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@OPB is pushing pause on our use of Twitter as a platform to tell and share our stories. Why? Read more here: opb.org/pressroom/opb-statem… But there are lots of ways to stay in touch 🧵 1/9

OPB statement: Our activity on Twitter

Statement from OPB Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer Morgan Holm

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Keep up with our podcasts, including Think Out Loud opb.org/show/thinkoutloud/ OPB Politics Now opb.org/show/politicsnow/ And more opb.org/support/podcasts/ 8/9

OPB Think Out Loud

Think Out Loud

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And you can support OPB’s independent journalism here: give.opb.org/opb/?s=OAMEGNS2… 9/9
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The expected surge is the result of an unprecedented wave of new housing development. opb.org/article/2023/04/13/t…

An Eastern Oregon town’s expected population surge creates opportunities, challenges

The city of Stanfield, just southeast of Hermiston, is expected to grow by 50% in the coming years thanks to a wave of new housing development.

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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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Several winter storms have boosted snowpack this year and no part of Oregon has been slapped with the "exceptional" drought label, but officials say don't let that fool you. Learn more about this and other regional stories in today's Weekday Wrap. opb.org/article/2023/04/13/o…

Weekday Wrap: Oregon drought no longer ‘exceptional,’ but it’s still bad

In other news, price increases proposed for C-Tran, new opposition to Greater Idaho, and a retired electrician now cares for an Oregon winemaker's bees.

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A rise in costly property crimes near Clark County's government campus in Vancouver has prompted calls from officials to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to build a fence around the area. But some wonder if it's a wise use of funds. By @TroyWB: opb.org/article/2023/04/13/c…

Clark County considers fencing-off its public campus, citing rise in property crimes

The idea found mixed reviews among elected leaders, who split on whether a fence would be a wise use of public funds.

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Oregon lawmakers fired emotional, and sometimes tearful, volleys at each other this week, debating recent gun-safety legislation. They aren't alone. Emotions are running high in several other states engaged in similarly divisive battles. opb.org/article/2023/04/13/c…
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A voter-approved plan to adopt ranked choice voting appears poised to become city code, despite accusations from some current commissioners that it’s too confusing. opb.org/article/2023/04/12/p…

Portland leaders poised to implement ranked choice voting, despite their own concerns

Portlanders approved the shift to ranked choice voting last year, over concerns from some city leaders. Now those same city officials must make the system real.

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Advocacy group Disarm PSU says university's decision to rearm campus officers goes in the wrong direction. opb.org/article/2023/04/12/p…

Portland State University groups concerned with return to more armed campus patrols

PSU documents a sharp rise in guns on campus. Advocacy group Disarm PSU says the decision to increase armed patrols goes in the wrong direction.

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Portland leaders have voted to spend $4.5 million to demolish the square atop land that was the city’s first park. opb.org/article/2023/04/12/p…

Portland leaders agree to spend $4.5M to demolish downtown’s O’Bryant Square park

O’Bryant Square, located at the intersection of Southwest Park Avenue and what’s now known as Southwest Harvey Milk Street, is listed as Park Block Number One on old city maps.

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Today's Weekday Wrap: Cowlitz Tribe ending Mohegan Tribes' management of Ilani casino, and more. opb.org/article/2023/04/12/w…

Weekday Wrap: Cowlitz Tribe breaks ties with Mohegan Tribe, taking over Ilani operations

In other news, Bend and ODOT begin clearing homeless camps near Crux brewery; Legacy Health plans to reopen its birth center in Gresham; irrigation district gets funding to replace aging equipment...

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This conference in Bend invites students to partake in dance, music and acting workshops centered around equity, inclusivity and finding their voices through the arts. opb.org/article/2023/04/12/b…

Bend conference for student artists puts empowerment, equity on stage

The Tower Theatre in Bend is hosting its second annual Stage the Change student conference. For two days, students participate in workshops ranging from dance, music and acting classes, all centered...

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