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Think Out Loud talks to U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón in front of an audience Thursday, 4/20. Reserve your spot! eventbrite.com/e/think-out-l…

Think Out Loud talks to Ada Limón

Think Out Loud will be talking to U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón live at Literary Arts in downtown Portland on Thursday, April 20th at noon.

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We continue our ongoing series on the different kinds of jobs people do and how those jobs change us. Today, we hear from Squeezebox Surgeon David Beer about bringing harmony back to broken accordions. opb.org/article/2023/04/13/a…

REBROADCAST: An inside look at accordions and what it takes to repair them

Portland's Squeezebox Surgeon David Beer gives us a tour of his work space and a lesson on the inner workings of the accordion.

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Oregon's Bias Response Hotline connects residents with trauma-informed advocates trained in crisis intervention. opb.org/article/2023/04/13/o…

Oregon hotline that responds to bias and hate has grown

Oregon’s Bias Response Hotline connects residents with trauma-informed advocates trained in crisis intervention.

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Gov. Kotek, referring to Portland and Multnomah County's homelessness response: “Who’s paying for what? Where does the money come from? What’s the city committed to? What’s the County committed to? They need to get their stuff together."
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Gov. Tina Kotek criticized the city of Portland and Multnomah County officials on Monday for not answering basic questions when it comes to how they would spend state dollars to address the homeless crisis. opb.org/article/2023/04/10/o…

Gov. Tina Kotek ‘disappointed’ in Portland, Multnomah County homeless spending plan

Gov. Tina Kotek criticized city of Portland and Multnomah County officials on Monday for not answering basic questions when it comes to how they would spend state dollars to address the homeless...

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Senate Republicans are saying they will continue to move that their stalled bills be brought to a floor vote -- a move that clogs normal #orleg proceedings. Yesterday the caucus highlighted 16 bills it said comprise its public safety agenda. Today: "Farms and fisheries."
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Lawmakers hit the half-way point of this year's legislative session last week. So far, things have been reasonably civil in Salem, but big fights (on guns, gender-affirming care, rent control) are right around the corner. Also: noxious fumes. #orleg opb.org/article/2023/04/10/o…

After fast start, Oregon legislators prepare for friction over guns, rent control and gender-affi...

Housing and semiconductors have largely united lawmakers so far this year. More fraught discussions are coming.

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The new play, “American Girl,” is based on the true story of Nikki Kuhnhausen, a trans teen killed in a hate crime in Vancouver, WA. opb.org/article/2023/04/10/n…
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Oregon officials wanted utilities to shut down power lines before 2020 wildfires, court documents show opb.org/article/2023/04/10/o…

Oregon officials wanted utilities to shut down power lines before 2020 wildfires, court documents...

State officials warned utilities about fire risks and encouraged them to shut down power lines before the 2020 Labor Day weekend wildfires, newly filed court documents show.

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Or if you prefer, listen to @_jlevinson and I break it down in podcast form. #orleg opb.org/article/2023/03/24/o…

‘OPB Politics Now’: The gun regulation debate begins ... again

Oregon lawmakers have been so busy this session working up major packages on housing and semiconductors that the two parties have barely had time to fight over the issues that most bitterly divide...

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The #orleg budget committee just passed one of the central gun bills the session, HB 2005, after an emotional debate on both sides. It will receive a vote in the House in coming days. All three provisions in this story were rolled into the bill: opb.org/article/2023/03/21/o…

Oregon legislators to consider 3 new laws aimed at curbing gun deaths

Legislators in Oregon are making a fourth attempt to ban “ghost guns,” untraceable and undetectable firearms that are assembled at home. They have proliferated in recent years. The legislation is one...

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Making the switch from diesel to electric can be tough for fleets of delivery vans, semi trucks and buses, but Oregon state grants are helping the transition. opb.org/article/2023/04/06/h…

How state grants are easing the switch to electric for Oregon trucking companies

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality recently awarded more than $13 million in grants to build EV charging infrastructure for medium and heavy-duty vehicles which account for nearly a...

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We'll talk to the new superintendent of one of the largest school districts in Oregon. opb.org/article/2023/04/07/s…

Salem-Keizer school district’s new superintendent is ready for the challenge

Last month, the Salem-Keizer school board chose Andrea Castañeda as the district's new superintendent. Castañeda comes to Oregon from Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was the head of the public school...

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An Oregon state lawmaker joins us to explain why she supports a bill that would make it easier for consumers to repair their smartphones and other electronic devices. opb.org/article/2023/04/06/r…

‘Right to repair’ bill advances in Oregon Legislature

“We should have the right to repair our stuff,” said Oregon Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, making the case for Senate Bill 542, known as the "right to repair" bill. It passed out of committee this...

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My new Art Beat segment on sculptor and puppet maker Scott Foster airs tonight on @OPBArtBeat! Tune in at 8 p.m. on OPB TV!
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Sculptor and puppet maker Scott Foster has worked with studios like @LAIKAStudios to create unforgettable characters for films like "Coraline." But at home with his chickens and his workshop, he dives into his own creative process for his distinctive personal work.
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The Oregon Legislature's first major bill aiming to attract federal semiconductor money, SB 4, passed the Senate last week and should get a House vote soon. opb.org/article/2023/03/29/o…

Oregon’s major semiconductor bill clears state Senate

The proposal would grant Gov. Tina Kotek unprecedented power to alter where development is permitted around Oregon cities.

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Oregon's race to expand its semiconductor industry isn't just about the economy. It's also about people's homes and farms. We spoke with folks outside Hillsboro about what SB4 could mean for the ground beneath their feet. opb.org/article/2023/04/04/h…

Meet the farmers who want to grow semiconductors, and their neighbors who don’t

Oregon lawmakers are racing to create more space for the chip industry. Farm owners outside Hillsboro are conflicted about the fate of their land.

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Former President Donald Trump will be arraigned today in a New York criminal court after a grand jury voted to indict him last week. Join NPR as we unpack key moments. n.pr/3GfdfYL
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How do you feel about the @OHAOregon decision to end mask requirements for health care facilities? opb.org/article/2023/03/03/o…

Oregon will lift mask mandate in early April for health care settings

Health regulators announced Friday that the mask requirement for workers, patients and visitors to health care settings such as hospitals, dentist’s offices, urgent care centers and school nurses...

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There's a public hearing + work session this afternoon on a bill to create an early literacy success initiative in OR - it's backed by Gov. Tina Kotek. I encourage you to take some time w/ @RManning47's recent story on the topic -- opb.org/article/2023/03/22/t…

Reading debate highlights broader battle over who controls what’s taught in Oregon public schools

The West Linn-Wilsonville School District is updating its reading curriculum at the same time lawmakers are looking to enact new state literacy guidance.

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All across Oregon, once thriving mills, ranches, homes and stores now stand abandoned. youtube.com/watch?v=dn8WtaFC…

Capturing The Haunting Nostalgia Of ‘Abandoned Oregon,” Before It’s Too Late | Oregon Field Guide

A photographer was there with her camera for a final look at Oregon...

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