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Think Out Loud — 1000 episodes
Regional orchestra has brought classical music to northeast Oregon and southeast Washington for nearly 30 years
California company tests cloudseeding in Pendleton, Oregon
CTUIR emergency management coordinator on managing drought, wildfires and smoky air
Portland performance series explores Cuban filin music
Malheur County schools find new ways to battle chronic absenteeism
Passage of Oregon gun control measure spurred thousands more firearm sales, new study shows
Oregon documentary highlights Columbia River bar’s jetty system and its importance to the Pacific Northwest
West Coast is especially vulnerable to landslides according to new University of Washington database
Oregon lawmakers urge state corrections department to curtail use of solitary confinement
Oregon Esperanto speakers share a universal language
Rage rooms: where customers pay money to smash bottles, electronics and more
How Oregonians can stay safe from wildfire smoke
What the Seattle Supersonics relocation can teach us about the Trailblazers
Proposed data center in Salem stalled
Outdoor summer camps in Oregon rescheduling and canceling due to wildfire smoke
The Hybrid Gallery creating safe space for queer and trans arts and the greater Eugene community
New leader of Multnomah County Homeless Services Department on heading up the agency
Botulism outbreak threatens wild birds in Klamath Basin
REBROADCAST: US Poet Laureate Ada Limón on “The Hurting Kind”
REBROADCAST: Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book “London Falling” at Lincoln High School in Portland
Washington’s primary election results
Classical guitarist and composer kicks off two months of concert performances at Oregon state parks
REBROADCAST: Revisiting ‘The Burned Piano Project: Creating Music Amidst the Noise of Hate’
‘Seeds of Peace’ tells story of Hiroshima survivor and trees planted from seeds of those that survived after the blast
How Oregon magicians are keeping the craft alive
Oregon needs transit-oriented upzoning, says one Portlander
Portland-based nonprofit hosts culinary education program for those with barriers to employment
‘Light of Day’ memoir tells story of Portland family’s heartbreaking struggle with childhood cancer
Warm Springs radio station KWSO keeping community up to date with latest on wildfires
Surfing webcams help researchers better understand fog on the Oregon Coast
Disability Rights Oregon sues Portland, Multnomah County over lack of emergency planning for people with disabilities
New effort aims to expand pharmacy access in Oregon’s rural and frontier communities
Big changes coming for people on Oregon Health Plan
As tailors, seamstresses decline nationwide, Oregon professionals share their thoughts on the industry
Reed College student body president on the college’s settlement of antisemitism complaints
How the Bench fire in Central Oregon is impacting the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Trail Blazers relocation threat heightens, as Portland city officials approach Moda Center draft sheet deadline
Oregon forestry department on response to wildfires raging across state
Portlander named 2026 National Yo-Yo Champion
Fired WA police officers disproportionately hired for Tribal policing, new reporting finds
Portland's Biketown celebrates 10-year anniversary with world record e-bike ride
Opera in the Park aims to bring love of opera to more Oregonians
Families experiencing homelessness in Vancouver face lengthy waits, limited options for shelter space
Ranchers and private landowners are helping respond to wildfires in Central Oregon
Willamette and Pacific Universities say merger will save money, serve students
OSP Tribal Liaison Glendon Smith on bridging the gap between tribal and state law enforcement
Oregon awarded $160M to expand the semiconductor industry and boost economic development
Oregon musicians on why they perform in tribute bands
Ladies Up Project announces expansion of community art program
BLM rule changes to allow more cattle grazing on public lands in Oregon and the West
Citizen-scientists photograph 50 years of melting glaciers
First-in-the-nation program in WA state now providing long-term care benefits
UW study shows ‘roadless rule’ helps protect drinking water for 25 million people in US
Oregon wildfire season begins in earnest
One Yakima Valley farmworker’s decision to return home amid immigration crackdown
Portland OB-GYN explores new memoir ‘Labor’ and starting mobile women’s health clinic
Rebroadcast: Portland painter Arvie Smith on his Guggenheim Fellowship work
Rebroadcast: Hanford-area native and former Washington Poet Laureate on how the ‘Atomic City’ shaped her life
Warm Springs seat on the Jefferson County Soil & Water Conservation District board filled for the first time in decades
Licensing fees could double for Oregon’s psilocybin service centers and facilitators
Astoria City Council’s new camping proposal goes into effect at the same time it's downtown shelter may close
Multnomah County Sheriff’s office still using solitary confinement too often, says auditor’s report
What’s the latest on Moda Center funding?
Columbia Riverkeeper and other groups sue Trump administration to prevent weakening Endangered Species Act
iLoveMakonnen headlines his first Portland Pride weekend concert
Oregon’s school funding formula hurts kids in poverty the most, according to Oregonian reporting
Washington voters to decide candidates for 4 seats on state supreme court, with vote on 5th seat in November
OSU study explores how wildfire smoke affects songbird behavior
Portland Police Chief Bob Day on police response times and budget numbers
Oregon Secretary of State on USPS and Trump administration’s impact on elections
In Woodburn, the World Cup and has a lasting significance
In Oregon’s coastal communities, doulas and volunteers are reimagining end-of-life care
Oregon report has 100 recommendations in responding to the public health crisis of racism
UO professor shares history of Mahjong in the US 100 years after it first became popular
Community Energy Project says PCEF grants are achieving climate goals and helping vulnerable communities
Portland writer breaks down native plant movement, gardening
Vinyl record pressing plant opens in Salem
Ethical and safety concerns abound as wildfire prediction betting heats up
How Portland’s sports bar scene has taken advantage of World Cup momentum
Portlander musician Marisa Anderson explores folk music from around the world in new album
’Death of a Drag Queen’ returns for second run in Portland
New draft plan for logging in Oregon’s Blue Mountains goes public
19-year-old Portlander makes Goodwill thrift store find of a lifetime
How immigration enforcement has affected Oregon students
Portland’s Sisters of the Road moves to Lents neighborhood
Oregon Health Authority director Sejal Hathi resigns as agency faces steep challenges
REBROADCAST: Historian Jill Lepore on the difficulty of amending the U.S. Constitution
Why some Oregon communities have high rates of alcohol-related deaths among older adults
Mixed-income cohousing development in North Portland gets boost with state funding
Recently naturalized citizen from Iran living in Oregon reflects on the 250th anniversary of the US
Daughters of the American Revolution leader reflects on the 250th anniversary of this country
Portland punk rock nonprofit Volume Bomb launches UnMuted program to highlight queer and female-led bands
Woodburn gets national recognition with All-American Cities Award
New co-working space for artists opens in Sunriver
Chinook Indian Nation Chairman Tony Johnson reflects on 250th anniversary of American independence
UW School of Medicine program aims to increase primary care physicians in rural and indigenous communities
Washington State University study shows food insecurity varies among low-income racial and ethnic groups
Portland financial advisors on navigating confidence surrounding financial decisions
Portland’s Innovation Law Lab breaks down what the end of Temporary Protection Status will mean for Oregon
Portland hosts USA Fencing National Championships
Portland Art Museum offers regional artists’ works for rent
How Portland nonprofit is helping homebound seniors, from weekly grocery deliveries to weekly phone calls
Two Local Filmmakers document the life of “America The Beautiful” creator, Katherine Lee Bates
OSU pharmacy professor breaks down peptides, off-label drugs
Federal court rules against industrial shellfish operation in WA
Former World’s Strongest Man winner and Camas resident traveled world for feats of ‘Strength Unknown’
Portland-born Menopunks movement advocates for better menopause care
How lack of free mail delivery service is affecting White Salmon residents
Annual skateboard deck art show puts community creations on display in Portland
University of Portland is home base for Jordan’s national World Cup team
How work requirements and other federal changes to SNAP are impacting vulnerable Oregonians
Men’s World Cup arrives in the Pacific Northwest
Portland nonprofit Relay Resources on creating disability employment opportunities for more than 75 years
North Plains community grappling with competing visions for the town and how it should grow
Portland-based playwright’s new work invites audience into the experience of dyslexia
Portlander Erica Berry wins James Beard Media Award for essay on foraging and trust
Oregon Ducks college football reporter shares experience of covering World Cup Northwest games
Founder of Human Access Project retires, reflects on advocacy and work
Portland food assistance organization opens free food market
Meet the Indigenous explorer who walked across America before Lewis and Clark
Portland artist and US Air Force veteran chronicles the experience of Black military service members
OHSU Doernbecher head physician on the challenges of providing neonatal care
Oregon US Sen. Jeff Merkley on Congressional effort to stop dismantling of nearly $400 million ocean monitoring system
Camas artist Lara Blair creates and celebrates tiny art and the stories behind them
Southwest Washington married couple retired from U.S. military reflect on what it means to be an American
InvestigateWest's reporting finds overcrowding in OHSU’s NICU is raising concerns among staff, patients
Nez Perce playwright tackles ancient Greek tragedy
REBROADCAST: Italy’s famed marble quarries continue to beckon and inspire Oregon sculptor
Southern Oregon University researchers lead statewide training effort to boost accessible tourism
Hacky sack returns to its Oregon roots with national tournament in West Linn
University of Portland educators convene for conference on use of AI in higher ed
Despite high wool prices, it’s difficult to sustain fiber production in the Pacific Northwest
How dredging has changed the Columbia River’s ecological, economic functions
New president of Metro says Portland’s regional government must plan for the future, prioritize housing and jobs
Portland City Councilors discuss recently passed arts tax increase
Illnesses from extreme heat events could double by 2040, Portland State University study predicts
State agency helps Oregon businesses reach international markets
Portland filmmaker Vu Pham explores family story, Vietnamese diaspora through documentary
Oregon couple uses social media sketches for healthcare education, advocacy
Washington union supports workers and their families after deadly Longview mill disaster
How should creative writers use AI?
