Best Eastern Oregon Podcasts (2024)

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How Eastern Oregon’s Great Salt Lick auction helps in the fight against Parkinson’s disease 21:07

33m ago21:07

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Hardly a week goes by in the U.S. without a mass shooting, as the recent shooting at a high school in Georgia earlier this month reminds us of. In that tragedy, a 14-year-old student is suspected of killing two students and two teachers with a semiautomatic assault-style rifle which was legally purchased by his father. The National Rifle Associatio…

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08 30 24 - Chris Kemp - Head Coach Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Mounties Men's Basketball 24:26

14d ago24:26

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08 30 24 - Chris Kemp - Head Coach Eastern Oregon University (EOU) Mounties Men's Basketball* Season 6 Episode 10* Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* Cover Art courtesy of Tanner Karp @TannerKarp…

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Urban-rural divide underscores tensions as congressional candidates vie for Clackamas County 5:03

16m ago5:03

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The battle between U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer and state Rep. Janelle Bynum could come down to Clackamas County. Winning Oregon’s 5th Congressional District could help decide control of the U.S. House of Representatives.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Prevalence of firearms, not mental illness, driving gun deaths in U.S., according to OHSU study 13:36

9m ago13:36

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Hardly a week goes by in the U.S. without a mass shooting, as the recent shooting at a high school in Georgia earlier this month reminds us of. In that tragedy, a 14-year-old student is suspected of killing two students and two teachers with a semiautomatic assault-style rifle which was legally purchased by his father. The National Rifle Associatio…

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Oregon’s largest natural gas company is selling as much fossil fuel as ever 18:11

12m ago18:11

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NW Natural told Oregonians it had a new source of clean energy: renewable natural gas derived from decomposing organic waste at sites like landfills or dairy farms. In 2017 the company helped to write a law promoting the development of the new fuel, with the promise that it could replace fossil natural gas in our pipelines. Internal documents obtai…

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09 16 24 - Tyler Ojanen - OUAZ (Ottawa University Arizona) Spirit Men's Basketball 35:05

4h ago35:05

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09 16 24 - Tyler Ojanen - OUAZ (Ottawa University Arizona) Spirit Men's Basketball* Season 6 Episode 14* Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEdyQ2QxUmhDblpDSUNndjFaR0c3akV2Rm9vUXxBQ3Jtc0tsaThiMmc0TG5tWjJ6RTZLbUZBNVZiQ09QdzNpbVR6S3hZUldiejlQdkJnN0NtSGxpczhKd1N6WW4tQVZqNk…

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Record Oregon wildfire season keeps NWS meteorologists extremely busy 4:22

17m ago4:22

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Meteorologists say it’s been an incredibly busy summer tracking and forecasting the wildfires across Oregon.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Partisan group weeds out hopeful Bend city council candidates in nonpartisan race 3:41

31m ago3:41

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In Bend, this year’s city council race has been shaped by pledges some candidates made to the Deschutes County Democrats – and that means voters will have fewer choices in November.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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AM Live on EOA with Guest Paul Anderes 9/12/2024 1:04:13

10h ago1:04:13

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AM Live on EOA with Guest Paul Anderes 9/12/2024

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AM Sports Report 9/12/2024 4:15

2h ago4:15

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AM Sports Report 9/12/2024

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A Journey of Body Positivity and Empowerment with Whitney Thore 19:00

39m ago19:00

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In this episode, we’re joined by Whitney Thore, star of the hit reality series My Big Fat Fabulous Life, now in its 12th season. Whitney shares the incredible journey that started with a viral video and led to a decade-long career in reality TV. She opens up about the show's origins, her struggles with fame, the loss of her mother, and how she's tu…

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Amy Sarig King and Attack of The Black Rectangles 12:00

15h ago12:00

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In this compelling episode, Neil Haley sits down with award-winning author Amy Sarah King to discuss her powerful book Attack of the Black Rectangles. As Banned Books Week approaches, Amy shares the personal story that inspired her to write about censorship, the blacked-out words in her son’s fifth-grade literature circle, and the broader implicati…

