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Starting over after incarceration 19.04.2025 4:15 ↓

Starting over after incarceration

Ancient footprints unearthed at John Day Fossil Beds reveal prehistoric animal behaviors 18.04.2025 5:12 ↓

A groundbreaking discovery at the John Day Fossil Beds has found fossilized footprints of birds, lizards and mammals. These rare trace fossils give us a 50 million year-old snapshot of how these prehistoric animals walked the earth in Central and Eastern Oregon.

How new Multnomah County data explains the region’s homelessness crisis 17.04.2025 3:52 ↓

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.

Deschutes County sheriff gave false testimony in criminal cases, DA finds 15.04.2025 5:09 ↓

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

Portland high schoolers raise money, awareness for youth aging out of foster care system 12.04.2025 4:18 ↓

Portland high schoolers raise money, awareness for youth aging out of foster care system

From phonographs to Wurlitzers, this Portland collector spins a life around vintage sound 11.04.2025 5:01 ↓

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.

Harney County flood update 11.04.2025 5:35 ↓

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.

Two Portland Panorama Films Use the Lloyd as a backdrop 11.04.2025 9:05 ↓

Interview with two filmmakers who use Lloyd Center at the setting for their films.

As Oregon’s legislative session hits the midway point, plenty of big issues remain 11.04.2025 4:46 ↓

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

The adventures of Koda the whale sniffing dog 08.04.2025 5:10 ↓

The adventures of Koda the whale sniffing dog

‘A Feast of Thorns and Roses’ is just the latest in pop culture cookbooks from PNW authors 07.04.2025 4:52 ↓

‘A Feast of Thorns and Roses’ is just the latest in pop culture cookbooks from PNW authors

Oregonians take to the streets for Hands Off protests 07.04.2025 4:31 ↓

Oregonians take to the streets for Hands Off protests

Oregon Democrats unveil ambitious road funding proposal. Now the haggling begins 04.04.2025 5:33 ↓

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

Vets get free training at an Oregon community college 04.04.2025 4:48 ↓

Vets get free training at an Oregon community college

Portland struggling with ‘confusing’ public comment rules in new government 03.04.2025 3:33 ↓

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

Harney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come by 03.04.2025 4:33 ↓

Harney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come by

Oregon Trail conference meets at the ‘crossroads’ of history, aiming to tell more diverse, accurate stories 02.04.2025 4:32 ↓

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.

A visit to Oregon's quickest fishery 02.04.2025 4:55 ↓

A visit to Oregon's quickest fishery

Conservation nonprofits brace for budget cuts 02.04.2025 4:23 ↓

Conservation nonprofits brace for budget cuts

Oregon cold case goes to trial after more than three decades 01.04.2025 4:45 ↓

Oregon cold case goes to trial after more than three decades

From wolves to water, Eastern Oregon lawmakers strike balancing act to move bills forward 31.03.2025 4:46 ↓

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

How Oregon’s laws on forcing mental health treatment could change this year 31.03.2025 5:17 ↓

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

Oregon gun violence survivor reflects on the anniversary of her shooting 31.03.2025 6:28 ↓

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

Meet Jeremey Peck, the new owner of Darcelle XV Showplace 28.03.2025 5:41 ↓

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.

Advocacy group alleges Oregon hid details of foster care child’s death 27.03.2025 5:17 ↓

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