Oregon state veterinarian Dr. Ryan Scholz gives an update on the state of avian influenza in Oregon.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Having trouble with your finances? Well, Multnomah County and the city of Portland feel your pain. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now we discuss the challenging budget cycle facing two of the state’s largest governments – and why the situation for state government is vastly different. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.…

Deschutes County dissolved its DEIA committee without hearing public opinions but officials got an earful anywayAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

At work with a garbage and recycling collector, or "garbage man" Bryan Chamblin in Sherwood Oregon.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Southwest Washington cities spar over light rail funding for I-5 bridge replacementAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Hate filing your taxes? These people volunteer to do other people's taxes for free - and they serve a lot of undocumented taxpayers.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon businesses react to rising egg pricesAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon Field Guide’s Ed Jahn took a journey in search of silence, and found what could be the quietest place in Oregon.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Mobile home residents are worried about paying their rentsAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland’s airport hypes sustainable timber, but those lofty claims are more complicated than they seemAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon state climatologist Larry O'Neill reacts to cuts in National Weather Service personnel in Oregon.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

What can the cultural geography of the Hunger Games teach us about our own town?Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon researchers cook cancer with nanoparticlesAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

The next generation of racquetball players descends on PortlandAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon’s congressional delegation got an earful at recent town halls, and strong feelings seem to be growing. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we talk about the town halls, what constituents are saying about the Trump administration’s policies and much more. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.…

Trump’s first month sparks protests, packed town halls across OregonAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Last week, the county revealed a massive shortfall in its homelessness budget. And now it’s facing criticism for how it manages its money.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz joined OPB's Think Out Loud to discuss proposed cuts to the federal budget, including to Medicaid.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

The group helping people of color feel comfortable in Oregon's great outdoorsAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

After 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.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

What's it like to work as a cheesemaker in OregonAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Cette semaine, Sébastien Mei est notre invité… ou plutôt notre seul invité, et il faut dire qu’il se suffit à lui-même ! Pendant une heure, on a parlé de tout et de rien (et surtout de n’importe quoi) : 🔧 Placo, tournevis et bricolage improbable 🎭 Stand-up et coulisses du Marseille Comedy Club 👥 Les potes, les rencontres et ces inconnus qui ont fai…

U.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 expressed frustration over federal job cuts.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Lori Chavez-DeRemer returned to Washington D.C. this week. The Happy Valley Republican is no longer a member of Congress, but she may soon be a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet as the nation’ labor secretary. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we dig into Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing and what made it stand out from others…

Last 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 missing footage from the protests.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Since 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.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Linemen, engineers among hundreds of staff to leave Bonneville Power Administration as Trump trims workforceAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Millions of grandparents across the country are being pushed into parenthood again. A new peer support group in Salem helps them through itAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon's coastal towns are stocking up on suppliesAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

Ikoi 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.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Much of western Oregon has been dealing with snow, icy roads and freezing cold overnight temperatures.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Everywhere is Queer map has evolved into an app listing more than 15,000 LGBTQ-owned businesses around the globe.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

The first month of the 2025 legislative session may have been overshadowed, a bit, by the flurry of federal action underway in Trump administration 2.0. But there’s plenty to dig into. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Alex Zielinski and Dirk VanderHart and Alex Zielinski discuss the first month of the session, what’s emerged and…

Aujourd’hui nous innovons, et ce ne sont pas deux mais trois invités que nous recevons Encore une heure d’émission où l’on se demande parfois « mais de quoi sont-ils en train de parler ? ». Si vous montez dans le train avec nous dès le début vous allez vous régaler ! Si vous avez des soucis d’attention, accrochez-vous parce qu’on passe du coq à l’â…

The 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.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

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.Av 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.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Staff and students at Oregon colleges brace for possible immigration enforcementAv 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.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

Rethinking the relationship between trash and artAv Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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

Portland church maintains sanctuary for undocumented immigrants amid Trump’s crackdownAv 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 disabilitiesAv 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.Av Oregon Public Broadcasting

QA about Eviction legAv Oregon Public Broadcasting