Oregon proposes one type of mushroom for new psilocybin system, and no pills

Oregon releases draft rules for how to set up new psilocybin system and there are some surprises. | Continue reading


@opb.org | 2 years ago

Medical debt plays a role in a majority of Oregon bankruptcy filings

The Oregon State Public Research Group has released a report on bankruptcies and medical debt within the state. The findings show that in counties with bankruptcy filings, such as Multnomah County, 52% of them had some form of medical debt involved, while others like Linn County … | Continue reading


@opb.org | 2 years ago

A startup is turning houses into corporations. The neighbors are fighting back

The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but it's recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead. | Continue reading


@opb.org | 2 years ago

In room after room at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital's COVID-19 intensive care unit, patients are sedated and on life support, many of them much younger than the people sickened by the coronavirus’ earlier waves. As they tend to patients, the nurses, doctors and supp … | Continue reading


@opb.org | 2 years ago

Derek Chauvin found guilty on all counts of George Floyd’s murder

The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on all the counts he faced over the death of George Floyd. The trial has been one of the most closely watched cases in recent memory, setting off a national reckoning on police violence and systemic racism … | Continue reading


@opb.org | 3 years ago

Oregon Humongous Fungus Sets Record as Largest Single Living Organism on Earth

The largest living organism in the world hides out of sight in Eastern Oregon. | Continue reading


@opb.org | 3 years ago

More federal officers deploying to Portland as protests gain momentum

Several dozen additional federal law enforcement officers are deploying to Portland while federal officials are internally acknowledging they have contributed to the quick escalation between law enforcement and groups of protesters.  | Continue reading


@opb.org | 3 years ago

Fifty Days of Protest in Portland

The Trump administration describes Portland as “city under siege.” Protesters and journalists who regularly show up at the nightly demonstrations agree a siege is happening. But over 14 days, federal law enforcement has increasingly become the occupying force. | Continue reading


@opb.org | 3 years ago

US Attorney For Oregon Calls For Investigation Into Portland Protester Arrests

U.S. Attorney Billy Williams said Friday he wants an investigation into actions of federal officers who have pulled Portland protesters off the street and into unmarked vehicles.  | Continue reading


@opb.org | 3 years ago

U.S. Attorney Billy Williams said Friday he wants an investigation into actions of federal officers who have pulled Portland protesters off the street and into unmarked vehicles.  | Continue reading


@opb.org | 3 years ago

Federal Officers Shoot Portland Protester in Head with 'Less Lethal' Munitions

Federal law enforcement shot and severely injured a protester on Saturday night during demonstrations in front of the federal courthouse in downtown Portland, according to friends and family.  | Continue reading


@opb.org | 3 years ago

Fed Law Enforcement Use Unmarked Vehicles to Grab Protesters in Portland

Federal law enforcement officers have been using unmarked vehicles to drive around downtown Portland and detain protesters since at least July 14.  | Continue reading


@opb.org | 3 years ago

Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Detaining Protestors Without Explanation

Federal law enforcement officers have been using unmarked vehicles to drive around downtown Portland and detain protesters since at least July 14.  | Continue reading


@opb.org | 3 years ago

Gray Whale Strandings More Likely During Solar Storms: Study

New research suggests radio frequency noise from the sun creates navigation problems for gray whales. | Continue reading


@opb.org | 4 years ago

Airbus' Pilotless Air Taxi Completes Flight Testing at Pendleton Airport

Airbus has wrapped up flight testing of a pilotless air taxi in Eastern Oregon skies and is moving on. The global aerospace company, along with its rival Boeing and many others, is striving to make flying cars an option for your urban commute someday. | Continue reading


@opb.org | 4 years ago

The Unlikely Bond Between an Oregon Town and the Man Who Bombed It

In 1962 the junior chamber of commerce in Brookings invited a Japanese fighter pilot to be an honored guest in the town's Azalea Festival. The pilot had tried to destroy the town 20 years earlier.  | Continue reading


@opb.org | 4 years ago

Thousands of Tremors Hit Northwest

More than 4,500 tremors hit the Northwest over the past two weeks in a regular phenomenon known as a | Continue reading


@opb.org | 4 years ago

Paper Artist Arnold Drake

Arnold Drake World is a paper artist who creates intricate, delicate flowers - from napkins. | Continue reading


@opb.org | 5 years ago

Voters' Environmental Support Climbs with Republican Presidents, Study Finds

If you think environmental policies get more support under Democratic presidents, think again. A new study finds the opposite might actually be true. | Continue reading


@opb.org | 5 years ago

Oregon Bottle Deposit System Hits 90 Percent Redemption Rate

Oregon’s bottle deposit system is recycling more containers than ever before despite major disruptions in global recycling markets. | Continue reading


@opb.org | 5 years ago

Oregon Man Becomes First Person to Cross Antarctica Unaided

Colin O’Brady just became the first person to cross the continent of Antarctica alone and without wind assistance.  | Continue reading


@opb.org | 5 years ago