For first time, tribal representative joins Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council
Eugene Difficult Music Ensemble asks audiences to listen differently
New film documents life of West Ham, Timbers soccer legend Clyde Best
Portland Book Week celebrates more than 80 independent bookstores in the region
US Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on Longview mill disaster, ongoing federal investigation
British nature writer Robert Macfarlane’s new book asks, ‘Is a river alive?’
104-year-old donor and her son reflect on fund she created for Astoria cancer patients nearly a decade ago
PNW arborists go out on a limb at local tree-climbing competition
Portland councilors approve mask ban for law enforcement
New book catalogues art lost in explosion that destroyed a Portland tattoo studio
Rates of gun-related suicides in OR are higher than national average
Longview disaster raises questions about Oregon’s preparedness and response to hazardous materials
The US turns 250 years old this year. Oregon teachers share what the anniversary means for the classroom
Portland downtown hotels are still struggling to recover from the pandemic
Oregon LGBTQ+ Aging Coalition expands services to seniors through new collaboration
If you think Portland train delays have gotten longer and more frequent, you’re not wrong
Federal officials eye vineyard southeast of Salem for a new veterans cemetery
Without protections, OR parents surviving abuse could face prison time
Owners of new Trap Kitchen restaurant in Portland say it’s about both food and community
PSU graduate program focuses on mental health of infants and toddlers
Washington state Sen. Jeff Wilson responds to chemical disaster at Longview paper mill
Portland’s Curbside Serenade organizes busking concerts
UO coffee scientist shares insights on getting more consistent brews of beloved beverage
New map helps track pesticide applications around Oregon
Marking the quirky last chapter of Portland’s Lloyd Center
Central Oregon records steep decline in people experiencing homelessness, according to latest count
ODOT reflects on failed gas tax and future of transportation funding
Oregon Community Foundation investing $100 million to build the state’s housing supply
OSU and UP researchers on medical mistrust in the age of social media
Portland businesses hit hard by tariffs await refunds months after US Supreme Court ruling
Former Nike Oregon Project runner tells her story in a new memoir
Oregon voters reject gas tax, Christine Drazan wins GOP nomination for fall rematch with Gov. Kotek
BizTown gives Portland-area kids a glimpse into adulthood
Woodburn school board, teacher’s union on protections against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in schools
Late Portland documentary filmmaker Brian Lindstrom focused on people society ‘put an X through’
Portland celebration honors trumpeter Miles Davis on what would have been his 100th birthday
Rate of abuse of Oregon foster kids is at a record high
A look at Oregon’s wildfire funding ahead of possibly historic fire season
Oregon Supreme Court upholds Washington County’s flavored tobacco ban
Portland-based nonprofit aims to support underrepresented independent filmmakers
Providers of medication abortion for Oregon patients say access to this care remains unchanged
First Schnitzer Prize of the West awarded to Native American leader of restoration project on Idaho, Utah border
Mining operation could be coming to Baker County
Evaluating wildfire risk in Oregon and Washington
DA races in Oregon go uncontested for the first time in decades
Former timber town in rural Oregon faces extreme debt
Two perspectives on Southern Oregon University’s latest financial crisis
OHSU researchers connect tinnitus with elevated serotonin activity in the brain
Three of Oregon’s minor parties weigh in on the state of democracy under two-party system
Oregon Historical Society exhibit celebrates 100 years of Highway 101
Lawsuit claims Oregon State Police shared data with ICE for years
May primary ballot measure in Lane County would give legal rights to watersheds
Portland musician’s new album born out of loss
Oregon’s corporate medicine law put to test in settled PeaceHealth case
Local group advocates for phone-free childhoods
Oregon Contemporary Artists’ Biennial explores ‘The Price of the Ticket’ in 2026 art survey
Grit and community support helps brighten outlook for 71-year-old Vancouver bowling alley
How Northwest winemakers are appealing to consumers in a changing market
Lullaby Project brings creativity and music to parents in prison or experiencing homelessness
Portland-based transportation consultant on the current state of public transport in Oregon cities
Portlander wins World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event
What difference will 8 new immigration laws make for immigrants in Oregon?
Amazon is planning more smaller distribution centers in smaller communities around Oregon
Owyhee Canyonlands protection effort remains in limbo
Portland nonprofit Smashing Barriers aims to improve the lives of young people through tennis
Researchers say network-forming fungi need more protection
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson lays out his budget priorities
Is a liberal arts degree worth it?
REBROADCAST: Oregon grandparents share lived experiences to promote vaccinations for preventable illnesses
Unethical AI use in legal filings on the rise in Oregon and the US, along with penalties
Eugene launches peer navigation program one year after CAHOOTS shutdown
OSU study shows faster water flows from warming winters, with impacts on water supply in Pacific Northwest
Prescribed Burns Associations let community members take part in controlled burnings
Portland State University report highlights best ways to support people experiencing homelessness
Portland podcaster and puzzle enthusiast explains what is speed puzzling
Scientist looks to microbe found in extreme environments to help protect Washington apples
Washington researchers are concerned about gray whale populations after uptick in early-season deaths
Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book “London Falling” at Lincoln High School in Portland
Portland nonprofit engages with Black voters through community events
OHSU cancer researcher’s work offers glimpse into future of cancer detection, possible new treatments
Health officials warn Oregon measles outbreak is growing
New film showcases 3 Bend athletes’ commitment to outdoor sports after life-changing spinal cord injuries
How some dogs are trained to find native and invasive wildlife
Portland emergency medical response now among the best in the world
REBROADCAST: Portland author's new book celebrates threatened ponderosa pine trees
Portland’s Fertile Ground Festival of new plays offers audiences an enormous variety
How charitable donation bins in Oregon, and around the US, can be deadly
First year of Washington County’s deflection program shows progress, areas to improve
Salem McKay High School teacher wins state award for improving youth financial literacy
Why some researchers are editing human genes in embryos
Ukrainian folk singers honor 40th anniversary of Chernobyl nuclear disaster with Portland concert
The Portland-based band The Builders and The Butchers release new album
Coyotes in Washington carry tapeworms that can be passed to dogs, humans in rare cases
New maps assess health of sagebrush ecosystems across the West
Portland Trail Blazers aim to keep season alive with possible trip to NBA playoffs
Why Portland General Electric and Pacific Power customers are getting another rate hike in April
Portland OB-GYN's new book focuses on the labor and delivery experience
Amid ICE threats, Portlander organizes safe soccer tournament for immigrant and refugee girls
What prediction markets can tell us about Oregon’s GOP gubernatorial candidate
Portland proposal to raise pay for Uber and Lyft drivers opposed by business lobbying group, ride-hailing companies
Cochlear implant helps Portlander make new music after losing hearing in one ear
Industry groups raise concerns about Oregon's Climate Protection Program
Vancouver’s housing construction not keeping pace with city’s expected growth
Students at two Portland high schools organize climate justice summit
What the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service will mean for the Pacific Northwest
‘Price of Justice’ report says rural, low-income and BIPOC Oregonians suffer disproportionate financial burden in court
Jackson County nonprofit health provider rolls out new mobile health clinic
OHSU program helps children on Medicaid prepare for kindergarten
Nurses say patients at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem still at risk
New podcast from KUOW investigates rumors of high school sexual abuse
How banned fish traps could help salmon in the PNW
Severe drought impacting Oregon farmers as temperatures rise
Donkey sanctuary outside Oregon City saves animals and provides tranquil space for visitors
The Portland Fire gears up for their inaugural WNBA season
How should Portland’s clean energy fund be spent?
