Best Vancouver Is Awesome Podcasts (2024)

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PBOT published incorrect vehicle registration data 5:06

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The Portland Bureau of Transportation has said half of Portland vehicles have lapsed registration. But DMV data shows that number is far lower.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Months before taking office, Multnomah County’s DA-elect is shaping drug policy 4:22

3d ago4:22

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Emails obtained by OPB show drug users are more likely to face criminal penalties after input from Nathan Vasquez.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland passes halfway mark on massive transportation project. Can the central city get back on the move? 3:46

3d ago3:46

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Portland was once a national leader for bike and transit infrastructure. Now some people question whether the city has sidelined its ambitious transportation goals.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Pacific Power on outages in Talent amid heat wave 5:04

4d ago5:04

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Pacific Power has taken some criticism from elected leaders in Southern Oregon for cutting off power during this heat wave. The mayor of Talent, Oregon says her city deserves answers after six power outages in as many days.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At work with a saltwater taffy maker 6:31

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In many beach towns, nostalgia is unlocked by nothing more easily than saltwater taffy. The Oregon coast is no different. But why is it called "saltwater" taffy anyway? And how does the sweet, stretchy, chewy stuff get made? For OPB's latest "At Work With" interview, we asked a Cannon Beach family that’s been in the taffy making business for more t…

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Oregon is getting hotter. This heat wave could break records 4:45

10d ago4:45

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The abnormally high temperatures coming later this week, part of a multiyear warming trend in Oregon, are prompting concerns about health in a state where many homes lack air conditioning.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Salem's Awesome 3000 is way more than a fun run 5:19

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Salem's Awesome 3000 is way more than a fun runBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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New transfer degree gives Central Oregon prisoners a sense of hope 4:38

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People incarcerated at state prisons in Oregon have access to a variety of educational opportunities. But facilities that offer full-on degrees are rare. A new program from Central Oregon Community College seeks to fill the prison higher education gap.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon man wins World Elk Calling Championship 5:48

12d ago5:48

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Tony Gilbertson from Vernonia, Oregon took home the top prize at this year’s World Elk Calling Championships.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Audio 5:49

15d ago5:49

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The film reevaluates the life of the Memphis Country Blues Festival through the lens of race, the counterculture of the 1960s and the genre of Memphis Blues.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Intergenerational Oregon storytellers on the importance of telling queer stories 4:21

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Paul Iarrobino and Roland Mechanik talking about what it’s like to be a queer storyteller.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Contract for Portland’s regional homeless agency will expire over political bargaining 4:00

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As Portland heads toward a pivotal election that will reshape its city government, conflicting ideologies over how to address unsheltered homelessness have opened potential legal and financial pitfalls in a key contract with Multnomah County.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How a summer job helped this Class of 2025 student graduate a year early 4:54

17d ago4:54

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It’s June 2024. And yet, Logan has become the first student in OPB’s Class of 2025 project to graduate, thanks to a little-known option available to Oregon students.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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For some, questions persist around Portland’s revived crowd-control unit 3:47

22d ago3:47

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The Portland Police Bureau is re-launching its crowd control unit. The Rapid Response team was often used to break up protests. It infamously disbanded after one of its officers was charged with misdemeanor assault. Police officials say the revamped team will have additional training, with new standards — but what exactly has changed about the unit…

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Creating spaces of belonging and cultural exchange in Bend 4:41

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Creating spaces of belonging and cultural exchange in BendBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fight 4:28

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Proposed mountain bike trails in Tillamook face uphill fightBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Naked barley is coming to change your mind about barley 6:01

24d ago6:01

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Naked barley is coming to change your mind about barleyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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JD's shoe repair in Portland says goodbye after 15 years 4:32

25d ago4:32

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JD's shoe repair in Portland says goodbye after 15 yearsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At issue in Providence nurses strike: Oregon’s hospital staffing law 5:17

26d ago5:17

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More than 3,000 nurses at six Providence hospitals across the state are set to go on strike for three days this week. In an unusual turn of events, they’re striking in part over the rollout of a law that was hailed just two years ago as a major win for the nurses union and the first of its kind in the nation.…

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MetalMania 4:42

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Portland’s MetalMania blends wrestling and heavy metal for raucous eventBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How shipping containers and the Port of Portland play a vital role in Oregon’s economy 4:54

29d ago4:54

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The shipping container service was in jeopardy of disappearing until Governor Tina Kotek stepped in to propose $40 million in state funds for the Port.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland's Langbaan wins the coveted Outstanding Restaurant category at the 2024 James Beard Awards. 4:51

29d ago4:51

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The most outstanding restaurant in the US is located inside another restaurant in Northwest Portland. It’s appropriately named Langbaan, which means “back of the house” and serves a five course tasting menu of elevated Thai food with Pacific Northwest ingredients.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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For this Portland vexillologist, every day is Flag Day 5:00

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Neighbors in Portland’s Forest Park get a new glimpse of Ted Kaye’s flag collection dailyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Former Oregon Gov. Neil Goldschmidt has died 5:52

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Goldschmidt, once a towering figure in state and national politics, admitted sexually abusing a teenager and attempting to cover it up.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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High schoolers turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce in new program 4:49

