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We learn all about Dr. Marie Equi, a radical Oregonian in the early 20th century known for her reproductive healthcare, labor activism and antiwar politics. She also lived openly as a lesbian in the ...

"OPB Politics Now" is a weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into the hottest political topics in Oregon and the Northwest. Every Friday, OPB’s political reporters and special guests offer in-depth ...

Fifty years since the Dracula-inspired film premiered, producer and actor Gary Holstrom shares how Deaf cinematic history was made in Oregon. Cultural and community leaders of Nch'i-Wána, or Columbia ...

The camping ban, adopted last year, prohibits people from camping in public spaces when “reasonable” alternative shelter is ...

Oregon man sets new world record paddling a homegrown pumpkin boat down the Columbia River. The Oregon Donkey Sanctuary is not just a forever home for donkeys; it also offers a healing refuge for ...

In 2019, 18-year-old Sarah Zuber was found dead just 400 feet from her home in Rainier. Her death has led to years of police and citizen sleuthing but remains a mystery. Join us to learn more about ...

Thirty years ago, a vibrant punk community perched on the Puget Sound created a seismic shift in music, arts and culture that still reverberates.

A federal trial in Portland about the president’s authority to deploy the National Guard to the city got off with a stunning ...

Conrad Wilson is a reporter and producer covering criminal justice and legal affairs for OPB. Prior to coming to OPB, he was a reporter at Minnesota Public Radio. Before that he ran the news ...

“Salmon Wars” tells the story of salmon in the Northwest in a way you haven’t heard before — through the voices of one Yakama Nation family who have been fighting for salmon for generations. In ...

Jenn Chávez is the host of OPB's weekly podcast, The Evergreen. Jenn has been making audio stories in Portland for 15 years as a public media and community media journalist. For six years, she was ...