforts to revise it have proved so contentious...
The latest proposal was published in early July, and the period for public comment will wrap up at the end of September. The issue has remained controversial, as public lands stakeholders have conflicting priorities for the area. We’ll hear from four different stakeholders: Jamie Dawson, the conservation director with the Greater Hell’s Canyon Council; Don George, president of Forest Access For All; Andy Geissler; the Director of Forest Policy for the American Forest Resource Council; and Tyler Dunnagon, the conservation director for the Oregon Hunters Association.]]>1444falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ctuir-sees-lower-fish-returns-than-last-year--74415791
At the same time, the tribe has recently completed the Coonskin Creek Fish Passage Project, making it easier for fish to pass through. Bonifer joins us to discuss the low fish yields and more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74415791Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:21:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation have seen lower fish returns this year. According to Jerimiah Bonifer, the program manager for the tribe’s fisheries program, there are a number of factors that could be influencing this,...
At the same time, the tribe has recently completed the Coonskin Creek Fish Passage Project, making it easier for fish to pass through. Bonifer joins us to discuss the low fish yields and more.]]>897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-new-data-centers-are-headed-to-eastern-oregon-opponents-share-their-concerns--74415787
Kaleb Lay, director of policy and research at Oregon Rural Action, says that an uptick in data centers brings a number of concerns to the group, including water contamination, water use and growing demand for electricity. He shares more on their concerns.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74415787Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:21:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEarlier this year, Amazon recently purchased more than 1,000 acres near Boardman, OR. As reported in the Oregonian/OregonLive.com, it could be the site for the state’s first “exscale” data center. Kaleb Lay, director of policy and research at Oregon...
Kaleb Lay, director of policy and research at Oregon Rural Action, says that an uptick in data centers brings a number of concerns to the group, including water contamination, water use and growing demand for electricity. He shares more on their concerns.]]>692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/navigating-oregon-s-navigable-waterways-laws--74397544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74397544Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:23:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNavigating Oregon's navigable waterways laws288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/umatilla-county-cities-partner-with-nonprofit-to-provide-temporary-housing--74335016
We’ll hear more about how the project is going from Executive Director Jesalyn Cole, who took us on a tour of the site. We’ll also talk with member Sean Scanlon, who came to Stepping Stones last year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74335016Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:35:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe nonprofit Stepping Stones Alliance formed in 2020 to provide a year-round shelter for people experiencing homelessness in and around Umatilla County. The organization partnered with several cities and the county to build a temporary housing...
We’ll hear more about how the project is going from Executive Director Jesalyn Cole, who took us on a tour of the site. We’ll also talk with member Sean Scanlon, who came to Stepping Stones last year.]]>1412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tribal-native-nursery-in-eastern-oregon-aids-in-salmon-habitat-restoration-recovery--74335007
Gail Redberg is the CTUIR Nursery Manager. She gives us a tour of the facility, shares some of what they grow and why it’s important.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74335007Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:35:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTwo decades ago, there were roughly 10 indigenous plant nurseries in the country. Since then, that number has blossomed to around 100, including one operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The nursery only grows native...
Gail Redberg is the CTUIR Nursery Manager. She gives us a tour of the facility, shares some of what they grow and why it’s important.]]>913falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-dashboard-explores-impact-of-drought-on-umatilla-first-foods--74335004
Lyndsi Lewis is the water quality coordinator for the CTUIR Water Resources Program. She joins us to talk more about the ecological — and cultural — impacts of drought.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74335004Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:35:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation recently launched a dashboard that looks at drought indicators on the reservation and how they impact First Foods. Community members can also submit their own observations and photos to...
Lyndsi Lewis is the water quality coordinator for the CTUIR Water Resources Program. She joins us to talk more about the ecological — and cultural — impacts of drought.]]>699falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-executive-sues-ohsu-alleging-wrongful-termination-retaliation--74276324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74276324Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:47:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOHSU has denied Tarek Salaway’s claims, and said they will “vigorously defend against those allegations.”301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-nitrate-water-pollution-means-for-residents-in-eastern-oregon--74267725
Last week, a $6.2 million settlement was reached between Madison Ranches and the people living in Morrow and Umatilla County who filed the suit. Kaleb Lay, director of policy and research at Oregon Rural Action, took OPB’s "Think Out Loud" on a tour of affected areas, along with Jim Doherty, a rancher and former Morrow County Commissioner. We’ll also hear from Paulo Lopez, whose well is polluted.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74267725Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:40:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor three decades, many residents in Eastern Oregon's Umatilla Basin have been drinking nitrate-polluted drinking water. Some residents blame nearby food processors and farms that use nitrogen-rich fertilizers for the issue. Last week, a $6.2 million...
Last week, a $6.2 million settlement was reached between Madison Ranches and the people living in Morrow and Umatilla County who filed the suit. Kaleb Lay, director of policy and research at Oregon Rural Action, took OPB’s "Think Out Loud" on a tour of affected areas, along with Jim Doherty, a rancher and former Morrow County Commissioner. We’ll also hear from Paulo Lopez, whose well is polluted.]]>2283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/doe-overhauls-longtime-hanford-nuclear-reservation-advisory-board--74267707
We talk with Senior Correspondent for Northwest Public Broadcasting Anna King, who’s covered the Hanford Nuclear Reservation cleanup for the last 20 years, to learn more about the impact of this change.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74267707Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:40:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor decades, a wide array of groups have had representatives on the Hanford Advisory Board. They’ve provided input on a variety of issues around the cleanup of waste and contamination from the nuclear reservation in central-southeast Washington. Now,...
We talk with Senior Correspondent for Northwest Public Broadcasting Anna King, who’s covered the Hanford Nuclear Reservation cleanup for the last 20 years, to learn more about the impact of this change.]]>810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/california-company-tests-cloudseeding-in-pendleton-oregon--74224189
Cloudseeding is an 80-year-old technology where tiny particles, often of silver iodide, are added to clouds via aircraft to help trigger rain or snow. Rainmaker, based in California, has been testing this technology using drones in areas across the country, including in Pendleton. Parker Cardwell is the chief operating officer for the company. He joins us to share more on what cloud seeding is and what the company has learned in Oregon.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74224189Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMore than 2 million Oregonians live in drought stricken areas. Dry summers in the Pacific Northwest affect various industries including agriculture, water supply, fisheries and hydropower. But could science change that? Cloudseeding is an...
Cloudseeding is an 80-year-old technology where tiny particles, often of silver iodide, are added to clouds via aircraft to help trigger rain or snow. Rainmaker, based in California, has been testing this technology using drones in areas across the country, including in Pendleton. Parker Cardwell is the chief operating officer for the company. He joins us to share more on what cloud seeding is and what the company has learned in Oregon.]]>1204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/regional-orchestra-has-brought-classical-music-to-northeast-oregon-and-southeast-washington-for-nearly-30-years--74224187
The group formed in 1999 to bring classical music to communities that may otherwise not have access to it. It consists of three ensembles: the Inland Northwest Orchestra, the Inland Northwest Chorale and the Willow Creek Symphony, a preparatory ensemble for new musicians of all ages.

Lee Friese is the music director and conductor for all three ensembles. Alice Massey is a founding member of the group and serves as concert master of the orchestra. Payton Baxter has performed with the Willow Creek Symphony since she was 12 years old and now manages the group.

They all join us to talk more about bringing classical music to remote corners of the state.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74224187Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:17:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Inland Northwest Musicians have been performing across nine counties in northeast Oregon and southeast Washington for nearly three decades. The group formed in 1999 to bring classical music to communities that may otherwise not have access to...
The group formed in 1999 to bring classical music to communities that may otherwise not have access to it. It consists of three ensembles: the Inland Northwest Orchestra, the Inland Northwest Chorale and the Willow Creek Symphony, a preparatory ensemble for new musicians of all ages.

Lee Friese is the music director and conductor for all three ensembles. Alice Massey is a founding member of the group and serves as concert master of the orchestra. Payton Baxter has performed with the Willow Creek Symphony since she was 12 years old and now manages the group.

They all join us to talk more about bringing classical music to remote corners of the state.]]>924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ctuir-emergency-management-coordinator-on-managing-drought-wildfires-and-smoky-air--74224186
Kimberly Hughes is the emergency management coordinator for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. She joins us to talk about how the tribes prepare for and manage these crises.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74224186Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:17:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Hagen Fire, which started a month ago, continues to burn on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. The tribes have declared a public health emergency because of the poor air quality from wildfire smoke. On top of that, much of the area is in a severe...
Kimberly Hughes is the emergency management coordinator for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. She joins us to talk about how the tribes prepare for and manage these crises.]]>828falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-grasshopper-fire-destroyed-homes-and-tested-firefighters-and-many-wonder-what-comes-next--74212672https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74212672Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:20:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Grasshopper Fire destroyed homes and tested firefighters, and many wonder what comes next318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/every-birth-is-different-at-work-with-a-vancouver-doula--74131809https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74131809Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:09:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor this installment of “At Work With,” we meet Lyndsey Petrino, a birth and postpartum doula based in Vancouver, WA who supports and advocates for her clients on their journeys through pregnancy or new parenthood.395falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/odot-warns-of-upcoming-major-road-closure-along-i-5--74012591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74012591Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:51:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingStarting Sept. 11, all southbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Portland’s Rose Quarter will be closed for up to five weeks for long-awaited repairs.245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-performance-series-explores-cuban-filin-music--74011168
Marquez joins us to talk about her connection to Cuba and the musical relationship she sees between the island and the U.S.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74011168Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:24:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFilin is a style of music that combines traditional Cuban bolero with American jazz and blues. Over the next few weeks, Portland vocalist Jessie Marquez will explore the genre in a series of performances and conversations at El Centro Milagro, the...
Marquez joins us to talk about her connection to Cuba and the musical relationship she sees between the island and the U.S.]]>1169falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/passage-of-oregon-gun-control-measure-spurred-thousands-more-firearm-sales-new-study-shows--74007318
The prospect of gun control restrictions nonetheless fueled a sharp demand in gun purchases in Oregon leading up to and following the Measure 114 referendum. That’s according to a new study by researchers from Oregon State University, the University of Oregon and the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Using background checks as a proxy for firearm purchases, the researchers found that background checks spiked nearly 160% in the two months after the passage of Measure 114. The researchers said the measure led to 63,000 more background checks in Oregon between October 2022 and March 2024 than would have otherwise been expected during this time.

Katie Bollman, an assistant professor in economics at OSU, joins us for more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74007318Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:11:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn November 2022, Oregon voters narrowly passed a gun control measure that bans high-capacity gun magazines and requires safety training, completed background checks and permits for firearm purchases. Measure 114 awaits a decision by the Oregon...
The prospect of gun control restrictions nonetheless fueled a sharp demand in gun purchases in Oregon leading up to and following the Measure 114 referendum. That’s according to a new study by researchers from Oregon State University, the University of Oregon and the National Bureau of Economic Research.

Using background checks as a proxy for firearm purchases, the researchers found that background checks spiked nearly 160% in the two months after the passage of Measure 114. The researchers said the measure led to 63,000 more background checks in Oregon between October 2022 and March 2024 than would have otherwise been expected during this time.

Katie Bollman, an assistant professor in economics at OSU, joins us for more details.]]>771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/malheur-county-schools-find-new-ways-to-battle-chronic-absenteeism--74007309
In Malheur County, though, things are different. A recent analysis of attendance data by the Oregon Journalism Project found that students in Malheur county are attending class more than any other county in Oregon. School districts in Malheur County have a tool in their back pocket: truancy citations, or fines issued as a last resort as a means of motivation for students to attend school regularly. Lawmakers banned the use of these fines in 2021, and school officials in Malheur County saw attendance slip. They brought truancy citations back in the 2023-2024 school year with a local ordinance, and attendance grew immensely, bolstered by wraparound services the district provides to support families struggling with school attendance.

Vale School District Superintendent Alisha McBride says the key to their success isn’t necessarily the fines themselves, of which they issued only one during the 2025-2026 school year, but the conversations that school districts, school boards and the community had to have around attendance in order to pass the local ordinance. We’ll hear from McBride about the ways Malheur County schools are battling chronic absenteeism and how those techniques can be applied to other counties in the state.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74007309Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:10:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingData from the 2024-2025 school year shows that Oregon schools have the second-highest chronic absenteeism rate in the country. It breaks down to about a third of Oregon students being chronically absent — missing more than 10 days of school a year....
In Malheur County, though, things are different. A recent analysis of attendance data by the Oregon Journalism Project found that students in Malheur county are attending class more than any other county in Oregon. School districts in Malheur County have a tool in their back pocket: truancy citations, or fines issued as a last resort as a means of motivation for students to attend school regularly. Lawmakers banned the use of these fines in 2021, and school officials in Malheur County saw attendance slip. They brought truancy citations back in the 2023-2024 school year with a local ordinance, and attendance grew immensely, bolstered by wraparound services the district provides to support families struggling with school attendance.

Vale School District Superintendent Alisha McBride says the key to their success isn’t necessarily the fines themselves, of which they issued only one during the 2025-2026 school year, but the conversations that school districts, school boards and the community had to have around attendance in order to pass the local ordinance. We’ll hear from McBride about the ways Malheur County schools are battling chronic absenteeism and how those techniques can be applied to other counties in the state.]]>1048falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lloyd-s-not-dead--73997094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73997094Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:48:52 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLloyd closed to the public on 8/8 but there are three businesses that are still there: Jumbo's Pickleball, Dermatology Pros, and Trackers Earth camp.225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-documentary-highlights-columbia-river-bar-s-jetty-system-and-its-importance-to-the-pacific-northwest--73936415In 1855, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began the construction of a jetty system, as a means to tame the dangerous ocean currents from the Pacific.
Oregon filmmakers Brett Eichenberger and Jill Remensynder’s new documentary “Taming the Mouth,” chronicles this history and how it reverberates today on this vital waterway in our region.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73936415Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:16:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Columbia River bar is a fierce, yet beautiful body of water, spanning across Oregon and Washington. With over 2000 shipwrecks reported since 1792, it is also known as “The Graveyard of the Pacific.” In 1855, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began...In 1855, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began the construction of a jetty system, as a means to tame the dangerous ocean currents from the Pacific.
Oregon filmmakers Brett Eichenberger and Jill Remensynder’s new documentary “Taming the Mouth,” chronicles this history and how it reverberates today on this vital waterway in our region.]]>1292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/west-coast-is-especially-vulnerable-to-landslides-according-to-new-university-of-washington-database--73936410
University of Washington researchers made these findings using the Landslide Exposure Database, an online tool they spent three years creating and recently made publicly available. The scientists say the database provides the first-ever building level assessment of landslide susceptibility across the U.S. for nearly 130 million homes and other buildings.

The database also accounts for socioeconomic data, revealing an urban-rural divide to how natural disasters can impact communities. For example, residents in rural areas who are vulnerable to landslides may have fewer financial resources to move or recover from landslides compared to urban residents living in homes perched on hillsides in affluent neighborhoods.

Joe Wartman is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at University of Washington and the director of the Natural Hazard and Disaster Reconnaissance Facility. He joins us for more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73936410Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:16:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRoughly 6.5 million people in the U.S. live in areas that are highly susceptible to landslides. West Coast residents - including on the Oregon Coast and Washington’s Puget Sound - face the second greatest exposure to landslides, after Appalachian...
University of Washington researchers made these findings using the Landslide Exposure Database, an online tool they spent three years creating and recently made publicly available. The scientists say the database provides the first-ever building level assessment of landslide susceptibility across the U.S. for nearly 130 million homes and other buildings.

The database also accounts for socioeconomic data, revealing an urban-rural divide to how natural disasters can impact communities. For example, residents in rural areas who are vulnerable to landslides may have fewer financial resources to move or recover from landslides compared to urban residents living in homes perched on hillsides in affluent neighborhoods.

Joe Wartman is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at University of Washington and the director of the Natural Hazard and Disaster Reconnaissance Facility. He joins us for more details.]]>929falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-lawmakers-urge-state-corrections-department-to-curtail-use-of-solitary-confinement--73936406And separately, a group of lawmakers has sent the agency a formal request to adopt U.N. standards known as Mandela rules, which would sharply curtail the use of isolation as a common form of discipline. Rep. Farrah Chaichi, D- Beaverton/Aloha, led this effort and she joins us to share more about the lawmakers’ letter, the DOC’s response and what she sees as the next legislative steps.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73936406Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:16:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt’s not uncommon for adults in custody in the U.S. to find themselves in solitary confinement for a range of behaviors, both violent and non-violent infractions. The practice is well-documented as being psychologically and socially damaging and to...And separately, a group of lawmakers has sent the agency a formal request to adopt U.N. standards known as Mandela rules, which would sharply curtail the use of isolation as a common form of discipline. Rep. Farrah Chaichi, D- Beaverton/Aloha, led this effort and she joins us to share more about the lawmakers’ letter, the DOC’s response and what she sees as the next legislative steps.]]>765falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-new-pop-up-birdfat-is-hoping-to-cultivate-community--73936221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73936221Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:12:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA wine trailblazer and a James Beard Award-nominated chef have reimagined the dinner party with Birdfat. The two culinary powerhouses connected as Black creatives trying to cultivate community in Oregon's food and wine scene.336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-city-council-approves-term-sheet-for-moda-center-renovations--73920322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73920322Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:21:52 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland City Council approves term sheet for Moda Center renovations234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/snap-cuts-soaring-food-costs-and-rising-hunger-grip-oregon-families--73915660https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73915660Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:59:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSNAP cuts, soaring food costs and rising hunger grip Oregon families289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-esperanto-speakers-share-a-universal-language--73863776
In the Pacific Northwest, speakers will gather next month for the 45th anniversary of the Northwest Regional Esperanto Conference in Seattle. We're joined by three members of the Esperanto Society of Portland: Izaak Zawyrucha-Moore, Alaine Warfield and Bruce Sherwood. They share why they've chosen to learn this language and what it has meant for them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73863776Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:47:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLanguages have evolved over time, but it is rare when one is just created. Nearly 140 years ago, a Polish linguist did just that. Esperanto was made with the intent to be a universal second language for international communication. It is difficult to...
In the Pacific Northwest, speakers will gather next month for the 45th anniversary of the Northwest Regional Esperanto Conference in Seattle. We're joined by three members of the Esperanto Society of Portland: Izaak Zawyrucha-Moore, Alaine Warfield and Bruce Sherwood. They share why they've chosen to learn this language and what it has meant for them.]]>1297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rage-rooms-where-customers-pay-money-to-smash-bottles-electronics-and-more--73863772
Soon after, Maher opened Rage Room Portland, which celebrated its one-year anniversary this month by opening its second location inside Stickmen Brewing Company in Tualatin.

Business is also booming at OutRaged Rage Room, which opened in Vancouver in 2019. Owner Tera Gale says her three themed rage rooms are usually booked back to back on the weekends, with individuals or groups of up to 15 people paying to smash not only electronics and glassware but also personal objects they might find cathartic to destroy, such as a wedding dress from a failed marriage.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73863772Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:47:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland entrepreneur Mark Maher says it was around March 2025 when he and his family got to experience firsthand the thrill of smashing ceramic plates, glass vases, TVs and other electronic devices. That experience took place at a friend’s rage room...
Soon after, Maher opened Rage Room Portland, which celebrated its one-year anniversary this month by opening its second location inside Stickmen Brewing Company in Tualatin.

Business is also booming at OutRaged Rage Room, which opened in Vancouver in 2019. Owner Tera Gale says her three themed rage rooms are usually booked back to back on the weekends, with individuals or groups of up to 15 people paying to smash not only electronics and glassware but also personal objects they might find cathartic to destroy, such as a wedding dress from a failed marriage.]]>1162falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregonians-can-stay-safe-from-wildfire-smoke--73863766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73863766Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:47:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon’s wildfire season has been severe, resulting in smoky air in communities all over the state. Central Oregon now ranks among the worst air quality in the nation, with wildfire smoke significantly affecting the region. We’ll hear from Crook...505falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-seattle-supersonics-relocation-can-teach-us-about-the-trailblazers--73828822
Sounds familiar doesn’t it?

Amidst the disagreements between Portland city officials and Blazers management, Seattle Times reporter Tim Booth joins us to discuss what led the Supersonics to relocate from Seattle, and how that relates to the issues Portland currently faces with the Blazers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73828822Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:21:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNearly 20 years ago, Seattle lost its NBA team, the Supersonics. A combination of new ownership without local ties, an outdated arena and political decision-making saw the Sonics leave after 41 years in Seattle. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? Amidst...
Sounds familiar doesn’t it?

Amidst the disagreements between Portland city officials and Blazers management, Seattle Times reporter Tim Booth joins us to discuss what led the Supersonics to relocate from Seattle, and how that relates to the issues Portland currently faces with the Blazers.]]>939falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proposed-data-center-in-salem-stalled--73828767
Kotek released a statement about the cancellation. “This decision is about my responsibility to make sure state actions reflect Oregon’s values and serve the public interest,” she said. “I believe in growing Oregon’s economy and welcoming new investment, including in the technology sector. But growth has to make sense for the community, for our infrastructure, and for our natural resources.”

Verrus CEO Nelson Abramson argues his company's data centers are different than most — he makes the case that projects should benefit the community, support current infrastructure, and protect natural resources. He says the company’s facility would fulfill all those goals, unlike other similar facilities around the country. Abramson joins us to tell us more about the project.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73828767Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:20:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Salem City Council has voted unanimously to begin the process of adopting a data center moratorium. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has formed a task force to develop statewide regulations for these facilities, and she recently canceled the sale of a piece...
Kotek released a statement about the cancellation. “This decision is about my responsibility to make sure state actions reflect Oregon’s values and serve the public interest,” she said. “I believe in growing Oregon’s economy and welcoming new investment, including in the technology sector. But growth has to make sense for the community, for our infrastructure, and for our natural resources.”

Verrus CEO Nelson Abramson argues his company's data centers are different than most — he makes the case that projects should benefit the community, support current infrastructure, and protect natural resources. He says the company’s facility would fulfill all those goals, unlike other similar facilities around the country. Abramson joins us to tell us more about the project.]]>924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/outdoor-summer-camps-in-oregon-rescheduling-and-canceling-due-to-wildfire-smoke--73828757We’ll hear from Mt. Hood Camp Kiwanis Director Dave McDonald and the camp manager at Central Oregon Community College, Sarah Wolcott, about how their camps are responding to the smoky air.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73828757Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:20:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOutdoor camps across Oregon have been severely impacted by poor air quality from wildfire smoke. Camps are being forced to move indoors and cancel camps altogether, resulting in significant financial losses. We’ll hear from Mt. Hood Camp Kiwanis...We’ll hear from Mt. Hood Camp Kiwanis Director Dave McDonald and the camp manager at Central Oregon Community College, Sarah Wolcott, about how their camps are responding to the smoky air.]]>1114falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-blazes-rage-across-oregon-mosier-explores-a-proactive-approach-to-fire--73824939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73824939Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:37:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs blazes rage across Oregon, Mosier explores a proactive approach to fire258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-leader-of-multnomah-county-homeless-services-department-on-heading-up-the-agency--73777197
VerGow begins his new position following Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s campaign promises to end unsheltered homelessness in Portland, which have raised questions about what goals can be realistic for the city and what services do the most good. He's also heading up the agency as it faces a $67 million funding gap. VerGow says the agency has the current job of learning how to “do as much if not more with less,” as the department adjusts to its new fiscal norm.

We’ll hear from VerGow about his plans for the agency, and how his work with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority can inform his new role with Multnomah County.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73777197Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:40:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Multnomah County Homeless Services Department was first established in 2016 as the Joint Office of Homeless Services — an office overseeing services provided to people experiencing homelessness in Portland and Multnomah County The agency faced...
VerGow begins his new position following Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s campaign promises to end unsheltered homelessness in Portland, which have raised questions about what goals can be realistic for the city and what services do the most good. He's also heading up the agency as it faces a $67 million funding gap. VerGow says the agency has the current job of learning how to “do as much if not more with less,” as the department adjusts to its new fiscal norm.

We’ll hear from VerGow about his plans for the agency, and how his work with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority can inform his new role with Multnomah County.]]>1352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hybrid-gallery-creating-safe-space-for-queer-and-trans-arts-and-the-greater-eugene-community--73777187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73777187Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:40:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor the last 5 years, The Hybrid Gallery in Eugene has welcomed and showcased creatives of all kinds into its space. The art collective has diversified its offerings over the years, adding more classes, groups and space for local bands to play....885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/botulism-outbreak-threatens-wild-birds-in-klamath-basin--73777184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73777184Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:40:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA large botulism outbreak in Klamath Basin wetlands could kill more than 100,000 waterbirds if more water is not sent to the wetlands. The Bird Alliance of Oregon is asking the Bureau of Reclamation to release the water to the Klamath National...740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spokane-latino-led-groups-rally-disaster-resources-in-spanish--73765275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73765275Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:38:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSpokane Latino-led groups rally disaster resources in Spanish263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wildfire-smoke-at-county-fairs--73712166https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73712166Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:50:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA feature on how attendees at the Crook and Baker County fairs are dealing with wildfire smoke.225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-safe-space-for-weirdos-beyblade-community-hosts-final-tournament-at-lloyd-center-s-food-court--73675071https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73675071Sat, 08 Aug 2026 17:38:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland Trail-Bladers host their final Beyblade tournament at Portland's Lloyd Center ahead of its closure on Aug 8, 2026. The mall transformed into a community living room over the past few years.316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-a-powwow-has-been-described-as-a-collective-heartbeat-that-draws-people-together--73620896https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73620896Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:57:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe power of a powwow has been described as a collective heartbeat that draws people together. Celebrants often say they feel unity and freedom as they dance in a circle. Those elements are especially vital for those serving time at the Oregon State...333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exit-of-two-members-of-oregon-state-board-of-education-points-to-tension-over-changing-state-role--73585021https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73585021Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:22:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGov. Kotek’s recent executive order on instructional time — and the process to put it in place — raise questions about the state board’s job.261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mass-fish-necropsy-helps-forecast-salmon-returns-in-oregon--73564339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73564339Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:24:29 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMass fish necropsy helps forecast salmon returns in Oregon320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/classical-guitarist-and-composer-kicks-off-two-months-of-concert-performances-at-oregon-state-parks--73519904
The two-month-long concert tour that kicked off on Aug. 1 features Austin performing original and traditional classical guitar compositions at 15 state parks and other outdoor locations, from the Central Oregon high desert to the Portland metro area, the Rogue Valley and the rugged Oregon coast. Austin is making tickets available for free or at discounted prices for people facing financial difficulties, and he’s also giving away free classical guitars and music instruction to at-risk youth.

He joins us to share how the pandemic inspired this concert series, his vision for its future growth and to perform works audiences can expect to hear.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73519904Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:38:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTye Austin is a classical guitarist and composer from Southern Oregon and also the founder and artistic director of Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness. The two-month-long concert tour that kicked off on Aug. 1 features Austin...
The two-month-long concert tour that kicked off on Aug. 1 features Austin performing original and traditional classical guitar compositions at 15 state parks and other outdoor locations, from the Central Oregon high desert to the Portland metro area, the Rogue Valley and the rugged Oregon coast. Austin is making tickets available for free or at discounted prices for people facing financial difficulties, and he’s also giving away free classical guitars and music instruction to at-risk youth.

He joins us to share how the pandemic inspired this concert series, his vision for its future growth and to perform works audiences can expect to hear.]]>2396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/washington-s-primary-election-results--73513203
We get an update on that race from OPB's Southwest Washington Bureau Chief Erik Neumann, and also hear about the Washington Supreme Court, Clark County Council and several sheriff elections from OPB reporter Elena Neale-Sacks.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73513203Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:05:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOne of the most watched congressional races in the country is in Southwest Washington, and yesterday’s primary yielded few surprises. Washington’s 3rd Congressional District will be critical for both Democrats and Republicans hoping to control the...
We get an update on that race from OPB's Southwest Washington Bureau Chief Erik Neumann, and also hear about the Washington Supreme Court, Clark County Council and several sheriff elections from OPB reporter Elena Neale-Sacks.]]>603falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebroadcast-us-poet-laureate-ada-limon-on-the-hurting-kind--73511372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73511372Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:18:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAt first, Ada Limón wasn’t able to write poetry during the pandemic. And then she wrote a poem called “The Hurting Kind.” From that flowed the rest of her new book of poems under that same name. We talked to Limón, then the poet laureate of the United...3045falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebroadcast-patrick-radden-keefe-discusses-his-new-book-london-falling-at-lincoln-high-school-in-portland--73510826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73510826Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:05:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn 2019, a 19-year-old man named Zac Brettler died after jumping off the balcony of a luxury apartment in London near the River Thames. Police never came to a conclusion about what led to Brettler’s death. But soon after, it was revealed that Brettler...3074falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebroadcast-revisiting-the-burned-piano-project-creating-music-amidst-the-noise-of-hate--73454648
The family, who wants to keep their identity private, worked with Wright over the following two
years on turning the grand piano into a mixed media exhibit, including a newly formed glass piano and textile art made with the burned strings. In a statement that is included in the exhibit, the family wrote: “Seeing the piano transformed from a burned and destroyed object into the foundations of new instruments, furniture, art, beauty, and community awareness is a balm for the wounds of waste and loss. … Finding connectedness is an antidote to hate.”

We listen back to our visit to the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education to see the mixed media exhibit and talk with artist Jennifer Wright and OJMCHE director Rebekha Sobel. This segment originally aired on May 31, 2024.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73454648Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:40:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFour years ago, a Portland Jewish family’s home was destroyed in an arson. As they got rid of all their burned belongings, the one thing they couldn’t bear to do was toss out with the rest of the burned remains a 100 year-old Steinway grand piano that...
The family, who wants to keep their identity private, worked with Wright over the following two
years on turning the grand piano into a mixed media exhibit, including a newly formed glass piano and textile art made with the burned strings. In a statement that is included in the exhibit, the family wrote: “Seeing the piano transformed from a burned and destroyed object into the foundations of new instruments, furniture, art, beauty, and community awareness is a balm for the wounds of waste and loss. … Finding connectedness is an antidote to hate.”

