Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas on deconstructing ‘true crime’ in podcasting and journalism - Nieman Storyboard The team behind ‘Hush’ discuss the ethics of narrative journalism and creating a serialized podcast that's sensitive to victims and families

"What you realize pretty quickly in the show is that we directly interrogate what true crime is." @leahsottile.bsky.social and @ryanjhaas.bsky.social

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With the help of the Sandy Hook families, The Onion has reached a long-awaited deal to take over InfoWars.

We've enlisted the help of @timheidecker.bsky.social, who will be InfoWars' Creative Director.

Please stand by for more.

For Oregon’s aspiring wrestlers, the road to glory always has a starting point Aspiring professional wrestlers in Oregon are learning and refining their skills in growing numbers at the Oregon Pro Wrestling School in Hillsboro.

The vast majority of pro wrestlers begin their careers in front of dozens of fans, not thousands, and before that, they need to learn how to wrestle at all. That’s where wrestling schools and academies, like the Oregon Pro Wrestling School in Hillsboro, come in.

We just watched "I Care A Lot" and said "I bet this happens in real life." Disgusting.

From ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ to a plaque, Lorraine Hansberry’s legacy endures in Ashland A new production and Playwrights Walk plaque highlight Hansberry’s impact as a playwright, activist and public intellectual beyond her best-known work.

Lorraine Hansberry is best known for her play “A Raisin in the Sun,” but a new Ashland production and public tribute are highlighting the playwright’s broader legacy as an artist, activist and public intellectual.

‘At Work With’ a Portland fitness coach who focuses on strength instead of weight loss For OPB’s “At Work With” series, which asks Pacific Northwesterners from different professions what it’s like to do what they do, we meet Asher Kondziela, a fitness coach.

For our latest At Work With, we met a fitness coach at an inclusive gym who loves helping folks find out how strong they can be:
"When people exceed their own expectations, when people do more than they thought they could... people will surprise themselves. And it's always so much fun when they do."

In our episode, we pose a question to listeners: what books have you read that made you feel seen & why?
If you'd like to take a break from [waves arms around at everything] & tell us about meaningful books in your life, we (& I personally) would love that. Reply or email theevergreen-at-opb.org. 📚

‘Everyone is Replaceable’: Death Rattles Oregon Amazon Facility A worker died at Amazon’s Troutdale warehouse last week. Employees were told to look away.

Last week, a worker one of Amazon's Portland area facilities died on the warehouse floor. Employees were told to look away and keep working.

A new story by @ryanjhaas.bsky.social for @thewesternedge.bsky.social - reporting this news first.

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70. Teleportation 101 Here to explain what The New York Times cannot

Thou shalt not sanewash. Thou shalt not neglect to tell readers when a FEMA official has the same spiritual beliefs as two serial killers: open.substack.com/pub/leahsott...

Poet Ada Limón emphasizes being present and breathing with trees ahead of Eugene event Poet Ada Limón recently spoke with KLCC's Rachael McDonald about her work and her talk today at the University of Oregon titled "The Unleaving: How Poetry Helps You to Not Miss Your Life."

Ada Limón served as the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. She’ll be in Eugene on Wednesday, April 8 for a talk at the Oregon Humanities Center at the University of Oregon.

Portland councilors make renewed pitch to spend $56 million of unbudgeted housing funds Portland councilors make renewed pitch to spend $56 million in unbudgeted housing funds

Portland City Council is advancing this plan at today's council mtg:

In the Klamath Basin, farmers brace for another tight water year An extremely dry winter will leave farmers in the Klamath Basin with less water than they need.

Last year, farmers received enough water to meet their needs for the first time in six years, but this year's abysmally low snowpack levels — about 4% of average for this time of year — means water for irrigation will be much lower than needed.

Incredible footage from a United Airlines flight of the Artemis II launch.

OPB Science Reporter/Producer Jes Burns wins 2026 Gracie Award OPB science reporter and producer Jes Burns wins 2026 Gracie Award

YESSSS!!!! Jes is the best! www.opb.org/pressroom/je...

