A framework released Thursday includes a major gas tax hike, several entirely new taxes, and a lot more.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Pacific Northwest’s rugged beauty - our mountains, forests, deserts and rivers - is a draw for many of us who call this region home. For decades, many of our most powerful rivers have been tamed - by dams. But in recent years we’ve seen some major dams come down. And it’s possible more big changes are afoot. Is that good? Bad? We’ll discuss the…

Vets get free training at an Oregon community collegeΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Getting more feedback from residents partly inspired Portland's new government structure. But a confusing comment process has stymied that goal.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Harney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come byΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

A group of history buffs spent this summer trekking across Eastern Oregon to retrace the path of the old Oregon Trail. The event is a part of an annual conference that's re-examining how to share the story of the West's pioneer era.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

A visit to Oregon's quickest fisheryΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Conservation nonprofits brace for budget cutsΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon cold case goes to trial after more than three decadesΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

As the legislative session heats up, here’s how Oregon Republicans are gaining ground within the state’s Democratic supermajority.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

The state has wrestled for years with ordering civil commitments for people with severe mental illness. Here’s what you need to know.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

On April 1st, 2014, Jennifer Langston was shot by her partner. She talks about how she lives with the trauma today.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Conversation with new owner of Darcelle XV showplace, Jeremey Peck, a longtime friend of Darcelle XV and a drag artist who's been performing for 30 years.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Democrat Melissa Fireside came out of nowhere in November to win a key election in Oregon’s third most populous county. But the Clackamas County commissioner’s sudden rise came with an even quicker downfall. It’s just the latest change on a county board that’s seen the political pendulum go back and forth many times in the past decade. Settle in an…

Disability Rights Oregon report accuses Oregon officials of failing to provide trained staff to monitor teen who was at risk for suicide.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

For decades the owners of Southeast Portland’s Cargo Inc. sold well-crafted, unique, and curious items from around the world. The pandemic meant a shift to searching for those things right here in Oregon.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

At least 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties are forecasting budget deficits this year.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Emma Pattee's first novel tells the story of a pregnant Portland woman who is shopping for a crib at IKEA when the Cascadia subduction zone earthquake hits.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland piano tuner Denis Wilkinson stopped working on player pianos a few years ago, because it’s so hard and few people are interested. But not everyone has given up on player pianos.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Un épisode où le podcast ouvre un peu ses horizons en invitant non pas deux humoristes, mais deux vidéastes de talent ! Richard et Tristan, deux copains qui ont tout partagé, mais alors vraiment TOUT lors d’un séjour à l’autre bout du monde, ont passé une heure à déconner avec nous. Au menu : du record, de l’anecdote croustillante de tournage, de l…

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.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Fired federal workers speak outΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Cracking down on hunting cheatsΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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

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

Anime cafe looks to breathe life into Portland's Old TownΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Autonomous vehicles in the Northwest might be becoming a realityΑπό τον Oregon 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.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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

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

Oregon businesses react to rising egg pricesΑπό τον 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.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

Mobile home residents are worried about paying their rentsΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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

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

Oregon researchers cook cancer with nanoparticlesΑπό τον Oregon Public Broadcasting

The next generation of racquetball players descends on PortlandΑπό τον 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 OregonΑπό τον 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.Από τον Oregon Public Broadcasting