Cheetah researcher and conservationist Laurie Marker shares how her career began in Oregon
Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation acquires massive private collection of tribal art and artifacts
What happened to the people evicted from a large homeless camp in the woods outside Bend?
Northern California condors suspected to be tending region’s first egg in more than a century
As the West faces an unprecedented snow drought, ski resorts are left scrambling
Oregon Secretary of State plans to challenge Trump executive order on mail-in voting
New film ‘The 100 Year Effect’ explores Oregon researcher’s quest to bring chronic disease knowledge to the world
Portland women’s health and wellness coach highlights gaps in research, education for women in sports
Multnomah County data says homelessness has gone up since Mayor Wilson took office
Grant High School constitution team to compete in national civics championship
Oregon agricultural economist says rising productions costs for farmers aren't sustainable
How Pacific Northwest can handle growing energy demands without new gas-fired power plants
National fellowship connects students with work at farms across the U.S.
War in Iran is affecting Oregon farmers as oil and fertilizer prices rise
How the wide adoption of Operation Inflation animal costumes has helped define ICE protests in Portland
New biography explores life and LGBTQ+ activism of former University of Portland president
Eugene Weekly continues to recover after embezzler nearly shut down the alternative pape
InvestigateWest reporting on child welfare system finds court-appointed guardians have low oversight, puts parents at disadvantage
Oregon’s land use and water laws suppress housing and jobs, developer says
New UW study looks at how rising temperatures affect avalanche risk
Oregon files civil complaint against former Morrow County officials
Oregon lawmakers among the first to pass protections for kids using chatbots
Oregon fails to protect residents against gambling harm, says recent nationwide report
Portland Community College strike enters third week
Portland comic Ash Allen brings ‘Big Feelings Baby’ to audiences in her first solo show
It took retirement for this Portlander to land his dream job of bookstore owner
Southwest Washington nonprofit to end after loss of federal funding under Trump administration
‘Everyone can and should grow their own food,’ says Vancouver nursery owner, and not just in spring
Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program has a new director
Ship pilots say the Lewis and Clark Bridge is at increasing risk of collapse
REBROADCAST: Author Annalee Newitz explores history of psychological operations in ‘Stories Are Weapons’
How Portlanders are navigating the ups and downs of modern dating
Bend considers requiring fire-resistant materials in new homes
Clatsop Community College course explores book bans and challenges
Ambitious Astoria shipyard project faces lawsuits
Portland audit on controversial Arts Tax says the city needs to do better
How Oregon’s solar industry is faring after the end of federal tax incentives
Portland Trail Blazers executive and Oregon Senate President discuss public financing plan to help upgrade Moda Center
Early Alzheimer’s can be treated, says leading OHSU researcher in Portland
Clark County nonprofit theater company offers pay-what-you-will
Southern Oregon’s first transgender resource center set to open in Ashland
Portland resident chronicles battle to confiscate firearms from mother with mental illness
Washington’s short legislative session comes to a close
Portland Public Schools now facing even steeper cuts with deeper budget hole
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson pens this year’s Multnomah County Everybody Reads autobiography
All-ages concert venue opens in North Portland
Washington County Sheriff’s Office tests using drones for first responder emergencies
Washington County Sheriff’s Office tests using drones for first responder emergencies
OSU researchers work to track damages in Iran with satellite imaging
OHSU dermatologist explains Morgellons disease, what we know and don't
Nike is shifting manufacturing to low-wage areas of Indonesia, new reporting finds
Protections for foster children expanded by Oregon lawmakers
How Portland and other Oregon cities could eliminate traffic deaths
U.S. Forest Service let wildland firefighters wear gear containing dangerous chemicals
A look at University of Oregon’s first-ever course on hostage diplomacy
Michael Pollan meditates on consciousness
PeaceHealth Oregon to use out-of-state company for emergency department staffing in Lane County
New research from the University of Washington finds forest thinning as wildfire management can also protect water supply
REBROADCAST: ‘Juniper House’ that once provided end-of-life care for AIDS patients in Portland is now on National Register of Historic Places
REBROADCAST: Eugene’s Lucky Enough Social Club creating community, boosting mental health through murals
Lakayana Yotoma Drury’s ‘503’ collection of essays, photos, poems is a kind of ‘love letter’ to Portland
Iranian in Portland shares perspective on ongoing conflict in Iran
Tualatin High School cheer team wins national championship
Longtime Columbia River Gorge commissioner resigns in protest
Last week of Oregon’s short legislative session
Oregon US Sen. Jeff Merkley says presidents ‘has no authority’ to start war in Iran
Why a Bend resident spent more than 4,000 hours to become a Certified Cheese Professional
Oregon programs facilitate care for pregnant women with substance use disorders
New OHSU study reveals low rates of routine patient screenings for anxiety and intimate partner violence across Oregon
4 breweries and 1 cidery in Central Oregon form Oregon Beverage Collective
OSU professor explains pitfalls and uncertainties of deep-sea mining amid Trump administration’s push for critical minerals
Portland’s housing authority plagued by high vacancies, long turnover time
Oregon lawmakers may boost protections for those seeking and providing reproductive or gender-affirming care
More than 150 teachers in WA were disciplined for sexual misconduct, new reporting finds
Flawed drug tests lead to thousands of cases of police involvement in new births in Oregon and across the US
From the Olympics to yoga class, UO professor reflects on trailblazing career designing sports products and apparel
How AI is changing entry-level jobs in Oregon
How college newspapers in Eugene, Corvallis and Portland are covering immigration, ICE protests and more
Bend paraplegic skier qualifies for 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Portland Playhouse stages work centering intergenerational experiences of Black women artists
Documentary ”Holding Liat” focuses on a Jewish family’s struggles after October 7
What does it take to protect bighorn sheep?
New OHSU study finds nearly a third of Medicaid-enrolled physicians don’t see Medicaid patients
New head of Oregon Public Defense Commission optimistic about the future of the embattled system
Portland doctor says many factors behind rising burnout, has recommendations for relief
Two Oregon school districts on the first month of statewide school cell phone ban
Hood River art exhibit anchors Black History Month events by Black in the Gorge group
Black community leaders in Portland say void left by The Skanner shutdown will be hard to fill
Investigation reveals impact of federal immigration raids on agriculture workers in Oregon and other states
Washington made it harder for CPS to separate families, but kids may be less safe
Eugene’s LGBTQ+ resource center finds permanent home
Oregon launches multi-agency effort to protect state’s immigrants and refugees
REBROADCAST: Stacey Abrams on writing, AI and democracy
REBROADCAST: Portland author's graphic novel updates Huck Finn
OMSI exhibit looks at geological events of Pacific Northwest through a Nez Perce lens
US Rep. Maxine Dexter rescues 7-year-old and her parents from ICE detention in Texas
Author Imani Perry at Woodburn High School
Former National Park Service Director Chuck Sams on loss of institutional knowledge within the agency
Two perspectives on bipartisan bill that would hike Oregon’s lodging tax to help wildlife
End-of-life care often missing in curriculum of U.S. medical schools, Washington State University study reveals
Oregon State University professor says toxic masculinity can be measured
Portland-based filmmaker has new documentary centering on local doctor’s experience in Gaza
Gov. Tina Kotek announces funding for maternity care in rural hospitals, as some rural labor and delivery units close their doors
The Portland-label celebrating Chicano Rock
Clark County has highest number of evictions per capita in Washington state for 3rd consecutive year
Eugene equestrian brings traditional Japanese horseback archery to Oregon
Federal constitutional violations threaten foundation of democracy itself, says Portland legal scholar
The challenges of maintaining trails across the country, Oregon
OSU researchers ask: What can we learn from the sounds of melting glaciers?
