OPB is pushing pause on our use of Twitter as a platform to tell and share our stories. Why? Read more here: opb.org/pressroom/opb-…

OPB is pushing pause on our use of Twitter as a platform to tell and share our stories. Why? Read more here: opb.org/pressroom/opb-…

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Oregon's Bias Response Hotline connects residents with trauma-informed advocates trained in crisis intervention.
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Be sure to listen to ThinkOutLoud on OPB today to catch Nicole Charley discussing Flexing Food Sovereignty.
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We continue our ongoing series on the different kinds of jobs people do and how those jobs change us. Today, we hear from Squeezebox Surgeon David Beer about bringing harmony back to broken accordions.
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Think Out Loud talks to U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón in front of an audience Thursday, 4/20. Reserve your spot! eventbrite.com/e/think-out-lo…

A fossil dig has revealed evidence of a potential nesting spot for bird-like dinosaur cousins near Mitchell, Oregon. opb.org/article/2023/0…

From leather goods to outerwear, Sophia Weiss is using a federal grant to develop new products made from her Tibetan yaks. opb.org/article/2023/0…

The new play, “American Girl,” is based on the true story of Nikki Kuhnhausen, a trans teen killed in a hate crime in Vancouver, WA.
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An Oregon state lawmaker joins us to explain why she supports a bill that would make it easier for consumers to repair their smartphones and other electronic devices.
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Making the switch from diesel to electric can be tough for fleets of delivery vans, semi trucks and buses, but Oregon state grants are helping the transition.
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We'll talk to the new superintendent of one of the largest school districts in Oregon.
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A wildlife refuge just 30 miles from Portland opened up more opportunities for birdwatching, wildlife photography and hiking. opb.org/article/2023/0…

Deep in the ocean, superheated seawater blasts out of cracks in the seafloor known as hydrothermal vents. New PSU research shows the diversity of microorganisms these vents support. opb.org/article/2023/0…

A new housing community in North Portland will support people exiting homelessness with culturally specific services. opb.org/article/2023/0…

Chris Williams is the creator of Front Porch Sessions. He aims to “make less strangers in the world” with his storytelling events.
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The 15 species of Oregon bats eat only insects - about a thousand every hour. Unfortunately, most of these are considered Sensitive Species by the state.