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How microbes could protect Pacific Northwest buildings from the Cascadia earthquake

Documents obtained by OPB and ProPublica reveal that Tom Dundon was behind what regulators called an “aggressive push” to waive proof-of-income requirements at Santander Consumer USA.

Youth Watershed Council packs a one-two punch, helping both Oregon students and the local environment

City celebrates Astoria Column’s centennial

Bruce Campbell may best be known to cinephiles as Ash, the protagonist of the classic cult-horror franchise “Evil Dead” by director Sam Raimi. Now, the Oregon-based actor has written, directed and stars in a new movie called “Ernie & Emma", set entirely in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley.

This week, an investigation by The New York Times uncovered a trail of sexual abuse allegations against civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, including from two woman who were young girls at the time of their abuse. This news has sent shockwaves across the country, including here in Oregon. Reyna Lopez is the Executive Director of PCUN, Oregon's largest farmworker union. She joined OPB's “All Things C...

“Godzilla vs. America” is a new comic book anthology series that brings the towering ‘King of the Monsters’ crashing through the United States, one city at a time. In “Godzilla vs. Portland," familiar locations are rendered in beautiful detail — only for Godzilla to inevitably destroy them.

“Godzilla vs. America” is a new comic book anthology series that brings the towering ‘King of the Monsters’ crashing through the United States, one city at a time. In “Godzilla vs. Portland," familiar locations are rendered in beautiful detail — only for Godzilla to inevitably destroy them.

Mindy King lives in an apartment building that is less than 100 feet from the ICE facility on Portland’s South Waterfront. A judge’s ruling gives her a reprieve from the chemicals federal agents have been using against protesters.

For five years, a small, urban farm in Vancouver, Washington has grown produce that’s culturally specific to Latino communities. They’ve had to adapt because of increased immigration enforcement.

In the new children’s book “You Are The Land”, artist and author Steph Littlebird shares the joy and color of the Willamette Valley. An enrolled member of Oregon’s Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Littlebird explores how her Indigenous identity influences her relationship with the land.

Multnomah, Washington and Marion counties saw significant upticks as the Trump administration launched a crackdown.

How Oregon scientists are solving the problem of Crater Lake’s dying trees

After 11 months of failed contract negotiations, hundreds of Portland Community College faculty and classified staff say they are ready to strike.

Recapping Oregon's short 2026 legislative session

WNBA and player’s union need labor deal by March 10

May is supposed to mark the WNBA’s return to Portland, but an ongoing contract dispute has put the start of the season in jeopardy.

How Class of 2025 student Munira found her way

Albany teens grapple with mom’s immigration detainment

A new children's picture book called "Bing's Cherries" reimagines the life of Ah Bing into a classic American tall tale. The Chinese horticulturist worked in the orchards of Milwaukie, OR and was the namesake of the iconic Bing cherry.

Judge expresses skepticism toward federal force at ICE building, expects to rule soon

The city’s fines are “at least 27 times higher” than any other city, according to the ombudsman’s office.

A mini-trial of sorts could determine whether a federal judge continues limiting federal law enforcement officers’ uses of chemical munitions at the facility.

Oregon has a long history of unsuccessfully trying to eradicate invasive species. The state came within one day of announcing it was free of feral swine in 2022. But then another wild pig appeared.

A 2014 postcard created by OPB's Amanda Peacher profiles Munira, one of OPB's Class of 2025 students.