I had so much fun reporting and writing this story! I even got to bring Duchess (but it turns out she’s not a new hound, she wants to be to story, not the reporter). You can also hear the story - this one is better listening than reading - this afternoon during All Things Considered on OPB.

Pride is about celebrating queer communities and it’s also a chance to learn about queer history. We bring you two intergenerational conversations about the importance of history, and combating queer erasure with friendship and resilience.

At least 18 NPR journalists have accepted buyouts and another 10 have been laid off as the public media network attempts to save money and reorganize the newsroom. n.pr/3RxYWqE

Hundreds of community members and local officials gathered Tuesday night for a vigil in Longview after a chemical tank rupture at a paper mill killed one person, injured nine others and left nine more missing.

Portland's parks bureau is facing major cuts for the second straight year, and it’s increasingly eyeing outside support to keep services and buildings open. Some call it a risky move toward privatization of public parks. Others see an inspired way for the community to pitch in and help.

Make sure to get your ballot in before polls close tomorrow!

This story has taken me more than a year to finish. I first found out about Kubla Khan through a packaging display at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle last February. 🧵

Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: At the peak of his popularity in the ‘50s, no one was bigger than Oregon musician Johnnie Ray. A decade later, Portland's The Kingsmen recorded one of the greatest rock songs of all time - their version of Louie Louie. Both helped make rock n roll what it is today:

We did it y'all!!!! After 20+ months and 35 bargaining sessions, the content creators at OPB and KMHD, represented by SAG-AFTRA, have reached a tentative agreement. Read the full press release: www.sagaftra.org/opb-and-kmhd... #supportpublicmedia #opb #sagaftra #unionstrong

The Booklover's Burlesque Festival, which just wrapped its fourth annual edition, pairs burlesque performances with literary readings.

Two years ago I started working @opb.org! To celebrate I’m sharing a thread of all my favorite stories I’ve done so far. Although my most treasured accomplishment has been the many fabulous mornings hosting Morning Edition live.

Poor Sleep Linked To Gong https://theonion.com/poor-sleep-linked-to-gong/

Me listening to NPR’s interview with Dave Chappelle during Morning Edition: where the hell did they record this? A grain silo? An empty warehouse? Above an open pit? NPR: Yes

Laughing out loud in the newsroom at the TERRIBLE pictures I took while reporting at a burlesque event this weekend. I tried my best but damn, autofocus hates me. And the feeling is mutual. Such a visually interesting event and yet… I’m an AUDIO person and a WORDS person. Not a Photographer 😭

this wikipedia editor is orbiting the moon right now!

You know it’s been a long news week when I start singing “Mad World” to myself in the studio. (Other crisis level songs include “where is the love” by black eyed peas and “Alex f” by crazy frog… bc where is the love? And what IS going on? Bing bing.)

Using my expert radio hosting skills to sneak in a “69… nice” joke into this morning’s local weather forecast.

“You Are The Land,” a new illustrated book written and illustrated by Steph Littlebird, shares the joy of a child exploring her relationship with her family, her community and the land.

If you were starting an LBGTQ workplace book club, what book would you want to read first? (Bonus points if it’s a Pacific Northwest author)

Today marks one of the worst mornings for early risers. 2 days I h8 as a Morning Edition host - July 5th and the Monday after daylight saving starts.

Evidentiary hearings on federal agents' use of tear gas and crowd control at Portland ICE building begin today. Iranian Americans in Portland celebrate fall of Iranian government. Sihek recovery at Oregon Zoo. Blazers lose. What we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2026...

The new dark fantasy novel "Alchemised" by Portland author SenLinYu follows a healer under interrogation in captivity in a time of war, exploring themes of women’s unrecognized labor and the violence of losing one’s autonomy. OPB recently spoke with Sen about the book.

I had so many emotions while reading SenLinYu’s Alchemised - mostly I just felt very lucky that I get to read books like this for work. Here’s our conversation about their debut dark fantasy novel or tune in to OPB to hear it during Morning Edition/All Things Considered. www.opb.org/article/2026...

Dave Miller shares his story for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series. "We want all of the content creators of OPB to be compensated with livable wages and treated with respect. If this is what you want too, please make your voices heard." -Dave Miller OPB host of Think Out Loud

Kyra Buckley shares her story for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series. "I'm grateful to be able to do this work, but I'm incredibly disheartened that OPB salaries have not kept up with rising cost of living in & around Portland & other parts of Oregon." -Kyra Buckley, OPB reporter/producer

This story took many months to report and I’m really satisfied with the results. Too often it seems like we categorize these kinds of programs as full success stories or full failures - the truth usually falls somewhere in between.

Me, seeing a story about “sexy walkers” in the rundown for Morning Edition:

The business is preparing to move into the cafe space at the Hoxton Hotel, in the same city block as its current shop but on Fourth Street. Owner Ian Williams said he expects to reopen in late February or March.

One issue in our first contract negotiation is compensation. OPB hasn't given us a proposal that addresses our concerns. Many of us struggle to make ends meet. Our current pay doesn't help alleviate the challenges we face. In the coming weeks, we’ll share more about the struggle our creators face.

Catch me naming my nonexistent band’s next album “miasma of wretchedness.” This conversation with Portland author @keithrosson.bsky.social was as fun as the book “Coffin Moon” was frightening. opb.org/article/2025...

Tom Dundon's history as a professional sports owner and his plans for an entertainment district around the Carolina Hurricanes arena could give clues about his vision for Portland. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...

OPB Politics Now will be going live again at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow! Link is here, join us. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQwX...

Lily, the book’s main character, leaves her life in the Pacific Northwest behind when she dies from cancer. But she finds an unexpected family and a fiery romance as she runs the “Hellp Desk,” where souls sent to Hell for rehabilitation bring their customer complaints.

Please god let Katy Perry meet an extraterrestrial while on her short space flight 🙏🙏🙏

This lovely conversation with marine biologist Carrie Newell airs today on @opb.org www.opb.org/article/2025... Come to learn about how Koda the dog helps sniff out gray whales, stay to hear a thoughtful exchange on individuality, family and loss.

Such a powerful story. Tune into Morning Edition on OPB to hear it in the 8 o’clock hour.

I said “sadly for David, anyone who says the word ‘poser’ while wearing a Stetson will look like one. The proper term is ‘city-slicker.’” My Rocky Mountain rural roots continuing to inform my humor 😅

People don’t give much thought to the purple leaves in their salad mix, but maybe they should. That bitter, leafy vegetable is likely radicchio, and it's kinda having a moment.

I've been spending time out in East Portland's District 1 to capture what it looks like for a long-ignored part of town to finally have representation in City Hall. I'll be chipping away at stories over the coming months. Here's my first snapshot:

Tommy Ly and A.T. Nguyen say they have fond memories growing up visiting Chinatown with their families. They co-founded GeekEasy Cafe, hoping it can inject some life into the historic cultural hub for Asian Americans in Portland.

New Evergreen episode! One of the best things about Mondays - fresh evergreen episodes 🥰

Very excited to air this story on Morning Edition and All Things Considered today - check out our YouTube short on the GeekEasy Anime Cafe set to open in Portland’s old town. Or tune in to hear the whole story! youtube.com/shorts/gwox6...