How microbes could protect Pacific Northwest buildings from the Cascadia earthquake Liquefaction causes buildings to sink and tilt. Bridges can destabilize. Underground pipelines can rise to the surface and break. The combination of shaking and soil liquefaction from a big wobble would wreak havoc in Portland and beyond.

Portland State University scientists are developing a new ground treatment that harnesses soil microbes in an effort to ward off soil liquefaction, a major earthquake hazard in the Pacific Northwest.

Southwest Washington’s Kent resigns over Trump’s Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war in Iran.

This is huge. Kent lost 2 Congressional races out here because he was too Trump-aligned.

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New children’s book celebrates joy and color of Willamette Valley “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.

“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.

A graphic of Portland's greatest friend

An illustration of a wizard smoking a pipe under the desert sky.

A charcoal portrait of a Rottweiler on a couch.

An acrylic painting of a woman's head that looks like a statue.

Hubs is an incredible artist. Graphic design, illustration, painting, charcoal, sculpture, and welding. He's available for commissions and freelance work.

Hit him up here:
www.themightybrianwood.com

#art #designer #portland #graphicdesign

Businesses are reporting up to 60% sales losses compared to the previous year, according to the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, as customers stay at home in fear of immigration agents.
“The family is inside in the house. My business is very, very slow.”

OPB’s First Look: Oregonians caught up in Mexican cartel violence People share accounts from Jalisco state, Mexico, about the situation unfolding there. Here's your First Look at Tuesday's news.

People with Oregon connections share accounts from Jalisco state about the violence unfolding there. House Republicans in Oregon stage another walkout. Groups in Eugene propose a clean energy fund like Portland's. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2026...

Oregon family hit with Trump’s latest deportation tactic: Targeting immigrants with minor court cases Child welfare officials and experts told ProPublica they are deeply concerned by the case, as well as several others like it that have been making their way through the courts and are now reaching a decisive point.

Should a McMinville dad be deported for leaving his toddlers alone at home for a half hour 15 years ago? The Trump administration says yes in a pending court case with sweeping implications for both the immigration and child welfare systems.

Oregon’s Behavioral Health Talent Council releases final report Many parts of Oregon lack mental health care providers, especially in rural counties.

It's no secret Oregon faces a critical shortage of mental health providers, especially in rural areas. To help remedy that and other issues, the council — chaired by Oregon's First Lady — offered 17 action plans with 74 strategies aimed at everything from retention to compensation.

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After Supreme Court rebuke, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and other Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money The bill is unlikely to become law, but it reveals how Democrats are starting to apply public pressure on a Trump administration that has shown little interest in trying to return tariff revenues after the Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling on Friday.

A bill from Senators Ron Wyden, Ed Markey, and Jeanne Shaheen would order Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds within 180 days and pay interest. The bill prioritizes small businesses.

Lacking support, Oregon Democrats delay Senate bill to move gas tax vote It’s just the latest misstep in an ongoing road-funding saga in the Capitol.

The Oregon Senate is about to convene and take up SB 1599, the bill to reschedule a public vote on gas tax/transpo fee hikes from Nov. to May

The crucial question is whether a weekend of screw-turning has won Dems the votes they need. #orleg

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More excellent reporting brought to you by OPB/KMHD unit member @aprilehrlich.bsky.social.

Avel Gordly, Oregon’s first Black woman state senator, dies at 79 “I know that my presence made a difference,” she said of her time in office. “I know that my voice made a difference.”

Thank you, Senator Gordly, for your powerful presence for justice and authentic leadership. Oregon was so lucky to have you. Rest well. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Free tax filing assistance available to Oregonians at upcoming events WorkSource Oregon and the Oregon Department of Revenue are hosting six events statewide where people can receive free assistance filing their state and federal taxes.

Tax season is underway. Are you in need of filing help? Here are six events across Oregon that will offer free assistance, from this week to late March.

Oregon bill rejecting some Trump tax cuts clears state Senate Is Senate Bill 1507 a reckless tax hike or a sensible budget move? Lawmakers disagreed Monday.

With Oregon set to lose out on nearly $900 million due to congressional tax breaks, state senators offered profoundly different takes today on what a bill rejecting some of those breaks would mean.