1M ago4:49

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High schoolers turn the tide on coastal Oregon’s seafood workforce in new programBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A new District Attorney for Multnomah County 5:55

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Multnomah County has a new district attorney. Nathan Vasquez defeated his boss Mike Schmidt and will become the county’s top prosecutor in 2025.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Vancouver gnome trail 4:05

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Vancouver gnome trailBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Ballet Theatre shatters attendance record 5:05

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Oregon Ballet Theatre had 92,000 attendees this year, the best attendance record ever. We talk with executive director Shane Jewell about what they did right this season.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Black students see success in the Class of 2025 7:16

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Black students see success in the Class of 2025By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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New jets and renovations coming to Oregon Air National Guard 4:41

1M ago4:41

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New jets and renovations coming to Oregon Air National GuardBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Umatilla tribal leader passes the drip torch to future generations learning about prescribed fire 4:42

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Before colonization, many Northwestern tribes used fire to replenish lands. Those fires burned grasses and underbrush, adding nutrients to the soil and helping plants germinate. Raymond Huesties of the Umatilla tribe is sharing this knowledge of prescribed fire with younger generations.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Beaverton author announced as finalist for literary awards 6:04

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In Rachel K. Jones’ fantasy/horror story “The Sound of Children Screaming,” a fourth-grade teacher and her students find themselves in a magical world during a school shooting. The story draws inspiration from real-life events. The Beaverton author’s short story is a finalist for several literary awards, including the Hugo, Nebula and Bram Stoker a…

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Out for Delivery: hanging with a rural postal carrier 7:15

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An At Work WIth Connie Gunn, a rural postal carrier in Scappoose, OregonBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Remembering Portland Trail Blazers legend Bill Walton 5:38

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Bill Walton died this week at the age of 71. Many are remembering his dominance as a pro-basketball center, including with the championship-winning Portland Trail Blazers in 1977. After he retired, he enjoyed a second life as a unique and off-the-wall announcer.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How the outcome of county DA election might influence campaigns for Portland mayor 4:06

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Mayoral candidates Carmen Rubio and Rene Gonzalez each had a rooting interest in the race for county prosecutor. The results suggest a rightward shift countywide, with potential implications for City Hall this fall.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Two Oregon women spend years sifting through ashes to give veterans a proper burial 4:57

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Two Oregon women spend years sifting through ashes to give veterans a proper burialBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Two Oregon women spend years sifting through ashes to give veterans a proper burial 4:35

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After noticing that many abandoned cremated remains in Portland belonged to veterans, the two volunteers launched a decade-long effort to find them and give them a soldier’s resting placeBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Volunteers find new homes for abandoned remains 4:57

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Volunteers find new homes for abandoned remainsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Bikini Barista business with reporter Lauren Yoshiko 7:04

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Bikini Barista stands in Portland are increasingly owned by women.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon settles child-welfare civil lawsuit; expert will be appointed to oversee the troubled system 5:13

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The settlement stipulates Disability Rights Oregon and the state will agree upon a “neutral,” an expert to oversee the foster care system and work with the individual to improve the child-welfare system, primarily by reducing the rate of mistreatment and improving the quality of placements.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Results from the May 21 2024 Oregon primary 4:58

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Results from the May 21 2024 Oregon primaryBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The graduation of Daiichi Takeoka from UO law school a century ago illuminates barriers for nowadays Asian American lawyers. 4:51

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The graduation of Daiichi Takeoka from UO law school a century ago illuminates barriers for nowadays Asian American lawyers.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Utility watchdog calls to cap Oregon rate hikes as energy bills continue to rise 3:57

2M ago3:57

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As electric and gas rates continue to rise, an advocacy group for utility customers is proposing rate caps on energy increases for all for-profit utilities to help avoid high energy bills.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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The Korean Mama's rise to foodie fame 6:00

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Jane Kim became an unexpected internet celebrity when her son started filming her reactions when they went out to eat. Now, under the handle "The Korean Mama", Jane and her son Ed are bringing joy to more than a million followers on social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Can a business be owned by its purpose? A growing number of Oregon companies say yes 4:44

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Patagonia made headlines in 2022 when its founders said company profits would go to fighting climate change. They followed a model pioneered in the U.S. by an Oregon produce distributor, and the approach is offering independent business owners a new way to preserve companies.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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A tale of three cities: The chance at local option levies can affect school districts across Oregon in drastically different ways 4:39

2M ago4:39

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Portland Public Schools wants to renew a local tax that already helps pay for hundreds of teachers. Bend-La Pine wants to start a new levy that would offset substantial budget cuts. But in Salem-Keizer, option levies aren’t really an option at all.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Years in the minority haven’t dampened competitive GOP primary for Eastern Oregon seat 4:54

2M ago4:54

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State Senate candidates promise to balance conservative principles with pragmatic bipartisanshipBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Geraldine DeRuiter on food, feminism and fury 5:48

2M ago5:48

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A conversation with Seattle writer Geraldine DeRuiter on her new book "If You Can't Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury".By Oregon Public Broadcasting