OSU researchers are 3D printing more sustainable concrete
How Eugene's mayor is tackling housing, public safety and other priorities one year into office
Chemical munitions used against protesters outside of Portland’s ICE facility
From Regency gowns to cowboy chaps, Oregon Shakespeare Festival does brisk business in costume rentals
Portland host of “Conspirituality” podcast on debunking health misinformation
Lewis & Clark College in Portland displays rare manuscripts from the Middle Ages
Immigration agents used banned chokeholds in more than 40 cases across the country and Portland, new reporting finds
University of Oregon center studies the business, branding and evolution of the Olympics
The challenges of keeping Oregon seafood local
Portland-based child advocacy group says state must address chronic absenteeism
Washington lawmakers introduce bill to document and preserve state’s heritage apple orchards
Centralia, WA coal-burning power plant remains shut down despite federal orders
Democratic House Speaker and Republican House Minority Leader share priorities for Oregon’s short legislative session
Southern Oregon artist explores hair as beauty standard, cultural expression
Jefferson High School to end opt-out policy, new district boundaries to follow
Exploring the meaning of “time immemorial
Historian Jill Lepore on the difficulty of amending the U.S. Constitution
Volcano Listening Project turns explosive data into song
OSU facility aids in return of tribal cultural items and ancestral remains
This Clark County private museum holds (literally) thousands of chainsaws
Portland band Sunset Valley reunites for 30-year anniversary
Meet the Oregon-group pushing for body liberation
Celebrated Portland cartoonist launches kids’ podcast about animals
University of Oregon professor wins prestigious arts fellowship for work centering queer Latinx youth
A third of Oregon’s licensed psilocybin service centers have closed, NYT reporting finds
Portland band Typhoon celebrates 20 years
Gov. Tina Kotek has a plan to boost Oregon businesses, but challenges remain steep
One year of suing the Trump administration
First comprehensive report of reptiles and amphibians in Columbia County
National Guard recruitment center in The Dalles shows why some are signing up to serve to protect undocumented relatives
Portland City Council elects new council president, vice president for 2026
Poet and author Kwame Alexander’s newest book tackles slavery
After raids and arrests, Oregon farmworker union wants to send an expensive message
Prospective parents lose thousands of dollars after Portland-area surrogacy agency closes
Tracking Oregon’s progress in reducing climate impact of its public employees retirement fund
Exploring memory, longing and home with author Colm Tóibín
What is the purpose - and the future - of public education?
Author David Grann on his book 'The Wager'
Air pollution can impact adolescent brain development, OHSU study finds
After promising results, a pilot program giving cash to homeless youth enters its second phase
University of Washington collaborates on study using AI to reduce political polarization on social media
Oregon program aimed at helping people get jobs after prison may come to an end
University of Washington study reveals financial impacts of surgery
A preview of Washington’s 2026 legislative session
Latest updates about Border Patrol shooting of 2 people in East Portland
What is the point of an art critic? Oregon arts writers shares their thoughts
Cannabis and hemp industry might be looking at a sea change
What Harney County officials and residents think about the 10-year anniversary of Malheur occupation
New director of University of Oregon’s Jordan Schnitzer art museum shares her vision and goals
Oregon ecologist on state's efforts to create safe wildlife corridors over busy roadways
State program helps Oregonians with brain injuries navigate support services
Portlander combines art and activism to advocate for brain injury survivors
Astoria library remodel honors legendary female architect Ebba Wicks Brown
It’s been one year since Portland welcomed its new City Council. Here’s what’s changed
Portland author says we can harness our grief about climate change
10 years after the armed occupation of Malheur Wildlife Refuge
Searching for slave shipwrecks and healing
Poets Reginald Dwayne Betts and Mai Der Vang in conversation
Summing up the biggest Pacific Northwest news of 2025
Inside ICE Detention in Tacoma
Authors Kristen Arnett and Jess Walter at the Portland Book Festival
Leni Zumas and Cleyvis Natera in conversation at the Portland Book Festival
Author Emma Donoghue talks about her novel 'The Paris Express'
Owyhee Canyonlands protection effort remains in limbo
Portland author's new book celebrates threatened ponderosa pine trees
The best ‘Think Out Loud’ stories of 2025
M110 implementation struggled due to lack of stability and coordination, audit shows
Policy expert, district superintendent weigh in on Oregon’s push to improve reading scores
Beaverton schools official on how district is supporting students and families amid concerns over ICE activity
University of Oregon psychologists share tips for navigating stress during the holidays
Coffin Butte Landfill in Benton County inches toward expansion. Opponents are still trying to stop it
How federal funding cuts are impacting conservation efforts in Oregon
Portland band Karaoke from Hell has been backing up karaoke singers live since 1992
University of Oregon Researcher shares advice on parenting in the digital age
Portland may limit fuel storage on the Willamette
Washington craft flour company partners with Umatilla Tribes to open mill in Eastern Oregon
How changes to the federal student loan program will impact borrowers in Oregon
What Portland’s new government looked like for the city administrator
Why a Washington program for Indigenous homeownership hasn’t worked
Rose City Coffee Co. in Southeast Portland moves to 24-hour service
Three Portland-area counties launch regional climate health dashboard
Oregon Christmas tree specialist helps protect state’s status as nation’s top producer
New investigation shows how wealthy ranchers and corporations profit off public lands
Expansion of Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria proceeds despite loss of federal grant
Beaverton mother and daughter share their experience with family caregiving
Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez on bill passed to again fund Secure Rural Schools program
City official, nonprofit leaders on why Portland’s traffic deaths have fallen
Alzheimer’s activist uses personal story to help others
OHSU sleep researchers get $4 million grant to see if bright light therapy improves outcomes for people with traumatic brain injuries
Somali community in Portland area on edge after President Trump’s attacks on Somali immigrants in US
Oregon composer releases instrumental album inspired by peace travels in Africa
University of Washington researcher helps build tool to detect dark matter
How the US military shaped the outdoor apparel industry
CDC advisory committee votes to stop universal hepatitis B vaccines for newborns
HBO documentary explores multibillion-dollar school shooter preparedness industry
Astoria dance instructor honored for 75 years of teaching dance
Immigration agencies have access to license plate data in Washington state
Ashland Sarcasm Festival brings 3 days of comedy to Southern Oregon
Linfield University School of Nursing dean is elected as first-ever male chair of National League for Nursing
OSU-led research suggests huge potential for solar panels floating on reservoirs in Oregon
How 2 Oregon ranchers are using virtual fencing to bounce back from wildfires
Portland nonprofit Nutrition Inside aims to improve nutrition at Oregon prisons
Møtrik band brings German-style psychedelic rock to Oregon
Investigative series focuses on inequities Native American youth face in Washington state’s criminal justice system
TOL Segment for REBROAD: Albina settlement
Ken Burns on his new documentary about the American Revolution
REBROADCAST: Author Robin Wall Kimmerer
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Historian Jill Lepore on the difficulty of amending the U.S. Constitution
Stacey Abrams on writing, AI and democracy
Report from Central City Concern raises concerns with how Multnomah County prioritizes housing, looks to new model
Two Southwest Washington residents help design Vancouver’s new city flag
Providers say more access to evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders needed
Oregon’s budget deficit shrank, but state lacks crucial federal data in latest economic forecast
Portland Voices Rock non-audition choir provides a ‘come one, come all’ experience for adults who just want to sing
Oregon grandparents share lived experiences to promote vaccinations for preventable illnesses
State lawyers blame parents in some negligence and wrongful death claims, new reporting shows
NW Classical Theatre and Coffee Creek Theatre present ‘Elektra’ to public audiences
Portland artist Marie Watt wins prestigious Heinz award
Coast Guard helicopter removed from Newport, raises safety concerns for fishermen
Mental health conditions, substance use disorder increasingly cited as causes of maternal mortality
Members of the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice aiding individuals in Portland and other cities around Oregon
Retired Eugene air traffic controller shares insight on staffing crisis, morale as government reopens
Portland artist wins World Fantasy Award for her woodcut prints
Ashland recycling center first in series of new facilities part of Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act
Private donation helps Southwest Washington Head Start provider resume programs, bring back furloughed staff
REBROADCAST: Jackson County works toward wildfire resilience
Nonsense, absurdity and irony in the novels of Percival Everett
New poetry collection tackles aging, illness and love