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REBROADCAST: Gov. Barbara Roberts looks back over her career, as she accepts civic award 52:08

1h ago52:08

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In 1990, Barbara Roberts became the first woman elected governor of Oregon. She began her political career as a member of the Parkrose school board and then the board of Mount Hood Community College. She was elected to the Oregon House of Representatives in 1980 and was chosen by her colleagues to be the House majority leader two years later. Two y…

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09 13 24 - Noel Emenhiser - Madonna University Crusaders Men's Basketball 26:24

38m ago26:24

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09 13 24 - Noel Emenhiser - Madonna University Crusaders Men's Basketball* Season 6 Episode 13* Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* Cover Art courtesy of Tanner Karp @TannerKarp…

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Oregon football rivalry game expected to be a close one 5:42

8h ago5:42

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The Oregon-Oregon State game wasn't expected to be this interesting. The Beavers are playing well, and the Ducks aren't so much. Tyson Alger of the I-5 Corridor newsletter joins us to preview the game.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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In a sign of the times, Pendleton struggles to figure out what is and isn’t allowed 5:06

8h ago5:06

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The rise of the railroad helped create Pendleton, and that heritage can still be found in many downtown buildings. Now, the city is working to restore some of that frontier history while giving businesses the modern signs they say they need. But not everyone’s happy.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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With fundraising flagging, Oregon Republicans’ ambitions rely on Greg Walden 4:49

8h ago4:49

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Republican lawmakers in Oregon have struggled to raise campaign money this year. That means the GOP is increasingly relying on a familiar face: former Congressman Greg Walden.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon program helps incarcerated youth and adoptable dogs alike. It’s called Project POOCH 4:51

8h ago4:51

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The youth development program, housed at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn, teaches its participants specific skills and broader life lessons, all while finding homes for dogs in need.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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OSU researchers awarded $2 million to study antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wastewater 16:02

4d ago16:02

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Each year, there are nearly three million cases of antibiotic-resistant infections in the U.S. caused by MRSA and other antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While many of these infections happen during hospital stays, less is known about the role wastewater treatment facilities can play in the …

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Report outlines struggles, successes Pacific Northwest coastal tribes face in adapting to climate change 19:48

12h ago19:48

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Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest are set to face some of the most dramatic effects of climate change in the region, from rising seas to more severe storms. The University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group and the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians conducted a series of listening sessions with leaders and citizens of 13 coastal tribes…

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Portland city council candidates swapped donations, raising campaign finance questions 16:37

12h ago16:37

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Portland voters will decide 12 city council races and choose a new mayor this November. Willamette Week’s Sophie Peel found that some of the candidates running agreed to swap campaign donations in order to qualify for the city’s system of matching funds. That practice violated campaign finance law, according to attorneys and experts quoted in the s…

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Investigating porcupine populations in the Pacific Northwest 13:20

1d ago13:20

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Like beavers and woodpeckers, porcupines play an important role in their ecosystem. But, because they have a tendency to damage trees, porcupines are often considered a nuisance species. In the Pacific Northwest, it’s becoming harder to find living porcupines, according to a Columbia Insight report. We learn more about the rodent from Dawn Stover, …

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Portland Clean Energy Fund supports student-driven climate action projects 15:49

1d ago15:49

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The new Climate Friendly Public Schools program is just beginning. It will provide as much as $10,000 per school for public middle and high school students in seven districts over the next five years. The Portland Clean Energy Fund is providing the program $50 million. Portland Public Schools' share is close to $20 million. The idea is to support p…

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Three Oregon county clerks share perspectives and challenges ahead of general election 23:27

1d ago23:27

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The November general election is just eight weeks away. In Oregon, the responsibility for local, state and federal races falls to the state’s 36 county clerks. But that job has gotten harder in recent years with budget cuts, staffing shortages, the spread of misinformation, physical threats and intimidation of election workers in Oregon and around …

