Records obtained by OPB offer new insight about Elias Huizar’s past and the events that led to his ex-wife’s death and the death of his 17-year-old girlfriend.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Should politics be a family affair? One Oregon community will put that issue to voters. I’m Lauren Dake. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now we talk about a ballot proposal in Redmond plus how drug recriminalization may look in rural Oregon. We also address Gov. Kotek’s recent trip to Boardman to discuss nitrates. Find the show anywhere you g…

On Thursday night, a small group of protesters set up tents and barricades in the South Park Blocks in Portland. The encampment was in support of Palestinians in Gaza and in protest of Portland State University’s ties with companies that have contracts with Israel. By midday Friday, the University announced it will temporarily pause accepting gifts…

Both men’s and women’s rugby clubs of Western Oregon University have qualified for the Rugby 7s Collegiate National Championships which take place this week in Maryland. This is the first time both teams qualified in the same year and the first time Western’s women’s team has made it to the national championships.…

Measure 110 is history, but one Eastern Oregon recovery group soldiers onDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

For more than 50 years, Earth Day has been used by environmental advocates to raise awareness and support sustainability and environmental protection.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland's pet grief support group is still going strongDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland has become a popular destination for musicians who made their names in other cities or music scenes. A new addition to that list is Freedy Johnston.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Last month, Portland Public Schools, Multnomah County and a nonprofit organization running an afterschool program were sued on behalf of an elementary schooler. The allegation from a female student and her family involves sexual harassment and unwanted touching by classmates and other children. The traumatic events occurred two years ago, when the …

The OPB politics team is working hard on stories ahead of next month’s Oregon primary election. We’re going to have all sorts of coverage on this podcast, on OPB.org and on the radio in the coming days and weeks. That's a long way of saying - we're taking a break this week. But we’re not leaving you hanging. In case you missed it, here' a Think Out…

Portland’s ongoing attempt to regulate homeless camps on public property hit another snag this week. Now, two of the top candidates for mayor are on opposite sides of the divisive issue.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Multnomah County and American Medical Response have been at an impasse for about a year over a shortage of paramedics and ambulances arriving late to the scenes of life-threatening emergencies. The county and AMR enter a second mediation session this week.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

States across the country have attempted to tamp down gun violence by placing restrictions on firearms. But a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has roiled lower courts.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The city of Portland could sell the RedTail Golf Center to the Portland Diamond Project, who want to bring an MLB team to Oregon. But the city's Golf Advisory Committee says doing so would make the golf system financially unstable.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Right 2 Dream Too used to dominate headlines in Portland, but the homeless community is largely overlooked these days. Also, one of the city’s newest outdoor shelters is nearing the one-year mark but finding housing remains a challenge. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Lauren Dake, Alex Zielinski and Bryce Dole discuss Right 2 D…

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What's keeping Portland's Clinton Triangle from successsDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Last year, Portland’s city council passed a new ban on unsanctioned homeless camping within the city during daytime hours. Almost a year later, it’s stalled and now Mayor Ted Wheeler has a new plan. On this week’s OPB Politics Now we walk you through the latest on Portland’s push and pull with addressing camps. Find the show wherever you get your p…

Future high school teachers spent an afternoon exploring the area around Tubman Middle School in Portland as part of a place-based lesson on the I-5 expansion.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

High school athletes in Beaverton, Oregon who are competing in athletics while fasting for Ramadan.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Land use officials pivot to tribal inclusionDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland booksellers at Powell’s City of Books are experts on your favorite genreDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

In the 1930s, there weren’t many women who went on weeks-long horse packing trips. But La Grande’s Jean Birnie led a group of women who did so, calling themselves the “hen party”, in the Wallowa mountains each summer for decades in the early 20th century.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek’s wife Aimee wants a larger role in state politics. What should Oregonians think of that? Does it matter? On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we discuss why several top staffers left Kotek’s office and what other state’s do when it comes to first spouses. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.…

Health care cyberattack likely to harm Oregon clinics for monthsDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Meet Timberline's rustic cousin, the Cloud Cap InnDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

March Madness will bring more than attention to PortlandDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

A group of Crook County residents plans to sue the state for failing to regulate a nearby mine and polluting their groundwater.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Beaverton Gurdwara eyes larger building to accommodate growing congregationDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland comedian Mx Dahlia Belle talks about being part of the new Netflix special 'Gender Agenda'De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

A report on how covid and distance learning affected class of 2025De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon lawmakers accomplished many things during the short session, but environmental policies were not at the top of the docket. But that doesn’t mean nothing passed the legislative finish line. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, reporters Lauren Dake, Alejandro Figueroa and April Ehrlich discuss what passed, what didn’t and what it means.…

Look at in-school mental health resources for David Douglas studentsDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Rene Gonzalez wants to be mayor of Portland. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now we took a look at Gonzalez’s first year. Plus, will the latest plan to solve homelessness work or is it more of the same? Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.

Portland's Oregon Rail Heritage Center wants to be more than a workshopDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

To some, Rene Gonzalez is the savior Portland needs to pacify a city under threat by crime and leftist policies. To others, he’s a villain, using his position as the least progressive council member (but far from conservative) to harm the city’s most vulnerable residents.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon lawmakers finished their short session this week - with big bipartisan bills crossing the finish line and a surprise or two. I’m Andrew Theen. On the next episode of OPB Politics Now, we discuss the biggest takeaways from the session. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.

Oregon just passed a major reform to Pharmacy Benefit Manager. But what exactly are these secretive middleman of the drug industry?De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon is the latest state to pass legislation to ban copay accumulators - but what exactly IS a copay accumulator?De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

What works and what doesn't in Newport's Urban Renewal effortsDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Changes are coming to the Northwest Forest PlanDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

The commission planning the I-5 bridge overhaul will reveal today what the new project may look like.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon's state legislature voted to reverse a measure that decriminalized personal drug use. What does the Oregon experiment and its likely overhaul mean in the wider context of the U.S. war on drugs?De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Corequisite education flips traditional remediation in higher education on its head. Some education advocates in Oregon are looking to make it a mainstay in the state’s community colleges.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

The top five illuminating, inspiring and just plain cool Pacific Northwest science stories from “All Science. No Fiction.”De către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon hosted its first girls wrestling tournament recently and OPB was on hand to report on the actionDe către Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon coastal communities are susceptible to major natural disasters, like earthquakes and floods. A nonprofit in Manzanita wants to highlight the meals you can make with what you can find in your pantry in case of an emergency.De către Oregon Public Broadcasting