Solutions for reducing gun violence should be expanded, says University of Washington-led report
‘Recent Tragic Events’ comes full circle for Portland’s Third Rail Rep Theatre
Portlander shares perspective on restored SNAP benefits amid new legal uncertainty over funding
What are the dangers of working for ICE? Report examines the data
Downtown Portland is getting more foot traffic, but not yet back to pre-pandemic levels
Federal funding cuts close cold case investigation in La Grande
Portland Police Dialogue Liaison Officers help deescalate ICE protests
Oregon Solicitor General argued tariffs case before the US Supreme Court
New PSU course explores history of Portland Parks
Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts debuts first exhibit in new downtown Portland location
Salem City Council accepts business groups’ donation to help pay for more police officers
Portland begins enforcing public camping ban
A look at voting methods across Oregon
Even as SNAP is partially restored, Clark County Food Bank responds to increased demand
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on partial SNAP funding and National Guard possible deployment
Siltez opens first tribal housing project in Salem
Pink Lemonade Project provides mentors and community for breast cancer survivors in Oregon and SW Washington
How protein became a diet craze
2025 Oregon Book Award winner “We Were the Universe” explores motherhood, grief and more
After historic dam removal, salmon return to Williamson and Sprague rivers in Southern Oregon
Season Two: Hush
In Sisters, welcoming tourists and managing local livability remains a balancing act
What a county lawsuit could mean for Oregon’s sanctuary state law
Portlander’s global health development podcast centers voices of USAID workers amid agency’s dismantling
In Oregon, food pantries prepare for delay in SNAP benefits
Report shows more than 170 US citizens were detained by immigration officials
New Washington program makes it easier for family members to be licensed caregivers
Should Portlanders support the parks levy? Both sides make their case
REBROADCAST: PNW organization emphasizes lacrosse’s Indigenous roots
Emissions from economic growth undermine international progress on climate change, University of Washington study says
Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition services in high demand with Trump administration's ICE arrests and deportations
REBROADCAST: Author Charles Yu talks about latest book, ‘Interior Chinatown’
Portlanders place second in 11-day car race
As crypto and romance scams grow more sophisticated, Vancouver police sergeant shares how to protect yourself
Why Eugene paused the use of cameras that read license plates
Exploring the intricacies of open adoption
Portland program places unhoused people with family and friends outside the city
How Report for America journalists are serving Pacific Northwest cities and counties
Legal analysis of Ninth Circuit court ruling allowing deployment of National Guard to Portland
Portland musician creates opera about York, enslaved member of Lewis and Clark expedition
High hopes for Portland Trail Blazers as new season kicks off
Portland youth-led nonprofit providing free digital literacy and technology training for older adults
Multnomah County prosecutor on combatting human trafficking and providing help for survivors
No Kings protests across Oregon and Washington draw large, peaceful crowds
REBROADCAST: How Oregon nonprofits can move forward as funding shrinks
REBROADCAST: Pacific Northwest National Lab scientist and Hanford manager on radioactive tank waste, vitrification and clean-up progress
For Elizabeth Gilbert, recovery comes after eat, pray, love
Ashland Mystery Festival draws cozy mystery fans and authors to the city
Springfield educator named Oregon Teacher of the Year
Protesters near Portland’s ICE facility could have been been surveilled by fake cell towers, new reporting finds
Nez Perce tribal members share history and culture in Oregon Origins Project at Portland’s Reed College
Cascadia earthquake could trigger seismic activity on San Andreas Fault, OSU study suggests
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson responds to ICE protests, ongoing threats of National Guard deployment
Portland’s Stage Fright Festival celebrates queer horror in theater
Newport retiree’s massive fossil collection too big for Oregon museum repository
Some psychiatric hospitals, including in Oregon, are turning away patients and violating the law, new reporting finds
Pendleton prison wins top honors at national prison journalism contest
Award-winning Portland musician Mary Flower talks about her decades-long career performing and teaching guitar
Astoria celebrates analog art form with its first Zine Festival
Oregon professor says many students lack digital literacy
Federal appeals court hears arguments on order blocking National Guard deployment to Portland
University Oregon trains new class of healthcare workers to fill gaps and improve youth mental health
DOJ lawsuit accuses Uber drivers of refusing rides to passengers with service dogs
Oregon U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden on government shutdown, now a week old
Multnomah County DA Vasquez says he’ll prosecute protesters who break laws
Portland cartoonist Tom Toro debuts new collection of New Yorker cartoons
Portland writer's perspective on antifascism amid protests and looming National Guard troop deployment
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on President Trump’s attempts to deploy National Guard to Portland
Remembering iconic primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall
Federal cuts threaten Northwest fish hatcheries in the Columbia River Basin
Portland’s weekend of ICE protests and restraining orders
Portland Craft Chocolate Festival celebrates local makers
The first US solo exhibition of late Japanese artist Yoshida Chizuko comes to Portland Art Museum
Major League Table Tennis rolls into Portland
Southern Oregon University researchers lead statewide training effort to boost accessible tourism
How seismically prepared are Portland schools?
Oregon Republican Party leader on deploying National Guard troops in Portland
What federal troop deployment looked like in Los Angeles
Oregon US Sen. Jeff Merkley on government shutdown and troop deployment in Portland
Portland law professor says Pres. Trump’s deployment of National Guard Troops likely will not pass legal muster
Oregon Attorney General suing the Trump Administration over National Guard deployment
City councilor urges military members to speak out against National Guard deployment in Portland
Portland Police Chief on deployment of National Guard to Portland
REBROADCAST: Beaverton sobriety treatment court gets national recognition
Trump administration authorizes Oregon National Guard for deployment in Portland
From Oregon prison to college basketball captain, Brett Hollins helps prisoners find purpose and hope
After $30 billion and 23 years Hanford glassification of radioactive waste set to begin
Pacific Northwest National Lab scientist and Hanford manager on radioactive tank waste, vitrification and clean-up progress
REBROADCAST: What is synesthesia and how does it work?
Survivors of wildfires face fraudulent contractors and other scams
Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats detected in Oregon
Portland State University program trains specialists to help blind people navigate environments safely
Intel has had a big summer. How will it affect Oregon?
What Clark County’s housing hotline says about area’s housing, homelessness crisis
City councilor wants to make sidewalk food vending easier in Portland
Courts put an end to Union County ballot initiative that instituted term limits
Many students enrolled in Oregon colleges and universities still choosing online classes
Pioneering Northwest punk band touring for 30th anniversary
Federal cuts hit program for deafblind students in Oregon
New education center at Tryon Creek State Natural Area honors Northwest Indigenous cultures
West Coast states, including Oregon, form alliance to protect vaccines and share their recommendations
Oregon tribes maintain early learning programs with state investments
How the Oregon film industry is faring
OSU-led project aims to reduce whale entanglements in Oregon and beyond
How researchers are testing climate resilient agriculture in Oregon
UW scientists discover teeth growing on forehead of deep-sea fish
Rural Oregon counties face financial uncertainties as federal funding sources shrink
PSU researchers simulate earthquake to test soil-strengthening treatment
Samaritan will keep birth centers in Lebanon and Lincoln City open for now
Gorge commission explores changes after fires in protected scenic area
Boosting pedestrian and biking safety for students in Salem and Keizer
New community health center comes to Wheeler, OR
OSU analysis shows edibles advertised as including “magic mushrooms” contain no psilocybin, feature undisclosed ingredients
How a 2010 Portland bombing plot arrest reverberates today
Two Oregon restaurants are on The New York Times’ 50 Best Restaurants list
Invasive emerald ash borer spreads to Portland
Musician Erika M. Anderson pushes boundaries at Time Based Art Festival
How nearly 50-year-old camp in Gates is still recovering from 2020 Beachie Creek fire
How tribal health clinics in Oregon are navigating federal changes
REBROADCAST: Warm Springs tribal member wins coveted arts fellowship
Oregon State Parks visitors are paying more for recreation and camping
As budgets shrink and costs grow, East Multnomah County cities are navigating their fire service
Wood treatment company pleads guilty to polluting water in Yamhill County
As Washington state mulls changes to roadside memorial signs, Portlander shares efforts to honor victims of vehicle fatalities
Nonprofit building community in Sisters pivots to Flat Fire recovery efforts
Portland's mayor wants to end unsheltered homelessness with shelters. Is it working?