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Report documents how wildfires affect pregnant people 13:34

2d ago13:34

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Human Rights Watch and Nurturely released a report last month that shows how pregnant people are affected by wildfires. It also suggests that officials and agencies place an emphasis on reproductive justice when providing support and information around disasters. Additionally, it recommends better education for health workers on environmental deter…

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OHSU physician on ways parents can deal with stress 24:44

2d ago24:44

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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy recently issued an advisory saying stress from parenting is a public health issue. The nation's doctor shared his concerns over the well-being of parents, noting overwhelming stressors affecting parents today – from financial pressures to worries around kids' health and safety. The advisory notes that nearly…

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No more drafts for Portland Thorns players 14:06

2d ago14:06

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month, the National Women’s Soccer League announced it’s getting rid of the draft. This winter, promising college players will instead choose among their favorite teams and negotiate a contract. The NWSL will still have roster limits and a salary cap, but under its new collective-bargaining agreement, no player may be traded without her consent. Th…

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AM Live on EOA with Brent and Doddsy 9/10/2024 30:59

3d ago30:59

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AM Live on EOA with Brent and Doddsy 9/10/2024

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AM Sports Report 9/10/2024 9:14

4d ago9:14

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AM Sports Report 9/10/2024

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A Vancouver nonprofit’s program to remove trash helps people experiencing homelessness find work 17:09

8d ago17:09

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Since 2017, the Vancouver nonprofit Share has been operating a program that removes roughly 20 tons of trash each month from homeless encampments, parks and other sites in the city. As reported by The Columbian, the Talkin’ Trash program recently received a grant to purchase three large containers and a donated dump truck to improve efficiency and …

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Federal and local partners collaborate on Willamette Valley Conservation Area 19:47

3d ago19:47

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The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the creation of the Willamette Valley Conservation Area last month. The area is part of an effort to protect oak and prairie habitat and the species that live there like the monarch butterfly and Western Meadowlark. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service published a conservation study in 2017. It found that g…

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Case of missing Indigenous woman in Portland points to police communication issues 15:31

3d ago15:31

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Wilma Acosta, an unenrolled Pascua Yaqui woman living in Portland, went missing in November of last year. Her body was found in the Willamette River in January 2024. The Portland Police Bureau said she was suicidal. Her family insists she was not. Communication between Acosta’s family and the Portland Police Bureau illustrates some of the challenge…

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Toni Dixon-McFarland - Educator, Author, and Double Dutch Dynamo 17:44

4d ago17:44

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Toni Dixon-McFarland, a National Board Certified Teacher, published author, and 40+ Double Dutch Club member. Toni's diverse experiences and unwavering commitment to education and community service make her a true trailblazer. In this episode, we'll explore Toni's journey from her early work in child devel…

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Interview w/ Coach Dave Davis (Former Head Coach at Pfeiffer & Newberry College) 1:43:23

4d ago1:43:23

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Coach Davis shares his journey from growing up in New Hampshire to amassing a 486-313 record as college basketball coach.Davis moved to North Carolina in high school and went on to play college basketball at Warren Wilson College - where he would eventually be enshrined into their hall of fame. After graduating from Warren Wilson he got his start c…

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Volunteers Advocate for Foster Care Kids 7:55

5d ago7:55

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Court-Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers for children in the foster care system.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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R.G. Shore on memoir ‘The Ocean Inside Me 5:51

6d ago5:51

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R.G. Shore on memoir ‘The Ocean Inside Me,’ incarceration and healing racial traumaBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Audio 5:10

6d ago5:10

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The Ocean Inside of Me QABy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Poet and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil on ‘World of Wonders’ 52:21

7d ago52:21

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The award winning poet, writer and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s genius lies in making connections between the astonishments of the natural world and the particular wonders of her own - and all of our - lives. Nezhukumatathil is the author of four collections of poems, including “Oceanic, and her latest book, a bestselling collection of essays, …

