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...