We listen back to our visit to the Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education to see the mixed media exhibit and talk with artist Jennifer Wright and OJMCHE director Rebekha Sobel. This segment originally aired on May 31, 2024.]]>2114falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seeds-of-peace-tells-story-of-hiroshima-survivor-and-trees-planted-from-seeds-of-those-that-survived-after-the-blast--73454632
The film documents her involvement in the years-long effort taking the seeds of trees that survived the atomic bomb to grow dozens of trees in Oregon. The communities chosen have ties to “World War II memory, Japanese American incarceration, veterans’ experience, and reconciliation.” We talk with the historian David-Paul B. Hedberg, producer and director of “Seeds of Peace." The film is screening around the state, including on the August 6 anniversary at Portland’s Tomorrow Theater.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73454632Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:40:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOn August 6, 1945, the U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, killing an estimated 140,000 thousand people. Hideko Tamura Snider was 10 years old at the time of the devastating blast and suffered unspeakable loss. She...
The film documents her involvement in the years-long effort taking the seeds of trees that survived the atomic bomb to grow dozens of trees in Oregon. The communities chosen have ties to “World War II memory, Japanese American incarceration, veterans’ experience, and reconciliation.” We talk with the historian David-Paul B. Hedberg, producer and director of “Seeds of Peace." The film is screening around the state, including on the August 6 anniversary at Portland’s Tomorrow Theater.]]>1008falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-needs-transit-oriented-upzoning-says-one-portlander--73403594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73403594Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:19:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast year, California and Washington passed laws to make it easier to allow midrise buildings to be built near transit stations throughout the state. Oregon did not. According to Fischer Jemisen, who runs urbanpdx.blog, transit-oriented upzoning in...977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregon-magicians-are-keeping-the-craft-alive--73403593
In the age of reality TV stars and social media influencers, illusionists may seem like entertainment relics. So who’s still learning magic? What keeps the craft alive?

To answer those questions and more, we’re joined by George Alvarez, president of the Portland Society of Magicians, and Eric Pearson, founder of the magic performance group The Secret Society.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73403593Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:19:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingStage magic reached its peak in the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th century, when illusionists such as Harry Houdini and Howard Thurston fascinated audiences with feats of escapism, levitation and more. It had a resurgence in the late 20th...
In the age of reality TV stars and social media influencers, illusionists may seem like entertainment relics. So who’s still learning magic? What keeps the craft alive?

To answer those questions and more, we’re joined by George Alvarez, president of the Portland Society of Magicians, and Eric Pearson, founder of the magic performance group The Secret Society.]]>1070falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-based-nonprofit-hosts-culinary-education-program-for-those-with-barriers-to-employment--73403592
The organization was founded in 2018, and its community kitchen program also provides meals to senior care communities, schools, mental health facilities and shelters, some of which are cooked by those participating in the culinary training program, and some of which are cooked by Stone Soup staff.

We’ll hear from the organization’s director, Ellen Damaschino, and one of the participants of the program, Mikey Barth, about the culinary training program, as well as the organization’s work to provide meals to community organizations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73403592Mon, 03 Aug 2026 20:19:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland-based organization Stone Soup hosts a twelve-week culinary education training for individuals that have had significant employment barriers, whether that be experiences with substance abuse, gaps in work experience, lack of access to...
The organization was founded in 2018, and its community kitchen program also provides meals to senior care communities, schools, mental health facilities and shelters, some of which are cooked by those participating in the culinary training program, and some of which are cooked by Stone Soup staff.

We’ll hear from the organization’s director, Ellen Damaschino, and one of the participants of the program, Mikey Barth, about the culinary training program, as well as the organization’s work to provide meals to community organizations.]]>907falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-ranchers-race-to-protect-cattle-from-grasshopper-fire--73391988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73391988Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:27:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon ranchers race to protect cattle from Grasshopper Fire297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fire-camps-ensure-crews-are-fed-and-equipped-as-wildfires-ravage-oregon--73391804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73391804Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:23:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFire camps ensure crews are fed and equipped as wildfires ravage Oregon301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warm-springs-evacuees--73348766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73348766Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:15:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs the Bench Fire continues to threaten the Warm Springs Reservation in Central Oregon, people who’ve lost homes, and those still trying to protect them, are waiting for clarity about when the danger will pass, and what resources they’ll have to recover.312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-homes-razed-a-firefighter-hurt-and-a-town-spared-eastern-oregon-community-faces-fox-fire-aftermath--73322913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73322913Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:51:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDave Jeter thought it would be like the last time a fire threatened his corner of Baker County. It wasn’t.238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-of-day-memoir-tells-story-of-portland-family-s-heartbreaking-struggle-with-childhood-cancer--73294243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73294243Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:30:32 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting‘Light of Day’ memoir tells story of Portland family’s heartbreaking struggle with childhood cancer / Portland author Lorna MacKinnnon Day has written a new memoir about her son’s diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer when he was 9 years old....2542falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warm-springs-radio-station-kwso-keeping-community-up-to-date-with-latest-on-wildfires--73292764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73292764Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:26:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon’s wildfires have now burned an estimated 1.8 million acres so far. Dozens of large fires are continuing to burn, many only partially contained. The Confederate Tribes of the Warm Springs reservation in North Central Oregon is at risk from the...418falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/washington-s-state-primary-election-preview--73285043https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73285043Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:08:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA conversation with OPB southwest Washington Bureau chief Erik Neumann ahead of Washington's upcoming primary election set for Tuesday, August 4th.282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buzz-before-the-build-developing-the-low-end-district-in-albina--73267409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73267409Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:56:02 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting1803 Fund aims to involve the North Portland community as it pursues its vision for the neighborhood near the Moda Center.456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surfing-webcams-help-researchers-better-understand-fog-on-the-oregon-coast--73264257
The team analyzed images from six cameras stretching from Cannon Beach to Yaquina Head and compared them with data from a visibility sensor at the Newport Municipal Airport that measures fog. They found that while fog was often patchy and rapidly shifting between camera sites, the airport sensor still provided a reliable picture of average fog frequency along the coast.

Sonya Rauschenbach is a graduate student in atmospheric science at UC Davis and the lead author of the study. She joins us with more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73264257Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:40:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFog is a constant presence on the Oregon Coast, but it can be difficult to measure and track. In a recent study, researchers used webcams that are normally used to check surfing conditions to get a better picture of when and where fog forms and...
The team analyzed images from six cameras stretching from Cannon Beach to Yaquina Head and compared them with data from a visibility sensor at the Newport Municipal Airport that measures fog. They found that while fog was often patchy and rapidly shifting between camera sites, the airport sensor still provided a reliable picture of average fog frequency along the coast.

Sonya Rauschenbach is a graduate student in atmospheric science at UC Davis and the lead author of the study. She joins us with more details.]]>940falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-effort-aims-to-expand-pharmacy-access-in-oregon-s-rural-and-frontier-communities--73264252
The need is particularly acute in Oregon. According to an analysis by AP in 2024 using data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Oregon has the second fewest retail pharmacies per capita in the nation. Pharmacy closures can be particularly hard for patients in rural areas who may have to drive hours to the next available pharmacy to fill their prescriptions.

To help this population, PFO will use the OHA funds to install secure lockers in Burns, Baker City, Gold Beach and other locations for patients to pick up their prescriptions. The nonprofit will also roll out a prescription delivery service staffed with a community health worker who is also a bilingual pharmacy technician to serve customers in Heppner, John Day, La Grande and other locations. PFO is also hoping to launch a telepharmacy service where a pharmacist would be available for video consultations with patients and would be able to remotely supervise a technician as medications are dispensed.

Brian Mayo is the executive director of the Oregon State Pharmacy Association and the Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon. Ann Murray is a pharmacist and the co-owner of Murray’s Drug, an independent, family-owned pharmacy with locations in Heppner, Condon and Boardman. Murray and Mayo join us to discuss the OHA grant and the challenges facing pharmacies and the rural communities they serve.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73264252Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:40:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEarlier this month, the Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon announced it was awarded more than $5 million from the Oregon Health Authority to expand pharmacy access in rural and frontier communities. The need is particularly acute in Oregon. According to...
The need is particularly acute in Oregon. According to an analysis by AP in 2024 using data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Oregon has the second fewest retail pharmacies per capita in the nation. Pharmacy closures can be particularly hard for patients in rural areas who may have to drive hours to the next available pharmacy to fill their prescriptions.

To help this population, PFO will use the OHA funds to install secure lockers in Burns, Baker City, Gold Beach and other locations for patients to pick up their prescriptions. The nonprofit will also roll out a prescription delivery service staffed with a community health worker who is also a bilingual pharmacy technician to serve customers in Heppner, John Day, La Grande and other locations. PFO is also hoping to launch a telepharmacy service where a pharmacist would be available for video consultations with patients and would be able to remotely supervise a technician as medications are dispensed.

Brian Mayo is the executive director of the Oregon State Pharmacy Association and the Pharmacy Foundation of Oregon. Ann Murray is a pharmacist and the co-owner of Murray’s Drug, an independent, family-owned pharmacy with locations in Heppner, Condon and Boardman. Murray and Mayo join us to discuss the OHA grant and the challenges facing pharmacies and the rural communities they serve.]]>1177falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-rights-oregon-sues-portland-multnomah-county-over-lack-of-emergency-planning-for-people-with-disabilities--73264251
For more on the lawsuit, we’re joined by Jake Cornett, the executive director and CEO of Disability Rights Oregon, and Audra Pearson, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73264251Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:40:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDisability Rights Oregon filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Portland and Multnomah County “fail to protect people with disabilities before, during and after disasters.” It argues that the city and county’s emergency management systems — from alerts...
For more on the lawsuit, we’re joined by Jake Cornett, the executive director and CEO of Disability Rights Oregon, and Audra Pearson, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit.]]>921falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-warm-springs-rancher-keeping-wild-horses-safe-from-oregon-wildfires--73249316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73249316Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:05:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWarm Springs rancher Jason Smith has helped manage the wild horse population on the reservation for decades. Now, he and partner Kremena Doust are helping keep the horses safe from a nearby wildfire.294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-tailors-seamstresses-decline-nationwide-oregon-professionals-share-their-thoughts-on-the-industry--73243720
What are the challenges of this work and why don’t more young people want to do it? To answer these questions and more we are joined by two professional sewists in Oregon. Stephanie Mendes is the owner of Love Stephanie Apparel and is an instructor at the Portland Fashion Institute. Mackinley James is known as the Fibrarian and is based in Portland.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73243720Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 18,500 professional tailors, dressmakers and seamstresses in 2024. That’s a 30% drop from a decade before. The median age for the profession is 54, and unlike other skilled labor industries, not...
What are the challenges of this work and why don’t more young people want to do it? To answer these questions and more we are joined by two professional sewists in Oregon. Stephanie Mendes is the owner of Love Stephanie Apparel and is an instructor at the Portland Fashion Institute. Mackinley James is known as the Fibrarian and is based in Portland.]]>1442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-changes-coming-for-people-on-oregon-health-plan--73243714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73243714Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn January of 2027, people on Medicaid will need to meet a slate of new requirements mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or HR1. Some people on the Oregon Health Plan will need to confirm that they are working, volunteering or attending school...1021falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reed-college-student-body-president-on-the-college-s-settlement-of-antisemitism-complaints--73243713
For a student perspective on the settlement, we’re joined by Reed Student Body President Andrew Happy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73243713Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingReed College recently settled a pair of complaints from former students who said they were targeted and harassed for being Jewish. The college agreed to update its discrimination policy, implement new training for students, faculty and staff and...
For a student perspective on the settlement, we’re joined by Reed Student Body President Andrew Happy.]]>539falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-moda-center-deal-looms-portland-city-officials-at-the-center-of-negotiations-weigh-in--73238005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73238005Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:18:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs Moda Center deal looms, Portland city officials at the center of negotiations weigh in238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-bench-fire-in-central-oregon-is-impacting-the-confederated-tribes-of-warm-springs--73221720
Hundreds of people are under Level 3 “Go Now!” evacuation orders, with more than a thousand others under lower evacuation levels.

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribal Council Chair Dennis White III has issued a state of emergency declaration that authorizes coordination with and seeks assistance from state, local and federal agencies to fight the wildfires threatening the reservation and taking a toll on tribal services. Tribal officials have now issued a water conservation order and a boil water advisory while announcing the closure of government offices on Tuesday.

Edward Henderson, Secretary-Treasurer/CEO of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, joins us to share more.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73221720Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:28:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBy Monday, the Bench fire burning in Warm Springs grew to more than 40,000 acres after combining with the Beachcomb fire. At least six homes and five buildings have been lost, according to state fire officials. Hundreds of people are under Level 3...
Hundreds of people are under Level 3 “Go Now!” evacuation orders, with more than a thousand others under lower evacuation levels.

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribal Council Chair Dennis White III has issued a state of emergency declaration that authorizes coordination with and seeks assistance from state, local and federal agencies to fight the wildfires threatening the reservation and taking a toll on tribal services. Tribal officials have now issued a water conservation order and a boil water advisory while announcing the closure of government offices on Tuesday.

Edward Henderson, Secretary-Treasurer/CEO of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, joins us to share more.]]>1120falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trail-blazers-relocation-threat-heightens-as-portland-city-officials-approach-moda-center-draft-sheet-deadline--73221719
With both city officials and Trail Blazers management firm in their stance, the threat of a Trail Blazers relocation has crept into NBA discourse.

NBA reporters Mike Vorkunov and Yaron Weitzman join us to discuss further about the possibility of a Blazers relocation, and what cities may be attractive suitors for the franchise.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73221719Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:28:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland city officials are rapidly approaching the Aug. 12 deadline to begin negotiations for a Moda Center deal. With both city officials and Trail Blazers management firm in their stance, the threat of a Trail Blazers relocation has crept into NBA...
With both city officials and Trail Blazers management firm in their stance, the threat of a Trail Blazers relocation has crept into NBA discourse.

NBA reporters Mike Vorkunov and Yaron Weitzman join us to discuss further about the possibility of a Blazers relocation, and what cities may be attractive suitors for the franchise.]]>1045falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-forestry-department-on-response-to-wildfires-raging-across-state--73221715
The agency’s complex incident management teams have taken command of the Akawa Butte fire burning near Sisters and are assisting on several fires that are part of the Rowe Creek Complex. A state-to-state mutual aid agreement has allowed ODF to get help from Florida firefighters who took over command on Monday of the Evans Creek fire in Southern Oregon.

Kyle Williams, ODF’s Deputy Fire of Fire Operations, joins us for more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73221715Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:27:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFirefighting crews are working around the clock to contain the dozens of wildfires burning across Central, Eastern and Southern Oregon. The Oregon Department of Forestry is coordinating with state, local and federal agencies to contain large wildfires...
The agency’s complex incident management teams have taken command of the Akawa Butte fire burning near Sisters and are assisting on several fires that are part of the Rowe Creek Complex. A state-to-state mutual aid agreement has allowed ODF to get help from Florida firefighters who took over command on Monday of the Evans Creek fire in Southern Oregon.

Kyle Williams, ODF’s Deputy Fire of Fire Operations, joins us for more details.]]>808falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/southern-oregon-university-financial-crisis--73217973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73217973Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:47:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSouthern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon has existed since 1872 under various names and is one of the largest employers in the rural region. It’s also one of the most affordable Universities for students in the surrounding areas. But financial...301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-across-the-pacific-northwest-compete-in-the-larry-bell-memorial-all-girls-rodeo--73216622https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73216622Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:18:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWomen across the Pacific Northwest compete in the Larry Bell Memorial All Girls Rodeo238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warm-springs-reservation-evacuates-as-bench-beachcomb-fires-merge--73201883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73201883Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:30:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOver the weekend, the Bench and Beachcomb fires experienced extreme fire activity and merged to create one fire now known as the Bench Fire. With three potential fronts reportedly threatening the Warm Springs community.286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portlander-named-2026-national-yo-yo-champion--73198789
Tan joins us in the studio to talk about her elaborate yo-yo routines and what she loves about it.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73198789Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:51:52 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortlander Aliyah Tan recently won first place at the National Yo-Yo Contest in Las Vegas. It was the first time Tan took the spot spot since she started competing at nationals in 2014. Tan’s winning routine, set to music by the British rock band The...
Tan joins us in the studio to talk about her elaborate yo-yo routines and what she loves about it.]]>1270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fired-wa-police-officers-disproportionately-hired-for-tribal-policing-new-reporting-finds--73198788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73198788Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:51:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTribal police departments in Washington employ police officers who have been fired at a disproportionate rate, according to new reporting from InvestigateWest. At the state level, tribal law enforcement only makes up about 2.5% of the police force,...883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biketown-celebrates-10-year-anniversary-with-guinness-record-e-bike-ride--73198787
With 1,069 attendees, Portland shattered the Guinness record for largest e-bike ride, more than doubling the previous record set by Seattle.

Director of Portland Bureau of Transportation, Millicent Williams joins us to discuss the record-breaking e-bike ride, and reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the BIKETOWN program.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73198787Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:51:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOn July 19, Portland celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the BIKETOWN bike-share program with a record-setting electric bike ride. With 1,069 attendees, Portland shattered the Guinness record for largest e-bike ride, more than doubling the previous...
With 1,069 attendees, Portland shattered the Guinness record for largest e-bike ride, more than doubling the previous record set by Seattle.

Director of Portland Bureau of Transportation, Millicent Williams joins us to discuss the record-breaking e-bike ride, and reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the BIKETOWN program.]]>834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cascade-head-unesco-biosphere--73179054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73179054Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:52:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCascade Head UNESCO Biosphere is doing well despite losing federal funding and not getting much direction from the United Nations.293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/natural-hair-care-at-oak-creek--73178859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73178859Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:43:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor a group of incarcerated girls at the Oak Creek Youth Correctional Facility in Albany, a natural hair care program is providing both training and styling.312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohsu-s-leadership-proposes-a-compromise-for-the-primate-research-center--73160650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73160650Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:26:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe board is taking up an aspirational proposal to rename the center, reduce its primate population over time and invest in new approaches.353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-hands-on-deck-gov-kotek-visits-akawa-fire-in-sisters-says-oregon-is-in-for-long-fire-season--73159909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73159909Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:28:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Gov. Tina Kotek visited fire crews in Sisters, where the nearby Akawa Butte Fire has already burned at least two homes. Officials say it's the number one priority wildfire in the nation.275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ranchers-and-private-landowners-are-helping-respond-to-wildfires-in-central-oregon--73156674
Rangeland Fire Protection Associations have been working with state and federal agencies to respond to the Rowe Creek Complex and other fires in remote, difficult terrain. There are currently 29 RFPAs in Oregon. Their members are ranchers and private landowners who volunteer to help fight wildfires on private rangelands in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry and other state and federal agencies.

Ted Netter is a rancher and chairman of the Oregon RFPA Advisory Committee and the fire supervisor of the Lower Bridge RFPA which serves Jefferson and Deschutes counties. Ross Ryno is a rancher and member of the Twickenham RFPA which serves parts of Wheeler county. They join us to talk about their efforts to protect their homes and communities from the Rowe Creek Complex and Akawa Butte fire burning near Sisters.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73156674Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:51:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMore than 500,000 acres have burned in Oregon from wildfires that were sparked last week by lightning storms. That includes the Rowe Creek Complex that has grown to roughly 150,000 acres and triggered level 1, 2 and 3 evacuation notices for residents...
Rangeland Fire Protection Associations have been working with state and federal agencies to respond to the Rowe Creek Complex and other fires in remote, difficult terrain. There are currently 29 RFPAs in Oregon. Their members are ranchers and private landowners who volunteer to help fight wildfires on private rangelands in coordination with the Oregon Department of Forestry and other state and federal agencies.

Ted Netter is a rancher and chairman of the Oregon RFPA Advisory Committee and the fire supervisor of the Lower Bridge RFPA which serves Jefferson and Deschutes counties. Ross Ryno is a rancher and member of the Twickenham RFPA which serves parts of Wheeler county. They join us to talk about their efforts to protect their homes and communities from the Rowe Creek Complex and Akawa Butte fire burning near Sisters.]]>971falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/opera-in-the-park-aims-to-bring-love-of-opera-to-more-oregonians--73156668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73156668Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:50:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast year over 7,000 people gathered on camp chairs and picnic blankets to hear the opera “Carmen” at Peninsula Park in Portland. It was a performance staged by the organization Opera in the Park, which aims to share the love of opera with as many...1027falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/families-experiencing-homelessness-in-vancouver-face-lengthy-waits-limited-options-for-shelter-space--73156659
For families experiencing homelessness in Vancouver, they may have to wait months until a spot becomes available at the few shelters that allow families. The nonprofit Share operates two shelters in Vancouver for families, each with 14 rooms, on-site laundry, a communal kitchen and dining area, and indoor and outdoor play areas for children. As The Columbian recently reported, Share’s shelters have remained at or near capacity for years. Adrianna Kofoed, director of family shelters at Share, says she and her staff have seen increased demand in just the past year, with at least five or six calls a day from parents seeking help for their families.

Kofoed joins us to share more details about Share’s family shelters. Also joining us is Gracie White, a mother who has been staying at Share’s Homestead shelter for roughly a month with four of her children.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73156659Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:50:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNearly 30% of people who experienced homelessness in Clark County last year were children. That’s according to a recent report by the Council for Homelessness, which also found that the percentage of family households stabilized through rent...
For families experiencing homelessness in Vancouver, they may have to wait months until a spot becomes available at the few shelters that allow families. The nonprofit Share operates two shelters in Vancouver for families, each with 14 rooms, on-site laundry, a communal kitchen and dining area, and indoor and outdoor play areas for children. As The Columbian recently reported, Share’s shelters have remained at or near capacity for years. Adrianna Kofoed, director of family shelters at Share, says she and her staff have seen increased demand in just the past year, with at least five or six calls a day from parents seeking help for their families.

Kofoed joins us to share more details about Share’s family shelters. Also joining us is Gracie White, a mother who has been staying at Share’s Homestead shelter for roughly a month with four of her children.]]>1045falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-wheeler-county-relationships-built-between-local-landowners-and-firefighters-during-a-2024-megafire-are-paying-off--73135859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73135859Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:55:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingResources are stretched thin in an already grueling fire season in Oregon.314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/willamette-and-pacific-universities-say-merger-will-save-money-serve-students--73132916
The structure Willamette and Pacific are pursuing is what’s known as a collegiate model, where multiple universities exist as part of a larger institution. The two universities will retain their names and campuses as part of what will likely be named the University of the Northwest. Pacific University President Jenny Coyle and Willamette University President Steve Thorsett join us to discuss the merger and its impact on the institutions and the students they serve.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73132916Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:14:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPublic and private universities alike are facing increasing financial strain with rising costs, limited funding and tuition already unaffordable for many. Now two of Oregon’s private universities have decided to merge, in large part to save money....
The structure Willamette and Pacific are pursuing is what’s known as a collegiate model, where multiple universities exist as part of a larger institution. The two universities will retain their names and campuses as part of what will likely be named the University of the Northwest. Pacific University President Jenny Coyle and Willamette University President Steve Thorsett join us to discuss the merger and its impact on the institutions and the students they serve.]]>892falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/osp-tribal-liaison-glendon-smith-on-bridging-the-gap-between-tribal-and-state-law-enforcement--73132896
Smith joins us to talk more about his role and the relationship between tribal and state law enforcement.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73132896Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:13:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGlendon Smith is the inaugural tribal liaison for the Oregon State Police. Since 2023, he’s been responsible for establishing relationships with Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes and educating state troopers on how to interact with tribal...
Smith joins us to talk more about his role and the relationship between tribal and state law enforcement.]]>1295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-awarded-160m-to-expand-the-semiconductor-industry-and-boost-economic-development--73132892
That’s the intention behind the Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology, or FAST, grant. Oregon State University is coordinating the consortium’s efforts. Rob Stone is a Professor of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at OSU, and the interim CEO and principal investigator of FAST. He joins us to share more about how the money will be used and its effect on Oregon’s economy.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73132892Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:13:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAbout 100 different industry, government and academic organization are part of the consortium that will spend 160 million over the next 10 years to increase research on and production of semiconductors. These components are vital to virtually every...
That’s the intention behind the Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology, or FAST, grant. Oregon State University is coordinating the consortium’s efforts. Rob Stone is a Professor of Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at OSU, and the interim CEO and principal investigator of FAST. He joins us to share more about how the money will be used and its effect on Oregon’s economy.]]>772falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jury-finds-nike-discriminated-against-former-employee-due-to-her-gender--73129616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73129616Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:21:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJury finds Nike discriminated against former employee due to her gender300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-author-and-investigator-rene-denfeld-releases-new-thriller-the-talking-bone--73127306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73127306Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:11:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland author and investigator Rene Denfeld releases new thriller, ‘The Talking Bone’329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-a-third-party-candidate-shake-up-the-oregon-governor-s-race--73116688https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73116688Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:56:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe lone minor-party nominee currently headed to the ballot could siphon votes from Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek.295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tol-mailbag--73113937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73113937Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:20:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWe end the show today with a listener mailbag. Guest host Jenn Chavez and senior producer Allison Frost read some of your comments about the topics from recent “Think Out Loud” episodes.337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blm-rule-changes-to-allow-more-cattle-grazing-on-public-lands-in-oregon-and-the-west--73113932
The BLM says the proposal “reflects the Trump administration’s priority to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, promote productive working lands and strengthen local economies.” But environmental groups have raised concerns about the effect loosening these rules would have on wildlife. And Native American tribes that manage bison anticipate impacts on their herds as well. The public comment period on the proposal closed last week.

We talk with Mark Olalde, reporter for High Country News and Propublica, about the plan and how it would affect ranching as well as wildlife and Indigenous tribes.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73113932Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:20:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Trump administration is rewriting Bureau of Land Management rules to increase the number of cattle and other livestock that can graze on public lands. The rules affect 155 million acres in the West, an area more than two-and-a-half times the size...
The BLM says the proposal “reflects the Trump administration’s priority to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens, promote productive working lands and strengthen local economies.” But environmental groups have raised concerns about the effect loosening these rules would have on wildlife. And Native American tribes that manage bison anticipate impacts on their herds as well. The public comment period on the proposal closed last week.

We talk with Mark Olalde, reporter for High Country News and Propublica, about the plan and how it would affect ranching as well as wildlife and Indigenous tribes.]]>757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-musicians-on-why-they-perform-in-tribute-bands--73113931
Adam Corkery is a guitarist and vocalist for Brown Stallion, a Ween tribute band based in Eugene and Portland. Renée Muzquiz is the lead vocalist and guitarist for Major Tomboys, an all-femme David Bowie tribute based in Portland. She also represents Linda Ronstadt in Stone Phoneys, a tribute to Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris.

They both join us to talk about the joys of performing familiar songs for die-hard fans.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73113931Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:20:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFrom Journey and the Grateful Dead, to The Strokes and Depeche Mode, Oregon has no shortage of tribute bands. But why perform the music of another artist? Adam Corkery is a guitarist and vocalist for Brown Stallion, a Ween tribute band based in...
Adam Corkery is a guitarist and vocalist for Brown Stallion, a Ween tribute band based in Eugene and Portland. Renée Muzquiz is the lead vocalist and guitarist for Major Tomboys, an all-femme David Bowie tribute based in Portland. She also represents Linda Ronstadt in Stone Phoneys, a tribute to Ronstadt, Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris.

They both join us to talk about the joys of performing familiar songs for die-hard fans.]]>991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ladies-up-project-announces-expansion-of-community-art-program--73113930https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73113930Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:20:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhether you like it or not, street art is a defining component of a city. However, street art has historically been a male-dominated field, which inspired the Portland Street Art Alliance’s Ladies Up Project. With allocated space and canvases, Ladies...889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-data-centers-pose-an-outsized-threat-to-eastern-oregon-s-air-quality--73112073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73112073Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:02:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhy data centers pose an outsized threat to Eastern Oregon’s air quality302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/citizen-scientists-photograph-50-years-of-melting-glaciers--73092512
These citizen-scientists say they’re hoping to reduce “environmental amnesia” by presenting this visual evidence of climate change.

Washington journalist and author of “The Earth Said Remember Me,” Jason Dove Mark, joins us to discuss his experience on Mt. Shasta, and its broader implications.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092512Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:16:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor 52 years, citizen-scientists have documented Mt. Shasta’s melting glaciers as the planet warms from climate change. They’ve taken a series of photographs over decades that shows these glaciers shrinking. These citizen-scientists say they’re...
These citizen-scientists say they’re hoping to reduce “environmental amnesia” by presenting this visual evidence of climate change.

Washington journalist and author of “The Earth Said Remember Me,” Jason Dove Mark, joins us to discuss his experience on Mt. Shasta, and its broader implications.]]>882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-in-the-nation-program-in-wa-state-now-providing-long-term-care-benefits--73092505
WA Cares Fund is the first state-run program for long-term care insurance. It is funded by a mandatory surcharge on payroll taxes in Washington state. After contributing for 10 years, Washington residents qualify for benefits, which could be used for various services including: home care, transportation, adult day programs, home modifications and compensation for family caretakers.

Paula Span writes the New Old Age column for the New York Times and KFF News and wrote about this program, which started offering benefits this month. She joins us to share more on why this program is needed and the impact it could have.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092505Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:15:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn estimated 56% of people turning 65 will need long-term care in their lifetime, according to the AARP. On average, much of the care is done by unpaid caregivers and friends helping with day-to-day activities. But a program in Washington is designed...
WA Cares Fund is the first state-run program for long-term care insurance. It is funded by a mandatory surcharge on payroll taxes in Washington state. After contributing for 10 years, Washington residents qualify for benefits, which could be used for various services including: home care, transportation, adult day programs, home modifications and compensation for family caretakers.

