An Oregon heat pump program helps renters stay coolOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Tariffs have been one of the dominant themes of the first few months of the Trump administration. And Oregon businesses are feeling the pinch, and the uncertainty. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we discuss how Oregon businesses are responding to the tariffs and what it could mean for consumers. Find the show wherever you get your podcas…

Encore un épisode où il faut bien accrocher sa ceinture, car ça part en vrille au premier virage. Entre imitations bluffantes de notre ami Achraf et leçons de vie reçus par notre néo-conférencier préféré, on a passé une heure (même un peu plus) à déconner tous ensemble. On a parlé football (et pas que de haut niveau), stand-up (et pas que de haut n…

Starting over after incarcerationOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

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.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

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.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

Portland high schoolers raise money, awareness for youth aging out of foster care systemOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

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.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon’s legislative session is at the midway point. I’m Lauren Dake. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we discuss what the Legislature has accomplished so far, how the Trump administration has affected Salem and much more. Find the show where ever you get your podcasts

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.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Interview with two filmmakers who use Lloyd Center at the setting for their films.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

The adventures of Koda the whale sniffing dogOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

‘A Feast of Thorns and Roses’ is just the latest in pop culture cookbooks from PNW authorsOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregonians take to the streets for Hands Off protestsOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Entre ses rêves de footballeur pro en Thaïlande, son désir de monter un spectacle d’hypnose et sa vie d’humoriste bien remplie, Malik a passé plus d’une heure avec nous pour le plus grand bonheur de vos oreilles et de vos zygomatiques ! Ne vous laissez pas tromper par son ton calme et sa voix de radio, on a encore raconté des conneries plus grosses…

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

Vets get free training at an Oregon community collegeOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

The Pacific Northwest’s rugged beauty - our mountains, forests, deserts and rivers - is a draw for many of us who call this region home. For decades, many of our most powerful rivers have been tamed - by dams. But in recent years we’ve seen some major dams come down. And it’s possible more big changes are afoot. Is that good? Bad? We’ll discuss the…

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

Harney county's jail needs updating but funds are hard to come byOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

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.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

A visit to Oregon's quickest fisheryOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Conservation nonprofits brace for budget cutsOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Oregon cold case goes to trial after more than three decadesOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

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

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

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

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.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Democrat Melissa Fireside came out of nowhere in November to win a key election in Oregon’s third most populous county. But the Clackamas County commissioner’s sudden rise came with an even quicker downfall. It’s just the latest change on a county board that’s seen the political pendulum go back and forth many times in the past decade. Settle in an…

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

For decades the owners of Southeast Portland’s Cargo Inc. sold well-crafted, unique, and curious items from around the world. The pandemic meant a shift to searching for those things right here in Oregon.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

At least 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties are forecasting budget deficits this year.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Emma Pattee's first novel tells the story of a pregnant Portland woman who is shopping for a crib at IKEA when the Cascadia subduction zone earthquake hits.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Portland piano tuner Denis Wilkinson stopped working on player pianos a few years ago, because it’s so hard and few people are interested. But not everyone has given up on player pianos.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Un épisode où le podcast ouvre un peu ses horizons en invitant non pas deux humoristes, mais deux vidéastes de talent ! Richard et Tristan, deux copains qui ont tout partagé, mais alors vraiment TOUT lors d’un séjour à l’autre bout du monde, ont passé une heure à déconner avec nous. Au menu : du record, de l’anecdote croustillante de tournage, de l…

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stopped by the OPB studio this week for an extended interview with Think Out Loud. She talked about her housing policy, what she views as her role in responding to the Trump administration and much more. It was a meaty conversation. Here’s governor Kotek with OPB’s Dave Miller…

Grant School District is hundreds of thousands of dollars into a project that is supposed to be reimbursed by the federal government. Now, it’s not clear the feds will pay.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Fired federal workers speak outOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Cracking down on hunting cheatsOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Roadkill- It's what's for dinner (with safeguards in place)Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

In Portland, a group of queer women, nonbinary and trans soccer players is creating a safe space on a soccer field.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

A Seattle tech company has created the first tactile sports broadcast, transforming gameplay into trackable vibrations for visually impaired sports fans.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Many Oregon students are struggling to pass tests and graduate. State lawmakers and Gov. Tina Kotek are trying to do something about it. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now, we talk about the state of Oregon schools and the policies proposed during this year’s legislative session. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts.…

How a lightpost in East Portland helped forgotten residents feel heard.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

“You have a right to an attorney. If you can’t provide one, one will be provided for you” is no longer guaranteed in this state. The number of Oregonians without counsel has reached an all-time high. Here's what to know about Oregon’s public defender crisis.Oleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Anime cafe looks to breathe life into Portland's Old TownOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

Autonomous vehicles in the Northwest might be becoming a realityOleh Oregon Public Broadcasting

🎙️ Épisode spécial : aujourd’hui, MissAugine a pris les commandes du podcast ! Pour la Journée des droits des femmes, elle montre aux hommes comment on fait du vrai travail de pro… et spoiler : ça envoie du lourd ! Au programme : ✨ Des anecdotes inédites 🎉 Des jeux ( Mathieu a ENCORE perdu… 🙄) 😂 Mais surtout des fous rires et de la bonne humeur Bre…