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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.

Work on the historic Chinese section of Lone Fir Cemetery includes a community led art project at the site.

The war is over, her side lost. But Helena Marino is still fighting. Marino is the main character of the new dark fantasy novel, “Alchemised,” by Portland author SenLinYu. The book follows a healer under interrogation in captivity in a time of war, exploring themes of women’s unrecognized labor and the violence of losing one’s autonomy. And if that already sounds dark, the story is also full of ne...

A federal judge in Oregon has ordered dams that operate on the Columbia and Snake rivers to generate less hydropower and allow more water to pass in an effort to keep salmon populations from dying out. The order largely restores measures that were in place under a landmark deal to protect salmon that the Trump administration canceled last year.

In October, an ICE officer called the emergency dispatch in Portland. He was in his car, and told the operator that a kid was following him on a motorized bicycle. As the dispatcher took his information, the ICE officer said "I need someone here now, or else I'm going to have to shoot this kid." The Department of Homeland Security did not respond to questions from OPB about the incident.

Winter Olympics stoke curling devotion – and big donations – in Bend

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who previously represented Oregon's 5th congressional district, is now facing back-to-back scandals. Last month, an internal investigation was launched into the Republican's conduct. Now, her husband has been banned from the Labor Department’s headquarters after allegations of the sexual assault of a female staff member. While local police have closed that inve...

Restoring Astoria’s riverfront trolley means working around its sea lions

The owners of Northeast Portland’s Lloyd Center plan to demolish the aging mall, but have no plans to replace the 60-year-old rink.

The Portland United Hockey league is an inclusive league for women, non-binary, and trans players.

In a case led by Oregon, the high court ruled the president did not have the authority to enact import taxes, undermining his economic agenda.

It wasn’t immediately clear whether the GOP secured meaningful concessions from Democrats.

It’s the longest-running African Film festival in the United States.

Athletes from around the globe are in Italy for the Winter Olympics. But in Oregon, a different breed of athlete has been training — and competition can get a little… hairy.

Simon Xu went to every single Plaid Pantry store in Portland in an eight-hour "pointless" personal challenge.

Portland’s billion dollar climate fund is being eyed to help pay for upgrades to the Moda Center, in an effort to keep the Portland Trail Blazers in the city.

As Portlanders gear up to once again pay their arts tax by April 15, even supporters say the voter-approved charge needs an overhaul.

U.S. District Court Judge Michael Simon said federal officers could not use “chemical or projectile munitions” near the ICE building unless there was an imminent threat of harm.

This pillar of Oregon’s energy strategy can help the state meet its climate goals — and lower electric bills at the same time

As we wrap up the final days of the month, Dry January—a movement to go alcohol-free to start the new year—is also coming to a close. But as Crystal Ligori found out, some Oregon bars, restaurants and even wineries are embracing the NA options year round.

The Harney Basin in southeast Oregon is now a critical groundwater area. Farmers are navigating a process they say will put them in a tough financial spot that could put some out of business.

Holly Goldberg Sloan's new Young Adult novel — set in the town of Florence — follows a young girl trying to navigate home and family dynamics after her father died in a fishing accident.

The National Institutes of Health, which is the center’s main funder and client, is under orders to cut back animal research.