Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has been consistent about her priorities since entering the governor’s mansion: housing, homelessness and healthcare. That’s left some wondering where she stands on climate and environmental issues. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart and Monica Samayoa discuss Kotek’s priorities and vision on…

It’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.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Gov. 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 government can do, and more.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Staff and students at Oregon colleges brace for possible immigration enforcementDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

Yovana 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 Benancio to learn more about how she does her job.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Rethinking the relationship between trash and artDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

As lawmakers search for billions of dollars to maintain deteriorating roads, it’s one of many options under consideration.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

After years of low-cost living, Hermiston feels crunch of growthDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland church maintains sanctuary for undocumented immigrants amid Trump’s crackdownDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

What happens when the federal money faucet is turned off? Week two of the second Trump administration started with an effort to find out. On this week’s episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Lauren Dake, Dirk VanderHart and Bryce Dole discuss how the brief funding freeze played out in Oregon. Then, they also dive deep into the state’s growing evic…

Months after its Supreme Court win, Grants Pass faces a new lawsuit claiming its homeless policies violate state law and discriminate against people with disabilitiesDi Oregon 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 only get stranger. These characters wrestle with the real threats of climate change in the region,…

The order sparked widespread confusion and left many Oregon organizations concerned about funding, including Clackamas Women's Services, which provides domestic violence services.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

QA about Eviction legDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

The 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.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Qu’il pleuve, qu’il vente ou qu’il neige, cet épisode va mettre du soleil dans ta journée, j’en suis certain ! En compagnie de nos deux amis à l’accent bien chantant, nous avons passé une heure à déconner comme ce n'est pas permis : entre cigales en plein hiver, expressions bien de chez nous et galéjades en tout genre, c'est un hommage vibrant à la…

Woodburn braces for Trump 2.0Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

What does the second Trump administration mean for the Pacific Northwest? In the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we get a sense of what people had to say in the days before the inauguration and what happens next. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts and read our full coverage about the new administration at OPB.org.…

President Donald Trump has pardoned or commuted sentences for hundreds of Jan 6th defendants including those in the PNWDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

Last 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 that letter was Oregon Senator Ron Wyden.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

How the Trump administration could affect the I-5 bridge replacement projectDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon lawmakers convene the 2025 legislative sessionDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregonians share hopes and concerns as Donald Trump begins his second termDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

It’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 a quick resolution.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

The 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.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

President Donald Trump has called for blanket tariffs on U.S. trading partners, a move economists say would raise prices for consumer goods.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon lawmakers officially convene the 2025 legislative session today.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

We are only a few days away from the 2025 long legislative session kicking off in Salem. State lawmakers' paramount duty is passing the next two-year budget. But they likely won’t stop there. On this week’s OPB Politics Now, we will dig into how the state will fund wildfires and ease the housing crisis. Plus, will there be new taxes? How will the l…

Trump administration could test Oregon's strong protections for immigrantsDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

A conversation with Disability Rights Oregon about how Oregon is prepared to help people with disabilities in a major disaster.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Oregon Department of Forestry is embroiled in budgetary and workplace conduct issues. Now Oregon state forester Cal Mukumoto is leaving.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Bend moves forward on affordable housingDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

On va pas tortiller du popotin pour déféquer dans l’axe (pour rester poli), on est clairement parti dans un gros délire sur cet épisode et qu’est-ce qu’on a rigolé ! Avec deux invités en grandes formes, on a discuté de cinéma, de stand-up, on s’est envoyé quelques punchlines et on a terminé en beauté avec un jeu totalement inédit et loufoque de not…

Audiences 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.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon roads and bridges are old and damaged. Fixing them is an expensive task for lawmakers this yearDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

Washougal joins cities around the US with anti-camping restrictions aimed at homelessDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

New year, new government. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Dirk VanderHart and Alex Zielinski discuss the fascinating start of the new era of governance in Portland City Hall. They talked about the political fault lines emerging, the personalities on the council and much more. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.…

For 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.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Melissa Skinner’s critics say the conflict hits a nerve in the national debate over activism in public education.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

As board games boom, one Portland-area group brings new games and new friends to the tableDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

Keith Wilson seemed to come out of nowhere. Until earlier last year, he was a trucking company president whose one previous attempt at elected office got paltry results. Then, suddenly, he was a frontrunner in Portland’s high-stakes mayoral race, with an audacious pitch to solve the city’s most difficult issue. Now, he’s the mayor. Given that swift…

The small patches of land host compact ecosystems and might help with climate change.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Nearly two dozen bills passed by Oregon lawmakers in early 2024 take effect on New Year’s Day.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Oregon Ducks kick off the New Year by taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

A mixture of landslides, volunteerism and fundraising may help Cape Meares residents surround themselves with a wildlife sanctuary.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon’s sparkling wine scene is popping locally — and beyondDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

Earl Blumenauer is one of the longest-serving elected officials in Oregon history – if not the longest. He first won election to the Oregon House of Representatives in his early 20s, and over the course of five decades went on to serve on the Multnomah County Commission, Portland City Council and, most famously, for nearly 30 years representing Por…

Benton County connects students with Oregon’s salmon migrationDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland Police are using data to snag stolen vehiclesDi Oregon Public Broadcasting

For 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 horticulturalist that became the cherry's namesake.Di Oregon Public Broadcasting