Paula Span writes the New Old Age column for the New York Times and KFF News and wrote about this program, which started offering benefits this month. She joins us to share more on why this program is needed and the impact it could have.]]>653falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uw-study-shows-roadless-rule-helps-protect-drinking-water-for-25-million-people-in-us--73092477
But building new roads to boost timber logging in national forest lands could imperil the quality of drinking water for at least 25 million residents across the U.S., according to a new University of Washington study. That includes residents of Portland, Hood River and other communities who get their drinking water from watersheds in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

The study also found other potential harms from rescinding the roadless rule, including to biodiversity and habitats for species like salmon that spawn in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest and other national forests in the Pacific Northwest. Hunting, fishing and other recreation activities could also be at risk from development of wilderness areas currently protected by the roadless rule.

Michael Dombeck is a co-author of the study and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. As chief of the U.S. Forest Service from 1997 to 2001, Dombeck helped create the roadless rule and implement it under President Bill Clinton. He joins us for more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092477Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:15:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor more than 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has helped protect nearly 60 million acres of federal forest lands from logging and new road construction. Last year, the Trump administration announced it would end “the roadless rule,”...
But building new roads to boost timber logging in national forest lands could imperil the quality of drinking water for at least 25 million residents across the U.S., according to a new University of Washington study. That includes residents of Portland, Hood River and other communities who get their drinking water from watersheds in the Mt. Hood National Forest.

The study also found other potential harms from rescinding the roadless rule, including to biodiversity and habitats for species like salmon that spawn in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest and other national forests in the Pacific Northwest. Hunting, fishing and other recreation activities could also be at risk from development of wilderness areas currently protected by the roadless rule.

Michael Dombeck is a co-author of the study and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. As chief of the U.S. Forest Service from 1997 to 2001, Dombeck helped create the roadless rule and implement it under President Bill Clinton. He joins us for more details.]]>842falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-wildfire-season-begins-in-earnest--73092475
Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple joins us with an update on the status of the fires and how agencies are responding.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73092475Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:15:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAccording to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, wildfires have burned more than 300,000 across the state so far. Fire officials say that lightning strikes last week ignited dozens of fires which were fueled by dry vegetation, hot weather...
Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple joins us with an update on the status of the fires and how agencies are responding.]]>609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/washington-s-3rd-district-could-be-among-the-most-competitive-house-seats-this-fall--73088368https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73088368Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:35:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWashington’s 3rd District could be among the most competitive House seats this fall289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-ob-gyn-explores-new-memoir-labor-and-starting-mobile-women-s-health-clinic--73075779Mary Fariba Afsari is an OB-GYN based in Portland, and she’s the author of a new memoir, called "Labor: One Woman’s Work." She tells the story of her practice, and how she came to turn a 31-foot-RV into a mobile women's health clinic. She also weaves her personal narrative with the story of her grandmother in Iran, who died as a young woman from a lack of reproductive healthcare. We'll talk with Afsari about the book and her work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075779Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:44:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMary Fariba Afsari is an OB-GYN based in Portland, and she’s the author of a new memoir, called "Labor: One Woman’s Work." She tells the story of her practice, and how she came to turn a 31-foot-RV into a mobile women's health clinic. She also weaves...Mary Fariba Afsari is an OB-GYN based in Portland, and she’s the author of a new memoir, called "Labor: One Woman’s Work." She tells the story of her practice, and how she came to turn a 31-foot-RV into a mobile women's health clinic. She also weaves her personal narrative with the story of her grandmother in Iran, who died as a young woman from a lack of reproductive healthcare. We'll talk with Afsari about the book and her work.]]>2365falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-yakima-valley-farmworker-s-decision-to-return-home-amid-immigration-crackdown--73075213
Daisy Zavala Magaña and Hal Bernton covered Sánchez’s story for Range, and they join us to discuss their reporting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73075213Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:15:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEarlier this year, Flor Sánchez made the agonizing decision to leave her husband and 6-year-old son behind, and self-deported to Sinaloa, Mexico amid the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown. As immigration enforcement activity spread earlier...
Daisy Zavala Magaña and Hal Bernton covered Sánchez’s story for Range, and they join us to discuss their reporting.]]>660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-mass-wedding-sees-dozens-exchanging-vows--73070416https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73070416Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:39:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland mass wedding sees dozens exchanging vows251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebroadcast-portland-painter-arvie-smith-on-his-guggenheim-fellowship-work--73032290Despite being in his mid-80s, Smith is far from retired — just last year, he received a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. The work he created during that fellowship is currently on display in Chicago. Titled “Crossing Clear Creek,” the exhibit explores Smith’s childhood memories and experience of race in rural Texas and Los Angeles. We spoke with Smith in March 2025 about his life and work.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73032290Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:10:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland artist Arvie Smith is known for colorful, larger-than-life oil paintings that explore oppression and injustice against Black Americans through symbolism and visual tropes. He’s also a professor emeritus at Pacific Northwest College of Art...Despite being in his mid-80s, Smith is far from retired — just last year, he received a prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship. The work he created during that fellowship is currently on display in Chicago. Titled “Crossing Clear Creek,” the exhibit explores Smith’s childhood memories and experience of race in rural Texas and Los Angeles. We spoke with Smith in March 2025 about his life and work.]]>1190falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebroadcast-hanford-area-native-and-former-washington-poet-laureate-on-how-the-atomic-city-shaped-her-life--73032272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73032272Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:10:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSeattle poet Kathleen Flenniken grew up in Richland and worked as a civil engineer at Hanford in the 1980s. She served as Washington State Poet Laureate from 2012-2014. In her first year as poet laureate, she published a collection called Plume, which...1214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-portland-bake-show-puts-a-pnw-spin-on-a-british-baking-competition--73029089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73029089Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:16:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBig Portland Bake Show puts a PNW spin on a British baking competition323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-states-famous-for-wine-women-vintners-find-success-off-the-beaten-path-in-the-wild-and-windy-columbia-gorge--73019969https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73019969Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:47:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMeet the ‘scrappy’ women putting small-scale operations in Oregon and Washington on the winemaking map.301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/licensing-fees-could-double-for-oregon-s-psilocybin-service-centers-and-facilitators--73018688
Cathy Jonas, the founder and CEO of EPIC Healing Eugene, joins us to share what the proposed changes could mean for her center. We’ll also check in with Angie Allbee, manager of the Psilocybin Services Section at OHA, about the future of Oregon’s first-in-the-nation program.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018688Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:29:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon Health Authority is considering doubling license fees for the state’s psilocybin service providers. The draft rules would also eliminate discounts for nonprofit service centers and facilitators who are veterans or qualify as low-income. A...
Cathy Jonas, the founder and CEO of EPIC Healing Eugene, joins us to share what the proposed changes could mean for her center. We’ll also check in with Angie Allbee, manager of the Psilocybin Services Section at OHA, about the future of Oregon’s first-in-the-nation program.]]>1458falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warm-springs-seat-on-the-jefferson-county-soil-water-conservation-district-board-filled-for-the-first-time-in-decades--73018686
Alysia Klick’ump was recently appointed to the board as an associate director for Zone 1, which covers the Warm Springs reservation. She joins us to talk about her role and the perspective she adds to the board as a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs and fly fishing guide.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018686Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:29:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District helps manage irrigation, soil erosion, water quality and other factors that impact the health of the county’s watersheds. It’s supposed to be overseen by a seven-member board, but until recently,...
Alysia Klick’ump was recently appointed to the board as an associate director for Zone 1, which covers the Warm Springs reservation. She joins us to talk about her role and the perspective she adds to the board as a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs and fly fishing guide.]]>1072falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-portland-fell-in-love-with-megan-gustafson--73015986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73015986Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:25:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhy Portland fell in love with Megan Gustafson273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lakeview-is-working-to-solve-its-financial-crisis-but-smelly-discolored-water-could-hold-it-back--73004338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73004338Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:13:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMany residents believe the water is harmful to drink. But the actual quality is unclear because the town failed to consistently test for metals and contaminants.353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multnomah-county-sheriff-s-office-still-using-solitary-confinement-too-often-says-auditor-s-report--72999363
We talk with auditor Jennifer McGuirk about the details of the report and its recommendations.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72999363Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:17:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn 2022, the Multnomah county auditor looked into the jails run by the county sheriff’s office. The audit found that adults in custody who were Black or had mental health conditions were discipled and put in isolation or solitary confinement more...
We talk with auditor Jennifer McGuirk about the details of the report and its recommendations.]]>899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astoria-city-council-s-new-camping-proposal-goes-into-effect-at-the-same-time-it-s-downtown-shelter-may-close--72999359
At the same time, Clatsop County budget and funding formula changes  mean one of the city’s low-barrier shelters, LiFEBoat, will be seeing major cuts that could lead to a reduction in services and even closure. Osarch Orak is the executive director of the shelter. He joins us to share more on what these camping code changes mean for the nonprofit and the people they serve.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72999359Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:16:38 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPeople experiencing homelessness in Astoria will have to abide by new camping codes going into effect Wednesday, July 15. The changes to the camping codes make it illegal for people to camp knowingly on public property if they have access to...
At the same time, Clatsop County budget and funding formula changes  mean one of the city’s low-barrier shelters, LiFEBoat, will be seeing major cuts that could lead to a reduction in services and even closure. Osarch Orak is the executive director of the shelter. He joins us to share more on what these camping code changes mean for the nonprofit and the people they serve.]]>793falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-latest-on-moda-center-funding--72999358
Mayor Keith Wilson and city councilors have suggested they’ll draw upon city revenue streams such as the Portland Clean Energy Fund and a fund within Prosper Portland, the city’s urban development agency. But the boards that govern those sets of funding would first have to determine if their revenue can be spent on the arena.

It’s just the latest in a long saga that has involved negotiations between the Trail Blazers and city officials to keep the team in Portland and meet demands for renovations.

Alex Zielinski covers Portland politics for OPB. She joins us to break down the latest updates.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72999358Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:16:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA Moda Center deal is in the works, and the Portland City Council will vote in just a few weeks to decide if it will spend public money on a renovation. But details are hazy about where exactly the funding would come from. Mayor Keith Wilson and city...
Mayor Keith Wilson and city councilors have suggested they’ll draw upon city revenue streams such as the Portland Clean Energy Fund and a fund within Prosper Portland, the city’s urban development agency. But the boards that govern those sets of funding would first have to determine if their revenue can be spent on the arena.

It’s just the latest in a long saga that has involved negotiations between the Trail Blazers and city officials to keep the team in Portland and meet demands for renovations.

Alex Zielinski covers Portland politics for OPB. She joins us to break down the latest updates.]]>617falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/columbia-riverkeeper-and-other-groups-sue-trump-administration-to-prevent-weakening-endangered-species-act--72999354
The rule change, which is scheduled to take effect in September, removes the regulatory definition of “harm” under the ESA that for more than 50 years has been interpreted to include harm to endangered species’ habitats. That interpretation was affirmed by the Supreme Court in a 1995 decision. U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a press release the rule change “restores common sense, respects private property, provides much-needed certainty for landowners and follows the statute Congress actually passed.”

Miles Johnson, legal director of Columbia Riverkeeper, joins us for more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72999354Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:15:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOn Tuesday, Columbia Riverkeeper joined a coalition of environmental groups that sued the Trump administration over a rule change that would undo protections under the Endangered Species Act for endangered and threatened species of animals like...
The rule change, which is scheduled to take effect in September, removes the regulatory definition of “harm” under the ESA that for more than 50 years has been interpreted to include harm to endangered species’ habitats. That interpretation was affirmed by the Supreme Court in a 1995 decision. U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in a press release the rule change “restores common sense, respects private property, provides much-needed certainty for landowners and follows the statute Congress actually passed.”

Miles Johnson, legal director of Columbia Riverkeeper, joins us for more details.]]>634falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregon-will-handle-upcoming-major-social-safety-net-program-cuts--72997687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72997687Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:46:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow Oregon will handle upcoming major social safety net program cuts320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/northeastern-oregon-town-hit-with-state-fine-over-wastewater-violations--72979124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72979124Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:52:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNorth Powder public works director says their office ‘looked like a bomb went off’ due to decades of disorganization.305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ilovemakonnen-headlines-his-first-portland-pride-weekend-concert--72974814
But for iLoveMakonnen, relocating to Portland from Atlanta offered a space away from the pressure and attention of the music industry, and the opportunity to explore himself.

Makonnen joins us to share more about his upcoming performance at the Pride in Demand Queer Takeover and what has kept him in Portland nearly 10 years later.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72974814Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:14:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor most artists, Portland isn’t the place to relocate amid the heights of their career. But for iLoveMakonnen, relocating to Portland from Atlanta offered a space away from the pressure and attention of the music industry, and the opportunity to...
But for iLoveMakonnen, relocating to Portland from Atlanta offered a space away from the pressure and attention of the music industry, and the opportunity to explore himself.

Makonnen joins us to share more about his upcoming performance at the Pride in Demand Queer Takeover and what has kept him in Portland nearly 10 years later.]]>1034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-school-funding-formula-hurts-kids-in-poverty-the-most-according-to-oregonian-reporting--72974808
Education reporter Julia Silverman spent time with a student, a teacher, a principal and an attendance specialist in the Reynold’s school district in east Multnomah county. The district serves the highest percentage of low-income students in the Portland area. Silverman joins us to share more about her reporting and the possibility of state lawmakers reforming or overhauling the funding formula.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72974808Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:14:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon school districts rely on the state for funds they need to educate students in their schools, but some educators and advocates say the formula they use to allocate those funds is outdated and inequitable. In-depth reporting by The...
Education reporter Julia Silverman spent time with a student, a teacher, a principal and an attendance specialist in the Reynold’s school district in east Multnomah county. The district serves the highest percentage of low-income students in the Portland area. Silverman joins us to share more about her reporting and the possibility of state lawmakers reforming or overhauling the funding formula.]]>1156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/washington-voters-to-decide-candidates-for-4-seats-on-state-supreme-court-with-vote-on-5th-seat-in-november--72974807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72974807Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:13:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJuly 17 is the deadline for Washington counties to mail out ballots to voters. And it’s the first day voters can submit ballots. In the state’s top two primary, an unusual number of state supreme court judicial candidates appear on the ballot. And...794falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/osu-study-explores-how-wildfire-smoke-affects-songbird-behavior--72954877
A recent study looked at how wildfire smoke affected the behavior of robins. Instead of simply fleeing the smoky conditions, the birds often reduced their activity and shortened their flight distances to remain in their home environments.

Jamie Cornelius is an associate professor in the department of integrative biology at OSU and principal investigator of the university’s Little Bird Lab. She joins us to talk about what scientists are learning about how different wildlife species respond to wildfire.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72954877Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:08:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDespite wildfires becoming more frequent and intense, little is known about how wildlife responds to the threats they present. Researchers at Oregon State University are attempting to shed some light on the issue. A recent study looked at how...
A recent study looked at how wildfire smoke affected the behavior of robins. Instead of simply fleeing the smoky conditions, the birds often reduced their activity and shortened their flight distances to remain in their home environments.

Jamie Cornelius is an associate professor in the department of integrative biology at OSU and principal investigator of the university’s Little Bird Lab. She joins us to talk about what scientists are learning about how different wildlife species respond to wildfire.]]>906falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-police-chief-bob-day-on-police-response-times-and-budget-numbers--72954876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72954876Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:08:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA new report found that Portland Police Bureau response times for high-priority calls is on average more than 20 minutes. And as reported in Willamette Week, some neighborhoods in Portland can wait as much as 40 minutes. The reports of these delays...1195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-secretary-of-state-on-usps-and-trump-administration-s-impact-on-elections--72954874
Read has also pushed back against the Trump administration’s threats to elections officials in all 50 states and D.C.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked vote-by-mail with false statements and is pressuring Congress to pass his “Save America Act” in an effort to exert federal control over state elections in a variety of ways.
We talk with Secretary Read about federal interference in Oregon elections and the security of elections in this state.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72954874Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:08:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Secretary of State Tobias Read recently called for the United States Postal Service to look at its policies around mail pick up on Election Day, after officials in Benton county found some voters’ ballots were left in mailboxes. The postal...
Read has also pushed back against the Trump administration’s threats to elections officials in all 50 states and D.C.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked vote-by-mail with false statements and is pressuring Congress to pass his “Save America Act” in an effort to exert federal control over state elections in a variety of ways.
We talk with Secretary Read about federal interference in Oregon elections and the security of elections in this state.]]>886falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-woodburn-the-world-cup-and-has-a-lasting-significance--72919924
Franco joins us to discuss his reporting and what he found during his time in Woodburn.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72919924Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:29:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhen ESPN feature writer Roberto Jose Andrade Franco spent two weeks in Woodburn, Oregon, he met and spoke with a host of community members, from business owners to coaches to artists. Those conversations informed a new piece Franco wrote about the...
Franco joins us to discuss his reporting and what he found during his time in Woodburn.]]>1026falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-oregon-s-coastal-communities-doulas-and-volunteers-are-reimagining-end-of-life-care--72919923
Three years ago, Margo Lalich co-founded the North Coast End of Life Collective. She’s a nurse and public health professional who says the COVID-19 pandemic was a “wake-up call” that helped her identify a lack of intentional, communal grieving and gaps in infrastructure surrounding end-of-life care in rural areas. She began hosting educational workshops via Zoom for people who wanted to learn more and be involved in facilitating end-of-life conversations and initiatives for their communities’ aging residents. One of the attendees was Kevin Shluka, a sculptor and landscaper located in Tillamook County who’s been volunteering in community hospice since 2024.

We’ll hear more from Lalich and Shluka about the role the End of Life Collective has filled in these coastal communities, and more on what it looks like to facilitate this unique model of care.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72919923Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:29:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn Oregon’s rural, coastal communities, volunteers are coming together to reimagine what end of life care can look like for aging residents outside of medical settings. Three years ago, Margo Lalich co-founded the North Coast End of Life Collective....
Three years ago, Margo Lalich co-founded the North Coast End of Life Collective. She’s a nurse and public health professional who says the COVID-19 pandemic was a “wake-up call” that helped her identify a lack of intentional, communal grieving and gaps in infrastructure surrounding end-of-life care in rural areas. She began hosting educational workshops via Zoom for people who wanted to learn more and be involved in facilitating end-of-life conversations and initiatives for their communities’ aging residents. One of the attendees was Kevin Shluka, a sculptor and landscaper located in Tillamook County who’s been volunteering in community hospice since 2024.

We’ll hear more from Lalich and Shluka about the role the End of Life Collective has filled in these coastal communities, and more on what it looks like to facilitate this unique model of care.]]>1060falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-report-has-100-recommendations-in-responding-to-the-public-health-crisis-of-racism--72919922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72919922Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:29:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFive years ago, the Oregon legislature declared that racism is a public health crisis. A year later, lawmakers told the Oregon Advocacy Commission’s office to come up with recommendations for how to respond to the crisis. The final report detailing...853falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-trimet-how-portland-metro-s-bus-routes-are-planned-tested-and-changed--72919500https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72919500Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:44:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEvery bus stop, route and schedule is a series of trade-offs. We spent some time ‘At Work With’ TriMet planner Tom Mills to see how Oregon’s largest transit agency decides which buses go where.362falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ham-radio-operators-with-intro--72916273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72916273Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:46:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHam radio operators with intro268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/over-the-top-ai-campaign-ads-will-test-oregon-disclosure-law--72901295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72901295Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:43:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFormer congressional candidate Jonathan Lockwood depicted political rivals in a series of outlandish videos.303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uo-professor-shares-history-of-mahjong-in-the-us-100-years-after-it-first-became-popular--72897725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72897725Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:16:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn the 1920s, Mahjong took the U.S. by storm, rapidly becoming a popular game to play and a household name. More than a century later, Mahjong’s popularity seems to be on the rise again, as Yelp data shows a nearly 4,500% increase in searches for...1090falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-writer-breaks-down-native-plant-movement-gardening--72897724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72897724Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:16:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingProponents for growing native plants, especially in gardening, argue that because native species adapted and evolved in their surroundings, they are best suited for the climate, habitats and mutually beneficial relationships with species in the area....1267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/community-energy-project-says-pcef-grants-are-achieving-climate-goals-and-helping-vulnerable-communities--72897723https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72897723Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:16:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt’s been five years since the Portland Clean Energy Fund, or PCEF, gave out its first grants. The fund has grown much more than expected, and various interests have proposed using some of it for non-climate goals. The Community Energy Project is...613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vinyl-record-pressing-plant-opens-in-salem--72880838
Object Permanence records, based in Salem, is the newest vinyl pressing plant in Oregon. They’re also now the sole local manufacturer, since Cascade Record pressing in Milwaukie closed its doors just last month.

Object Permanence has been in operation for just over three weeks, and the co-owners Carrie Morrisey and Adam Philips will join us with the details of the vinyl-pressing business, and why they moved from Brooklyn, NY, to Salem to start their small-press record manufacturer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72880838Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:17:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAmid the many return-to-analog trends in the U.S., vinyl records have held their footing as a popular medium since the early 2000s. In 2025, vinyl sales in the U.S. had its best year since the 1980s, and surpassed $1 billion for the first time ever....
Object Permanence records, based in Salem, is the newest vinyl pressing plant in Oregon. They’re also now the sole local manufacturer, since Cascade Record pressing in Milwaukie closed its doors just last month.

Object Permanence has been in operation for just over three weeks, and the co-owners Carrie Morrisey and Adam Philips will join us with the details of the vinyl-pressing business, and why they moved from Brooklyn, NY, to Salem to start their small-press record manufacturer.]]>1286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-portland-s-sports-bar-scene-has-taken-advantage-of-world-cup-momentum--72880820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72880820Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:16:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhile Portland is not hosting any World Cup matches, residents of "Soccer City, USA" have been showing up at local sports bars in hoards to view games. Away Days and GOL PDX are both located in Southeast Portland, and have been hubs for World Cup...1116falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ethical-and-safety-concerns-abound-as-wildfire-prediction-betting-heats-up--72880788
High Country News recently reported that Polymarket, the world’s biggest prediction market platform, accepted bets on the Palisades Fire as it broke out in January 2025 in Los Angeles County. The fire killed 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. High Country News also reported on the launch of another prediction market earlier this year that is currently accepting only simulated bets on wildfires in California.

Betting on where and when a wildfire starts and how it grows raises ethical and safety concerns. A user on the prediction platform could, for example, engage in arson to score big on a placed bet. Federal and state fire officials High Country News spoke to rejected claims that bets placed on wildfires could aid their wildfire forecasting and monitoring efforts.

High Country News Correspondent Kylie Mohr joins us to share more details and what it means for Oregon as state officials prepare for a potentially destructive wildfire season.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72880788Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:12:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPrediction market platforms allow people to place bets on a staggering array of outcomes - from the US-Iran conflict to the winner of the World Cup to who Taylor Swift’s bridesmaids will be. Add to that list betting on wildfires. High Country News...
High Country News recently reported that Polymarket, the world’s biggest prediction market platform, accepted bets on the Palisades Fire as it broke out in January 2025 in Los Angeles County. The fire killed 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. High Country News also reported on the launch of another prediction market earlier this year that is currently accepting only simulated bets on wildfires in California.

Betting on where and when a wildfire starts and how it grows raises ethical and safety concerns. A user on the prediction platform could, for example, engage in arson to score big on a placed bet. Federal and state fire officials High Country News spoke to rejected claims that bets placed on wildfires could aid their wildfire forecasting and monitoring efforts.

High Country News Correspondent Kylie Mohr joins us to share more details and what it means for Oregon as state officials prepare for a potentially destructive wildfire season.]]>556falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-eyes-421-million-in-medicaid-cuts-including-fewer-benefits-and-limits-on-treatments--72877054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72877054Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:12:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe cuts are just the beginning. The hole in the state’s budget will double as federal funding phases out over time.312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portlander-musician-marisa-anderson-explores-folk-music-from-around-the-world-in-new-album--72858842Marisa Anderson has been dubbed as one of “this era’s most powerful players,” for her deep and varied interpretations of American music. Her latest album, “The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music,” takes inspiration from folk music from around the world. From Vietnam and Syria, to Afghanistan and the Soviet Union, the album is shaped by songs from countries that have been in conflict with the U.S. in her lifetime. Andreson join us to share more on her album and performs live in-studio.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72858842Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:59:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMarisa Anderson has beenhttps://www.npr.org/2018/06/07/615266956/first-listen-marisa-anderson-cloud-corner one of “this era’s most powerful players,” for her deep and varied interpretations of American music. Her latest album, “The Anthology of...Marisa Anderson has been dubbed as one of “this era’s most powerful players,” for her deep and varied interpretations of American music. Her latest album, “The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music,” takes inspiration from folk music from around the world. From Vietnam and Syria, to Afghanistan and the Soviet Union, the album is shaped by songs from countries that have been in conflict with the U.S. in her lifetime. Andreson join us to share more on her album and performs live in-studio.]]>1405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/death-of-a-drag-queen-returns-for-second-run-in-portland--72858679
The play opened at Portland’s Echo theater in December 2025 and moved to Triangle Productions before closing this January. It’s back at Triangle for another two-weekend run starting July 11.

Playwright Sean Brown joins us to talk more about the show and its renewed run.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72858679Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:37:16 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting“Death of a Drag Queen” opens on the 60th birthday of fictional queen Cram Brulee. Her water is shut off, an eviction notice is on the door and the friends who are supposed to take her out to celebrate keep pushing back their arrival. Inspired by...
The play opened at Portland’s Echo theater in December 2025 and moved to Triangle Productions before closing this January. It’s back at Triangle for another two-weekend run starting July 11.

Playwright Sean Brown joins us to talk more about the show and its renewed run.]]>960falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-draft-plan-for-logging-in-oregon-s-blue-mountains-goes-public--72858656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72858656Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:36:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNearly 5 million acres of forest and grasslands in Oregon could be seeing drastic changes under the federal government's new draft plan for the Blue Mountain Forests. The draft, which was recently released to the public, proposes tripling the logging...561falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bend-daycare-closure-highlights-infant-care-desert-in-central-oregon--72845347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72845347Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:29:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe public university that received $3.3 million in public funds to build a daycare center that doubled as a workforce training pipeline closed after just 11 months.223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/19-year-old-portlander-makes-goodwill-thrift-store-find-of-a-lifetime--72844609
But all of that is about to change. Earlier this month, Sotheby’s listed for auction Brown’s thrift store find of a lifetime: a warm-up jacket worn by LA Lakers basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals. Brown spotted the warm-up jacket this past January during one of his weekly visits to the Goodwill store in Hillsboro. He paid $3 for the jacket, which Sotheby’s has authenticated and estimates to sell for as much as $250,000 when the auction closes on July 20.

Brown shares more about his amazing discovery, how he got involved in reselling vintage clothes and the growing popularity of thrifting among Gen Z youth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72844609Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:07:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSeveral days a week, Quinn Brown will head to Goodwill stores in the Portland area to spend hours at a time sifting through blue bins to look for clothes to resell on the secondhand clothing site Depop. Brown launched his business reselling vintage...
But all of that is about to change. Earlier this month, Sotheby’s listed for auction Brown’s thrift store find of a lifetime: a warm-up jacket worn by LA Lakers basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA Finals. Brown spotted the warm-up jacket this past January during one of his weekly visits to the Goodwill store in Hillsboro. He paid $3 for the jacket, which Sotheby’s has authenticated and estimates to sell for as much as $250,000 when the auction closes on July 20.

Brown shares more about his amazing discovery, how he got involved in reselling vintage clothes and the growing popularity of thrifting among Gen Z youth.]]>810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-immigration-enforcement-has-affected-oregon-students--72844608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72844608Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:07:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon students missed classes, left school and struggled to learn as the fear of ICE undermined the school year. Washington County saw Oregon’s highest number of recorded immigration arrests from July to December. In all, Operation Black Rose led to...872falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-sisters-of-the-road-moves-to-lents-neighborhood--72844607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72844607Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:07:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter more than 40 years in Portland’s Old Town, homeless services nonprofit Sisters of the Road is moving. Last month, the organization closed on a house in the Lents neighborhood which will serve as the new base of operations for the organization....663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-health-authority-director-sejal-hathi-resigns-as-agency-faces-steep-challenges--72844604
Kotek appointed Hathi in November 2023, making her the first person from outside of Oregon to lead the agency. Hathi is also a part-time assistant clinical professor at Stanford University’s medical school, a position she has held while leading OHA.

Hathi is leaving OHA at the end of this month amid a series of challenges facing the agency, including a nearly 5% cut to the Oregon Health Plan, the state Medicaid program that covers 1 in 3 Oregonians. OPB health reporter Amelia Templeton joins us for more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72844604Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:07:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast Thursday, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announced she had accepted the resignation of the director of the Oregon Health Authority, Dr. Sejal Hathi. As OPB reported, Hathi wrote to OHA employees that she was leaving to focus on her family, health and...
Kotek appointed Hathi in November 2023, making her the first person from outside of Oregon to lead the agency. Hathi is also a part-time assistant clinical professor at Stanford University’s medical school, a position she has held while leading OHA.

Hathi is leaving OHA at the end of this month amid a series of challenges facing the agency, including a nearly 5% cut to the Oregon Health Plan, the state Medicaid program that covers 1 in 3 Oregonians. OPB health reporter Amelia Templeton joins us for more details.]]>598falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-paul-rodeo-celebrates-90-years-in-small-town-oregon--72840986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72840986Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:15:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSt. Paul Rodeo celebrates 90 years in small-town Oregon209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-hosts-the-world-s-largest-fencing-event--72806239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72806239Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:57:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland hosts the world’s largest fencing event270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-some-oregon-communities-have-high-rates-of-alcohol-related-deaths-among-older-adults--72794723
Of the top 15 cities with the highest rates, six were in Oregon. Roseburg ranked second, Eugene-Springfield fourth and Medford fifth. Salem, Bend and the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area also appeared in the top 15.