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Sandra Lee Talks Blue Ribbon Baking Championship on Netflix 10:00

7d ago10:00

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Join host Neil Haley as he sits down with Sandra Lee to discuss her hit reality TV series, Blue Ribbon Baking Championship, now streaming on Netflix. Sandra shares the 12-year journey behind the show, her passion for baking since childhood, and how the series highlights the rich history of American fairs and the competitive spirit of bakers across …

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Inside the Trump Legacy: A Candid Conversation with Fred C. Trump III 10:00

7d ago10:00

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In this compelling episode of the Neil Haley Show and the Dr. Robert Marks Show, Fred C. Trump III opens up about his personal journey as a member of the Trump family. From discussing his book All in the Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way to his advocacy for individuals with disabilities, Fred sheds light on complex family dynamics, his rel…

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09 06 24 - Trent Miller - Morningside University Mustangs Men's Basketball 25:28

7d ago25:28

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09 06 24 - Trent Miller - Morningside University Mustangs Men's Basketball* Season 6 Episode 12* Music: Hard Sell Hotel by Shane Ivers ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.silvermansound.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠* Cover Art courtesy of Tanner Karp @TannerKarp…

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With deep debt and low-paying jobs, Portland alternative medicine graduates say their degrees will never pay off 5:03

7d ago5:03

5:03

The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is closing. Its graduates face one of the worst combinations of high debt and low earnings in the country.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A private equity firm saved beloved Portland restaurants from bankruptcy. Then it stopped paying its bills 5:37

7d ago5:37

5:37

The company that owns Sizzle Pie, Rudy’s Barbershop, See See Motor Coffee Co. and Bamboo Sushi is facing evictions and lawsuitsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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NAYA celebrates 50 years of Native culture and history with upcoming powwow 5:52

7d ago5:52

5:52

Portland's Native American Youth and Family Center celebrates culture and history with a powwow as nonprofit turns 50.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Author Charles Yu talks about ‘Interior Chinatown’ at Ida B. Wells High School 52:13

8d ago52:13

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Charles Yu has written a lot about the nature of reality, how we understand what is real, and the assumptions we make about each other and the universe we live in. Yu’s first novel, “How to live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe,” follows a time machine repairman who is searching for his father who is lost in time and memory. His latest book, …

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EOAlive Sports Guest Kiauna Mack, Keira Vaughn 9/04/2024 27:05

10d ago27:05

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EOAlive Sports Guest Kiauna Mack, Keira Vaughn 9/04/2024

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Class of 2025's first day of senior year 5:01

8d ago5:01

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OPB is nearing the end of a 13-year reporting project following a group of students in the Class of 2025. Today, several students in the class we’ve been following start senior year at David Douglas High School in Southeast Portland — their last, first day of high school.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Three Oregon movie theaters compare notes 22:18

9d ago22:18

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A recent article in the Wall Street Journal shows that movie ticket sales are still lagging behind from prepandemic numbers. At the same time, one in three TikTok users say the app drove them to watch a movie in theaters, according to marketing research from the company. What has pandemic recovery looked like for Oregon theaters? Did Barbenheimer s…

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Street Roots investigates claims Portland is having a 'crime wave' 17:19

9d ago17:19

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The Portland Police Bureau’s annual budget has risen by nearly $90 million - roughly 40% - since 2016. But increased funding doesn't always equate to reduced crime. A recent investigation by Street Roots shows that Portland hasn't been having a crime wave. It found that reported crimes have increased less than 10% over the past four years, accordin…

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Portland Head Start nonprofit sues federal agency after being found ‘deficient’ 12:55

9d ago12:55

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Albina Head Start provides free daycare and preschool for nearly 900 low-income children who qualify for the Head Start program at 20 locations across Portland. But the nonprofit is now at risk of losing nearly $50 million in funding after it was found to be “deficient” by the federal agency which administers the program. It must now also recompete…

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