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Radio and conversations about issues that matter.

Joined August 2008
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OPB is pushing pause on our use of Twitter as a platform to tell and share our stories. Why? Read more here: opb.org/pressroom/opb-statem…

OPB statement: Our activity on Twitter

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OPB statement: Our activity on Twitter

Statement from OPB Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer Morgan Holm

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Oregon's Bias Response Hotline connects residents with trauma-informed advocates trained in crisis intervention. opb.org/article/2023/04/13/o…

Oregon hotline that responds to bias and hate has grown

Oregon’s Bias Response Hotline connects residents with trauma-informed advocates trained in crisis intervention.

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Be sure to listen to @OPBTOL today to catch Nicole Charley discussing Flexing Food Sovereignty. Read the series here underscore.news/reporting/fl…
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We continue our ongoing series on the different kinds of jobs people do and how those jobs change us. Today, we hear from Squeezebox Surgeon David Beer about bringing harmony back to broken accordions. opb.org/article/2023/04/13/a…

REBROADCAST: An inside look at accordions and what it takes to repair them

Portland's Squeezebox Surgeon David Beer gives us a tour of his work space and a lesson on the inner workings of the accordion.

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Think Out Loud talks to U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón in front of an audience Thursday, 4/20. Reserve your spot! eventbrite.com/e/think-out-l…

Think Out Loud talks to Ada Limón

Think Out Loud will be talking to U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón live at Literary Arts in downtown Portland on Thursday, April 20th at noon.

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A fossil dig has revealed evidence of a potential nesting spot for bird-like dinosaur cousins near Mitchell, Oregon. opb.org/article/2023/04/12/a…

A fossil-hunting dig reveals clues about Oregon’s Jurassic past

Amateur fossil hunters have been digging at a spot near Mitchell, Oregon for years. They’ve found plenty of ammonites, and one dinosaur toe bone. A few years ago, the Bureau of Land Management...

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From leather goods to outerwear, Sophia Weiss is using a federal grant to develop new products made from her Tibetan yaks. opb.org/article/2023/04/10/s…

REBROADCAST: Southern Oregon yak rancher expands her business with the help of a USDA grant

Sophia Weiss recently won a nearly $235,000 grant from the USDA to expand the marketing and sale of products made from the Tibetan yaks she raises on her ranch in Southern Oregon.

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The new play, “American Girl,” is based on the true story of Nikki Kuhnhausen, a trans teen killed in a hate crime in Vancouver, WA. opb.org/article/2023/04/10/n…
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An Oregon state lawmaker joins us to explain why she supports a bill that would make it easier for consumers to repair their smartphones and other electronic devices. opb.org/article/2023/04/06/r…

‘Right to repair’ bill advances in Oregon Legislature

“We should have the right to repair our stuff,” said Oregon Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, making the case for Senate Bill 542, known as the "right to repair" bill. It passed out of committee this...

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Making the switch from diesel to electric can be tough for fleets of delivery vans, semi trucks and buses, but Oregon state grants are helping the transition. opb.org/article/2023/04/06/h…

How state grants are easing the switch to electric for Oregon trucking companies

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality recently awarded more than $13 million in grants to build EV charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles which account for nearly a...

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We'll talk to the new superintendent of one of the largest school districts in Oregon. opb.org/article/2023/04/07/s…

Salem-Keizer school district’s new superintendent is ready for the challenge

Last month, the Salem-Keizer school board chose Andrea Castañeda as the district's new superintendent. Castañeda comes to Oregon from Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was the head of the public school...

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A wildlife refuge just 30 miles from Portland opened up more opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife photography and hiking. opb.org/article/2023/04/04/t…

Less than an hour’s drive from Portland, a wildlife refuge beckons at Wapato Lake

The Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge spans more than 800 acres near the town of Gaston, offering newly open and expanded recreation opportunities such as wildlife photography, bird watching and...

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Deep in the ocean, superheated seawater blasts out of cracks in the seafloor known as hydrothermal vents. New PSU research shows the diversity of microorganisms these vents support. opb.org/article/2023/04/04/t…

PSU research reveals staggering diversity of microbial life around deep-sea vents

PSU researchers identified thousands of microbes around deep-sea hydrothermal vents, many of which have never been identified before.

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A new housing community in North Portland will support people exiting homelessness with culturally specific services. opb.org/article/2023/04/05/n…

New Portland housing will also provide supportive services

A 60-unit supportive housing community for people exiting homelessness held its grand opening this week in North Portland.

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Congratulations to all of the Oregon Book Award winners! ✨🎉
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Check out our conversation with @LaurenJKessler about her book, “Free” opb.org/article/2022/08/16/f…

‘Free’ illustrates enormous reentry challenges for those coming out of prison

Why do some prisoners who have been released from prison go back behind bars within just a few years — or in some cases, months or weeks? Lauren Kessler answers those questions through the personal...

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And @caseyparks also joined us last year to discuss her book, "Diary of a Misfit" opb.org/article/2022/09/09/p…

Portland journalist’s new book explores queer identity in the South

Casey Park’s latest book, "Diary of a Misfit," explores family, identity and religion as she embarks on a decade-long journey to learn about someone from her grandmother's past.

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Chris Williams is the creator of Front Porch Sessions. He aims to “make less strangers in the world” with his storytelling events. opb.org/article/2023/04/03/c…

Chris Williams convenes Front Porch Sessions for storytelling and dialogue

Chris Williams wants to “make less strangers in the world.” That’s the tagline for his storytelling, dialogue-fostering series called Front Porch Sessions. Williams is a story coach, an improv...

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The 15 species of Oregon bats eat only insects - about a thousand every hour. Unfortunately, most of these are considered Sensitive Species by the state.
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