Dean Sidelinger is the chief health officer and state epidemiologist at the Oregon Health Authority. He joins us to talk about the dangers drinking can pose to older adults and what the state is doing to reduce alcohol-related deaths.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72794723Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:15:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon communities have some of the nation’s highest rates of alcohol-related deaths among adults age 65 and older. That’s according to a new study conducted by the Woodlands Grove Recovery Campus in Ohio. It used CDC data from 2020 through 2024 to...
Of the top 15 cities with the highest rates, six were in Oregon. Roseburg ranked second, Eugene-Springfield fourth and Medford fifth. Salem, Bend and the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area also appeared in the top 15.

Dean Sidelinger is the chief health officer and state epidemiologist at the Oregon Health Authority. He joins us to talk about the dangers drinking can pose to older adults and what the state is doing to reduce alcohol-related deaths.]]>841falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mixed-income-cohousing-development-in-north-portland-gets-boost-with-state-funding--72794722
The nonprofit Our Home Inclusive Community Collaborative has spent several years working to secure the funding and partnerships to develop Cathedral Park Cohousing as an inclusive, mixed-income community. Fourteen units are being set aside for affordable home ownership, which people earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income would typically qualify for. The other nine units are being sold at market rate. Priority is also being given to people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, a group that often struggles to find housing options that meet their needs.

Alicia DeLashmutt is the president and founder of Our Home Inclusive Community Collaborative. Shane Boland is the development consultant on Cathedral Park Cohousing and the development director of Owen Gabbert, LLC. They join us for a discussion, along with Abby Braithwaite, a future owner of a market rate unit at Cathedral Park Cohousing.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72794722Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:15:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCathedral Park Cohousing is a mixed-income cohousing development in North Portland that was recently awarded $1.4 million in Oregon State Lottery Bond funds. Along with $2 million in funding previously awarded by Oregon Housing and Community Services...
The nonprofit Our Home Inclusive Community Collaborative has spent several years working to secure the funding and partnerships to develop Cathedral Park Cohousing as an inclusive, mixed-income community. Fourteen units are being set aside for affordable home ownership, which people earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income would typically qualify for. The other nine units are being sold at market rate. Priority is also being given to people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities, a group that often struggles to find housing options that meet their needs.

Alicia DeLashmutt is the president and founder of Our Home Inclusive Community Collaborative. Shane Boland is the development consultant on Cathedral Park Cohousing and the development director of Owen Gabbert, LLC. They join us for a discussion, along with Abby Braithwaite, a future owner of a market rate unit at Cathedral Park Cohousing.]]>1102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recently-naturalized-citizen-from-iran-living-in-oregon-reflects-on-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-us--72794721
As we approach this historic milestone, “Think Out Loud” has been hearing from guests whose life experiences and personal histories illuminate different aspects of what it means to be an American.

Noushin Hoshyar came to the U.S. in 2010 and just last month, became a naturalized citizen. She's originally from Iran and had a dream of working in healthcare. After attending school and receiving her license in the U.S., she became a nurse, something she could not have done in Iran. Hoshyar joins us to share her story, what it means to be an American and how she is thinking about the country's 250th anniversary this year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72794721Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:14:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn just a few weeks, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its independence. As we approach this historic milestone, “Think Out Loud” has been hearing from guests whose life experiences and personal histories illuminate different...
As we approach this historic milestone, “Think Out Loud” has been hearing from guests whose life experiences and personal histories illuminate different aspects of what it means to be an American.

Noushin Hoshyar came to the U.S. in 2010 and just last month, became a naturalized citizen. She's originally from Iran and had a dream of working in healthcare. After attending school and receiving her license in the U.S., she became a nurse, something she could not have done in Iran. Hoshyar joins us to share her story, what it means to be an American and how she is thinking about the country's 250th anniversary this year.]]>1039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pendleton-city-council-rejects-homelessness-settlement-amid-public-pressure--72780484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72780484Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:31:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt took months for Pendleton city staff to negotiate a tentative settlement to resolve a lawsuit over the city’s homelessness policies. Ultimately, it took only three hours of public pressure before it unraveled.354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-leader-reflects-on-the-250th-anniversary-of-this-country--72778201
As we approach this historic milestone, “Think Out Loud” hears from guests whose life experiences and personal histories illuminate different aspects of what it means to be an American.

Jill Gentry is the recently installed State Regent of the Oregon State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Gentry is an army veteran and worked for the National Security Agency for over 30 years before retiring to Bend and becoming involved in the DAR. Her mother and grandmother were also active DAR members. We talk to Gentry about her life of service and how she thinks about this country on its 250th anniversary.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72778201Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:00:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn just a few weeks, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its independence. As we approach this historic milestone, “Think Out Loud” hears from guests whose life experiences and personal histories illuminate different aspects of what...
As we approach this historic milestone, “Think Out Loud” hears from guests whose life experiences and personal histories illuminate different aspects of what it means to be an American.

Jill Gentry is the recently installed State Regent of the Oregon State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Gentry is an army veteran and worked for the National Security Agency for over 30 years before retiring to Bend and becoming involved in the DAR. Her mother and grandmother were also active DAR members. We talk to Gentry about her life of service and how she thinks about this country on its 250th anniversary.]]>1071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-punk-rock-nonprofit-volume-bomb-launches-unmuted-program-to-highlight-queer-and-female-led-bands--72778200
This weekend, Volume Bomb is launching its newest program called UnMuted, highlighting queer and female-led punk bands. Some of those Unmuted bands will be performing this weekend at the first annual Pride at Full Volume show in downtown Portland. Rocksmore joins us, along with UnMuted program director Jamie Lynne Powell-Herbold, to share more about how the organization has grown and what they hope the next 10 years bring.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72778200Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:00:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe punk organization Volume Bomb has been around in one form or another for the last 10 years. It’s been organizing and promoting local punk bands ever since it began — with one neighborhood block party. Volume Bomb’s mission has gradually evolved...
This weekend, Volume Bomb is launching its newest program called UnMuted, highlighting queer and female-led punk bands. Some of those Unmuted bands will be performing this weekend at the first annual Pride at Full Volume show in downtown Portland. Rocksmore joins us, along with UnMuted program director Jamie Lynne Powell-Herbold, to share more about how the organization has grown and what they hope the next 10 years bring.]]>977falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woodburn-gets-national-recognition-with-all-american-cities-award--72778199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72778199Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:00:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe National Civic League has announced the 10 recipients of its prestigious All-American City award. Woodburn was the smallest of the 10 cities from around the country to receive this honor, and the only one on the west coast. The winning cities were...954falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nanaimo-bars-bring-a-sweet-taste-of-canada-to-portland--72774684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72774684Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:02:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNanaimo bars bring a sweet taste of Canada to Portland318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uw-school-of-medicine-program-aims-to-increase-primary-care-physicians-in-rural-and-indigenous-communities--72762030
A recent donation to the UW School of Medicine will help to bolster this program, and fund students who want to practice family medicine in rural and indigenous communities.

Dr. Tim Dellit is the CEO of UW medicine, and Jenya Morales, a second year medical student who is currently taking part in the WWAMI program at the UW school of medicine. We’ll hear from them about this education model, the shortage of primary care physicians in rural areas, and about what this funding could mean for students who aspire to pursue family care in these areas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72762030Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSince 1971, the WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho) program at the University of Washington school of medicine has been working to bolster the rural physician workforce, both by recruiting medical students from these communities and...
A recent donation to the UW School of Medicine will help to bolster this program, and fund students who want to practice family medicine in rural and indigenous communities.

Dr. Tim Dellit is the CEO of UW medicine, and Jenya Morales, a second year medical student who is currently taking part in the WWAMI program at the UW school of medicine. We’ll hear from them about this education model, the shortage of primary care physicians in rural areas, and about what this funding could mean for students who aspire to pursue family care in these areas.]]>1410falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chinook-indian-nation-chairman-tony-johnson-reflects-on-250th-anniversary-of-american-independence--72762029
We’ll continue that conversation with Tony Johnson, the chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation. The nation represents five tribes whose ancestral homelands surround the mouth of the Columbia River in present-day Oregon and Southwest Washington.

The nation received federal recognition in 2001, only to have it rescinded 18 months later. Johnson joins us to talk about the ongoing fight for recognition and the nuances of being Indigenous in the U.S.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72762029Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence, “Think Out Loud” has been hearing from guests whose life experiences and personal histories illuminate different aspects of what it means to be an American. We’ll continue that...
We’ll continue that conversation with Tony Johnson, the chairman of the Chinook Indian Nation. The nation represents five tribes whose ancestral homelands surround the mouth of the Columbia River in present-day Oregon and Southwest Washington.

The nation received federal recognition in 2001, only to have it rescinded 18 months later. Johnson joins us to talk about the ongoing fight for recognition and the nuances of being Indigenous in the U.S.]]>830falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-co-working-space-for-artists-opens-in-sunriver--72762028
Gregory says she created the business because of her own experiences with working remotely and as a writer and artist in southern Deschutes County who often struggled to find local venues to teach her writing workshops. She joins us to share why she thinks her new space is needed in the region and her future plans for it. Kristine Thomas, the executive director of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and an aspiring mystery writer who has taken writing workshops taught by Gregory, also joins us for this discussion.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72762028Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:15:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCentrally Oregon is a co-working space for artists, writers and other professionals which opened earlier this month in Sunriver. The Bulletin previously reported on its opening and owner Stephanie Gregory’s vision for it. Located inside a...
Gregory says she created the business because of her own experiences with working remotely and as a writer and artist in southern Deschutes County who often struggled to find local venues to teach her writing workshops. She joins us to share why she thinks her new space is needed in the region and her future plans for it. Kristine Thomas, the executive director of the Sunriver Area Chamber of Commerce and an aspiring mystery writer who has taken writing workshops taught by Gregory, also joins us for this discussion.]]>742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/washington-state-university-study-shows-food-insecurity-varies-among-low-income-racial-and-ethnic-groups--72746814
A household whose income is below 50% of the federal poverty level is considered to be living in severe poverty, whereas a household whose income is 100% to 200% above the federal poverty level is considered to be living in near poverty.

Justin Denney, a professor of sociology at Washington State University, joins us to share more details about the study and how its findings could inform outreach efforts to communities with the greatest food assistance needs.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72746814Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:14:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA Washington State University study found that rates of food insecurity in the U.S. vary among members of different racial and ethnic groups. It found, for example, that only 10% of Asian American adults who live in severe poverty are food insecure,...
A household whose income is below 50% of the federal poverty level is considered to be living in severe poverty, whereas a household whose income is 100% to 200% above the federal poverty level is considered to be living in near poverty.

Justin Denney, a professor of sociology at Washington State University, joins us to share more details about the study and how its findings could inform outreach efforts to communities with the greatest food assistance needs.]]>849falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-financial-advisors-on-navigating-confidence-surrounding-financial-decisions--72746812
They join us to talk about what it means to build financial confidence and competency out of uncertainty when navigating financial systems.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72746812Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:14:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGina Jacobsen and Leslie Warren are both financial advisors based in Portland who specialize in helping women navigate financial confidence and life changes such as divorce or death of a partner. They say they notice patterns in the women they work...
They join us to talk about what it means to build financial confidence and competency out of uncertainty when navigating financial systems.]]>1209falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-innovation-law-lab-breaks-down-what-the-end-of-temporary-protection-status-will-mean-for-oregon--72746807
The 6-3 vote only ends protections for people from Haiti and Syria, but will have broader implications for the nearly million other immigrants who also received TPS. Kelsey Provo is the associate legal director of the Innovation Law Lab in Portland. She joins us to share more on what this decision means and the impact it will have.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72746807Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:13:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast week, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration to end protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. The Temporary Protected Status program was signed into law by George H. W. Bush in 1990 and allows citizens...
The 6-3 vote only ends protections for people from Haiti and Syria, but will have broader implications for the nearly million other immigrants who also received TPS. Kelsey Provo is the associate legal director of the Innovation Law Lab in Portland. She joins us to share more on what this decision means and the impact it will have.]]>933falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-oregon-law-lets-one-wealthy-region-turn-the-desert-green-when-drought-hits-farmers-pay-the-price--72742757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72742757Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:51:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn Oregon law lets one wealthy region turn the desert green. When drought hits, farmers pay the price455falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-been-5-years-since-deadly-heat-gripped-oregon-here-s-what-s-changed--72741841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72741841Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:21:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt’s been 5 years since deadly heat gripped Oregon. Here’s what’s changed252falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-portland-band-broke-up-but-the-friendship-never-did--72729850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72729850Sun, 28 Jun 2026 16:10:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFormer Portland Black `n Blue band mates Tommy Thayer and Jaime St. James reunite for their first new music together in over 30 years344falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-will-pay-millions-to-those-who-caught-covid-19-while-incarcerated--72707025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72707025Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:38:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe state of Oregon has agreed to pay $49 million to the families of inmates who died while in state custody during the COVID-19 pandemic and to the more than 5,000 people who contracted the virus while incarcerated.295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-portland-nonprofit-is-helping-homebound-seniors-from-weekly-grocery-deliveries-to-weekly-phone-calls--72706974
During the pandemic, Store to Door began offering clients free weekly phone calls made by volunteers through its Friendly Caller program. The calls are intended to foster regular social connections that may evolve into friendships between volunteers and the clients they serve.

Joining us for a discussion about Store to Door and the communities it serves are Program Director Cass Listro; Board President and Kindness Courier volunteer Jeri Janowsky; and Gloria Nussbaum, a Friendly Caller volunteer.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72706974Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:29:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor nearly 40 years, Store to Door has helped homebound seniors and adults with disabilities in the Portland metro area by taking orders for groceries and delivering them each week with a team of mostly volunteers. These “Kindness Couriers”, as the...
During the pandemic, Store to Door began offering clients free weekly phone calls made by volunteers through its Friendly Caller program. The calls are intended to foster regular social connections that may evolve into friendships between volunteers and the clients they serve.

Joining us for a discussion about Store to Door and the communities it serves are Program Director Cass Listro; Board President and Kindness Courier volunteer Jeri Janowsky; and Gloria Nussbaum, a Friendly Caller volunteer.]]>1140falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-local-filmmakers-document-the-life-of-america-the-beautiful-creator-katherine-lee-bates--72694640
Filmmakers Laurence Cotton and John de Graaf join us to discuss their documentary “From Sea to Shining Sea,” which follows the life of Katherine Lee Bates, and the striking relevance of “America the Beautiful” today.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72694640Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:40:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingKatherine Lee Bates' greatest hope in life was to write a poem that people would remember after she died. One hundred and thirty three years later millions of people across the United States will sing “America the Beautiful,” commemorating the...
Filmmakers Laurence Cotton and John de Graaf join us to discuss their documentary “From Sea to Shining Sea,” which follows the life of Katherine Lee Bates, and the striking relevance of “America the Beautiful” today.]]>1137falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-court-rules-against-industrial-shellfish-operation-in-wa--72694639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72694639Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:40:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThis week, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington sided with the Center for Food Safety and the Coalition to Protect Puget Sound Habitat in a suit against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The ruling means that nine industrial...955falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/osu-pharmacy-professor-breaks-down-peptides-off-label-drugs--72694638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72694638Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:40:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNext month, the Food and Drug Administration committee will consider easing restrictions on some peptides. Some influencers have claimed these injectables improve muscle growth, create better immune function and slow aging, among other things....883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fetching-the-show--72692019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72692019Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:40:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTwo comedians in Portland have launched a "reality TV dating show" in which local singles bring their dogs to a park, release them, and dates are determined by dog compatability.306falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-beard-award-winning-chef-on-his-avant-garde-omakase--72679669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72679669Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:27:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingChef Ryan Roundhouse is pushing the boundaries of Japanese cuisine at his Portland restaurant Nodoguro. The avant-garde omakase has menus themed around the abstract: writers, directors, music albums and even manga cartoons. Last week, Roundhouse won a...439falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-world-s-strongest-man-winner-and-camas-resident-traveled-world-for-feats-of-strength-unknown--72678491
Licis is a professional strongman who is currently training to compete in the Giants Live Strongman Classic in London on July 4 and another international competition three weeks later. The Columbian recently profiled Licis before his return to the World’s Strongest Man, which he won in 2019 and finished in sixth place this year. The four-day competition features grueling feats of strength like pulling a truck along a 100-foot course or throwing 30-pound sandbags over a 16-foot-high bar.

But it’s more traditional feats of strength that Licis is particularly interested in these days. In 2022, he launched with his friend and manager the YouTube series “Strength Unknown.” As host and co-producer, Licis has traveled to more than 15 countries to document and participate in ancient strength traditions, from sumo wrestling in Japan to stone lifting in Pakistan, and to meet the people who are keeping them alive.

Licis joins us to discuss the series, which is currently on hiatus, and how it’s expanded his understanding of strength.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72678491Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:32:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFour times a week, you’ll find Camas resident Martins Licis working out in his home garage. Like many people, he will lift repetitions of weights to build strength. But most people don’t do 600 to 900-pound deadlifts or 500 to 700-pound squats....
Licis is a professional strongman who is currently training to compete in the Giants Live Strongman Classic in London on July 4 and another international competition three weeks later. The Columbian recently profiled Licis before his return to the World’s Strongest Man, which he won in 2019 and finished in sixth place this year. The four-day competition features grueling feats of strength like pulling a truck along a 100-foot course or throwing 30-pound sandbags over a 16-foot-high bar.

But it’s more traditional feats of strength that Licis is particularly interested in these days. In 2022, he launched with his friend and manager the YouTube series “Strength Unknown.” As host and co-producer, Licis has traveled to more than 15 countries to document and participate in ancient strength traditions, from sumo wrestling in Japan to stone lifting in Pakistan, and to meet the people who are keeping them alive.

Licis joins us to discuss the series, which is currently on hiatus, and how it’s expanded his understanding of strength.]]>1239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-world-s-strongest-man-winner-and-camas-resident-traveled-world-for-feats-of-strength-unknown--72678489
Licis is a professional strongman who is currently training to compete in the Giants Live Strongman Classic in London on July 4 and another international competition three weeks later. The Columbian recently profiled Licis before his return to the World’s Strongest Man, which he won in 2019 and finished in sixth place this year. The four-day competition features grueling feats of strength like pulling a truck along a 100-foot course or throwing 30-pound sandbags over a 16-foot-high bar.

But it’s more traditional feats of strength that Licis is particularly interested in these days. In 2022, he launched with his friend and manager the YouTube series “Strength Unknown.” As host and co-producer, Licis has traveled to more than 15 countries to document and participate in ancient strength traditions, from sumo wrestling in Japan to stone lifting in Pakistan, and to meet the people who are keeping them alive.

Licis joins us to discuss the series, which is currently on hiatus, and how it’s expanded his understanding of strength.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72678489Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:31:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFour times a week, you’ll find Camas resident Martins Licis working out in his home garage. Like many people, he will lift repetitions of weights to build strength. But most people don’t do 600 to 900-pound deadlifts or 500 to 700-pound squats....
Licis is a professional strongman who is currently training to compete in the Giants Live Strongman Classic in London on July 4 and another international competition three weeks later. The Columbian recently profiled Licis before his return to the World’s Strongest Man, which he won in 2019 and finished in sixth place this year. The four-day competition features grueling feats of strength like pulling a truck along a 100-foot course or throwing 30-pound sandbags over a 16-foot-high bar.

But it’s more traditional feats of strength that Licis is particularly interested in these days. In 2022, he launched with his friend and manager the YouTube series “Strength Unknown.” As host and co-producer, Licis has traveled to more than 15 countries to document and participate in ancient strength traditions, from sumo wrestling in Japan to stone lifting in Pakistan, and to meet the people who are keeping them alive.

Licis joins us to discuss the series, which is currently on hiatus, and how it’s expanded his understanding of strength.]]>1239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-born-menopunks-movement-advocates-for-better-menopause-care--72678481
A benefit concert series this weekend aims to raise money for the documentary and awareness around hormonal therapy through a resource fair and panel conversation with doctors and healthcare advocates.

Alicia J Rose is a musician, filmmaker and one of the founders of Menopunks. Gilly Ann Hanner is a participant in the documentary and a founding member of the band Calamity Jane, which will perform this weekend with both of its founding members for the first time in 35 years. They both join us with more details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72678481Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:31:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Menopunks movement started as a documentary. The goal was to debunk claims about hormone replacement therapy through interviews with doctors and hear the stories of Portland musicians who have benefited from HRT. But it’s now grown into a broader...
A benefit concert series this weekend aims to raise money for the documentary and awareness around hormonal therapy through a resource fair and panel conversation with doctors and healthcare advocates.

