So many jaw-dropping lines in this banger from @emilycuretoncook.bsky.social. Lawns in the desert. One realtor's take while touring a $4.8 million property. "“I think most of us would agree — it’s nicer to look out over a lush pasture than it is the high desertscape.” www.opb.org/article/2026...

nothing says transparency like a state agency withholding public records until i *mail them* fifteen cents

The Moda Center has a packed summer lineup with performances by Chance the Rapper, Benson Boone and others. The arena is no longer devoid of basketball in the summer thanks to the triumphant return of the Portland Fire. But this week, the building is taking center stage for other reasons.

Morning read: A dispatch from a big day of Moda Center discussions in Portland. This will be the topic of the Politics Now pod today as well, so check your feeds around noon www.opb.org/article/2026...

Unbearably sad news. Thinking of all my friends at The O and Zane's partner and family. There was never a doubt that you were reading a Zane joint. He left his imprint on the work, on readers and the journalism landscape in Oregon. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

As Portland's homeless population grows, people – and politicians – are drawn to blanket assumptions about the lives of people living unsheltered, often leaving individual stories lost in the shuffle. Here's one of those stories:

I feel seen.

This week's episode of OPB Politics Now featured Jeff Mapes joining us to discuss Bob Packwood, who died last week, and the shocking scandal that ended his political career (or at least the part that was in the public eye). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

I don't think anyone is better at the internet.

‘Something dramatically wrong’: Questions but few answers after Longview mill tragedy www.opb.org/article/2026...

Portland parks are struggling. With tax dollars unable to meet the city's needs & other revenues falling short, Portland is increasingly turning to outside groups to pick up the slack. Some call it a risky move toward privatizing city parks. Others see an inspired way for the community to pitch in:

This week on @opb.org's The Evergreen: Lakeview, a rural town of about 2400 people in Southern Oregon, is so remote that it's on the edge of the world's largest dark sky sanctuary. It's also millions of dollars in debt. But its residents are banding together to try to save their beloved hometown:

So far every time a Trump administration official has left it occurred as the OPB Politics Now taping begins. Can set your watch to it.

In a remote corner of rural Southern Oregon, the small, former timber town of Lakeview is drowning in debt. Its story is an extreme example of the pitfalls facing governments across Oregon’s tight-knit rural communities, where departments face high turnover, scant oversight and meager resources.

The Tallest Town in Oregon is drowning in debt. Read our @opb.org dispatch from Lakeview. www.opb.org/article/2026...

The Tallest Town in Oregon is drowning in debt. Read our @opb.org dispatch from Lakeview. www.opb.org/article/2026...

raising kids is like watching the “reaping/sowing” tweet happen five times a day

After a turbulent season, the Portland Trail Blazers returned to an electrified Moda Center Friday night. But it was a difficult homecoming, as the team gave up a 15-point second half lead and couldn’t keep up with a fourth quarter surge by the Spurs and lost 120-108.

Charas told OPB that the lack of resources inhibits his ability “to do my job ethically and morally.”

Thousands of people are expected to hit the streets for “No Kings” protests to voice concerns with President Donald Trump’s policies, particularly his deportation tactics that have roiled several American cities since he returned to office.

Truly the dumbest timeline. Black Mirror guy www.nytimes.com/2026/03/27/u...

CONGRATS to partner Tony Schick and Monica Samayoa of @opb.org for winning this year’s Goldsmith Prize for Explanatory Reporting for their amazing project Power Struggle: What Stalled the Northwest’s Push for Green Energy? It was a pleasure to have worked together on this important work!!

Last month, we reported that Portland was sitting on millions of unspent arts tax dollars. That isn't true. The city did not dispute the characterization of these funds at the time of our reporting. But a month later, they told us the number was misinterpreted. Here's what we know now:

OPB is increasing its coverage of Southwest Washington, Eastern Oregon and Portland!

Tune in to "Think Out Loud" right now on 91.5 FM or online to hear Oregon Senate President Rob Wagner and Trail Blazers executive Dewayne Hankins respond to your questions about the Moda Center.

Portland city staffers went to North Carolina to look at renovated arenas there. Nike's CEO emailed Mayor Keith Wilson. More interesting tidbits from public records here via @alexzee.bsky.social www.opb.org/article/2026...

The 2026 Oregon state legislative session concluded last week. Our politics team wants to know your questions about what happened.

Here's most everything you'd want to know about the 2026 legislative session, care of @dirquez.bsky.social @laurenmdake.bsky.social + Bryce Dole www.opb.org/article/2026...

Oregon's embattled Lori Chavez-DeRemer is at the Inter Miami White House event.

Can't believe this was four short incredibly long months ago.

New Sturgill is a straight up boogie record, like I don't know how you don't become a private detective investigating a new case at 1 am at a sketchy bar in Atlanta in 1978 listening to it

Come work with me! Couple new newsroom jobs at @opb.org at the moment. workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/defau...

Happy Friday. OPB has a new documentary series called "The Crackdown." It's a must watch. Episode 1: War Ravaged is here. Check it out www.opb.org/article/2026...

An audit released Thursday finds the county’s Election Division needs more funding for voter education programs, is falling short on supporting employees, and may need a new office – among other concerns. The audit comes 8 months before Multnomah County holds its first ranked-choice election.

Portland is poised to be the largest U.S. city to allow polyamorous families to sue over discrimination.

Well, he is Rob Williams III, not II

My 6 year old thinks she lost $15 today (for a school charity) and she's pretty responsible. She's also pretty upset about it.

Jeff Bezos’s wealth has increased an average of $70 million every day of 2026, meaning that he could have offset The Post’s losses with what he’s made since Monday.

It's Groundhog Day and a familiar slate of issues continues to cast a familiar shadow as lawmakers once again tackle high housing and energy costs, as well as soaring homelessness. Bu there are a few new wrinkles to this year's legislative session.

I want you to listen to ALL of our podcast episodes (SUBSCRIBE ANYWHERE YOU LISTEN). But, IMO, this is an especially good one! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5GLQ...

Alert: We updated this story and @andrewtheen.bsky.social made some headline magic.

In 2017, the Roseburg News-Review published this letter to the editor about shooting protesters.

This story has gras-vitas

Caleb Love ROY

Blazers are back at .500. Despite not having a point guard essentially the entire season. No scoot at all. #ripcity

The aura of despair and exasperation permeating Portland City Council is something to behold. Still no prez

The OPB Politics Now podcast is going live here momentarily. Join us! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v7_...

The drawdown is part of an effort to help threatened Chinook salmon move downstream. But some local residents and surrounding communities argue such a significant drawdown could create dirtier water and damage the sportfishing industry in Detroit.

Good morning. We are going live on the YouTubes with this week's episode of @opb.org Politics Now. Join us at 10:30 www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6NH...