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Pacific Northwest scientists tackle one of the country’s largest public health crises.

In the event of a tsunami triggered by a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake, residents of coastal communities in Oregon have less than 20 minutes from the time ground shaking starts to safely evacuate Tsunami Hazard Zones.

Recent reporting from Investigate West shows that a disproportionate number of children in Oregon’s rural counties are more likely to enter the foster care system compared to those in urban areas.

The unofficial mayor of White Salmon, Washington, strolled in at 5:30 p.m. as the World Cup match between the U.S. and Belgium got underway.

Large and super-hot wildfires have been increasing as global temperatures rise.

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission distributes funding and sets policies for Oregon’s community colleges and public universities.

OPB’s sister station KMHD has organized a month of events and programming this September celebrating the centennial birthday of legendary jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.

The number of high schools in the U.S. with school newspapers dropped nearly 20% from 2011 to 2021.

Alex Tatarsky has always loved performing.

The nonprofit Dream Big City aims to create safe, drug- and alcohol-free community events across Portland.

Discover new ways to watch OPB’s original series and stories from the Pacific Northwest, in addition to your PBS favorites, with the free OPB video app for smart TVs and mobile devices.

For decades, a wide array of groups have had representatives on the Hanford Advisory Board.

The road to Bethany Kimmel’s land climbs almost eight miles northeast from White Salmon, Washington, winding past hillsides thick with Douglas firs, red cedars and ponderosa pines, to a remote ridge where three-year-old gamay grape vines are slowly reachi…

Core principles At OPB, it’s our belief that while artificial intelligence has the potential to empower journalism, it should never replace the judgment, curiosity or accountability of journalists.

The City of Portland is engaged in a national dialogue about public art, history, monuments, and memorials.

The City of Portland is engaged in a national dialogue about public art, history, monuments, and memorials.

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You can join OPB and KMHD jazz radio at a variety of community events and engagements this year.

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Producer: Vince Patton Videographer/Editor: Michael Bendixen Animation: Todd Sonflieth, Oregon State Univeristy Additional Photos & Video: The Bend Bulletin-Ryan Brennecke, Brent McGregor, Vince Patton The Oregon Cascades are full of holes from which water