Alicia J Rose is a musician, filmmaker and one of the founders of Menopunks. Gilly Ann Hanner is a participant in the documentary and a founding member of the band Calamity Jane, which will perform this weekend with both of its founding members for the first time in 35 years. They both join us with more details.]]>484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-lack-of-free-mail-delivery-service-is-affecting-white-salmon-residents--72678474
Susan Shain is a freelance journalist based in White Salmon. She joins us to share more details of her recent reporting.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72678474Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:30:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHigh Country News recently reported on how residents within the city limits of White Salmon, Wash. have lacked free mail delivery from the U.S. Postal Service for years now. The agency also does not provide free Post Office Boxes for those residents....
Susan Shain is a freelance journalist based in White Salmon. She joins us to share more details of her recent reporting.]]>484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-trail-blazers-head-coach-named--72657070https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72657070Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:13:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland Trail Blazers named Micah Nori as their permanent head coach. We talk to KOIN-TV sports reporter Brenna Greene.291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pika-watchers-needed--72620801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72620801Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:32:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingVolunteers needed to count pikas, cute fluffy animals that are also indicator species.295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-the-the-joy-of-money--72610884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72610884Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:20:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortlander Carrie Joy Grimes’s new book, The Joy of Money, looks at the relationship people have with money and why why financial habits can be so hard to change, and why the deck is stacked against us.481falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rosie-the-riveter-the-musical-opens-in-bend-with-real-life-inspiration-in-tow--72591224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72591224Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:14:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe production found women who worked in factories during World War II — often centenarians — to invite them.254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-almost-closed-to-reinvestment-portland-s-metropolitan-learning-center-makes-its-case-for-k-12-alternative-education--72590716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72590716Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:56:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland Public Schools’ only K-12 school almost lost its high school this spring. Now, another class graduates as the district pledges to support the school’s future.280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lake-county-examiner-reporter-returns-to-lakeview--72586224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72586224Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:14:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDanielle Jester spent the last year trying to cover Lake County remotely, from Northern California. This month, she returned to Lakeview to be the Examiner's sole reporter.299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-community-remembers-life-of-unsheltered-leader-cut-short-by-tragedy--72563944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72563944Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:47:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland community remembers life of unsheltered leader cut short by tragedy263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregon-grass-seed-made-its-way-to-world-cup-stadiums--72556757https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72556757Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:41:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSoccer fans around the globe have spent the last few days cheering on their favorite teams in the FIFA World Cup. The five-week tournament is being co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States. While there has been a lot of excitement about...292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-some-oregon-school-districts-full-high-school-graduation-is-possible--72535730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72535730Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:11:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn some Oregon school districts, full high school graduation is possible292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-trails-in-heels--72523441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72523441Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:49:49 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting“Drag Me Outside,” where field biology meets fabulousness.380falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-chainsaw-competition-creates-buzz-for-timber-industry--72513386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72513386Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:50:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Sandy-based competition saw artists creating sculptures using chainsaws and testing their timber skills. Organizers say they want to spur interest in forestry careers.241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-effect-of-operation-black-rose-immigration-sweep-on-two-oregon-families--72467569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72467569Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:42:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe second episode of OPB’s documentary series “The Crackdown” chronicles the operation and its impact on the Pacific Northwest.341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-calls-on-the-public-to-consider-moda-center-renovations--72440800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72440800Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:58:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland’s Moda Center is getting old. The 31-year-old arena is home to the Portland Trail Blazers, and the team's new owners want the public to pay for major renovations – soon. The conversation is central to negotiations between the city and the...234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bob-packwood-longtime-oregon-senator-marred-by-scandal-dies-at-93--72427789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72427789Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:11:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPackwood built a reputation as a maverick Republican and champion of women’s rights. It collapsed amid revelations of sexual misconduct.504falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/longtime-senator-bob-packwood-dies-at-93--72395142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72395142Sat, 06 Jun 2026 23:50:52 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPackwood built a reputation as a maverick Republican and champion of women’s rights. It collapsed amid revelations of sexual misconduct.253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-astor-s-ship-the-tonquin-215-years-after-it-exploded--72391848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72391848Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:53:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Tonquin helped settle Astoria and was the key to John Jacob Astor’s effort to build a worldwide fur-trading empire. But in 1811, the ship exploded, killing an untold number of tribal members and putting an end to Astor’s northward expansion.322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-headbang-into-a-downward-dog-doom-metal-yoga-offers-a-unique-way-to-zen-out--72390938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72390938Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:14:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor 10 years, April Fox has been teaching doom metal yoga classes in Portland, in the hope of making the practice more accessible and inclusive.303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audio-postcard-from-the-final-lloyd-center-ice-rink-show--72376497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72376497Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:13:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLloyd Center Ice Rink's final show was May 31, here's some stories from it.323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/west-coast-bagel-boom--72370919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72370919Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:26:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOutside of New York, bagels have been slow to garner the cachet or interest of other viral foods... but that seems to be changing, especially on the West Coast.310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-paper-mill-disaster-longview-community-rallies-around-fundraising-efforts-while-long-term-questions-loom--72346361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72346361Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:15:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter paper mill disaster, Longview community rallies around fundraising efforts while long-term questions loom272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-dog-park-brings-the-bark-back-to-portland-state--72324614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72324614Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:11:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNew dog park brings the bark back to Portland State248falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-low-income-housing-program-is-pouring-billions-into-housing-many-people-can-t-afford--72308580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72308580Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:14:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe federal tax credit provides up to $15 billion in subsidies a year to help developers build apartments. It’s created housing that’s often no more affordable than the market rate.354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/something-dramatically-wrong-questions-but-few-answers-after-longview-mill-tragedy--72285543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72285543Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:28:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs crews continue to work through hazardous conditions, company and government officials say it’s too early to know what might have caused the implosion in Longview that killed 11 people.313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9th-person-confirmed-dead-in-longview-paper-mill-disaster--72236599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72236599Sat, 30 May 2026 00:23:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRecovery crews on Friday afternoon retrieved the body of another worker who died in Tuesday’s Longview paper mill chemical rupture. As the death toll mounts, officials look ahead to a long investigation.290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-cinephiles-get-a-chance-to-explore-the-coveted-criterion-collection-s-mobile-closet--72236015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72236015Fri, 29 May 2026 22:57:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHundreds of Northwest cinephiles make their Criterion Closet picks in Portland this weekend328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-a-multnomah-county-health-inspector--72228726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72228726Fri, 29 May 2026 16:43:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA day shadowing longtime Multnomah County health inspector Mike Christman as he conducts surprise restaurant inspections.308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-primary-s-biggest-legislative-upset-says-about-the-state-of-oregon-politics--72227593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72227593Fri, 29 May 2026 15:47:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhat the primary’s biggest legislative upset says about the state of Oregon politics270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/confirmed-death-toll-climbs-to-8-in-longview-paper-mill-disaster--72217827https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72217827Fri, 29 May 2026 01:33:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRecovery efforts are continuing at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., where a tank holding hundreds of thousands of gallons of a caustic chemical ruptured.259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/longview-industrial-implosion-causes-fatalities-critical-injuries-officials-confirm--72178180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72178180Wed, 27 May 2026 01:37:05 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting9 people are still unaccounted for after a Longview industrial implosion leaves at least 1 dead. Others were being treated for injuries after a chemical vat imploded at Southwest Washington paper mill Tuesday morning.238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-nationally-renowned-parks-system-is-struggling--72171029https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72171029Tue, 26 May 2026 15:41:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWith tax dollars unable to meet the city’s needs, and other revenues falling short, Portland is now turning to outside groups, such as private organizations, national nonprofits and volunteers, to pick up the slack.312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-oregon-fishing-nets-sent-to-ukraine-to-protect-against-drones--72155807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72155807Mon, 25 May 2026 15:17:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOld Oregon fishing nets sent to Ukraine to protect against drones289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/queer-wrestlers-and-performers-build-community-one-body-slam-at-a-time--72155790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72155790Mon, 25 May 2026 15:15:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingQueer wrestlers and performers build community one body slam at a time353falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/garry-small-is-getting-out-of-the-saab-business--72119883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72119883Fri, 22 May 2026 19:21:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGarry Small, 86, is selling his eponymous Saab dealership and service center in Portland after 40 years in business.266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-is-portland-fire-season-going--72119488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72119488Fri, 22 May 2026 18:42:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe WNBA season is barely two weeks old. But already the Portland Fire have surprised fans with a couple wins, endured some tough losses and even had a bit of controversy.430falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-opb-is-covering-the-may-2026-primary-election--72076277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72076277Tue, 19 May 2026 23:51:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOPB is committed to covering the 2026 primary and general elections in our region accurately and fairly. Our highest calling is to bring you the campaign developments and context that you need — without bias or editorializing — to make an informed...225falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-most-unexpected-gubernatorial-candidate-a-pencil-with-a-point--72075929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72075929Tue, 19 May 2026 22:44:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon's public schools rank last in fourth-grade reading, according to an analysis of national testing. As a wake-up call for elected leaders, Pencil is running for governor as a write-in candidate.241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rising-fuel-costs-ripple-through-northwest-s-fishing-industry--72026639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72026639Fri, 15 May 2026 23:59:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRising diesel prices are not just squeezing fishermen, but the fishing industry across the Pacific Northwest. It’s cutting into profits and adding new uncertainty to an already volatile business.250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/homelessness-becomes-focal-point-in-pendleton-city-council-race--72026278https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72026278Fri, 15 May 2026 22:57:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow to address the Eastern Oregon city’s growing homelessness crisis has supercharged Tuesday's city council race, in a place that sometimes has struggled to attract candidates at all.213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-hopes-to-move-from-drone-testing-hot-spot-to-drone-building-destination--71977340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71977340Tue, 12 May 2026 14:58:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon hopes to move from drone testing hot spot to drone building destination281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ocean-cruise-ships-will-bring-28-000-passengers-this-summer-to-astoria-a-town-of-10-000--71963826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71963826Mon, 11 May 2026 22:46:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA dozen large cruise ships will dock in Astoria this year, bringing a total of 28,000 passengers. And each of them will likely spend more than $100 over the few hours they spend in town.310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-sold-out-moda-center-gives-warm-reception-to-rekindled-portland-fire-despite-loss--71958995https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71958995Mon, 11 May 2026 15:35:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA sold-out Moda Center gives warm reception to rekindled Portland Fire, despite loss305falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-central-oregon-apple-tree-detectives-juicy-cases-hide-in-plain-sight--71958792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71958792Mon, 11 May 2026 15:25:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor Central Oregon apple tree detectives, juicy cases hide in plain sight258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-bus-route-brings-long-awaited-service-to-remote-parts-of-warm-springs-reservation--71924238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71924238Fri, 08 May 2026 14:52:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNew bus route brings long-awaited service to remote parts of Warm Springs Reservation224falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-small-oregon-town-faces-financial-peril-can-residents-save-lakeview--71891204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71891204Wed, 06 May 2026 13:57:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA small Oregon town faces financial peril. Can residents save Lakeview?325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-shooting-in-oregon-could-reshape-social-media-privacy--71881835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71881835Tue, 05 May 2026 22:44:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDefense attorneys are pressing the parent company of Instagram and Facebook to turn over social media messages that could prove their client acted in self-defense.202falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multnomah-athletic-club-attack-qa--71877397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71877397Tue, 05 May 2026 15:10:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMultnomah Athletic Club Attack QA338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-fire-an-activist-league-tips-off-in-a-city-known-for-protest--71839126https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71839126Sun, 03 May 2026 12:47:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe WNBA has a history of activism - the same as its newest team, the Portland Fire.543falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/documentary-everyone-is-lying-to-you-for-money-calls-cryptocurrency-a-fraud--71817214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71817214Fri, 01 May 2026 16:30:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDirector Ben McKenzie calls cryptocurrency “like subprime, but dumber”445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-chapter-for-higgins-both-the-man-and-the-restaurant--71800011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71800011Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:57:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter 32 years of helping shape Portland's culinary scene, James Beard Award-winning chef Greg Higgins plans to sell his namesake Higgins restaurant and retire. OPB's Crystal Ligori sat down with him to discuss the legacy of his restaurant and where...334falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-estacada-city-council-members-with-criminal-pasts-recently-appointed-to-vacant-roles--71797017https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71797017Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:24:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe small Clackamas County city is in the process of filling another vacancy following the recent arrest of a city councilor.297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-portland-trail-blazers-season-is-officially-over-what-s-next--71763647https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71763647Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:44:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe San Antonio Spurs dealt a crushing blow to end the Blazers’ season in their first playoff appearance since 2021. The season was also marked by a coaching scandal, a change in ownership and org-wide penny-pinching.325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-ground-ceo-s-property-purchases-leave-some-residents-worried-about-religious-motivations--71751944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71751944Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCamden Spiller, the CEO of Maddox Industrial Transformer, has purchased a series of notable properties in the Southwest Washington town. Some see progress; others have concerns.286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-appeals-court-grants-unrestricted-use-of-crowd-control-weapons-at-portland-ice-building--71719906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71719906Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:27:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe court’s ruling eliminates restrictions imposed by two federal judges in Oregon that strictly limited when federal officers could use tear gas on crowds outside the facility.300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ava-helps-geoff-with-a-stray-dog--71712758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71712758Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:33:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOPB's Geoff Norcross calls Ava, an AI assistant currently being tested on the Salem non-emergency line.110falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/have-a-non-emergency-maybe-ava-can-help--71709287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71709287Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:18:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Willamette Valley Communications Center is testing an AI program (named "Ava") for non-emergency calls for 6 public safety agencies in Marion, Polk and Lincoln Counties. We talk with Brian Carrara with Salem Fire about how it's going.286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-the-dismissal-of-a-battle-ground-high-school-teacher-other-educators-censor-their-curricula--71599525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71599525Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:27:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn arbitrator said Amanda Gonzales should get her job back, but the district has not let her return to class. Gonzales was put on leave eight months ago.298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jonathan-maus-bikeportland-hiatus-qa--71597696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71597696Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:59:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJonathan Maus has announced he is taking a hiatus from BikePortland.org, a blog that has documented more than 20 years of Portland's bike culture and politics.569falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lori-chavez-deremer-steps-down-as-trump-s-labor-secretary--71507160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71507160Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:59:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe former member of Congress and Happy Valley mayor served as America’s labor boss for more than a year before a mounting scandal pushed her out.278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/booklover-s-burlesque-festival-brings-seductive-storytelling-to-portland-and-salem--71499918https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71499918Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:54:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Booklover's Burlesque Festival, which just wrapped its fourth annual installment, pairs burlesque performances with literary readings.306falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-pro-wrestling-school--71460545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71460545Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:55:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSince it's founding in 2021, the Oregon Pro Wrestling School in Hillsboro has seen a growing stream of athletes looking to make it as far as they can and continue Oregon's long history between the ropes.315falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kotek-order-blocks-oregon-school-districts-from-cutting-instruction-time-to-patch-budget-holes--71424747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71424747Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:47:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe executive order issued Thursday aims to stop Oregon school districts from going below minimum instructional hour requirements. The order is meeting questions and criticism from the state’s most powerful education organizations.272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-franz-bakery-turns-120--71391480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71391480Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCredited with developing the first commercially made hamburger bun in the 1920's, Franz Bakery has grown to become one of the largest family-owned bakeries on the west coast and this week celebrated its 120th anniversary.234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jefferson-high-s-renovated-building-larger-student-body-mean-a-crossroads-for-portland--71372954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71372954Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:37:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJefferson High's renovated building, larger student body mean a crossroads for Portland278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/50-years-of-tradition-talent-and-community-north-portland-s-jefferson-dancers-celebrate-a-major-milestone--71329916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71329916Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:29:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe 50th anniversary special performance by Jefferson High School’s nationally renowned dance program is April 16-18 at the Newmark Theater.296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-a-portland-fitness-coach-who-focuses-on-strength-instead-of-weight-loss--71275654https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71275654Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:01:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor OPB’s “At Work With” series, which asks Pacific Northwesterners from different professions what it’s like to do what they do, we meet Asher Kondziela, a fitness coach.354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-ski-resorts-adapt-to-shrinking-snowpack-amid-rough-season--71275167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71275167Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:31:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMany ski resorts across the West have been forced to close early this year. An unseasonably warm winter has led to one of Oregon’s worst snow seasons on record.258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregon-became-such-a-pet-friendly-state--71239200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71239200Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:36:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA new OPB Oregon Experience documentary explores how the state built a reputation as a great place for pets and their humans.417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-appeals-court-weighs-limits-on-tear-gas-use-outside-portland-ice-building--71169697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71169697Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:42:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe court will decide whether the limitations on crowd control weapons put in place by two federal judges in Oregon are lawful.314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/measles-cases-in-oregon-are-ticking-up-here-s-what-you-need-to-know--71139420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71139420Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:46:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe state hasn’t seen a major measles outbreak yet. But it may only be a matter of time.318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blazers-fans-feeling-bullish-ahead-of-first-postseason-appearance-in-5-years--71089882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71089882Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:14:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt’s been a year of adversity and resilience for the young but talented Portland Trail Blazers squad.149falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thompson-elk-had-a-front-row-seat-for-portland-s-tumultuous-history-now-it-s-coming-back-for-more--71089725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71089725Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:02:08 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs the Thompson Elk returns to its spot in the middle of Main Street, a new comic book celebrates its rededication and revisits the statue’s 126-year history.325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-oregon-democrats-get-an-unlikely-primary-foe-their-party-s-top-boosters--71073427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71073427Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:56:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn a rare move, labor unions and advocacy groups are taking aim at two sitting Democratic lawmakers this year.255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portlanders-consider-the-future-of-cesar-chavez-boulevard--71032853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71032853Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:13:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor years, communities across the U.S. celebrated Chavez’s birthday — March 31. This year, planned events memorializing the labor rights leader's birthday have been canceled. Instead of celebrating, Portlanders are calling for a way to acknowledge the...227falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/price-of-gasoline-painful-for-pacific-northwesterners-who-drive-for-work--70940626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70940626Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:45:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHigh gasoline prices send ripple effects through the economy, and those who drive as part of their jobs are among the first to feel the ramifications.281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medford-teen-chases-pro-downhill-mountain-biking--70907777https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70907777Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:55:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDownhill mountain biker Alyana Van Horn is making a name for herself on the national stage by excelling at one of the most dangerous extreme sports.294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-essential-issues-shaping-a-crowded-deschutes-county-election--70905380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70905380Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:47:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe May ballot in Deschutes County is crammed with local candidates coming from different walks of life — a pastor, a medic, a rancher and a teacher are among the gaggle of 15 people seeking to represent one of the fastest-growing, most...268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pacific-university-debuts-sensory-rooms-to-help-students-keep-calm-and-succeed-in-the-classroom--70897247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70897247Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:23:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPacific University debuts sensory rooms to help students keep calm and succeed in the classroom243falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-microbes-could-protect-pacific-northwest-buildings-from-the-cascadia-earthquake--70873584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70873584Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:17:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow microbes could protect Pacific Northwest buildings from the Cascadia earthquake325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-portland-trail-blazers-owner-played-key-role-at-company-oregon-accused-of-predatory-lending--70858775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70858775Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:10:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDocuments obtained by OPB and ProPublica reveal that Tom Dundon was behind what regulators called an “aggressive push” to waive proof-of-income requirements at Santander Consumer USA.421falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/youth-watershed-council-packs-a-one-two-punch-helping-both-oregon-students-and-the-local-environment--70852933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70852933Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:08:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingYouth Watershed Council packs a one-two punch, helping both Oregon students and the local environment278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/city-celebrates-astoria-column-s-centennial--70831027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70831027Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:20:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCity celebrates Astoria Column’s centennial313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evil-dead-star-bruce-campbell-pivots-genres-with-ernie-emma--70785039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70785039Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:20:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBruce Campbell may best be known to cinephiles as Ash, the protagonist of the classic cult-horror franchise “Evil Dead” by director Sam Raimi. Now, the Oregon-based actor has written, directed and stars in a new movie called “Ernie & Emma", set...341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-fight-for-representation-and-equality-for-farmworkers-goes-beyond-cesar-chavez--70767698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70767698Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:39:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThis week, an investigation by The New York Times uncovered a trail of sexual abuse allegations against civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, including from two woman who were young girls at the time of their abuse. This news has sent shockwaves across...488falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/godzilla-vs-portland-brings-the-king-of-the-monsters-to-the-rose-city--70706528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70706528Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:18:03 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting“Godzilla vs. America” is a new comic book anthology series that brings the towering ‘King of the Monsters’ crashing through the United States, one city at a time. In “Godzilla vs. Portland," familiar locations are rendered in beautiful detail — only...281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/godzilla-vs-portland-brings-the-king-of-the-monsters-to-the-rose-city--70672514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70672514Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:16:53 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting“Godzilla vs. America” is a new comic book anthology series that brings the towering ‘King of the Monsters’ crashing through the United States, one city at a time. In “Godzilla vs. Portland," familiar locations are rendered in beautiful detail — only...280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gray-s-landing-resident-applauds-temporary-injunction-against-use-of-chemical-munitions--70665870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70665870Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:48:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMindy King lives in an apartment building that is less than 100 feet from the ICE facility on Portland’s South Waterfront. A judge’s ruling gives her a reprieve from the chemicals federal agents have been using against protesters.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vancouver-farm-takes-produce-to-latino-communities-shaken-by-immigration-crackdown--70637668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70637668Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:55:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor five years, a small, urban farm in Vancouver, Washington has grown produce that’s culturally specific to Latino communities. They’ve had to adapt because of increased immigration enforcement.309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-children-s-book-celebrates-joy-and-color-of-willamette-valley--70630037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70630037Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:53:08 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn the new children’s book “You Are The Land”, artist and author Steph Littlebird shares the joy and color of the Willamette Valley. An enrolled member of Oregon’s Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Littlebird explores how her Indigenous identity...316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-trump-called-portland-war-ravaged-ice-apprehensions-near-the-city-spiked-600--70615702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70615702Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:19:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMultnomah, Washington and Marion counties saw significant upticks as the Trump administration launched a crackdown.272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregon-scientists-are-solving-the-problem-of-crater-lake-s-dying-trees--70610632https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70610632Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:22:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow Oregon scientists are solving the problem of Crater Lake’s dying trees271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-community-college-faculty-and-staff-go-on-strike--70601309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70601309Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:16:52 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter 11 months of failed contract negotiations, hundreds of Portland Community College faculty and classified staff say they are ready to strike.259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recapping-oregon-s-short-2026-legislative-session--70551058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70551058Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:23:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRecapping Oregon's short 2026 legislative session288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wnba-and-player-s-union-need-labor-deal-by-march-10--70549329https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70549329Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:12:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWNBA and player’s union need labor deal by March 10297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wnba-and-player-s-union-need-labor-deal-by-march-10-to-avoid-delay-to-start-of-the-reignited-portland-fire-s-inaugural-season--70518199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70518199Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:30:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMay is supposed to mark the WNBA’s return to Portland, but an ongoing contract dispute has put the start of the season in jeopardy.297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-class-of-2025-student-munira-found-her-way--70509585https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70509585Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:13:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow Class of 2025 student Munira found her way302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/albany-teens-grapple-with-mom-s-immigration-detainment--70509569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70509569Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:12:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAlbany teens grapple with mom’s immigration detainment271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-american-tall-tale-reimagined-through-an-immigrant-cherry-grower--70492560https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70492560Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:49:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA new children's picture book called "Bing's Cherries" reimagines the life of Ah Bing into a classic American tall tale. The Chinese horticulturist worked in the orchards of Milwaukie, OR and was the namesake of the iconic Bing cherry.355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judge-expresses-skepticism-toward-federal-force-at-ice-building-expects-to-rule-soon--70484431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70484431Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:58:52 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJudge expresses skepticism toward federal force at ICE building, expects to rule soon339falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-hefty-fines-harm-short-term-rental-operators-report-finds--70462544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70462544Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:13:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe city’s fines are “at least 27 times higher” than any other city, according to the ombudsman’s office.258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-months-of-teargassing-outside-portland-ice-building-protesters-take-feds-to-court--70399317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70399317Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:16:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA mini-trial of sorts could determine whether a federal judge continues limiting federal law enforcement officers’ uses of chemical munitions at the facility.354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-years-of-eradication-efforts-oregon-is-free-of-feral-swine-almost--70399123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70399123Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:57:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon has a long history of unsuccessfully trying to eradicate invasive species. The state came within one day of announcing it was free of feral swine in 2022. But then another wild pig appeared.296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/munira-postcard-2014--70399116https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70399116Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:56:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA 2014 postcard created by OPB's Amanda Peacher profiles Munira, one of OPB's Class of 2025 students.128falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lone-fir-block-14-art--70335299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70335299Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:28:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWork on the historic Chinese section of Lone Fir Cemetery includes a community led art project at the site.323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-author-finds-viral-success-with-debut-dark-fantasy-novel--70332428
Marino is the main character of the new dark fantasy novel, “Alchemised,” by Portland author SenLinYu. The book follows a healer under interrogation in captivity in a time of war, exploring themes of women’s unrecognized labor and the violence of losing one’s autonomy. And if that already sounds dark, the story is also full of necromancy, magically altered memories and unflinching descriptions of the horrors of war.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70332428Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:31:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe war is over, her side lost. But Helena Marino is still fighting. Marino is the main character of the new dark fantasy novel, “Alchemised,” by Portland author SenLinYu. The book follows a healer under interrogation in captivity in a time of war,...
Marino is the main character of the new dark fantasy novel, “Alchemised,” by Portland author SenLinYu. The book follows a healer under interrogation in captivity in a time of war, exploring themes of women’s unrecognized labor and the violence of losing one’s autonomy. And if that already sounds dark, the story is also full of necromancy, magically altered memories and unflinching descriptions of the horrors of war.]]>325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judge-orders-protective-measures-for-columbia-river-salmon-after-trump-canceled-historic-deal--70309679https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70309679Thu, 26 Feb 2026 23:08:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA federal judge in Oregon has ordered dams that operate on the Columbia and Snake rivers to generate less hydropower and allow more water to pass in an effort to keep salmon populations from dying out. The order largely restores measures that were in...319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ice-officer-calls-911-during-confrontation-in-portland--70274159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70274159Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:23:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn October, an ICE officer called the emergency dispatch in Portland. He was in his car, and told the operator that a kid was following him on a motorized bicycle. As the dispatcher took his information, the ICE officer said "I need someone here now,...515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winter-olympics-stoke-curling-devotion-and-big-donations-in-bend--70272424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70272424Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:25:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWinter Olympics stoke curling devotion – and big donations – in Bend239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/labor-secretary-lori-chavez-deremer-husband-face-back-to-back-scandals--70259010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70259010Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:13:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who previously represented Oregon's 5th congressional district, is now facing back-to-back scandals. Last month, an internal investigation was launched into the Republican's conduct. Now, her husband has been...331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/restoring-astoria-s-riverfront-trolley-means-working-around-its-sea-lions--70227927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70227927Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:22:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRestoring Astoria’s riverfront trolley means working around its sea lions264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skating-community-rallies-to-preserve-portland-s-only-ice-rink--70215249https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70215249Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:09:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe owners of Northeast Portland’s Lloyd Center plan to demolish the aging mall, but have no plans to replace the 60-year-old rink.267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-united-hockey-league--70185475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70185475Sat, 21 Feb 2026 03:25:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland United Hockey league is an inclusive league for women, non-binary, and trans players.268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-businesses-still-in-tariff-limbo-after-supreme-court-strikes-down-trump-s-sweeping-import-taxes--70185143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70185143Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:16:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn a case led by Oregon, the high court ruled the president did not have the authority to enact import taxes, undermining his economic agenda.310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/republicans-return-to-oregon-senate-after-wednesday-no-show--70165051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70165051Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:36:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt wasn’t immediately clear whether the GOP secured meaningful concessions from Democrats.246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-community-college-hosts-its-36th-annual-cascade-festival-of-african-films--70069545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70069545Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:15:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt’s the longest-running African Film festival in the United States.244falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-ruff-competition-at-the-2026-joriad-truffle-dog-championship--70061041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70061041Sat, 14 Feb 2026 17:43:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAthletes from around the globe are in Italy for the Winter Olympics. But in Oregon, a different breed of athlete has been training — and competition can get a little… hairy.312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/longest-plaid-pantry-run-ever--70049912https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70049912Fri, 13 Feb 2026 21:12:52 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSimon Xu went to every single Plaid Pantry store in Portland in an eight-hour "pointless" personal challenge.283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-portland-s-1-7b-climate-fund-which-is-being-floated-to-help-fix-the-moda-center--69966422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69966422Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:23:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland’s billion dollar climate fund is being eyed to help pay for upgrades to the Moda Center, in an effort to keep the Portland Trail Blazers in the city.265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-portland-s-arts-tax-let-9m-go-unused-for-years--69919372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69919372Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:43:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs Portlanders gear up to once again pay their arts tax by April 15, even supporters say the voter-approved charge needs an overhaul.267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/judge-limits-federal-officers-use-of-crowd-control-munitions-at-portland-ice-building--69774523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69774523Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:44:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingU.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon said federal officers could not use “chemical or projectile munitions” near the ICE building unless there was an imminent threat of harm.277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-pillar-of-oregon-s-energy-strategy-can-help-the-state-meet-its-climate-goals-and-lower-electric-bills-at-the-same-time--69763638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69763638Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:37:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThis pillar of Oregon’s energy strategy can help the state meet its climate goals — and lower electric bills at the same time269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dry-january-na-movement--69688163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69688163Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:36:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs we wrap up the final days of the month, Dry January—a movement to go alcohol-free to start the new year—is also coming to a close. But as Crystal Ligori found out, some Oregon bars, restaurants and even wineries are embracing the NA options year round.338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-policymakers-look-to-mend-broken-trust-with-harney-county-irrigators--69655603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69655603Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:27:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Harney Basin in southeast Oregon is now a critical groundwater area. Farmers are navigating a process they say will put them in a tough financial spot that could put some out of business.291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/novelist-explores-grief-and-sense-of-place-on-the-oregon-coast-in-finding-lost--69650052https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69650052Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:20:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHolly Goldberg Sloan's new Young Adult novel — set in the town of Florence — follows a young girl trying to navigate home and family dynamics after her father died in a fishing accident.267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohsu-board-contemplates-closure-of-primate-research-center-its-scientists-plead-for-support--69604124https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69604124Mon, 26 Jan 2026 23:17:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe National Institutes of Health, which is the center’s main funder and client, is under orders to cut back animal research.352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteers-needed-to-help-oregonians-file-income-tax-returns--69593156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69593156Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:34:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingVolunteers needed to help Oregonians file income tax returns281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/top-dogs-took-one-last-lap-at-portland-show-before-westminster--69582131https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69582131Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:50:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Rose City Dog Show welcomed thousands of attendees and their furry friends to Expo Center298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-penny-is-on-its-way-out-but-the-love-for-them-endures-for-this-stayton-coin-collector--69566303https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69566303Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:46:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn November, the U.S. Treasury stopped minting pennies after more than 230 years, because the coins cost more than three times their own value to make. The end of the Lincoln cent is a nostalgic goodbye for coin collectors. That includes longtime coin...384falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/savior-or-criminal-divided-pacific-northwest-reflects-on-trump-s-first-year-back--69551101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69551101Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:24:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSurrounding deep blue strongholds, there's a red sea of conservative voters — with some nuances under the surface.280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-univision-anchor-keeps-spanish-speaking-oregonians-informed-with-diy-newscast--69523277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69523277Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:45:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAntonio Sánchez launched "Noticias Noroeste" on Inauguration Day in 2025. The daily Spanish newscast on YouTube has evolved into a source of news during a time of great fear and upheaval for Oregon’s Latino community.285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/water-woes-in-the-dalles--69448097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69448097Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:15:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Dalles is pushing to expand its water reservoir to serve a growing population. The problem is, the population hasn't really grown. Now folks are wondering if the extra water will really go to local homes and businesses — or if The Dalles wants to...315falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-vacancy-no-grand-openings-pilot-program-finds-mixed-success-filling-vacant-storefronts-in-portland-s-old-town-neighborhood--69441335https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69441335Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:41:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe initial idea behind the project was simple: connect business owners to property owners. But so far, none of the businesses getting support from the No Vacancy project have actually opened.456falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-shot-by-border-patrol-in-portland-released-from-hospital-charged-with-assaulting-federal-officer--69412958https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69412958Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:46:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFederal investigators said in court documents that they have not yet found video of the incident.290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-what-if-your-groceries-were-free-at-this-cornelius-mercado-they-can-be--69382479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69382479Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:46:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWorkers at El Centro Mercado food pantry help feed families in majority-Latino community.528falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-now-wants-to-scrap-her-newly-passed-transportation-bill--69364297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69364297Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:38:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe development comes after a Republican-led campaign delayed key tax increases in the bill.276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fatal-helicopter-crash-ignites-criticism-of-slacklining-oversight--69347373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69347373Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:33:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPilots say ‘meaningless’ messages clutter a federal aviation warning system.331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/attorneys-for-us-doj-portland-clash-over-police-records-related-to-ice-protests--69347222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69347222Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:02:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSince 2012, the U.S. Department of Justice has helped Portland police rewrite some of its policies surrounding treatment of people experiencing behavioral health crises. Does that entitle it to recent police records?280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hundreds-of-federalized-national-guard-members-demobilized-in-oregon-illinois-and-california--69330726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69330726Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:45:38 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe troops were part of the Trump administration’s plan to support immigration enforcement operations.237falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-years-after-the-malheur-occupation-harney-county-is-moving-on--69283933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69283933Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:40:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA remote corner of southeast Oregon was the backdrop when a group of armed, anti-government militants took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters on Jan. 2, 2016.477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-grip-of-new-oregon-laws-will-start-in-2026--69255036https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69255036Tue, 30 Dec 2025 22:36:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon lawmakers passed hundreds of bills in 2025, but only now will we see the impact many will have on our lives. That’s because barring any special directive, after bills are passed, they go into effect the following Jan. 1st. OPB's politics and...302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clark-county-residents-say-they-ll-get-all-the-burdens-and-none-of-the-benefits-of-proposed-pacificorp-transmission-line--69241860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69241860Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:10:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingClark County residents say they’ll get all the burdens and none of the benefits of proposed PacifiCorp transmission line320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/underground-mutual-aid-group-helps-feed-hillsboro-s-immigrant-families-in-hiding--69196627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69196627Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:13:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingUnderground mutual aid group helps feed Hillsboro’s immigrant families in hiding304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregonsaves-has-430m-in-assets-but-people-keep-taking-money-out--69183848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69183848Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:27:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregonSaves has $430M in assets, but people keep taking money out289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/under-trump-northwest-immigration-detainees-are-traveling-farther-from-families-legal-help--69174664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69174664Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:32:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Trump administration has sent five times more people at least 1,000 miles compared to the last year of former president Joe Biden’s term.230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rail-speeders-on-oregon-coast--69157811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69157811Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:57:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRail enthusiasts use rail speeder cars to collect toys for children on the Oregon Coast.270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clackamas-river-flooding--69157787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69157787Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:53:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHomeowners inspect the damage after Clackamas River flooding on December 18, 2025.220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/opb-s-sixth-year-of-music-holiday-cheer--69140067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69140067Sat, 20 Dec 2025 01:09:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJT Griffith joins OPB’s Crystal Ligori for our annual Christmas music conversation.490falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelly-ma-chinese-mandarin--69124633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69124633Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:21:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingKelly Ma has two children in PPS. She speaks some English but has needed the help of a Chinese language specialist for her oldest. Ma’s son, who goes to Woodstock Elementary School, is on the autism spectrum. Ma was still trying to understand the U.S....94falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trang-nguyen-vietnamese--69124621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69124621Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:19:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTrang Nguyen has two children in PPS. For her, having the help of a Vietnamese language specialist was invaluable when her son was struggling with his speech. But Trang considers herself one of the lucky ones — she got support when her children were...70falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nancy-spanish--69124595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69124595Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:16:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhen Nancy’s family moved from Mexico to Oregon, she barely spoke any English. So when the youngest of her three sons was identified with a disability, she needed help. That’s when Nancy began working with a Spanish language specialist for Portland...35falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-cheaper-isn-t-actually-cheaper-for-health-insurance--69124432https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69124432Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:55:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingInsurers love to cut costs — but they’re also looking at what happens after a medication is used. In some cases, paying more upfront can reduce emergency care and hospital bills later. A life-saving - and talking - allergy injector helps explain the...260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-west-linn-a-tough-lesson-on-how-not-to-close-a-school--69120897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69120897Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:58:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe West Linn-Wilsonville school board will take up a vote this week to move forward with a school closure plan.276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/families-former-portland-public-schools-employees-fight-cuts-to-language-services--69109078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69109078Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:14:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPPS dismantled the Language Access Services team last year amid millions of dollars in budget cuts. They say needed services are still provided, but some argue vulnerable families are worse off.348falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-s-sports-could-be-an-economic-win-for-portland--69059724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69059724Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:35:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWomen’s sports could be an economic win for Portland264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-the-festival-of-lights-with-glow-sticks--69016863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69016863Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:24:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAssaf Mevorach is planning an unusual way to help start the Hanukkah season, a black light rave on Saturday ahead of the first night of Hanukkah.279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-a-forest-ranger--69016317https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69016317Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:40:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAt Work With an Oregon state park forest ranger, Rhett Wilkins, at Tryon Creek State Natural Area.359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ranchers-in-southeast-oregon-helped-keep-sage-grouse-off-the-endangered-list-now-lithium-mining-could-pose-a-new-threat--69015714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69015714Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:28:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn exploratory lithium mining project and a federal push for energy dominance could hurt sage grouse conservation efforts.285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/willamette-pacific-universities-announce-plan-to-merge--69000903https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69000903Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:20:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon’s two oldest private universities say their plan to consolidate will benefit students, the state’s workforce and help future-proof the institutions.304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-to-know-about-the-interstate-bridge-replacement-s-rising-price-tag--68993183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68993183Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:27:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhat to know about the Interstate Bridge Replacement’s rising price tag302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pour-one-out-for-america-s-oldest-home-brewing-supply-store--68968690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68968690Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:26:57 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingF. H. Steinbart’s is closing after more than a century in Portland.288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/east-portland-councilors-unveil-21-million-proposal-to-address-homelessness--68962661https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68962661Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:18:57 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEast Portland councilors unveil $21 million proposal to address homelessness195falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-students-flex-their-tech-skills-to-create-tree-ornaments-for-festival-of-lights--68950290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68950290Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:46:29 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe ornaments at The Grotto are one of many examples showcasing the high-level tech work coming out of a Northeast Portland school.197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-pricey-new-plan-aims-to-keep-oregon-s-foster-kids-out-of-hotels--68950101https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68950101Mon, 08 Dec 2025 22:21:08 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingState officials aim to buy providers homes to house vulnerable children. Advocates say it may help provide more stability for Oregon’s foster kids.310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-fisheries-try-old-technology-to-boost-salmon-returns--68920652https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68920652Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:48:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter a sudden drop in returning salmon on the Coquille River, a new Oregon law allows old-fashioned hatchboxes to return.279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-curtain-of-the-benson-hotel-s-54th-gingerbread-castle--68882956https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68882956Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:13:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBehind the curtain of The Benson Hotel’s 54th gingerbread castle228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-struggles-to-land-federal-counterterrorism-money-as-trump-orders-troops-to-stop-terrorists-hindering-ice--68852120https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68852120Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:16:38 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon struggles to land federal counterterrorism money as Trump orders troops to stop ‘terrorists’ hindering ICE278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/those-arrested-at-portland-ice-protests-recount-disparate-confusing-treatment-by-federal-officers--68841117https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68841117Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:26:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLegal experts say theses contradictory actions may have violated protesters’ rights.299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-mayor-wilson-says-he-s-hit-his-goal-to-open-1-500-shelter-beds--68823883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68823883Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:33:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIf you ask Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, he has met his goal to open 1,500 new shelter beds by Dec. 1. But only 890 of those 1,500 beds are currently open for use.264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preservationists-worry-portland-state-university-s-plan-to-build-for-the-future-could-erase-the-past--68820200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68820200Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:52:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPreservationists worry Portland State University’s plan to build for the future could erase the past280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-a-portland-kitchen-a-nonprofit-cooks-up-a-small-scale-solution-to-oregon-s-big-hunger-problem--68771427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68771427Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:00:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn a Portland kitchen, a nonprofit cooks up a small-scale solution to Oregon’s big hunger problem247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uncovering-boarding-schools-qa--68760857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68760857Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:06:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingQA with producer Kami Horton about Uncovering Boarding Schools414falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indigenous-chefs-are-training-the-next-generation-of-culinary-students--68757562https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68757562Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:09:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIndigenous chefs are training the next generation of culinary students314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/siletz-tribes-oregon-coastal-community-and-osu-scientists-learn-from-beached-whale-experience--68757487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68757487Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:07:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSiletz Tribes, Oregon coastal community and OSU scientists learn from beached whale experience266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newport-in-limbo-amid-ice-interest--68724218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68724218Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:56:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland has attracted national attention this year, as demonstrators squared off with federal officers. Now a far smaller Oregon city is bracing for its own possible clash with ICE.310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/even-with-snap-benefits-restored-this-oregon-pantry-says-hunger-persists--68708949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68708949Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:23:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEven with SNAP benefits restored, this Oregon pantry says hunger persists253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/microplastics-research-in-oregon--68708945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68708945Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:23:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingResearch into microplastic releases in washing machines and driers.287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-portland-roller-derby-makes-the-perfect-setting-for-a-queer-coming-of-age-story-in-leave-it-on-the-track--68686215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68686215Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:55:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAuthor Margot Fisher wants teens to know that it’s okay to ‘be really messy’477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wilsonville-math-teacher-rides-to-all-95-max-stations-for-world-record--68662389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68662389Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:38:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWe join Marty Valentine, the first record holder for a TriMet transit speedrun, to find out what exactly a speedrun is.313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sharks-love-willapa-bay-and-northwest-scientists-have-some-ideas-why--68656730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68656730Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:28:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSharks love Willapa Bay and Northwest scientists have some ideas why284falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-secretary-of-state-top-elections-officials-question-how-trump-administration-is-using-voter-data--68648031https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68648031Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:25:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThis week, the top elections officials from 10 states sent a letter to the Trump administration, demanding answers about how voter data is being used and shared. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read was one of the signatories.322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicaid-group-organized-by-kotek--68626398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68626398Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:42:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA private group has been meeting to discuss the future of Medicaid in Oregon.360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-of-snap-in-oregon--68610032https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68610032Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:20:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon is one of the highest users of SNAP in the country. Now that funding has been restored, we get a program check-in with Mark Edwards at OSU.304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/young-indigenous-kayakers-paddle-the-klamath-river-from-source-to-sea-after-dam-removal--68608835Ranging from age 13-20, the youth dedicated years to training for the 300-mile, month-long journey. But for many, it was a journey generations in the making, as their relatives and communities had been fighting for dam removal for decades.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68608835Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:30:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA group of young Indigenous kayakers set out to become the first to paddle the entire Klamath River, from source to sea, after the removal of four dams. Ranging from age 13-20, the youth dedicated years to training for the 300-mile, month-long...Ranging from age 13-20, the youth dedicated years to training for the 300-mile, month-long journey. But for many, it was a journey generations in the making, as their relatives and communities had been fighting for dam removal for decades.]]>563falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/washington-school-for-the-blind-goalball-players-gear-up-for-national-competition--68604691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68604691Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:23:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWashington School for the Blind goalball players gear up for national competition294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boys-volleyball-becomes-oregon-s-newest-high-school-sport--68591565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68591565Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:01:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCentral Oregon is a hotspot for a sport that boosters credit with drawing new and diverse players238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-25-restaurants-that-have-shaped-portland-over-the-last-25-years--68556954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68556954Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:11:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt may be hard to believe, but 25 years ago, Portland was not a food city. So how then did it become the culinary juggernaut it is today? That was the question Portland Monthly set out to answer in their latest issue which took a deep dive into the 25...474falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-program-for-migrant-students-loses-federal-funding--68508182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68508182Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:56:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe College Access Migrant Program helped create pathways for students across the Northwest to enroll in higher education institutions.275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-2025-check-in-with-oregon-s-ambitious-education-goal-40-40-20--68498573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68498573Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:10:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA 2025 check in with Oregon’s ambitious education goal, 40-40-20282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/literary-arts-timothy-snyder--68491419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68491419Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:27:38 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn this episode, we feature Timothy Snyder as part of a Literary Arts Special Event at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.4820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-fledgling-olive-industry-celebrates-olio-nuovo-festival-throughout-november--68476972https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68476972Sat, 08 Nov 2025 18:41:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon is on the northern edge of where olives can grow. But the state’s olive oil sector is beginning to establish itself, and Willamette Valley farmers are celebrating this year’s olive oil pressing.289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-judge-prohibits-trump-from-deploying-national-guard-to-portland--68469390https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68469390Sat, 08 Nov 2025 02:29:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn her ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut found President Trump “did not have a lawful basis to federalize the National Guard.”268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-life-after-cars--68466696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68466696Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:47:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOur dependence on cars isn’t just unsustainable, it's destroying our society, say the authors of Life After Cars.528falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-hazelnut-harvest-could-break-records--68448961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68448961Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:21:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon’s hazelnut harvest could break records320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-is-the-meadowlark-rock-indigenous-tribute-to-willamette-falls-is-missing--68448866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68448866Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:17:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhere is the Meadowlark rock? Indigenous tribute to Willamette Falls is missing253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-consumers-can-own-their-own-electrical-utilities-and-prepare-for-wildfires--68434731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68434731Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:37:29 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon consumers can own their own electrical utilities, and prepare for wildfires244falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-college-admissions-game-is-shifting-part-1--68416295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68416295Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:11:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow the college admissions game is shifting, part 1250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-led-4-older-oregonians-to-the-portland-ice-protests--68416267https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68416267Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:10:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhat led 4 older Oregonians to the Portland ICE protests216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elizabeth-gilbert--68403574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68403574Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:39:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThis week features bestselling writer Elizabeth Gilbert as part of the Portland Arts and Lectures series at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.5109falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-groups-are-betting-on-blue-collar-democrats-following-gluesenkamp-perez-s-success--68401191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68401191Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:28:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNational groups are betting on blue-collar Democrats following Gluesenkamp Perez’s success291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/president-s-update-we-ve-closed-the-gap--68400968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68400968Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:09:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWith deepest gratitude, I write to you today to share an important update. Thanks to your extraordinary support, we have closed this year’s $5 million budget gap created when Congress ended federal funding.260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shape-note-singing-in-the-pacific-northwest--68388518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68388518Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:19:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingShape note singing is one of the oldest forms of American folk music — and it has a thriving community in the Pacific Northwest.274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/final-day-of-national-guard-trial-begins-in-portland--68372509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68372509Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:22:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA federal trial wrapping up Friday could determine whether President Donald Trump can legally deploy the National Guard in Portland.295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-worker-on-the-front-lines-of-helping-oregonians-losing-snap-benefits--68370933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68370933Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:21:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe state offices are seeing a surge in calls as families prepare to have food benefits lapse starting Nov 1.351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-how-a-generation-of-covid-students-is-faring-in-oregon--68365431https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68365431Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:11:57 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA look at how a generation of COVID students is faring in Oregon291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-an-eastern-oregon-rancher--68353832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68353832Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:47:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAt Work With Dean Defrees, a fourth-generation rancher in the Sumpter Valley.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-community-is-not-the-enemy-hillsboro-teachers-form-neighborhood-ice-watch--68352190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68352190Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:21:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFederal immigration officials arrested a parent near Eastwood Elementary School last Monday. Teachers and parents have been patrolling the neighborhood every morning since.297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-nw-faces-rolling-blackouts-study-says-renewable-energy-may-not-be-enough--68340730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68340730Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:59:29 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon and Washington are falling so far behind on upgrades to the electrical grid that the states could start seeing rolling blackouts during extreme weather as soon as next year.274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trial-over-national-guard-deployment-in-portland-begins--68324696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68324696Wed, 29 Oct 2025 05:28:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA federal trial in Oregon that could determine whether President Donald Trump can legally deploy the National Guard to the city of Portland is set to get underway Wednesday.354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-earns-accessibility-verified-status--68286277https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68286277Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:31:29 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon is the first state in the nation to be considered “Accessibility Verified” by Wheel the World, a nonprofit for travelers with disabilities.259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-appeals-court-temporarily-bars-portland-troop-deployment--68271635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68271635Sat, 25 Oct 2025 01:01:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday it wanted more time to decide whether to rehear arguments on the matter.335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-author-sam-saldivar-on-her-new-sapphic-sports-romance--68271467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68271467Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:27:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn her new novel, “Play You For It,” Portland author Sam Saldivar shares a romance about finding your place on and off the court.325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-democratic-sen-merkley-on-his-marathon-speech-in-protest-of-trump-s-policies--68259027https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68259027Thu, 23 Oct 2025 22:51:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley held the Senate floor this week with a marathon speech to protest President Donald Trump – and what he sees as the administration’s threats to democracy. He spoke for more than 22 hours.301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-debate-is-thriving-in-one-unlikely-place-prisons--68246399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68246399Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:30:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn Oregon penitentiary is showcasing its inmates and their debating skills. They make arguments, speak to others' perspectives, and resolve disputes amicably — all of which can have a huge impact on their lives inside prison and out.213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregonians-are-bracing-for-potential-cuts-to-food-stamps--68246290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68246290Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:21:52 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFunding for the federal government has been on hold for more than three weeks – but many people in the Northwest may not feel affected much so far. That could change on November 1st, when food stamp benefits end for 750,000 Oregonians.246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-chapter-for-portland-s-long-standing-outdoor-store-next-adventure--68232630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68232630Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:11:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe iconic outdoor store will keep two locations open with new ownership and an eye on community engagement. A third location in Scappoose was purchased by a local couple and rebranded as The Paddle Shack" this month.290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-says-she-s-made-progress-on-major-issues-even-some-fans-are-skeptical--68232480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68232480Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:50:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs the governor prepares to launch a reelection bid many believe will succeed, she may need to address the sense that she has underwhelmed.290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-police-rejoin-trimet-s-transit-police-for-the-first-time-since-2020--68228209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68228209Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:13:08 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland police rejoin TriMet’s transit police for the first time since 2020210falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9th-circuit-rules-that-national-guard-can-deploy-to-portland-but-legal-questions-loom--68221141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68221141Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:53:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe appeals court overturned the ruling of a lower court judge in Oregon, which could pave the way for President Trump to deploy the National Guard to Portland.435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/protesters-show-up-for-no-kings-day-across-the-northwest--68220399https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68220399Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:16:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThousands across the Pacific Northwest took part in the national "No Kings 2.0" protests Saturday. Demonstrations happened in nearly every major city in the region and in many small towns, including in places that voted for President Donald Trump in...212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ctuir-food-carts--68197901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68197901Sat, 18 Oct 2025 19:41:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCasino and resort operations have brought some prosperity to the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Eastern Oregon. But tribal officials say a lot of that money doesn’t stay on the reservation. Now they’re looking to change that.236falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hood-river-s-fruit-loop--68197476https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68197476Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:58:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHood River’s Fruit Loop has everything from grape harvests to U-Pick pears and packaged goods, all basking in the glory of fall colors.285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-finding-forever-chemicals-in-its-drinking-water-this-eastern-oregon-city-stopped-testing-for-them--68171427https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68171427Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:25:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPFAS turning up in Oregon cities remain unregulated by federal clean water laws.299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julian-brave-noisecat-is-part-of-the-tradition-of-surviving-while-laughing-and-smiling-and-crying-about-it--68156868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68156868Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:56:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJulian Brave Noisecat’s new book ‘We Survived the Night’ blends personal memoir and indigenous history.492falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-author-daniel-h-wilson-s-new-thriller-combines-indigenous-knowledge-with-science-fiction--68150875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68150875Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:45:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland author Daniel H. Wilson’s new thriller combines Indigenous knowledge with science fiction324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/right-wing-influencers-shape-nation-and-trump-s-understanding-of-portland-protests--68125147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68125147Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:56:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSocial media personalities, conservative media outlets and the Trump administration itself are blending online content to serve the administration’s policies.234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregon-s-only-monastic-brewery-keeps-the-faith-in-craft-beer--68109999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68109999Sun, 12 Oct 2025 18:35:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Benedictine Brewery at Mount Angel Abbey brews beer in a centuries-old tradition.321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rocky-horror-picture-show-turns-50--68109735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68109735Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:57:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRocky Horror Picture Show turned 50 years old this year, and for nearly as long it's been shown at Portland's Clinton Street Theater.264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lett-er-bus-or-lett-er-fly--68100657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68100657Sat, 11 Oct 2025 15:29:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTaxpayers subsidize a thrice-daily small plane from the Pendleton to the Portland airport through the Essential Air Service program. Would it be more efficient to provide bus service instead?396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/farmworker-overtime--68092294https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68092294Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:17:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt’s been three years since Oregon legislators passed a law requiring employers pay overtime to farmworkers. But as OPB’s Alejandro Figueroa reports, some farmworkers say they’re making less money, not more. And growers say they can’t afford to pay...276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/many-oregon-gop-lawmakers-silent-as-trump-seeks-national-guard-deployment-to-portland--68084798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68084798Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:45:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOPB emailed every Republican state lawmaker in Oregon on Monday to ask whether they support the deployment of National Guard members to the Rose City. Two responded.271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soil-and-water-conservation-district--68083708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68083708Thu, 09 Oct 2025 21:36:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWe vote for directors of soil and water conservation districts every couple years, but not everyone knows what they do. Kristian Foden-Vencil talked to one director, and a farming family in Troutdale, for a better understanding.278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/colleagues-say-oregon-judge-who-blocked-trump-troop-deployment-is-well-respected-and-has-no-fear--68069726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68069726Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:58:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFormer colleagues describe Judge Karin Immergut as exceptionally qualified and not influenced by politics.436falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/funding-changes-fracture-support-for-washington-county-library-levy-among-city-leaders--68053062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68053062Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:37:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWashington County Cooperative Library Services wants to change the way money is distributed to libraries and not everyone is pleased.288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/super-hot-rocks--68048137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68048137Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:06:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Cascade Range is known for recreation, stunning views, and – of course — volcanos. And in Central Oregon, one company hopes it can harness enough heat from deep beneath the surface of these mountains to power our homes — using technology known as...258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overnight-emergency-shelters--68047084https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68047084Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:47:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs the deadline for Portland mayor Keith Wilson’s plan to end unsheltered homelessness by December 1st approaches - the city is scrambling to open more night-time emergency shelters.261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/senior-homelessness-is-on-the-rise-in-oregon--68034902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68034902Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:03:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHomelessness among seniors is rising in Oregon. Many rely on an increasingly fragile social safety net. OPB traveled to rural Polk County to learn more about the housing crisis facing aging and vulnerable people.279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-administration-s-attempts-to-deploy-national-guard-to-portland-or--68032594https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68032594Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:13:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland remained in the national spotlight throughout the weekend - with dramatic developments occurring each day, including attempted efforts by the Trump administration to send National Guard troops from multiple states to Portland. But a federal...345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-a-traffic-control-supervisor-on-construction-sites--68021989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68021989Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:27:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor OPB’s “At Work With” series, which asks Pacific Northwesterners from different professions what it’s like to do what they do, we meet Elizabeth Figueroa Alvarez, a traffic flagger for construction sites.295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/before-tom-dundon-agreed-to-buy-the-portland-trail-blazers-oregon-accused-the-company-he-created-of-predatory-lending--68004758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68004758Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:08:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn 2020, the state sued Santander Consumer USA for allegedly preying on Oregonians through high-interest car loans they couldn’t afford in a case involving more than 265,000 borrowers nationwide.360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-derelict-ship-may-be-someone-s-home--67987128https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67987128Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:52:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThat derelict ship may be someone's home280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-delays-and-missteps-oregon-democrats-pass-road-funding-bill--67957712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67957712Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:51:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe proposal from Gov. Tina Kotek will hike gas taxes, registration fees and more.309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-mr-matsura-teaches-us-lessons-for-a-divided-time--67920961https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67920961Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:47:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJAMO showcases a half-year exhibit on Japanese American photographer Frank Matsura starting Sept. 27, and Vancouver's Kiggins Theatre will hold a screening of documentary Our Mr. Matsura on Matsura on Sept. 28.335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-an-old-gresham-hotel-shows-one-solution-to-community-college-housing-problems--67884549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67884549Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:45:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA nonprofit is offering low-cost apartments to students, even if they have no credit score or co-signer. This story comes to OPB from the education journalism nonprofit, Hechinger Report.285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/energized-candidates-aim-to-change-clark-county-government--67878805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67878805Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:25:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEnergized candidates aim to change Clark County government260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-police-forensics-lab-actions-result-in-14-million-payout-for-coos-county-man--67856781https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67856781Mon, 22 Sep 2025 22:25:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon State Police forensic lab agreed to pay millions as part of a settlement after failing to disclose DNA evidence in the decades-old homicide of Leah Freeman.319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-aerospace-company-that-calls-tillamook-home--67852415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67852415Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:43:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe aerospace company that calls Tillamook home283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-oregon-crossing-your-party-comes-at-a-cost--67827207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67827207Fri, 19 Sep 2025 23:19:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Beaver State has long prided itself on its two political parties finding common ground, but it is now lamenting the loss of centrist lawmakers.304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/baseball-field-turned-indigenous-led-community-garden-takes-root-in-portland--67815227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67815227Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:54:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow one nonprofit is reclaiming Indigenous land and embracing ancestral foods.299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/west-coast-governors-issue-covid-19-vaccine-guidance-after-cdc-concerns--67813556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67813556Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:43:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe four-state group, which includes Oregon, Washington, California and Hawaii, formed a vaccine policy alliance after concerns about partisanship at the CDC.282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christosphere-the-rock-star--67810984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67810984Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:07:38 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe owner of Hillsdale thrift shop Shirtzenpantz, Owen Gail, goes viral kicking a piece of granite named “Christosphere.”412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-rural-oregon-town-lost-its-maternity-ward-as-trump-s-medicaid-cuts-loom-other-hospitals-may-be-next--67786855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67786855Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:27:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMost Oregon hospitals have been bleeding cash for years, and at least two are already set to close their obstetrics units.317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mayor-changes-city-homeless-rv-camping-policies--67737149He’s not just opening shelters, he’s changing city policies to try and meet his goal. Starting next month Portland will handle so-called derelict recreational vehicles differently.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67737149Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:50:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe deadline for Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s big campaign promise to end unsheltered homelessness is quickly approaching. He’s not just opening shelters, he’s changing city policies to try and meet his goal. Starting next month Portland will...He’s not just opening shelters, he’s changing city policies to try and meet his goal. Starting next month Portland will handle so-called derelict recreational vehicles differently.]]>264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/qa-keith-rosson-on-coffin-moon--67736344https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67736344Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:26:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFans of scary stories can dig their teeth into Coffin Moon, a book set in Portland right after the Vietnam War and full of surprising twists on the vampire genre.316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/library-still-in-limbo-in-josephine-county--67727760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67727760Thu, 11 Sep 2025 23:18:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEight months ago, Josephine County Commissioners put their local library in limbo after terminating the lease of the Grants Pass branch. It came after years of turmoil about how the library should be funded and more recent political pressure from...372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/josephine-county-commissioners-put-their-local-library-in-limbo--67709616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67709616Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:37:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCommissioners in Josephine County have put their local library in limbo after terminating the lease of the Grants Pass branch which has been in place since 2008.340falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-borrowers-face-confusion-anxiety-as-federal-changes-disrupt-student-loan-repayment-options--67695686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67695686Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:28:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA barrage of updates to the federal student loan repayment system this year has left borrowers feeling misled and frightened for their future.312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/firefighters-question-leaders-role-in-washington-immigration-raid--67677504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67677504Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:46:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFirefighters question leaders’ role in Washington immigration raid351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-an-oaks-park-ride-inspector-operator-who-finds-absolute-peace-high-above-on-atmosfear--67664367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67664367Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:57:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSean Strauss has worked five summer seasons inspecting rides like Zero Gravity at the Southeast Portland amusement park.385falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/naomi-pomeroy-s-legacy-lives-on-in-l-echelle--67649038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67649038Fri, 05 Sep 2025 22:47:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA year after her tragic death, Pomeroy’s impact on Portland’s culinary world is still present in dishes crafted by those who knew her best.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/confused-about-how-vaccines-will-work-this-year-here-s-some-clarity--67639155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67639155Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:16:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWest Coast states are teaming up to issue their own vaccine guidelines in the face of rapid changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration. The federal turmoil has some people wondering what this means...747falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heroic-efforts-and-preparation-saved-hundreds-of-homes-near-the-flat-fire--67639051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67639051Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:59:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDespite the anxiety evacuees felt, a combination of swift firefighting efforts and fire prevention long in advance meant the Flat Fire’s legacy is more about the thousands of homes saved instead of lost.324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-washington-california-form-health-care-alliance-to-protect-vaccine-access--67625665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67625665Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:58:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe democratic governors of Oregon, Washington and California are forming a new public health partnership aimed at preserving access to vaccines. The announcement comes after a week of turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over...286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-helens-high-school-leaders-failed-to-act-on-claims-of-abuse-for-years-report-finds--67586638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67586638Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:53:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOPB obtained the records after months of appealing the local district attorney’s office.261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-2020-labor-day-wildfire-survivors-still-struggle-with-finding-housing--67582056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67582056Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:21:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSome 2020 Labor Day wildfire survivors still struggle with finding housing274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-tuna-classic-snags-14-000-pounds-of-fish-for-nonprofits--67582040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67582040Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:20:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Tuna Classic snags 14,000 pounds of fish for nonprofits302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/class-of-2025-raiden-s-story--67572867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67572867Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:48:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe paths of students in OPB’s Class of 2025 project didn’t always go in a straight line. And now that they’re out of school, they’re learning how hard their next steps can be.394falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-beauty-contest-for-fruit-and-vegetables-at-the-oregon-state-fair--67558847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67558847Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:52:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEvery year, the Oregon State Fair draws thousands of people who come for the rides, fried foods of all sorts, the music and livestock competitions. And some Oregonians come to showcase their fruits, vegetables and flowers in the hopes of landing a...244falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scientists-find-surprises-under-surface-of-burned-forest-streams-5-years-after-oregon-s-labor-day-fires--67558270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67558270Fri, 29 Aug 2025 23:13:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPacific Northwest researchers are on an ambitious quest to understand how the megafires of 2020 altered mountain streams and all the life they contain.302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/move-in-day-at-oregon-s-largest-private-university--67554458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67554458Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:30:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMove-in day at Oregon's largest private university259falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multnomah-county-director-of-libraries-reacts-to-2-acts-of-violence-outside-the-central-library-this-summer--67545454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67545454Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:52:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA violent attack outside the Portland Central Library this week is the second one in less than two months. Director of Libraries Annie Lewis talks about security in and around the facility.270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-search-of-source-for-crook-county-well-pollution-oregon-presses-mining-company-to-investigate-itself--67535630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67535630Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:51:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Gov. Tina Kotek said she wants agencies to work with 'greater urgency' to get answers for residents.298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debate-over-road-funding-reignites-ahead-of-oregon-s-looming-special-session--67535200https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67535200Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:55:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLawmakers held their first public hearing Monday on Gov. Tina Kotek’s proposal to hike transportation taxes.322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-east-portland-s-new-councilors-are-reaching-their-constituents--67531820https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67531820Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:39:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow East Portland’s new councilors are reaching their constituents261falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/republican-congressman-cliff-bentz-defends-voting-for-medicaid-cuts--67512973https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67512973Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:54:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBentz is meeting with small groups of constituents in his district this week. He’s defending Republican policy moves over the summer, including the spending bill that cut federal dollars for Medicaid and SNAP benefits, while extending President...423falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flat-fire-destroys-4-homes-threatens-thousands-more-in-central-oregon--67512442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67512442Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:59:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFour homes have been lost to the Flat Fire as it continues to threaten nearly 4,000 homes in Deschutes and Jefferson counties.