Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stopped by the OPB studio this week for an extended interview with Think Out Loud. She talked about her housing policy, what she views as her role in responding to the Trump administration and much more. It was a meaty conversation. Here’s governor Kotek with OPB’s Dave Miller…

Grant School District is hundreds of thousands of dollars into a project that is supposed to be reimbursed by the federal government. Now, it’s not clear the feds will pay.Oregon Public Broadcasting

Fired federal workers speak outOregon Public Broadcasting

Cracking down on hunting cheatsOregon Public Broadcasting

Roadkill- It's what's for dinner (with safeguards in place)Oregon Public Broadcasting

In Portland, a group of queer women, nonbinary and trans soccer players is creating a safe space on a soccer field.Oregon Public Broadcasting

A Seattle tech company has created the first tactile sports broadcast, transforming gameplay into trackable vibrations for visually impaired sports fans.Oregon Public Broadcasting

Many Oregon students are struggling to pass tests and graduate. State lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek are trying to do something about it. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we talk about the state of Oregon schools and the policies proposed during this year’s legislative session. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.…

How a lightpost in East Portland helped forgotten residents feel heard.Oregon Public Broadcasting

“You have a right to an attorney. If you can’t provide one, one will be provided for you” is no longer guaranteed in this state. The number of Oregonians without counsel has reached an all-time high. Here's what to know about Oregon’s public defender crisis.Oregon Public Broadcasting

Anime cafe looks to breathe life into Portland's Old TownOregon Public Broadcasting

Autonomous vehicles in the Northwest might be becoming a realityOregon Public Broadcasting

🎙️ Épisode spécial : aujourd’hui, MissAugine a pris les commandes du podcast ! Pour la Journée des droits des femmes, elle montre aux hommes comment on fait du vrai travail de pro… et spoiler : ça envoie du lourd ! Au programme : ✨ Des anecdotes inédites 🎉 Des jeux ( Mathieu a ENCORE perdu… 🙄) 😂 Mais surtout des fous rires et de la bonne humeur Bre…

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

Deschutes County dissolved its DEIA committee without hearing public opinions but officials got an earful anywayOregon 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.…

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

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

Oregon businesses react to rising egg pricesOregon 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.Oregon Public Broadcasting

Mobile home residents are worried about paying their rentsOregon Public Broadcasting

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

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

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

Oregon researchers cook cancer with nanoparticlesOregon Public Broadcasting

The next generation of racquetball players descends on PortlandOregon 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 OregonOregon 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.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.Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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

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

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

Oregon's coastal towns are stocking up on suppliesOregon 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.Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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