Oregon could be facing a near $373 million hole in its budget. How might state leaders respond?
REBROADCAST: University of Washington lecturer-turned-DJ amplifies Indigenous music on radio show
What deflection has looked like in Washington County one year after drug re-criminalization
Oregon teachers and students navigate cellphones, AI and more
Oregon Arts Commission celebrates 50 years of public art and artists
University of Oregon study shows fear of deportation changes with age
Where things stand with Oregon’s special legislative session
Former manager of Portland homeless shelters helps people replace lost IDs, birth certificates
No Vacancy Window Gallery turns boarded-up Portland buildings into accessible art spaces
Will Vaux’s swifts return to Portland’s Chapman Elementary?
In Washington, some people accused of domestic violence keep their guns
A day at the Oregon State Fair
Community land trust builds housing in the wake of Labor Day fires
5 years after the Almeda Fire, Talent’s new resident-owned mobile home park is thriving
What rebuilding Phoenix has been like, 5 years after the Labor Day Fires
An update on the Flat Fire and its impact on residents of Sisters
How IRCO is helping Oregon refugees and immigrants amid ongoing immigration crackdown
Portland player wins North American Scrabble Championship
Portland officials share efforts they say are helping curb gun violence, homicides
Over-the-counter pill has improved access to birth control, OHSU study says
Study says Portland is a national leader in green stormwater infrastructure system
Child care options increasing for Oregon preschoolers, according to OSU report
Portland refugee reflects on 8-year anniversary of Rohingya genocide, new life in US
As 5-year anniversary of Labor Day fires approaches, two survivors of Almeda fire share their stories
As 5-year anniversary of Labor Day fires approaches, survivors in Detroit share their stories of recovery
Multnomah County chair on Preschool for All, deflection and more
REBROADCAST: Homeless people in the Pacific Northwest talk about their experiences
Former OHA director reflects on running the agency during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic
Oregon doctor warns of rise in cannabis poisoning among teens and kids
Oregon Secretary of State responds to Trump administration's call to end vote-by-mail
Wildfire crews are getting sick, dying and aren’t provided masks on the job, reporting finds
A look at Oregon’s new recycling program
OHSU Knight Cancer Institute will get a $2 billion donation. What will that mean for cancer care in Oregon?
CareOregon will stop covering out-of-network behavioral health services this fall
Tsunami scare exposes cracks in Oregon's disaster preparedness After tsunami warning, calls grow to modernize Oregon’s disaster preparedness
Oregon Secretary of State opens investigation into Umpqua Public Transportation District
Oregon secures new funding to remove abandoned boats from waterways
Development of male contraceptive pill should be a priority, argues Washington State University scientist
Youth in mental health crisis often spend days waiting in ER, OHSU study finds
What federal cuts would mean for the State Library of Oregon
Portland production of Palestinian play explores life in a war zone
Seattle health clinic provides care for people experiencing homelessness and their pets
How inaccuracies plague government data on in-custody deaths
Oregon’s new recycling program faces lawsuit
New study finds Oregon’s M110 not linked to overdose deaths
When cats scramble up towering trees in the Pacific Northwest, arborists step in
In Oregon, some elite college athletes play multiple sports at a high level
Oregon State University study maps noise pollution in Portland
Oregon will lose $15 billion in federal money
New leadership steps in at Oregon Youth Authority amid abuse lawsuits
Now in third year, PNW Survival Games in Molalla has reality TV show ambitions
Eugene OBGYN moved from Idaho to be able to provide care to patients legally
Portland nonprofit Smashing Barriers aims to improve the lives of young people through tennis
New transportation director shares vision for public transit in Clatsop County
Interim sheriff Ty Rupert takes helm in Deschutes County following leadership scandal
How private equity investments and low-returns have hurt Oregon’s pension fund
Mailbag for August 8th 2025
Northwest scientists solve decade-long mystery of sea star wasting disease
New drywall recycling process out of Washington State University earns global recognition
Clackamas Community College president ran nearly 1,500 miles to visit every community college in Oregon
Meet the Portland tattoo artist who trains wild horses
The Heights Lounge in Portland offers music, food and a space for community
Southern Oregon University union in Ashland responds to budget cuts
Italian Riviera LEGO set designed by former Portland high school student will soon be available
CASA volunteers share experiences advocating for abused and neglected children in Eastern and Southern Oregon
Law professor says Oregon can take action if federal climate change regulations go up in smoke
How volunteers are helping researchers learn about Oregon bees
Youth in Linn County are helping with vital search and rescue missions
Rip City Forever says full court press is needed to keep the Blazers in Portland
Migrant student program at Portland Community College threatened by possible defunding
What state-level zoning laws could mean for Oregon
Southern Oregon University faces financial crisis
In Lane County, Mapleton’s water supply is affected by federal disruption
How community forest management can help Oregon cities protect their drinking water
Indigenous youth complete first descent down Klamath River since dam removal
Study documents wild orcas attempting to share their food with people
Inside Mt Rainier’s most powerful seismic swarm on record
OSU researcher on the potential of geothermal energy in Oregon
Multnomah County severs ties with Gresham homeless service provider
Stuppler wins national honors for classical and musical theatre composition
Trump administration ends 988 hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
OSU expert on chatbots shares concerns with AI and its use today
How Oregon scientists and oyster farmers are responding to ocean acidification
Eugene’s Lucky Enough Social Club creating community, boosting mental health through murals
Audit finds Multnomah County has work to do on equity initiatives
Fourteen-year-old Portlander competes to be ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’
Unhoused patients recovering from surgery in Eugene now have a place to go
Community media organizations and rural serving stations in the Northwest reeling from federal cuts
Workers complain of bad management, poor conditions at Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire
Problem of overtourism comes into focus for Portland travel book shop owner
Cannabis testing in Oregon shows inflated THC numbers
New law to bring climate education to classrooms across Oregon
Mass Intel layoffs will hit Oregon economy hard
Clatsop County considers program to convert vacant second homes into long-term rentals
What a housing accountability office means for Oregon
Gov. Tina Kotek calls for special session, delays ODOT layoffs
How Oregon’s forests are tied to the Roadless Rule
OSU researchers are working to make wood stoves burn more cleanly
Oregon wildfire season prompts state emergency declaration
Bend Bulletin newspaper union fights Carpenter Media Group layoffs
Washington County revises DEI policies for new federal requirements
Budget airline to end service at Salem airport next month
Portland painter Arvie Smith on his Guggenheim Fellowship work
Hanford-area native and former Washington Poet Laureate on how the ‘Atomic City’ shaped her life
Food Court 5000 brings 1980s aerobic craze to mall walkers in Portland
MXPDX festival brings together Oregon and Mexico cultural exchange through food, beer and music
Oregon crime victims services organizations face deep cuts after losing federal funding
Athletes share experience at Special Olympics Oregon
Advocates share concerns about potential small scale nuclear reactors in the Pacific Northwest
Oregon’s Planned Parenthood clinics anticipate 70 percent budget loss
Beaverton’s Spirit of Grace church co-led by newly ordained Roman Catholic Woman Priest
Portland wildfire expert wants to overhaul Oregon’s wildfire approach
Oregon’s NuScale Power receives regulatory approval for modular reactor design
Portland's Chamber Music Northwest presents 55th summer festival
Facing funding woes, some Oregon transit agencies will see changes to services
REBROADCAST: Portland artist Jenny Conlee’s new ‘Tides’ album of accordion and piano evokes coastal environment
REBROADCAST: An inside look at accordions and what it takes to repair them
Oregon Country Fair in Veneta celebrates art, music and self-expression
REBROADCAST: Ann Patchett’s new novel focuses on mothers, daughters and theater
In Jackson County, residents prepare for future wildfire
How Lincoln County residents are approaching the state’s housing crisis
REBROADCAST - Classicist Mary Beard explains what we know and don’t know about ruling the Roman Empire
Portland nonprofit helps fulfill ‘musical last wishes’ for people at end of life
Why hundreds of millions in federal relief for 2020 Oregon fire victims remains unspent
Oregon Democratic Rep. Maxine Dexter on Medicaid cuts in GOP tax and spending bill
What the Mississippi River can learn from the Columbia and vice versa
How cuts to federal research funding are impacting Oregon academics
What comes next for Portland-area’s homeless services tax, including possible reforms
Oregon Democratic Senator on transportation bill he helped kill
What the future of the Blazers looks like after draft, start of free agency
CAHOOTS navigates local cuts