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-a-hedge-against-disaster-neskowin-buys-its-own-watershed--67507729https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67507729Mon, 25 Aug 2025 15:37:38 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn a hedge against disaster, Neskowin buys its own watershed283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-a-pandemic-and-a-fire-an-81-year-old-portland-institution-emerges-from-the-ashes--67496479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67496479Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:46:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRingside Steakhouse is open once again.386falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-center-stage-reaches-first-milestone-of-long-journey--67471413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67471413Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:24:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland Center Stage just hit a major milestone in its effort to raise $9 million by next June. We talk with PCS artistic director Marissa Wolf.317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/with-funding-in-doubt-officials-shutter-a-sw-washington-middle-school--67468676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67468676Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:25:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWith funding in doubt, officials shutter a SW Washington middle school292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grant-clawback-puts-oregon-wildfire-mitigation-projects-on-pause--67455297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67455297Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:39:08 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGrant clawback puts Oregon wildfire mitigation projects on pause268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-college-leaders-navigate-uncertain-financial-waters--67449316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67449316Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:35:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHigher education leaders in the state say they are pulling all the levers to minimize student impacts caused by state and federal funding pressures.304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-sinking-oregon-timber-counties-flail-awaiting-congress-to-renew-key-funding--67422638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67422638Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:41:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA budget crisis a century in the making is coming to a head as Oregon's rural counties wait on Congress to approve funding they've long relied on.281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-renovated-food-truck-showcases-opera-with-mobile-performances-in-portland--67403384https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67403384Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:49:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor the past decade, Opera a la Cart has performed in parks and on streets around Portland. The aim is to revive interest in opera by offering more accessible performances in a former popcorn truck.260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pacific-northwest-skateboarders-descend-on-portland-this-week--67380274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67380274Fri, 15 Aug 2025 18:12:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPacific northwest skateboarders will compete in a pro-am competition on Portland's waterfront park this weekend. We talk Seattle's 14-year-old Nels "Gnarls" Rosen.212falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-one-oregon-activist-is-using-a-decades-old-liberal-policy-to-stall-green-energy-projects--67371736https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67371736Thu, 14 Aug 2025 21:17:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIrene Gilbert is a 76-year-old retired state employee on a mission, fighting energy projects like large wind farms in Oregon’s rural communities. Renewable energy advocates treat activists like her as gadflies who should be stopped.335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trail-blazers-sold-to-group-that-will-keep-team-in-portland-reports-say--67361375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67361375Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:39:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTom Dundon, who owns professional hockey’s Carolina Hurricanes, is leading the ownership group.281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-growing-partnership-that-s-helping-current-students-and-future-teachers--67357349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67357349Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:40:29 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe growing partnership that’s helping current students and future teachers247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teens-explore-transit-at-portland-state-camp--67332350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67332350Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:25:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTeens explore transit at Portland State camp241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christian-revival-event-draws-thousands-in-quest-to-save-portland-s-soul--67332338https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67332338Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:24:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingChristian revival event draws thousands in quest to save Portland’s soul300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harefest-delivers-nostalgia-fun-and-musical-celebration--67312902https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67312902Sat, 09 Aug 2025 15:40:52 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Clackamas County music festival known as "Harefest" just completed it's 13th year, celebrating some of the biggest songs and artists in rock history, all via Northwest-based tribute bands.316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-joy-on-the-sidewalks-of-portland--67302138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67302138Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:03:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFinding joy on the sidewalks of Portland356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-democrats-cheer-on-texas-walkout-while-republicans-see-hypocrisy--67291159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67291159Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:53:57 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs Democratic members of the Texas House continue to boycott their state Capitol, some Oregon Democratic lawmakers are cheering them on. And that has rankled some Oregon Republicans.293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-shopping-center-s-demise-brings-frustration-to-east-portland--67279484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67279484Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:27:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Gateway district’s economic struggles offer Portland’s new city government a chance to show up for long-neglected neighborhoods.246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/big-projects-bigger-problems-oregon-bridge-highway-efforts-face-delays-and-steep-costs--67263935https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67263935Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:42:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs Oregon lawmakers prepare to return for a special session focused on transportation, the Rose Quarter and other high-profile projects are on the back burner.279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/incarcerated-students--67247258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67247258Mon, 04 Aug 2025 16:36:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor formerly incarcerated Oregon youth, high school graduation — and success — look different.293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salem-prepares-for-a-water-emergency--67246313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67246313Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:17:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSalem prepares for a water emergency270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-cannon-beach-head-lifeguard-and-fire-lieutenant-keeps-calm-and-respects-the-ocean--67238609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67238609Sun, 03 Aug 2025 18:21:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOur latest At Work With interview with Cannon Beach's head lifeguard Koa Lyu465falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bend-quietly-considered-pulling-funding-for-sole-juneteenth-event-over-facebook-post--67209211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67209211Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:52:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe city of Bend considered holding back funding for Juneteenth over a Facebook post on the personal page of an organizer.220falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hawthorne-bridge-murals--67202468https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67202468Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:36:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe third phase of the Viaduct Column painting project is now complete with new murals painted under the Hawthorne Bridge. It's part of a larger, long-term initiative lead by Portland Street Art Alliance.307falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-consent-decree--67191169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67191169Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:55:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland Police Association is criticizing city leaders and staff, accusing them of trying to pit police and behavioral health first responders against each other in the wake of a man’s recent death in police custody.324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parking-reform--67190977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67190977Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:27:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRemoving excess parking spaces could help build more affordable housing.256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-wildfire-bill-cut-landowner-costs-but-didn-t-raise-funds-for-fighting-large-fires--67182306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67182306Tue, 29 Jul 2025 22:45:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe total wildfire budget for the next two years is less than the state spent last year alone. In some cases, costs that used to be borne by insurance plans and private landowners are now the responsibility of all Oregonians.314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salem-approves-emergency-declaration-over-drinking-water--67178544https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67178544Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:55:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Salem City Council unanimously approved an emergency declaration Monday night to help it prepare for a potential drinking water shortfall next year due to the drawdown of the Detroit Lake Reservoir.300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/us-rep-cliff-bentz-touts-gop-budget-wins-as-protests-continue-outside-in-eastern-oregon--67162580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67162580Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:51:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDuring his first visit to his district since voting for federal budget cuts, the state’s lone Republican congressperson spoke of his “incredible power” to influence national policy.314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-clean-start-that-makes-a-big-difference-for-portland-s-unhoused-communities--67161598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67161598Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:31:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Wash House is providing free laundry services to people in need and getting clean, useable clothes and textiles back into the community.300falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-is-back-in-the-white-house-but-portland-isn-t-sure-how-to-respond--67161108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67161108Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:34:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland officials are weighing how to navigate a new federal landscape without sacrificing the city’s values333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-americorps-members-reflect-on-a-chaotic-term-and-possible-end-of-program--67116286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67116286Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:32:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFrom food banks to disaster planning, Oregon small towns relied on national service members—until the federal funding vanished overnight.477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diphtheria-and-tetanus-shots-not-necessary-in-vaccinated-adults--67114192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67114192Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:15:08 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNew research by OHSU says adults who were vaccinated against diphtheria and tetanus as kids don't need regular boosters.293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daddy-police-new-video-shows-masked-ice-agents-arrest-father-outside-child-s-school-in-beaverton--67091098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67091098Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:12:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMahdi Khanbabazadeh, who was detained by federal immigration officials July 15, is being held at a detention center in Tacoma, Washington.306falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-state-parks-searches-for-new-business-partners-as-it-faces-14-budget-shortfall--67062953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67062953Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:45:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFaced with a 14% budget shortfall in the next biennium, Oregon State Parks is looking for new business partners to help offset some costs. Otherwise, the agency may need to cancel park expansions, reduce staff and consider closing some parks in 2027.298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-pride-parade-brings-joyful-crowds-and-anticipation-for-the-future--67062356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67062356Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:22:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSome attendees said this year’s celebrations felt more urgent, given the Trump administration’s positions on LGBTQ+ issues.136falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-dame-time-lillard-is-coming-back-to-the-blazers--67021738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67021738Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:33:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNBA All-Star Damian Lillard is finalizing a three-year contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers.301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-budget-threatens-college-access-for-oregon-s-parenting-students--66990721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66990721Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:55:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA federal grant that helps student parents pay for child care is on the chopping block. The grant’s elimination would make it even harder for the one in five Oregon undergraduate students who are parents to obtain a degree.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revived-clinic-brings-hope-to-sheridan-but-medicaid-cuts-threaten-its-future--66975247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66975247Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:24:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRevived clinic brings hope to Sheridan, but Medicaid cuts threaten its future331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-pet-friendly-bend-a-century-old-parade-celebrates-almost-all-sorts-of-critters--66957598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66957598Sat, 12 Jul 2025 16:50:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhat was once a free-for-all animal extravaganza in the streets of the Central Oregon city now has some rules — and a kangaroo.266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-has-a-massive-new-wave-energy-testing-facility-but-who-is-going-to-use-it--66904007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66904007Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:42:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon’s PacWave testing facility is now complete — but delays and cuts to federal funding for renewable energy development could impact its future.318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-beaverton-s-long-term-bet-on-its-downtown-is-paying-off--66903489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66903489Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:49:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOne of the most diverse cities in Oregon is growing faster than ever following the implementation of a groundbreaking restaurant strategy eight years ago. Here’s how it happened, and what’s next.293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-technology-helps-make-golf-more-inclusive--66898704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66898704Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:36:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNew technology helps make golf more inclusive266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-largest-medicaid-provider-on-how-trump-s-megabill-will-affect-health-coverage-in-the-state--66891839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66891839Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:53:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast week, congressional Republicans passed a domestic policy bill that makes sweeping changes to safety net programs like Medicaid. An analysis of an earlier version of the bill found that Oregon would be disproportionately hit by Medicaid cuts, with...446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conversions-to-judaism-on-the-rise-in-portland-following-oct-7-attacks--66868933https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66868933Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:52:38 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingJewish leaders in Portland say they have seen more people express an interest in converting, a process that can last a year or longer.308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-passes-trump-s-domestic-policy-bill-here-are-5-ways-it-will-impact-oregon--66855421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66855421Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:15:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCongressional Republicans have passed their sweeping domestic policy bill. In Oregon, the impacts of the legislation will be significant.360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/senator-jeff-merkley-on-what-trump-s-budget-bill-could-mean-for-oregonians--66827443https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66827443Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:09:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe U.S. Senate passed their version of President Donald Trump’s budget bill Tuesday. Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley called the final vote, which came after hours of debate, “extraordinarily painful” and said the process of crafting the final bill...361falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lewis-river-restoration-forges-ahead-despite-funding-questions--66822901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66822901Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:47:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLewis river restoration forges ahead despite funding questions279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-woodburn-man-opts-to-go-home-to-mexico-on-his-own-terms--66807220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66807220Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:57:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLuis Lamas close to leave the United States at a moment, politically, when the Trump administration has made immigration a centerpiece policy. The administration is vowing to deport millions of immigrants without legal status, whether they have a...330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luis-describes-why-he-is-leaving--66773999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66773999Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:04:13 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting55falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-trail-blazers-stunning-draft-yang-hansen-lands-in-portland-feeling-beautiful-connection-to-the-city--66781600https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66781600Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:55:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingYang became the third Chinese-born player ever taken in the first round of the NBA Draft. OPB’s Winston Szeto interviewed Yang at the Blazer’s Tualatin facility about his forthcoming move to Portland and the Blazers.228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fresh-wasabi-is-hard-to-get-in-the-us-unless-you-live-in-oregon--66780927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66780927Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:56:38 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMost people are familiar with the green, spicy paste served next to sushi or sashimi, but the vast majority of folks in the U.S. have been eating dyed-green horseradish. Earlier this month, OPB's Crystal Ligori went to WasabiFest in Portland, and got...303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelly-ramsey-s-memoir-wildfire-days--66775257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66775257Fri, 27 Jun 2025 17:25:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingKelly Ramsey’s literary memoir details her ‘circuitous’ journey from poet to being the only woman on an elite hotshot firefighting crew.340falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-trail-blazers-trade-down-to-draft-yang-hansen-a-chinese-center--66763728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66763728Thu, 26 Jun 2025 21:35:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland Trail Blazers made international headlines with their first pick in the NBA draft. Yang Hansen is a 20-year-old center from China. He was not on most NBA watchers’ radar to be picked in the first round. But Blazers general manager Joe...307falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/climate-and-agriculture--66747897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66747897Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:53:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSome agriculture experts in the region are starting to consider “climate” as an ingredient in the food industry. Increased temperatures and more extreme weather patterns have impacted how and where some of our Northwest food staples grow.325falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volunteers-fill-gaps-in-rural-oregon-emergency-medical-care--66744605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66744605Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:56:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingVolunteers fill gaps in rural Oregon emergency medical care268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-country-fair-preview-with-oregon-art-beat--66713258https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66713258Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:34:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon Country Fair is a special place and time of year for many people in the Pacific Northwest. Started in 1969, the fair takes place on a 20 acre fairyland of forests and meadows outside Eugene the second weekend of July. It’s sort of a...368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clark-county-washington-maps-out-its-next-20-years--66708606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66708606Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:27:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingClark County, Washington maps out its next 20 years329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-accelerator-gives-student-athletes-a-taste-of-the-sports-business--66653466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66653466Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:12:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Accelerator gives student athletes a taste of the sports business296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/university-of-oregon-group-gives-students-hands-on-experience-with-nil-deals--66640422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66640422Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:55:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPaying college athletes has changed the game. This UO student group is leveraging the opportunity to help more than student-athletes.299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-jinju-patisserie-wins-james-beard-award-for-most-outstanding-bakery-in-the-country--66615046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66615046Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:41:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOften called the Oscars of the food world, the 35th annual James Beard Awards happened this week in Chicago. Oregon cinched two of the top awards: best chef in the Northwest / Pacific region, and the most outstanding bakery in the country. That second...359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-ex-staffers-threaten-to-sue-multnomah-county-district-attorney-s-office-for-discrimination--66596141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66596141Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:54:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs a candidate, Nathan Vasquez wielded allegations of mistreatment of female employees against his predecessor. Now he’s on the receiving end as the county’s top prosecutor.226falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-kings-protest-in-portland--66561527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66561527Sat, 14 Jun 2025 22:49:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDozens of protests are happened Saturday, June 14 in Oregon and Washington against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and military parade. Joni Auden Land reports live from Portland's Waterfront Park.216falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/riding-along-with-a-bike-bus--66557778https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66557778Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:43:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingToday we're At Work With a parent who's not just getting her own kid to school — she's leading a joyful, pedal-powered parade to the classroom - a bike bus.327falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-upends-historic-columbia-river-basin-agreement--66553484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66553484Fri, 13 Jun 2025 22:20:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPresident Donald Trump has pulled the federal government out of what Northwest tribes have hailed as a historic agreement to recover salmon in the Columbia River Basin.360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/indigenous-youth-prepare-for-the-first-descent-down-the-klamath-river-after-dam-removal--66553187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66553187Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:41:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOn Thursday, dozens of young kayakers from a variety of Indigenous tribes will embark on the first source-to-sea descent of the Klamath River since the country’s largest dam removal project was completed last fall.299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-will-robotaxis-arrive-in-the-pacific-northwest--66553091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66553091Fri, 13 Jun 2025 21:23:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter years of talk and testing, autonomous vehicle deployment seems to a reality. Daimler promises autonomous trucks by 2027. Waymo’s fleet of autonomous ride hail vehicles are open for business in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, and Austin....356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rowena-fire-grows-to-3-500-acres-investigators-say-it-was-human-caused--66540814https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66540814Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:45:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon near Rowena, Oregon, grew to an estimated 3,500 acres by Thursday morning. OPB's Kristian Foden-Vencil saw the Rowena Fire firsthand.340falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/out-of-state-out-of-mind-again--66508587https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66508587Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:40:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSix years ago, the public learned that Oregon child welfare officials were sending children placed in foster care to facilities in other states. After widespread stories of abuse -- kids being restrained and assaulted -- Oregon largely stopped the...257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/la-protests-prompt-concern-preparation-among-oregonians-scarred-by-2020--66500242https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66500242Tue, 10 Jun 2025 23:08:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOPB reached out to local and state officials in Oregon, as well as Portlanders who protested in 2020, to find out what they learned from the federal law enforcement deployment during that time — and what it might mean if tensions rise locally.298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ohsu-pediatric-physician-says-he-s-healed-by-the-sick-kids-he-treats--66475586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66475586Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:43:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDr. Robert Macauley of OHSU is one of the few pediatricians in the U.S. who is certified in palliative medicine. His memoir is called, "Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed A Doctor's Soul"477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-one-ohsu-science-program-is-being-affected-by-trump-administration-research-cuts--66473056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66473056Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:02:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingScientific research programs across the nation are being impacted by Trump administration policies… and Oregon’s no different. The National Institutes of Health has gotten rid of grants for training programs that help young scientists from...328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newport-lighthouse-renovation--66444506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66444506Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:40:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNewport’s historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse expected to reopen this fall after renovation289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/job-corps-uncertainty-in-astorai--66438959https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66438959Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:12:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTongue Point is one of 99 Job Corps centers facing closure, after the Department of Labor announced the abrupt pausing of the program last week.290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billie-mcbride-o-neel-on-ice--66421292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66421292Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:31:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBillie McBride-O'Neel transitioned in 1985 after a career as a professional figure skater. She stayed in the closet for four decades, until trans youth were threatened.252falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/once-a-band-nerd-always-a-band-nerd-with-the-one-more-time-around-again-marching-band--66420686https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66420686Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:11:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOnce a band nerd, always a band nerd with the One More Time Around Again Marching Band245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-city-councilors-build-teamwork-with-paddles--66420518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66420518Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:52:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland city councilors build Teamwork with paddles270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-growing-gardens-helped-lewis-clark-students-uncover-the-ethics-in-everyday-data--66375193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66375193Mon, 02 Jun 2025 22:55:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPhilosopher Devin Fitzpatrick designed his new course, “Data for Good,” to challenge students to get their hands dirty — both in messy datasets and in the soil, through a partnership with a gardening-focused nonprofit.289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-education-makes-a-big-difference-when-it-s-available--66369511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66369511Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:48:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSpecial education makes a big difference -- when it's available284falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/data-for-good-puts-a-human-spin-on-numbers--66369502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66369502Mon, 02 Jun 2025 15:47:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingData for Good puts a human spin on numbers292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-oregon-tattoo-artist-helps-people-heal-from-trauma-with-tattoos--66352107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66352107Sat, 31 May 2025 20:41:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor the latest installment of OPB’s ‘At Work With’ series, we get to know Oregon tattoo artist Ruby Gore. She specializes in helping people cover up scars with tattoos, and taking a trauma-aware approach to tattooing.531falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/newport-is-expanding-its-paid-parking--66341023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66341023Fri, 30 May 2025 15:24:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNewport is expanding its paid parking280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-fishing-industry-weathers-tariff-uncertainty--66341010https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66341010Fri, 30 May 2025 15:24:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon's fishing industry weathers tariff uncertainty296falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicky-young-aged-out-of-foster-care-without-a-family-but-started-her-own-business--66330811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66330811Thu, 29 May 2025 18:46:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow one former Oregon foster youth used financial literacy training to launch her own clothing business351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/college-students-see-greater-success-when-their-basic-needs-are-met--66328722https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66328722Thu, 29 May 2025 15:44:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCollege students see greater success when their basic needs are met242falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/like-a-jail-cell-family-of-six-detained-at-washington-state-border-facility-for-more-than-three-weeks--66319818https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66319818Wed, 28 May 2025 22:37:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA pregnant mother-of-four is raising concerns about their detention in a single room for 24 days.298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/danger-lurks-in-the-summer-sun--66282858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66282858Mon, 26 May 2025 15:17:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDanger lurks in the summer sun265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-void-fest-puts-the-focus-on-tatoo-artists--66229919https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66229919Fri, 23 May 2025 15:54:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Void Fest puts the focus on tatoo artists268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-tattoo-festival-aims-to-uplift-artists--66206836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66206836Thu, 22 May 2025 18:07:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA pair of Portland tattooers are hoping to fill a gap in the market with a new tattoo convention that focuses on the artists themselves. The three day event will also focus on inclusivity and education.253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-republican-podcast-explosion--66202595https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66202595Thu, 22 May 2025 14:58:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Replublican's are Podcasting332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prosecutor-in-a-beaverton-cold-case-murder-contradicted-dna-experts-in-closing-argument--66177719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66177719Wed, 21 May 2025 00:14:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRobert Atrops was convicted last month for the cold case murder of his wife. Statements made during the trial showcased the flexibility attorneys have in their closing arguments to interpret the evidence.306falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trail-blazers-up-for-sale--66123217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66123217Fri, 16 May 2025 18:35:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Portland Trail Blazers are officially for sale. Who could buy them and for how much400falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-oregonians-should-think-about-as-they-vote-in-local-school-board-races--66110591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66110591Fri, 16 May 2025 01:21:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn in-depth guide to help voters navigate their local school board races on the May 20 ballot.354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-proposed-medicaid-cuts-could-impact-health-care-in-oregon--66110150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66110150Fri, 16 May 2025 00:41:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA bill that passed a key committee vote in Congress this week would add a work requirement for some on Medicaid and would jeopardize billions in Medicaid funding for Oregon.275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-28-years-next-adventure-is-closing-its-doors--66093345https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66093345Thu, 15 May 2025 01:24:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNext Adventure will be shutting its doors this fall, closing four retail locations and its online business.341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-portland-trail-blazers-are-for-sale--66079149https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66079149Wed, 14 May 2025 01:12:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe estate of the late Paul Allen has begun the formal process to sell the franchise and direct all proceeds to philanthropic causes. We speak with Mike Richman, host of the "Locked on Blazers" podcast about the team's future.293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-pacific-northwest-s-dream-of-green-energy-fell-apart--66060945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66060945Mon, 12 May 2025 21:10:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon and Washington passed aggressive goals to decarbonize their power supply — but left it to the Bonneville Power Administration to build the transmission lines needed for wind and solar. The agency hasn’t delivered.324falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beloved-tree-nearing-the-end-of-its-life--66018072https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66018072Fri, 09 May 2025 15:41:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBeloved tree nearing the end of its life280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chinook-tribe-continues-to-fight-for-federal-recognition--66000899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66000899Thu, 08 May 2025 15:32:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingChinook tribe continues to fight for federal recognition277falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rural-transit-funding-caught-in-lawmakers-tug-of-war--65976596https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65976596Wed, 07 May 2025 16:49:09 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRural tansit funding caught in lawmakers' tug of war312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/transit-funding-caught-in-lawmakers-tug-of-war--65975275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65975275Wed, 07 May 2025 15:54:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTransit funding caught in lawmakers' tug of war313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/once-rare-ethnic-grocery-stores-are-opening-in-central-oregon--65974549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65974549Wed, 07 May 2025 15:34:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOnce rare, ethnic grocery stores are opening in Central Oregon254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-oregon-nonprofit-that-has-helped-cultivate-new-spanish-speaking-farmers-for-two-decades--65941805https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65941805Tue, 06 May 2025 15:17:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon nonprofit that has helped cultivate new Spanish-speaking farmers for two decades.228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astoria-raised-author-jaysea-lynn-on-her-new-fantasy-book-created-from-a-tiktok-series--65930511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65930511Mon, 05 May 2025 23:12:02 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAuthor Jaysea Lynn share details about her new novel about a Pacific Northwest woman who finds family and romance in the afterlife.313falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-business-owner-can-t-get-his-products-into-the-country-because-of-tariffs--65928347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65928347Mon, 05 May 2025 21:19:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPresident Trump’s tariff policy is hitting two medium-sized businesses in Oregon hard. Showers Pass makes rain gear, mainly for cyclists. Its products are manufactured in China, Taiwan and Vietnam. Vvolt makes electric bikes, manufactured in mainland...317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-placeholder-bills-surge-in-salem-what-you-see-isn-t-always-what-you-get--65928011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65928011Mon, 05 May 2025 20:34:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn the last decade, Oregon lawmakers have increasingly relied on a tool that risks cutting out public participation in lawmaking.320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-drum-group-connects-native-people-to-culture-as-medicine--65906893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65906893Sun, 04 May 2025 16:41:10 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland drum group connects Native people to culture as medicine276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forest-service-begins-evicting-homeless-campers-ahead-of-management-project--65857472https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65857472Fri, 02 May 2025 15:59:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingForest service begins evicting homeless campers ahead of management project215falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/invasive-emerald-ash-borer-could-wipe-out-oregon-s-ash-trees-here-s-how-you-can-help--65832822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65832822Thu, 01 May 2025 20:38:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe invasive emerald ash borer beetle has killed millions of ash trees across the country. Experts say the easiest way to slow the spread of this beetle is to avoid moving firewood more than 10 miles.368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deq-s-statewide-email-included-dangerous-link-but-it-didn-t-warn-the-public--65815614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65815614Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:00:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon Department of Environmental Quality internally warned its staff about a 'dangerous link' in its statewide press release. The message came ahead of the agency's public announcement about a massive cyberattack.274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ukrainians-in-portland-celebrate-easter-amid-war-and-immigration-worries--65767582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65767582Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:03:38 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingUkrainians in Portland celebrate Easter amid war and immigration worries319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-corvallis-stylist-who-creates-affirming-haircuts-for-her-clients--65746872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65746872Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:24:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMeet the Corvallis stylist who creates affirming haircuts for her clients256falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-neighborhood-emergency-teams-train-for-the-big-one--65725532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65725532Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:21:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland's Neighborhood Emergency Teams train for the big one301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/draft-report-by-oregon-police-agency-blasts-deschutes-county-sheriff-for-lying--65712066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65712066Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:43:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon's agency that certifies police officers found Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s "dishonesty under oath discredits the law enforcement profession."347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-portland-airport-wildlife-team--65707711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65707711Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:12:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWe go to work with Nick Atwell, one of the wildlife technicians who work at the Portland International Airport. Their job? Prevent bird strike.381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remembering-portland-activist-dan-handelman--65703954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65703954Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:48:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRemembering Portland activist Dan Handelman289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-veterans-worry-about-va-cuts-under-trump--65682183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65682183Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:57:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon veterans worry about VA cuts under Trump282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-tariffs-drive-up-homebuilding-costs-amid-oregon-s-housing-crisis--65672309https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65672309Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:45:26 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon leaders agree the state needs tens of thousands more housing units every year. Tariffs are the latest hurdle to meeting that goal.257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-oregon-heat-pump-program-helps-renters-stay-cool--65665878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65665878Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:27:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn Oregon heat pump program helps renters stay cool266falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/starting-over-after-incarceration--65636056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65636056Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:04:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingStarting over after incarceration255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ancient-footprints-unearthed-at-john-day-fossil-beds-reveal-prehistoric-animal-behaviors--65629728https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65629728Fri, 18 Apr 2025 23:04:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA groundbreaking discovery at the John Day Fossil Beds has found fossilized footprints of birds, lizards and mammals. These rare trace fossils give us a 50 million year-old snapshot of how these prehistoric animals walked the earth in Central and...312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-new-multnomah-county-data-explains-the-region-s-homelessness-crisis--65600916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65600916Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:16:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA new trove of data on Multnomah County’s homeless population dropped this week, offering the public an updated and more accurate understanding of the region’s homelessness crisis.232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deschutes-county-sheriff-gave-false-testimony-in-criminal-cases-da-finds--65574100https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65574100Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:15:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingProsecutors won’t call the sheriff to the stand anymore, and the district attorney says charges could be dismissed in past cases.309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-high-schoolers-raise-money-awareness-for-youth-aging-out-of-foster-care-system--65550700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65550700Sat, 12 Apr 2025 17:54:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland high schoolers raise money, awareness for youth aging out of foster care system258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-phonographs-to-wurlitzers-this-portland-collector-spins-a-life-around-vintage-sound--65544696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65544696Fri, 11 Apr 2025 23:56:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs music fans around the country celebrate Record Store Day, which started in 2008, Albert Menashe shares a look at his records and record players going back over 100 years.301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harney-county-flood-update--65543570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543570Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:37:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOPB's rural communities reporter Antonio Sierra gives us an update from Burns about flooding in Harney County, and Governor Tina Kotek's visit there.335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-portland-panorama-films-use-the-lloyd-as-a-backdrop--65543172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65543172Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:14:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingInterview with two filmmakers who use Lloyd Center at the setting for their films.545falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-oregon-s-legislative-session-hits-the-midway-point-plenty-of-big-issues-remain--65532575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65532575Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:09:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSalem lawmakers have yet to tackle the biggest items — such as passing a budget and debating a major transportation package.286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-adventures-of-koda-the-whale-sniffing-dog--65443270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65443270Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:50:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe adventures of Koda the whale sniffing dog310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-feast-of-thorns-and-roses-is-just-the-latest-in-pop-culture-cookbooks-from-pnw-authors--65406177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65406177Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:55:30 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting‘A Feast of Thorns and Roses’ is just the latest in pop culture cookbooks from PNW authors292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregonians-take-to-the-streets-for-hands-off-protests--65405480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65405480Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:03:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregonians take to the streets for Hands Off protests271falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-democrats-unveil-ambitious-road-funding-proposal-now-the-haggling-begins--65354383https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65354383Fri, 04 Apr 2025 21:46:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA framework released Thursday includes a major gas tax hike, several entirely new taxes, and a lot more.333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vets-get-free-training-at-an-oregon-community-college--65350629https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65350629Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:48:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingVets get free training at an Oregon community college288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-struggling-with-confusing-public-comment-rules-in-new-government--65338037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65338037Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:35:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGetting more feedback from residents partly inspired Portland's new government structure. But a confusing comment process has stymied that goal.213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harney-county-s-jail-needs-updating-but-funds-are-hard-to-come-by--65337424https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65337424Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:44:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHarney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come by273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-trail-conference-meets-at-the-crossroads-of-history-aiming-to-tell-more-diverse-accurate-stories--65319751https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65319751Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:26:47 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA group of history buffs spent this summer trekking across Eastern Oregon to retrace the path of the old Oregon Trail. The event is a part of an annual conference that's re-examining how to share the story of the West's pioneer era.272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-visit-to-oregon-s-quickest-fishery--65317743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65317743Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:39:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA visit to Oregon's quickest fishery295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conservation-nonprofits-brace-for-budget-cuts--65316894https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65316894Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:41:48 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingConservation nonprofits brace for budget cuts263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-cold-case-goes-to-trial-after-more-than-three-decades--65287971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65287971Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:20:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon cold case goes to trial after more than three decades285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-wolves-to-water-eastern-oregon-lawmakers-strike-balancing-act-to-move-bills-forward--65262566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262566Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:40:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs the legislative session heats up, here’s how Oregon Republicans are gaining ground within the state’s Democratic supermajority.286falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-oregon-s-laws-on-forcing-mental-health-treatment-could-change-this-year--65262559https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262559Mon, 31 Mar 2025 23:39:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe state has wrestled for years with ordering civil commitments for people with severe mental illness. Here’s what you need to know.317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-gun-violence-survivor-reflects-on-the-anniversary-of-her-shooting--65262246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65262246Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:46:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOn April 1st, 2014, Jennifer Langston was shot by her partner. She talks about how she lives with the trauma today.388falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-jeremey-peck-the-new-owner-of-darcelle-xv-showplace--65198943https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65198943Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:36:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingConversation with new owner of Darcelle XV showplace, Jeremey Peck, a longtime friend of Darcelle XV and a drag artist who's been performing for 30 years.341falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advocacy-group-alleges-oregon-hid-details-of-foster-care-child-s-death--65171143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65171143Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:13:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDisability Rights Oregon report accuses Oregon officials of failing to provide trained staff to monitor teen who was at risk for suicide.317falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-portland-import-store-s-2020-pivot-helped-it-survive-the-pandemic--65171040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65171040Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:56:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor decades the owners of Southeast Portland’s Cargo Inc. sold well-crafted, unique, and curious items from around the world. The pandemic meant a shift to searching for those things right here in Oregon.245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nearly-60-of-oregon-counties-face-program-cuts-as-budget-crisis-grows--65143938https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65143938Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:25:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAt least 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties are forecasting budget deficits this year.319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/emma-pattee-s-first-novel-tells-the-story-of-a-pregnant-portland-woman-who-is-shopping-for-a-crib-at-ikea-when-the-cascadia-subduction-zo--65109750https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65109750Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:37:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEmma Pattee's first novel tells the story of a pregnant Portland woman who is shopping for a crib at IKEA when the Cascadia subduction zone earthquake hits.331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/player-piano-repair-is-becoming-more-scarce--65083613 But not everyone has given up on player pianos.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65083613Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:37:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland piano tuner Denis Wilkinson stopped working on player pianos a few years ago, because it’s so hard and few people are interested. But not everyone has given up on player pianos. But not everyone has given up on player pianos.]]