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Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

3 Estacada City Council members with criminal pasts recently appointed to vacant roles 30.04.2026

The small Clackamas County city is in the process of filling another vacancy following the recent arrest of a city councilor.

The Portland Trail Blazers’ season is officially over. What’s next? 30.04.2026

The San Antonio Spurs dealt a crushing blow to end the Blazers’ season in their first playoff appearance since 2021. The season was also marked by a coaching scandal, a change in ownership and org-wide penny-pinching.

Battle Ground CEO’s property purchases leave some residents worried about religious motivations 29.04.2026

Camden Spiller, the CEO of Maddox Industrial Transformer, has purchased a series of notable properties in the Southwest Washington town. Some see progress; others have concerns.

Federal appeals court grants unrestricted use of crowd control weapons at Portland ICE building 29.04.2026

The court’s ruling eliminates restrictions imposed by two federal judges in Oregon that strictly limited when federal officers could use tear gas on crowds outside the facility.

Ava helps Geoff with a stray dog 28.04.2026

OPB's Geoff Norcross calls Ava, an AI assistant currently being tested on the Salem non-emergency line.

Have a non-emergency? Maybe Ava can help. 28.04.2026

The Willamette Valley Communications Center is testing an AI program (named "Ava") for non-emergency calls for 6 public safety agencies in Marion, Polk and Lincoln Counties. We talk with Brian Carrara with Salem Fire about how it's going.

After the dismissal of a Battle Ground high school teacher, other educators censor their curricula 23.04.2026

An arbitrator said Amanda Gonzales should get her job back, but the district has not let her return to class. Gonzales was put on leave eight months ago.

Jonathan Maus BikePortland Hiatus QA 23.04.2026

Jonathan Maus has announced he is taking a hiatus from BikePortland.org, a blog that has documented more than 20 years of Portland's bike culture and politics.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer steps down as Trump’s Labor Secretary 21.04.2026

The former member of Congress and Happy Valley mayor served as America’s labor boss for more than a year before a mounting scandal pushed her out.

Booklover’s Burlesque Festival brings seductive storytelling to Portland and Salem 20.04.2026

The Booklover's Burlesque Festival, which just wrapped its fourth annual installment, pairs burlesque performances with literary readings.

Oregon Pro Wrestling School 19.04.2026

Since it's founding in 2021, the Oregon Pro Wrestling School in Hillsboro has seen a growing stream of athletes looking to make it as far as they can and continue Oregon's long history between the ropes.

Kotek order blocks Oregon school districts from cutting instruction time to patch budget holes 18.04.2026

The executive order issued Thursday aims to stop Oregon school districts from going below minimum instructional hour requirements. The order is meeting questions and criticism from the state’s most powerful education organizations.

Portland’s Franz Bakery turns 120 17.04.2026

Credited with developing the first commercially made hamburger bun in the 1920's, Franz Bakery has grown to become one of the largest family-owned bakeries on the west coast and this week celebrated its 120th anniversary.

Jefferson High's renovated building, larger student body mean a crossroads for Portland 16.04.2026

Jefferson High's renovated building, larger student body mean a crossroads for Portland

50 years of tradition, talent and community: North Portland’s Jefferson Dancers celebrate a major milestone 14.04.2026

The 50th anniversary special performance by Jefferson High School’s nationally renowned dance program is April 16-18 at the Newmark Theater.

‘At Work With’ a Portland fitness coach who focuses on strength instead of weight loss 12.04.2026

For OPB’s “At Work With” series, which asks Pacific Northwesterners from different professions what it’s like to do what they do, we meet Asher Kondziela, a fitness coach.

Oregon ski resorts adapt to shrinking snowpack amid rough season 12.04.2026

Many ski resorts across the West have been forced to close early this year. An unseasonably warm winter has led to one of Oregon’s worst snow seasons on record.

How Oregon became such a pet-friendly state 10.04.2026

A new OPB Oregon Experience documentary explores how the state built a reputation as a great place for pets and their humans.

Federal appeals court weighs limits on tear gas use outside Portland ICE building 08.04.2026

The court will decide whether the limitations on crowd control weapons put in place by two federal judges in Oregon are lawful.

Measles cases in Oregon are ticking up. Here’s what you need to know 06.04.2026

The state hasn’t seen a major measles outbreak yet. But it may only be a matter of time.

Blazers fans feeling bullish ahead of first postseason appearance in 5 years 03.04.2026

It’s been a year of adversity and resilience for the young but talented Portland Trail Blazers squad.

The Thompson Elk had a front row seat for Portland’s tumultuous history. Now it’s coming back for more 03.04.2026

As the Thompson Elk returns to its spot in the middle of Main Street, a new comic book celebrates its rededication and revisits the statue’s 126-year history.

Some Oregon Democrats get an unlikely primary foe: Their party’s top boosters 02.04.2026

In a rare move, labor unions and advocacy groups are taking aim at two sitting Democratic lawmakers this year.

Portlanders consider the future of Cesar Chavez Boulevard 01.04.2026

For years, communities across the U.S. celebrated Chavez’s birthday — March 31. This year, planned events memorializing the labor rights leader's birthday have been canceled. Instead of celebrating, Portlanders are calling for a way to acknowledge the pain of Chavez’s legacy.

Price of gasoline ‘painful’ for Pacific Northwesterners who drive for work 27.03.2026

High gasoline prices send ripple effects through the economy, and those who drive as part of their jobs are among the first to feel the ramifications.

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