ODFW releases draft management plan for Southern Resident orcas
Housing advocates warn Oregon legislative cuts to housing and eviction prevention program will add to homeless population
What climate policies did – and didn’t – pass the Oregon Legislature
Oregon legislature wraps up a busy session
Multnomah County reports measles case, here’s what you should know
Portland’s Pacific Standard and Palomar up for national Spirited Awards
Faith-based City Team Portland will double its shelter and recovery capacity with move to Old Town
In Southern Oregon, concerns over privacy and police surveillance arise
What regulations for ketamine clinics look like in Oregon, the US
Oregon high school program teaches students about the state’s 'blue economy'
Native Oregonian Fred Grandy killed in Russian drone and missile attack while volunteering in Kyiv, Ukraine
REBROADCAST: Isaka Shamsud-Din
How Vancouver aims to spur new housing construction amid slowdown
Rose City roller derby is well represented at World Cup
Immigration crackdown clouds outlook for sweet cherry harvest in Oregon
REBROADCAST: Remembering Celilo Falls before a dam destroyed a way of life for Indigenous people
New digital archive explores Portland’s Jade District through historic Chinese restaurants
UW astronomers help power up telescope featuring world’s largest digital camera to map the night sky
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson on the city’s new budget
Oregon appeals contempt ruling for state hospital
17-year-old Eugene accordionist receives international acclaim
How communities on the Oregon Coast can help support healthy aging
Portland will pay $8.5M settlement to descendants of displaced Black families
What the end of the Columbia River agreement will mean for tribes, ag industry groups
How Oregon’s coffee industry is affected by federal upheaval
How Oregon’s transportation proposal affects counties and cities
In Multnomah County, homeless deaths are on the rise
’High Desert, Higher Costs’ examines Bend’s housing crisis
Oregon Senate Majority leader Kayse Jama on priorities in last 2 weeks of 2025 session
Recently discovered horror film made in Seattle is being shown for the first time in nearly 90 years
House Minority Leader Christine Drazan on Republican priorities in last 2 weeks of 2025 session
Asylum seekers arrested in Portland amid protests sparked by rising federal immigration raids
How Oregon nonprofits can move forward as funding shrinks
Portland high school runner at center of national debate
City of Portland struggles with tribal relations
British nature writer Robert Macfarlane’s new book asks, ‘Is a river alive?’
Poet Ross Gay focuses on everyday delights
Working toward wildfire resilience in Jackson County
REBROADCAST: ‘Class of 2025’ first grade
A look at the changes coming to Oregon’s Bottle Bill
Oregon bill to ban plastic bags at checkout now awaits Gov. Kotek's signature
Salem is recovering after stabbing at Union Gospel Mission
OPB’s ‘Class of 2025’ project culminates with seniors graduating, followed since kindergarten
Crater Lake National Park superintendent resigns in protest of ‘unconscionable’ staff cuts
Portland author examines race in the workplace in 'Qualified'
University of Oregon study investigates water injustice
Along the Klamath River, restoration efforts continues
Portland business hit hard by tariffs is solicited with offers to cheat paying them
AMR river rescue has saved thousands of lives in Oregon during summer seasons
Oregon mother advocates for federal bill that aims to protect kids from online dangers
Looking back at Steve Prefontaine’s legacy 50 years after his death
How Oregon’s Head Start programs are affected by federal uncertainty
Oregon AG-led challenge to Trump’s tariffs successful, administration is appealing
Oregon bill would again allow foster kids to be sent out of state
Author Renée Watson on “skin & bones,” her first novel for adults
Portland comedian Susan Rice releases first stand-up album at 73 years old
Black Belt Eagle Scout creates new composition for walks around Washington County’s Henry Hagg Lake
Portland ice cream chain Fifty Licks making ends meet a year after devastating fire
State and local law enforcement seize hundreds of animals during search of Southern Oregon safari park
Northwest writer Timothy Egan’s new book tells KKK history
Memory activism’ on display in ‘Precipice’ solo play at Portland’s Vanport Mosaic Festival
Eugene Ballet artistic director looks back on 46 years of dance and collaboration
Oregon State University study finds more than 3,500 animal species threatened by climate change
How proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect salmon, other species in Oregon and beyond
Oregon voters split on school funding measures
Portland city councilors consider over 120 amendments to city budget
Oregon journalist explores New Age religion in latest book, ‘Blazing Eye Sees All’
Bend affordable housing provider takes issue with city’s tree code
How tariffs are affecting Oregon’s seafood industry
Retired Oregon justice department lawyer says state should reject Purdue opioid settlement
More than 20 breweries collaborate on beer project showcasing unique Oregon hop
Oregon doctor speaks out against proposed Medicaid cuts
Oregon reports record number of student vaccination opt-outs
Street Soccer Portland aims to reduce barriers to playing soccer, especially for low-income youth
Behavioral health providers say Oregon Health Authority rule puts patients at risk
Washington and Coos county commissioners among many grappling with budget shortfalls
Prairie High School esports team in Vancouver heads to state championship
Salem-Keizer superintendent shares more on proposed budget
Oregon’s economic outlook clouded by tariffs and federal spending cuts
Oregon arts organizations scrambling after National Endowment for the Arts grants are withdrawn
New Washington law making clergy mandatory reporters of abuse draws investigation by US Justice Department
Portland Pickles gear up for new baseball season and premiere of new soccer team
Oregon legislature on track to repeal controversial Wildfire risk map
Port of Portland reacts to tariff changes
What NSF funding cuts could mean for misinformation research at UW and across the country
After 115 years, Malheur Enterprise is closing
West African dance company Sebé Kan brings dancers of all ages to Portland stage
Bill in Oregon legislature would provide legal aid to immigrants
How the North Portland peninsula is preparing for a major earthquake
Author M. Gessen brings lessons from Putin’s Russia to understanding America
Oregon lawmakers grapple with transportation policy
Oregon bill would expand drone use for law enforcement
Checking-in on Oregon Zoo’s efforts to help save the endangered Bornean elephant
Trump proposes cutting national program to help low income and disadvantaged students
OHSU and Legacy Health merger called off
Most Oregon hospitals now in jeopardy, according to report
How cormorants are helping us understand coastal oceans in Oregon and around the world
Community leaders in Oregon’s 36 counties share thoughts on federal changes
What Oregon student loan borrowers should know as federal government resumes collections on defaulted loans
How group of Portland volunteers are saving and showcasing thousands of reels of 16mm film
Mayor Keith Wilson unveils new Portland city budget amid massive shortfall
Geocaching enthusiasts celebrate 25 years of the Oregon-born hobby
The Legacy of Pope Francis
Colleges could soon pay student-athletes directly. How will Oregon colleges be affected?
Canadian law meant to support local journalism brings mixed results
Washington Legislature wraps up 2025 session
Grants Pass grapples with how to balance needs of community, both housed and unhoused
Author Brit Bennet explores race and identity
REBROADCAST: Andrew Child on writing the best-selling Jack Reacher novels with his brother
Portland-based Mercy Corps reveals scope of humanitarian projects terminated by USAID cuts
Two perspectives on opening the Oregon primary to unaffiliated voters
Proposed cuts to programs and staff in Multnomah County budget plan
The impact George Floyd’s murder had on Oregon five years later
PPS Superintendent shares budget proposal amid declining enrollment and rising costs
Portland showcase highlights the power of protest songs
Oregon bill would require composting of food waste statewide and clear food labeling
Indigenous basket weaver honors ancestral teachers in McMinnville exhibit
Making Earth Cool collective celebrates 5 years of art and activism
Bill would allow Oregon tribes to request jurisdiction over civil and criminal proceedings
U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter travels to El Salvador to push for return of Maryland resident
Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s new leader on 90th season and securing its financial future
Two Oregon high school teams will compete in national hospitality competition
Oregon high school teams share first place honors at national civics competition
Portland chef Cathy Whims celebrates Italian food in her new cookbook
Portland city council president on 100 days of the new form of government
REBROADCAST: Screening For Childhood Trauma
Washington state sues Adams county sheriff over immigration enforcement
As wildfires become more common in wet, Western Oregon, mudslides will follow
How visa troubles are causing some artists to cancel shows in Oregon and around the US
UO students call on university to protect international students amid immigration crackdown
Emily Wilson on translating the classics
Portland’s Third Angle presents new piece for percussion and ASL poetry
Celebrating 20 years of youth poetry slams in Portland
Depoe Bay business owners win award from the US Small Business Administration
Yamhill County is getting families with children out of homelessness. Here’s what’s working.