>312falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-federal-funding-cuts-are-affecting-one-small-school-district-in-an-oregon-community-that-voted-heavily-for-trump--64982610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64982610Wed, 19 Mar 2025 21:39:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGrant School District is hundreds of thousands of dollars into a project that is supposed to be reimbursed by the federal government. Now, it’s not clear the feds will pay.355falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fired-federal-workers-speak-out--64957169https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64957169Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:56:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFired federal workers speak out270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cracking-down-on-hunting-cheats--64957012https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64957012Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:39:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCracking down on hunting cheats282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roadkill-it-s-what-s-for-dinner-with-safeguards-in-place--64936529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64936529Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:37:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRoadkill- It's what's for dinner (with safeguards in place)282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-has-a-new-soccer-league-for-queer-women-nonbinary-and-trans-people--64901824https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64901824Sat, 15 Mar 2025 17:09:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn Portland, a group of queer women, nonbinary and trans soccer players is creating a safe space on a soccer field.320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-technology-helps-blind-sports-fans-level-up-their-arena-experience--64883341https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64883341Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:35:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA Seattle tech company has created the first tactile sports broadcast, transforming gameplay into trackable vibrations for visually impaired sports fans.323falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-lightpost-in-east-portland-helped-forgotten-residents-feel-heard--64863718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64863718Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:37:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow a lightpost in East Portland helped forgotten residents feel heard.298falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-is-in-the-midst-of-an-unrepresented-crisis-why--64847947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64847947Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:42:19 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting“You have a right to an attorney. If you can’t provide one, one will be provided for you” is no longer guaranteed in this state. The number of Oregonians without counsel has reached an all-time high. Here's what to know about Oregon’s public defender...307falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anime-cafe-looks-to-breathe-life-into-portland-s-old-town--64791687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64791687Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:43:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAnime cafe looks to breathe life into Portland's Old Town290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robot-taxis--64781379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64781379Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:30:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAutonomous vehicles in the Northwest might be becoming a reality356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-dairy-cows-are-free-of-avian-flu-the-state-is-trying-to-keep-it-that-way--64753955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64753955Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:39:05 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon state veterinarian Dr. Ryan Scholz gives an update on the state of avian influenza in Oregon.329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deschutes-county-dissolved-its-deia-committee-without-hearing-public-opinions-but-officials-got-an-earful-anyway--64751539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64751539Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:40:07 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDeschutes County dissolved its DEIA committee without hearing public opinions but officials got an earful anyway222falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-a-garbage-collector--64739529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64739529Thu, 06 Mar 2025 23:52:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAt work with a garbage and recycling collector, or "garbage man" Bryan Chamblin in Sherwood Oregon.340falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/southwest-washington-cities-spar-over-light-rail-funding-for-i-5-bridge-replacement--64732947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64732947Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:29:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSouthwest Washington cities spar over light rail funding for I-5 bridge replacement308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-volunteers-do-taxes-for-free--64715555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64715555Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:42:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHate filing your taxes? These people volunteer to do other people's taxes for free - and they serve a lot of undocumented taxpayers.288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-businesses-react-to-rising-egg-prices--64713421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64713421Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:33:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon businesses react to rising egg prices351falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-quietest-place--64702206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64702206Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:27:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon Field Guide’s Ed Jahn took a journey in search of silence, and found what could be the quietest place in Oregon.269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mobile-home-residents-are-worried-about-paying-their-rents--64695188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64695188Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:41:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMobile home residents are worried about paying their rents332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-airport-hypes-sustainable-timber-but-those-lofty-claims-are-more-complicated-than-they-seem--64675816https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64675816Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:57:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland’s airport hypes sustainable timber, but those lofty claims are more complicated than they seem272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-state-climatologist-reacts-to-the-cuts-in-national-weather-service-personnel-in-oregon--64634487https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64634487Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:21:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon state climatologist Larry O'Neill reacts to cuts in National Weather Service personnel in Oregon.280falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-geographer-dove-makes-explores-lessons-from-the-hunger-games--64631584https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64631584Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:39:50 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhat can the cultural geography of the Hunger Games teach us about our own town?557falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-researchers-cook-cancer-with-nanoparticles--64629172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64629172Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:27:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon researchers cook cancer with nanoparticles285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-next-generation-of-racquetball-players-descends-on-portland--64629108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64629108Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:23:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe next generation of racquetball players descends on Portland276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-s-first-month-sparks-protests-packed-town-halls-across-oregon--64607266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64607266Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:40:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTrump’s first month sparks protests, packed town halls across Oregon339falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multnomah-county-homeless-budget-shortfall--64595780https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64595780Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:45:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast week, the county revealed a massive shortfall in its homelessness budget. And now it’s facing criticism for how it manages its money.223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-s-rep-cliff-bentz-tackles-town-halls-medicaid-in-wide-ranging-tol-interview--64595253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64595253Wed, 26 Feb 2025 23:54:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingU.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz joined OPB's Think Out Loud to discuss proposed cuts to the federal budget, including to Medicaid.1124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-group-helping-people-of-color-feel-comfortable-in-oregon-s-great-outdoors--64587582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64587582Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:18:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe group helping people of color feel comfortable in Oregon's great outdoors258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/providence-nurses-approve-deal-end-46-day-strike--64553828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64553828Tue, 25 Feb 2025 02:59:20 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter 46 days on strike, nurses at Providence have approved a deal and will return to work starting Wednesday night. The strike was one of the largest in state history, with some 4000+ nurses at all eight Providence Oregon hospitals on the picket line.345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-it-like-to-work-as-a-cheesemaker-in-oregon--64528876https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64528876Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:23:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWhat's it like to work as a cheesemaker in Oregon375falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/republican-rep-cliff-bentz-faces-frustrated-constituents-in-week-of-town-halls--64504066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64504066Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:44:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingU.S. Representative Cliff Bentz faced tough questions from his constituents during a town hall tour of Eastern Oregon this week. According to the East Oregonian, the Republican was booed during a meeting yesterday in Pendleton. Many attendees...356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/missing-footage-from-psu-protests-led-cases-to-be-dismissed--64463662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64463662Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:44:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast spring, dozens of police descended on Portland State University to break up a protest, arresting around 30 people. Several demonstrators took plea deals, but a handful decided to fight the charges and won—kinda by default—after the discovery of...267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-trump-administration-has-fired-forest-service-staff-who-help-with-firefighting--64461915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64461915Wed, 19 Feb 2025 23:27:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSince last week, the Forest Service has fired at least 2,000 employees. That’s raising concerns among some employees, who say they’re worried about how the Trump administration’s staffing cuts will affect fire season.342falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonneville-power-staff-departures-under-president-trump-raise-concerns-about-northwest-electrical-grid--64442658https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64442658Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:47:14 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLinemen, engineers among hundreds of staff to leave Bonneville Power Administration as Trump trims workforce254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-group-supports-oregon-grandparents-raising-their-grandchildren--64425436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64425436Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:43:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMillions of grandparents across the country are being pushed into parenthood again. A new peer support group in Salem helps them through it278falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-coastal-towns-are-stocking-up-on-supplies--64420053https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64420053Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:36:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon's coastal towns are stocking up on supplies272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ikoi-no-kai-senior-meal-program--64409217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64409217Sun, 16 Feb 2025 22:06:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIkoi no Kai has been a gathering place for generations in the local Japanese American community and beyond, bringing people together over food and friendship. Winston Szeto has the story.297falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ikoi-no-kai-senior-meal-program--64395953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64395953Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:32:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIkoi no Kai has been a gathering place for generations in the local Japanese American community and beyond, bringing people together over food and friendship. Winston Szeto has the story.269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multnomah-county-responds-to-winter-weather-with-warming-shelters--64385670https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64385670Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:16:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMuch of western Oregon has been dealing with snow, icy roads and freezing cold overnight temperatures.294falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everywhere-is-queer-app-helps-people-find-queer-owned-businesses--64384965https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64384965Fri, 14 Feb 2025 22:47:33 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Everywhere is Queer map has evolved into an app listing more than 15,000 LGBTQ-owned businesses around the globe.310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-teachers-who-shaped-the-class-of-2025--64259991https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64259991Sat, 08 Feb 2025 00:27:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe 27 students in OPB’s Class of 2025 have had dozens of teachers over their 12 years of public school. As the end of senior year approaches, OPB asked each student to name a couple of teachers who made an impact on them — and many of them did.258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/university-of-oregon-athletics-expected-to-thrive-with-changes-coming-to-nil--64237490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64237490Thu, 06 Feb 2025 23:46:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt’s been a chaotic time since college athletes started profiting from use of their name, image and likeness in 2021, and more changes are on the way. NIL experts say UO is in the right position to leverage the changing atmosphere.342falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-gov-tina-kotek-s-temperature-on-oregon-s-climate-change-response--64214420https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64214420Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:14:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingGov. Tina Kotek talks to OPB about some of the top issues shaping Oregonians' lives today. Here’s what she told us about the state’s climate progress, how federal funding will affect Oregon’s goals, what climbing utility rates mean, what the state...276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staff-and-students-at-oregon-colleges-brace-for-possible-immigration-enforcement--64208975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64208975Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:41:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingStaff and students at Oregon colleges brace for possible immigration enforcement241falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-helping-portland-area-families-experiencing-homelessness-get-into-housing--64194115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64194115Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:40:43 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingYovana Benancio works for a nonprofit organization called Path Home, connecting with families experiencing homelessness and helping them access the resources they need to get into stable housing. For OPB’s “At Work With” series, we rode along with...498falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rethinking-the-relationship-between-trash-and-art--64189677https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64189677Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:26:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingRethinking the relationship between trash and art310falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-oregon-cities-be-allowed-to-raise-gas-taxes-without-asking-voters--64176007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64176007Mon, 03 Feb 2025 22:16:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs lawmakers search for billions of dollars to maintain deteriorating roads, it’s one of many options under consideration.309falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-years-of-low-cost-living-hermiston-feels-crunch-of-growth--64170766https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64170766Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:30:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter years of low-cost living, Hermiston feels crunch of growth291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-church-maintains-sanctuary-for-undocumented-immigrants-amid-trump-s-crackdown--64149707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64149707Sun, 02 Feb 2025 19:14:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland church maintains sanctuary for undocumented immigrants amid Trump’s crackdown279falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grants-pass-sued-again-over-objectively-unreasonable-homeless-ordinances--64062616https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64062616Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:47:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMonths after its Supreme Court win, Grants Pass faces a new lawsuit claiming its homeless policies violate state law and discriminate against people with disabilities253falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spokane-author-leyna-krow-explores-climate-change-motherhood-and-magic-in-new-book--64057109https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64057109Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:38:47 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting“Sinkhole and Other Inexplicable Voids” is a new short story collection from Spokane author Leyna Krow. Set in the Pacific Northwest, her characters explore what it means to be a good mother, daughter, sister or wife, in a changing world that tends to...350falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/clackamas-women-s-services-domestic-violence-shelter-faces-uncertainty-in-federal-funding--64019168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64019168Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:01:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe order sparked widespread confusion and left many Oregon organizations concerned about funding, including Clackamas Women's Services, which provides domestic violence services.329falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-passed-expensive-legislation-supporting-renters-facing-housing-crisis-eviction-cases-are-still-climbing--64005662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64005662Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:47:51 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingQA about Eviction leg316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sir-francis-drake-s-fair-and-good-bay-was-long-thought-to-be-in-california-now-some-experts-point-to-oregon--63944953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63944953Tue, 28 Jan 2025 01:24:23 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe English explorer could have careened his Golden Hind for repair at Whale Cove near Depoe Bay, Oregon, in the late 16th century, according to scholars such as Portland State University anthropologist Melissa Darby.290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/woodburn-braces-for-trump-2-0--63878582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63878582Fri, 24 Jan 2025 16:37:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWoodburn braces for Trump 2.0282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-6-pardons-could-lead-to-more-political-violence-experts-say--63854450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63854450Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:41:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPresident Donald Trump has pardoned or commuted sentences for hundreds of Jan 6th defendants including those in the PNW247falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/senator-ron-wyden-calls-on-federal-government-to-publish-data-on-climate-change-affecting-homeowners-insurance--63832388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63832388Thu, 23 Jan 2025 01:43:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast week following the devastating wildfires in California, eight US senators sent a letter, urging the US Treasury and Federal Insurance Office to publish data about how the climate crisis is impacting homeowners insurance. One of the authors of...338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-trump-administration-could-affect-the-i-5-bridge-replacement-project--63815448https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63815448Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:17:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow the Trump administration could affect the I-5 bridge replacement project267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-lawmakers-convene-the-2025-legislative-session--63784246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63784246Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:16:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon lawmakers convene the 2025 legislative session274falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregonians-share-hopes-and-concerns-as-donald-trump-begins-his-second-term--63765081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63765081Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:00:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregonians share hopes and concerns as Donald Trump begins his second term352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/providence-health-care-strike-day-8--63733392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63733392Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:04:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIt’s day eight of the Providence health care workers strike. Close to 5,000 nurses and about 150 doctors went on strike indefinitely starting last week. Providence has offered to resume bargaining -- but both sides have indicated they’re not expecting...342falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hydroelectric-dams-on-oregon-s-willamette-river-kill-salmon-congress-says-it-s-time-to-consider-shutting-them-down--63733265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63733265Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:27:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe newly signed legislation follows reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that underscored the risks and costs associated with a plan to migrate salmon past hydroelectric dams using a giant fish collector and tanker trucks.269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregonians-buy-cellphones-cars-and-e-bikes-ahead-of-potential-tariffs--63732167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63732167Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:20:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPresident Donald Trump has called for blanket tariffs on U.S. trading partners, a move economists say would raise prices for consumer goods.230falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-legislative-session-preview--63732110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63732110Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:15:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon lawmakers officially convene the 2025 legislative session today.257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trump-administration-could-test-oregon-s-strong-protections-for-immigrants--63727813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63727813Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:01:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingTrump administration could test Oregon's strong protections for immigrants272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-with-disabilities-are-extra-vulnerable-in-major-disasters-like-wildfires--63719229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63719229Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:56:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA conversation with Disability Rights Oregon about how Oregon is prepared to help people with disabilities in a major disaster.304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-it-matters-that-oregon-just-lost-its-chief-forester--63694515https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63694515Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:26:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon Department of Forestry is embroiled in budgetary and workplace conduct issues. Now Oregon state forester Cal Mukumoto is leaving.303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bend-moves-forward-on-affordable-housing--63676496https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63676496Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:22:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBend moves forward on affordable housing257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-sound-engineer-reflects-on-time-with-bob-dylan--63647330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63647330Sat, 11 Jan 2025 01:17:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAudiences across the country are debating the accuracy of the new movie about Bob Dylan: ‘A Complete Unknown.’ For retired Portland sound engineer Dennis Darby, he doesn’t need to debate. He was there – at least for some of it.307falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-roads-and-bridges-are-old-and-damaged-fixing-them-is-an-expensive-task-for-lawmakers-this-year--63643038https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63643038Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:37:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon roads and bridges are old and damaged. Fixing them is an expensive task for lawmakers this year316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/washougal-joins-cities-around-the-us-with-anti-camping-restrictions-aimed-at-homeless--63639556https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63639556Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:20:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWashougal joins cities around the US with anti-camping restrictions aimed at homeless295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rebuilding-the-portland-mercado--63620098https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63620098Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:54:40 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor over a decade, the Portland Mercado has been a hub for Latinx communities and food vendors. But last year, a fire destroyed parts of the public market, shuttering its doors. Now, the Mercado plans to rebuild with community support.350falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crook-county-school-board-ousts-superintendent-after-6-months--63607040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63607040Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:46:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMelissa Skinner’s critics say the conflict hits a nerve in the national debate over activism in public education.335falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/as-board-games-boom-one-portland-area-group-brings-new-games-and-new-friends-to-the-table--63591172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63591172Mon, 06 Jan 2025 15:46:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAs board games boom, one Portland-area group brings new games and new friends to the table326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-the-portland-students-growing-a-tiny-forest-at-school--63550699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63550699Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:22:25 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe small patches of land host compact ecosystems and might help with climate change.283falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-safer-buses-to-phone-fixes-a-rundown-of-new-oregon-laws--63550160https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63550160Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:19:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNearly two dozen bills passed by Oregon lawmakers in early 2024 take effect on New Year’s Day.308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-faces-ohio-state-in-rose-bowl-rematch-vying-for-spot-in-cfp-semifinals--63530403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63530403Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:32:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon Ducks kick off the New Year by taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.327falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tiny-oregon-community-works-to-protect-wildlife-and-water-along-cape-meares-the-land-that-walks--63492132https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63492132Sat, 28 Dec 2024 01:04:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA mixture of landslides, volunteerism and fundraising may help Cape Meares residents surround themselves with a wildlife sanctuary.290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-sparkling-wine-scene-is-popping-locally-and-beyond--63488115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63488115Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:11:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon’s sparkling wine scene is popping locally — and beyond269falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benton-county-connects-students-with-oregon-s-salmon-migration--63477375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63477375Thu, 26 Dec 2024 16:14:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBenton County connects students with Oregon’s salmon migration272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-police-are-using-data-to-snag-stolen-vehicles--63477211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63477211Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:51:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland Police are using data to snag stolen vehicles295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bing-in-the-new-year-with-milwaukie-s-bing-cherry-and-the-chinese-history-behind-it--63465485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63465485Tue, 24 Dec 2024 21:47:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor the second year in a row, Milwaukie, Oregon will be hosting a New Year's Eve celebration by dropping a seven foot Bing cherry to ring in the new year. The event is an opportunity for both celebration and education, to honor the Chinese...243falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-a-zamboni-driver-who-teaches-us-the-secret-to-good-ice--63422454https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63422454Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:47:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAt Work With a Zamboni driver, Tanya March. Actually, it's not technically a Zamboni.375falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-scenes-of-stop-requested--63419039https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63419039Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:52:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPrakruti Bhatt and Lillian Karabaic answer listener questions about Stop Requested.749falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-opb-playlist-full-of-holiday-cheer--63407789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63407789Fri, 20 Dec 2024 03:42:30 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOPB's longtime Christmas music curator JT Griffith is back for his fifth year of holiday cheer! He spoke with OPB’s “All Things Considered” host Crystal Ligori about finding holiday vinyl from Japan, scoring an art installation with Christmas tunes,...499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-pantomime-brings-a-british-tradition-to-the-northwest--63396891https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63396891Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:46:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPortland Pantomime brings a British tradition to the northwest265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-kids-who-feel-left-out-bend-s-sandra-claus-is-a-hit--63376229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63376229Wed, 18 Dec 2024 16:14:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor kids who feel left out, Bend’s ‘Sandra Claus' is a hit301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-st-helens-school-district-is-not-an-outlier-when-it-comes-to-sexual-abuse--63355740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63355740Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:10:19 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe St Helens school district is not an outlier when it comes to sexual abuse396falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-portland-s-next-mayor-plans-to-end-unsheltered-homelessness--63346931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63346931Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:45:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMayor-elect Keith Wilson has pledged to end unsheltered homelessness in Portland by 2026. Past mayors have failed to deliver on similar promises.319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-requested-it-s-free-to-ride-the-bus-to-john-day-but-costs-to-leave--63308068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63308068Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:27:16 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn the final episode of Stop Requested, OPB's Lillian Karabaic and Prakruti Bhatt spend a 12-hour travel day going from Enterprise to John Day. And are driven by a buffalo riding champion.551falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-nonprofits-are-critical-to-the-state-s-social-service-network-and-going-broke--63270570https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63270570Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:55:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon’s nonprofits fill in a lot of gaps in service that neither government nor businesses can handle. Now they're struggling.275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-internal-affairs-found-a-2022-police-shooting-out-of-policy-then-top-brass-dismissed-it--63246717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63246717Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:11:55 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPolice shot Immanueal Clark in the back Nov. 19, 2022 while he fled. The deadly shooting caused a rare rift between investigators and Portland police leadership.251falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/curry-county-emergency-manager-on-lessons-learned-from-tsunami-warning--63197257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63197257Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:56:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA strong earthquake off California on Thursday triggered a tsunami warning for the coast, all the way up to just south of Florence. The waves didn’t really come. But for about an hour, local governments had to mobilize an emergency response to a...356falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-requested-6-la-grande-to-enterprise-with-bigfoot--63196394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63196394Fri, 06 Dec 2024 23:05:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn this episode of Stop Requested, OPB's Lillian Karabaic and Prakruti Bhatt adventure from La Grande to Wallowa Lake by bus, and look for Bigfoot along the way.417falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/head-of-ohsu-s-knight-cancer-institute-stepping-down--63190675https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63190675Fri, 06 Dec 2024 16:31:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHead of OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute stepping down299falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uw-researchers-are-turning-body-heat-into-electricity--63170282https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63170282Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:40:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingUW researchers are turning body heat into electricity295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/class-of-2025-the-english-class-that-has-students-excited-to-show-up--63146167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63146167Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:00:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingClass of 2025 - The English class that has students excited to show up301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/for-students-feeling-like-you-belong-can-be-as-important-as-having-a-great-teacher--63129704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63129704Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:33:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor students, feeling like you belong can be as important as having a great teacher308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intel-ceo-pat-gelsinger-steps-down--63116421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63116421Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:26:15 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIntel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced he was retiring from the struggling semiconductor manufacturer.301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-golden-rescue-is-a-haven-for-old-horses--63061897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63061897Fri, 29 Nov 2024 16:18:29 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOn Golden Rescue is a haven for old horses320falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-oregon-apple-with-a-hidden-surprise--63032704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63032704Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:39:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAn Oregon apple with a hidden surprise438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nail-salons-give-central-oregonians-a-place-to-connect-and-grow--63020895https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63020895Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:59:22 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSuong Huynh and Kasia Moon found freedom and self-actualization by starting their nail salons. Their customers find community and care.63falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/potential-for-protecting-owyhee-canyonlands-takes-urgency-in-final-months-of-biden-administration--63002642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63002642Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:28:24 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPotential for protecting Owyhee Canyonlands takes urgency in final months of Biden administration342falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-helens-students-and-parents-grapple-with-sex-abuse-scandal-fallout--63002568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63002568Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:23:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSt Helens students and parents grapple with sex abuse scandal fallout214falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-equity-firm-sortis-backs-thornburgh-resort-as-it-fights-for-central-oregon-water-rights--62972491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62972491Sat, 23 Nov 2024 00:31:18 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA planned resort in Oregon's high desert is a testing ground for reigning in groundwater pumping.293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-requested-bend-to-baker-city-with-salt-licks--62971517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62971517Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:44:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor the fifth installment of Stop Requested, we solve a public transit mystery to Baker City, where we attend The Great Salt Lick Auction.354falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-s-new-city-council-prepares-for-the-next-chapter--62960436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62960436Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:20:03 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIncoming Portland city councilors want to follow through on campaign promises, and are also expected to keep the city running smoothly under a new form of government.263falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/after-decades-false-starts-the-james-beard-public-market-is-finally-happening--62960074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62960074Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:22:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAfter more than two decades, the James Beard Public Market is closer to reality than ever before. The market is expected to open in 2026 and will not only showcase dozens of local food vendors, but also house a bookstore, restaurant and test kitchen.330falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-trump-s-immigration-policies-could-impact-the-pacific-northwest--62882762https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62882762Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:32:59 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHow Trump’s immigration policies could impact the Pacific Northwest315falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-lawmakers-react-to-a-second-trump-administration--62822322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62822322Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:16:46 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Democratic party is still processing President-elect Donald Trump’s resounding return to power. For some Democratic-led states, that means returning to a playbook of resistance from his first four years.264falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/state-initiative-helps-oregon-inmates-forge-new-career-pathways--62815975https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62815975Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:38:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingState initiative helps Oregon inmates forge new career pathways272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hayden-island-residents-feel-unheard-during-interstate-bridge-replacement-planning--62789305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62789305Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:19:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingHayden Island residents feel unheard during Interstate Bridge replacement planning291falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/st-helens-school-officials-for-years-sat-on-multiple-reports-of-sexual-abuse-police-say--62788289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62788289Mon, 18 Nov 2024 14:57:41 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSt. Helens school officials for years sat on multiple reports of sexual abuse, police say268falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-archive-project-renee-watson--62725405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62725405Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:42:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingAcclaimed writer Renée Watson speaking at the World Stage Theater3061falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dissecting-the-democratic-victory-in-washington-s-3rd-district--62707382https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62707382Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:40:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDissecting the Democratic victory in Washington's 3rd district275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/old-growth-logging-hasn-t-slowed-down--62706947https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62706947Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:56:31 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOld growth logging hasn't slowed down437falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/working-through-angst-with-the-portland-yelling-choir--62706563https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62706563Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:26:58 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWorking through angst with the Portland Yelling Choir302falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-sophia-the-robot--62697799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62697799Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:57:08 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingEvery year, the Oregon Health and Science University brings a speaker to Portland for the Calvin and Mayho Tanabe address. But this year's keynote speaker isn’t human. Sophia the Robot and her creators at Hanson Robotics say she’s the world's first...328falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-visit-to-washington-s-one-of-a-kind-crowberry-bog--62692856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62692856Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:27:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA visit to Washington's one of a kind Crowberry Bog233falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multnomah-county-election-night-behind-the-scenes--62669007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62669007Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:41:53 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingMultnomah County Elections Behind the Scenes Audio postcard on election night.205falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/post-election-colleges-encourage-students-to-decompress--62667391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62667391Fri, 08 Nov 2024 16:15:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPost election, colleges encourage students to decompress228falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rose-city-rollers-clinch-their-fifth-championship-win--62661908https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62661908Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:36:17 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLast weekend, 13 of the best roller derby teams in the world were in Portland competing in the International World Flat Track Derby Association championships. It was hosted (and WON!) by Portland’s own Rose City Rollers who this year celebrated their...359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-ranked-choice-voting-in-portland--62659346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62659346Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:55:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor the first time, Portlanders used ranked choice voting to select their mayor and city council members. They ranked candidates in order of preference, and their votes got distributed as candidates were eliminated. So how did it go?347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/central-oregon-returns-show-strong-leads-in-state-senate-sheriff-and-bend-city-races--62646711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62646711Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:11:56 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingBroadman claims victory in his Oregon Senate race, Vander Kamp leads the Deschutes sheriff race, and Bend City Council has two new members.292falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-s-second-largest-school-district-to-put-weapons-detectors-in-high-schools--62630734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62630734Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:29:45 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingSalem-Keizer will have weapon detection systems operating in all six comprehensive high schools this school year, with a likely expansion to middle schools next year. Here’s what you need to know.285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oregon-conservationist-bob-sallinger-dead-at-57--62608623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62608623Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:14:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon conservationist Bob Sallinger dead at 57258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-requested-christmas-valley-to-la-pine--62598102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62598102Sun, 03 Nov 2024 19:15:06 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingStop Requested joins the weekly Christmas Valley Shopper Bus into La Pine.338falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electrical-boxes-supply-hiccups--62597611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62597611Sun, 03 Nov 2024 17:35:35 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregon needs more housing, but challenges getting electrical equipment could hurt the effort.433falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ducks-excitement-covers-university-of-oregon-campus-city-of-eugene-and-beyond--62586642https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62586642Fri, 01 Nov 2024 23:58:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Oregon Ducks’ #1 national ranking has led a supportive fanbase of students to new emotional highs for the green and yellow.221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-do-the-time-change-together-it-s-dst-time-again--62583094https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62583094Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:19:13 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingLet's do the time change together -- it's DST time again281falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/weekend-edition-host-lillian-karabaic-interviews-a-haunted-house-actor-for-opb-s-at-work-with-series--62563819https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62563819Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:52:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWeekend Edition host Lillian Karabaic interviews a haunted house actor for OPB's At Work With series270falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rare-plant-plowed-under-at-camas-golf-course-leaves-researchers-worried--62562274https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62562274Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:56:04 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe majority of the world’s population of the once-endangered Bradshaw’s lomatium was destroyed a few weeks ago on a golf course in Camas, Washington. Some experts are worried that the removal is a sign of species losing federal protections too soon.265falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-facility-works-to-break-down-cultural-barriers-to-psilocybin-access-for-marginalized-groups--62558151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62558151Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:34:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Cora Center is the first psilocybin facility in the state that is run by majority BIPOC and LGBTQ+ facilitators. They help clients from those groups get over cultural barriers to treatment, like trauma and stigma.314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voting-for-president-while-black-and-mixed-race-in-bend--62543733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62543733Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:35:01 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingVoting for president while Black and mixed race in Bend275falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-candidates-and-their-donors-are-navigating-a-first-of-its-kind-election-season-in-portland--62535417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62535417Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:39:27 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingCandidates running for office in Portland this fall are navigating uncharted waters, and that means trying out different strategies.254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proposed-shipping-container-terminal-in-coos-bay-could-boost-the-economy-there--62530873https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62530873Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:33:08 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingProposed shipping container terminal in Coos Bay could boost the economy there318falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-work-with-haunted-house-actor--62519811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62519811Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:46:00 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingFor At Work With, we follow haunted house actor Shell Galloway.368falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-requested-goes-to-lakeview--62514192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62514192Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:55:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingStop Requested goes to Oregon's Mile High City, Lakeview. By bus.385falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-of-oregon-s-statewide-races-explained--62507485https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62507485Fri, 25 Oct 2024 22:40:39 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingStarting next year, Oregon will have a new attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer. All three seats are open with no incumbent running, and Republicans believe they have a shot in one of the three.321falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/offshore-wind-looked-like-a-sure-thing-for-oregon-until-it-wasn-t-what-went-wrong--62506602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62506602Fri, 25 Oct 2024 21:01:34 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe federal government postponed a floating offshore wind auction off the coast of Southern Oregon. Many still see the potential, but the state must first tackle a combination of issues that led to the postponement.288falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gresham-program-growing-the-next-generation-of-farmers--62503441https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62503441Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:13:28 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe Gresham program growing the next generation of farmers254falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/44-years-after-mt-st-helens-erupted-spirit-lake-still-faces-challenges--62489465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62489465Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:28:27 +0000Oregon Public Broadcasting44 years after Mt St Helens erupted, Spirit Lake still faces challenges255falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-five-oregon-ballot-measures-explained--62479699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62479699Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:53:36 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOregonians will vote on five statewide measures in the upcoming election. If approved, they would all do very different things, from directing yearly checks to all residents to allowing the Legislature to impeach statewide leaders.352falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/drama-surrounds-the-race-for-deschutes-county-sheriff--62475217https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62475217Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:26:44 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingDrama surrounds the race for Deschutes county sheriff314falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-congressional-race-in-oregon-that-has-the-nation-s-attention--62464366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62464366Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:53:49 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe congressional race in Oregon that has the nation's attention267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/salmon-return-to-klamath-basin-in-oregon-after-more-than-a-century--62456731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62456731Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:03:21 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingWildlife officials this week documented salmon above the former J.C. Boyle Dam in Southern Oregon for the first time in more than a century. It happened less than a month after removal of four Klamath River dams was completed to restore fish passage.258falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pacific-university-students-are-super-voters--62440392https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62440392Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:22:42 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingPacific University students are super-voters235falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/portland-food-kitchen-s-radical-hospitality--62423251https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62423251Sat, 19 Oct 2024 17:05:11 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingOne church in Northwest Portland has distributed food to the needy for decades. Now, with growing homelessness and drug use in the area, that service is upsetting some neighbors322falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-requested-2-lincoln-city-to-klamath-falls--62421617https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62421617Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:31:54 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingThe second episode of stop requested from Lincoln City to Klamath Falls.331falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-washington-s-3rd-cd-rematch--62412791https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62412791Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:44:37 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingA look at Washington's 3rd CD rematch282falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/northwest-researchers-fight-plastics-pollution-with-sugar--62412638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62412638Fri, 18 Oct 2024 15:29:32 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingNorthwest researchers fight plastics pollution with sugar273falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pac-12-needs-one-more-school-to-be-recognized-as-a-conference--62404709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62404709Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:58:12 +0000Oregon Public BroadcastingIn college sports, conference realignment continues to be a major topic for schools. 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