A new trove of data on Multnomah County’s homeless population dropped this week, offering the public an updated and more accurate understanding of the region’s homelessness crisis.Von Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon’s legislative session is at the midway point. I’m Lauren Dake. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we discuss what the Legislature has accomplished so far, how the Trump administration has affected Salem and much more. Find the show where ever you get your podcasts

Prosecutors won’t call the sheriff to the stand anymore, and the district attorney says charges could be dismissed in past cases.Von Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland high schoolers raise money, awareness for youth aging out of foster care systemVon Oregon Public Broadcasting

As music fans around the country celebrate Record Store Day, which started in 2008, Albert Menashe shares a look at his records and record players going back over 100 years.Von Oregon Public Broadcasting

OPB's rural communities reporter Antonio Sierra gives us an update from Burns about flooding in Harney County, and Governor Tina Kotek's visit there.Von Oregon Public Broadcasting

Interview with two filmmakers who use Lloyd Center at the setting for their films.Von Oregon Public Broadcasting

Salem lawmakers have yet to tackle the biggest items — such as passing a budget and debating a major transportation package.Von Oregon Public Broadcasting

The adventures of Koda the whale sniffing dogVon Oregon Public Broadcasting

‘A Feast of Thorns and Roses’ is just the latest in pop culture cookbooks from PNW authorsVon Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregonians take to the streets for Hands Off protestsVon Oregon Public Broadcasting

Entre ses rêves de footballeur pro en Thaïlande, son désir de monter un spectacle d’hypnose et sa vie d’humoriste bien remplie, Malik a passé plus d’une heure avec nous pour le plus grand bonheur de vos oreilles et de vos zygomatiques ! Ne vous laissez pas tromper par son ton calme et sa voix de radio, on a encore raconté des conneries plus grosses…

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

Vets get free training at an Oregon community collegeVon 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…

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

Harney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come byVon 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.Von Oregon Public Broadcasting

A visit to Oregon's quickest fisheryVon Oregon Public Broadcasting

Conservation nonprofits brace for budget cutsVon Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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

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

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

Fired federal workers speak outVon Oregon Public Broadcasting

Cracking down on hunting cheatsVon Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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

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

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

Autonomous vehicles in the Northwest might be becoming a realityVon 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.Von Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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