ODOT falling behind on replacing state’s aging bridges, new report says
Oregon public defender crisis far from over, as lawmakers consider different proposals
A rock opera about the Columbia Gorge watershed comes to life
Multnomah County’s Preschool for All program exceeds goals, but can’t meet demand
From notes of affirmation to gift cards, Portland nonprofit Wildly Kind aims to spread acts of kindness to strangers
Oregon sees rise in unclaimed, indigent remains
'Juniper House' that once provided end-of-life care for AIDS patients is now on National Register of Historic Places
Oregon bill would create farmworker labor standards board
UO researcher reflects on how the pandemic changed our cities
Trump administration attempts to use 19th century Native American case to overturn birthright citizenship
Portland author and illustrator Aron Nels Steinke shares personal story behind new graphic novel, ‘Speechless’
Oregon Humanities faces steep federal funding cuts
Protesters in three different parts of Oregon on demonstrating against Trump and Musk
Lawsuit alleges Washington County does not provide equal services to people in mental health crisis
What mass deportations could mean for Oregon public schools
In Washington, how has ‘Joel’s Law’ been working
Oregon aims to add PFAS to state’s list of regulated hazardous substances
Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters celebrate 10 years of Americana music with new album
Bill would require OHA to provide services for children with severe psychiatric needs
Oregon economist examines the future of ODOT
Oregon adoptees reflect on 50th anniversary of Operation Babylift
Founder of Our Children’s Trust on what the end of Juliana v. US means for youth and climate policy
CAHOOTS program in Eugene faces severe funding crisis
Providing permanent housing for families is cheaper than shelters, says nonprofit Path Home
Foster youth advocacy programs in Central and Eastern Oregon feel loss of federal funds
People with motor impairments help develop robotic feeding assistant at University of Washington
Magazine started by Oregonians helps keep joy of reading alive for people with dementia
Honoring Minoru Yasui, Oregonian who challenged curfew on Japanese Americans during WWII
Honoring Minoru Yasui, Oregonian who challenged curfew on Japanese Americans during WWII
Researchers study golden eagles in Oregon
Grand Ronde exhibit focuses on past, present and future of queer indigenous folks
In Oregon and Washington, affordable housing upgrades are threatened as federal funds freeze
ICE-contracted prison company that runs Tacoma facility center wants to pay detainees $1 a day
PGE project in Forest Park appealed by conservation, neighborhood groups
Oregon Ducks travel thousands of miles with conference change to Big Ten
‘Not One Drop of Blood’ documents cattle mutilation in rural Oregon
Oregon’s voluntary pay-by-mile program for motorists is 10 years old, still a trial
Oregon bills attempt to address Black mother, infant death rates
Oregon’s legislative session is underway. Here’s what lawmakers are considering
OHSU Long COVID-19 Clinic director on how people are recovering and living with the condition
Portland’s Winterhawks celebrate 50 years on the ice
Former students say a teacher at St. Helens High School abused them in the 1980s
Oregon county health officials say need is dire for stable public health funding post-pandemic
Portland novelist Karen Russell’s new book imagines new futures by looking back at the Dust Bowl
Students with Evergreen Public Schools help shape student immigration policy
Washington State University-led study reveals 20-year loss of butterfly populations across US
How Oregon’s tree canopies are tied to federal funds
PNW organization emphasizes lacrosse’s Indigenous roots
Bill would make liability waivers more enforceable in Oregon
Judge rules public access must be granted for Oswego Lake, but Lake Oswego Corporation says it will appeal
A conversation with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek
Archaeological finds suggest human habitation in Oregon 18,000 years ago
How Oregon teams are expected to perform in March Madness
Oregon US Senator Jeff Merkley responds to mass firings of federal workers, possible cuts to Medicaid
OSU facility aids in return of tribal cultural items and ancestral remains
Huckleberries are an important cultural food, but commercial picking is causing problems for Pacific Northwest tribes
Former Oregon Gov. Kitzhaber says state could be model to reform - not gut - Medicaid nationally
Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Green Hornets team finds lost, injured hikers
In Jackson County, farmworker and immigrant rights group prepares for shifting immigration policies
Beaverton sobriety treatment court gets national recognition
Along Oregon’s coast, nonprofit aims to boost workforce development
Thorns and Timbers soccer season begins
Health advocates say Portland needs more public toilets
Oregon appeals court declares gun control measure constitutional
Multnomah County’s ‘Everybody Reads’ author, Javier Zamora, discusses his memoir, “Solito”
Portland author's new graphic novel updates Huck Finn
Portland painter Arvie Smith on his Guggenheim Fellowship work
Talk A Mile pairs police officers with students to foster connection and community
Washington lawmakers consider bill that would strengthen youth labor laws
A look at the key education bills in the Oregon Legislature
Gresham adopts new gun violence prevention initiative
A look at Clark County Jail’s opioid treatment program
Aurora Chorus in Portland marks International Women’s Day with special concert
Oregon libraries see growing demand for digital books
How National Weather Service layoffs could affect ship passages in Oregon
Oregon’s bipartisan arts caucus wants structural changes and more money for public art
How Oregon businesses are planning to respond to tariffs
Portland’s all-women sax quartet performs music of Moondog
What providing services to homeless residents has been like in Grants Pass
A golden retriever in Eugene is helping unearth Oregon’s truffle biodiversity
Portland novelist Karen Thompson Walker explores memory in new novel
Oregon Food Bank continues to see increased need amid potential SNAP cuts
Guide Dogs for the Blind plans to expand Oregon campus
Idaho’s Pro Voice Project highlights stories from women trying to have children but who needed abortions after pregnancy complications
New North Portland development aims to repair harms of urban renewal
Rep. Cliff Bentz on House budget resolution that would mean hundreds of billions of Medicaid cuts
Oregon senior Senator Ron Wyden on expected Medicaid and social service cuts under Trump administration
Federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order to end refugee admissions
A look at Southern Oregon’s non-logging forestry workforce
High school junior on developing bill to support foster youth employment
A look at deflection programs across Oregon
OHSU ophthalmologist helps save eyesight in Bangladesh
Portland business group report shows downtown growth still lagging
Portland area Ukrainian Americans reflect on 3rd anniversary of Russian invasion and apparent shift in US policy
New director of Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation shares goals and priorities
Oregon-based Medical Teams International CEO on operations during federal freeze
Salem city council considers placing property tax levy on May ballot
Siletz tribe purchases part of ancestral homeland in Southern Oregon
Bend affirms equity and inclusion efforts amid federal backlash to DEI initiatives
Audits reveal ODOT projects from 2017 funding package are over budget and behind schedule
New album remixes classic Portland soul music
Training facility charts new path for women's soccer and basketball in Portland
Former leaders of Bonneville Power say federal staffing cuts threaten stability and safety of NW power grid
James Beard nominees reflect on Ashland and McMinnville food scenes
Portland’s Triangle Productions founder on 35 seasons of LGTBQ theatre
Owners of Chess Club magazine store aim to create community offline
Japanese Americans recount experiences of internment
Is it her, or me? Two queer psychological thriller love stories
REBROADCAST: A Grant County rancher on how to manage for the future
PBOT and Washington County are preparing for severe weather
Oregonian behind ‘Geography by Geoff’ explains how the world works through geography
US Rep. Janelle Bynum rallies against Elon Musk
UO's Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing on prevalence of child abuse in schools and elsewhere
How Portland choir Cappella Romana rallied to save concerts amid uncertainty about NEA grant