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Invasive emerald ash borer could wipe out Oregon’s ash trees. Here’s how you can help. 01.05.2025 6:08 ↓

The invasive emerald ash borer beetle has killed millions of ash trees across the country. Experts say the easiest way to slow the spread of this beetle is to avoid moving firewood more than 10 miles.

DEQ’s statewide email included ‘dangerous link’ — but it didn’t warn the public 30.04.2025 4:34 ↓

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality internally warned its staff about a 'dangerous link' in its statewide press release. The message came ahead of the agency's public announcement about a massive cyberattack.

Ukrainians in Portland celebrate Easter amid war and immigration worries 27.04.2025 5:19 ↓

Ukrainians in Portland celebrate Easter amid war and immigration worries

Meet the Corvallis stylist who creates affirming haircuts for her clients 26.04.2025 4:16 ↓

Meet the Corvallis stylist who creates affirming haircuts for her clients

Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Teams train for the big one 25.04.2025 5:01 ↓

Portland's Neighborhood Emergency Teams train for the big one

Draft report by Oregon police agency blasts Deschutes County sheriff for lying 24.04.2025 5:47 ↓

Oregon's agency that certifies police officers found Deschutes County Sheriff Kent van der Kamp’s "dishonesty under oath discredits the law enforcement profession."

At Work With: Portland Airport Wildlife Team 24.04.2025 6:21 ↓

We go to work with Nick Atwell, one of the wildlife technicians who work at the Portland International Airport. Their job? Prevent bird strike.

Remembering Portland activist Dan Handelman 24.04.2025 4:49 ↓

Remembering Portland activist Dan Handelman

Oregon veterans worry about VA cuts under Trump 23.04.2025 4:42 ↓

Oregon veterans worry about VA cuts under Trump

Trump’s tariffs drive up homebuilding costs amid Oregon’s housing crisis 23.04.2025 4:17 ↓

Oregon leaders agree the state needs tens of thousands more housing units every year. Tariffs are the latest hurdle to meeting that goal.

An Oregon heat pump program helps renters stay cool 22.04.2025 4:26 ↓

An Oregon heat pump program helps renters stay cool

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