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Diane Lund-Muzikant, a pioneer in health care reporting and founder of The Lund Report, has died
A lifetime of journalism earned Diane Lund-Muzikant honors and accolades from many, including the National Federation of Press Women, who planned to honor her achievements this fall.
Education
Teachers in Washington, Oregon brace themselves through federal funding whiplash
In the last month, the Trump administration withheld Congressionally approved federal education grants, released a small portion, then released all of the money after all.

‘The Evergreen’: Meet the Chinese American women from Oregon who made aviation history
In the 1930s, aviation was taking off in the Northwest, and more and more women were learning how to fly. On this week’s show, we learn about two of these pilots: Hazel Ying Lee and Leah Hing.

Oregon AmeriCorps members reflect on a chaotic term and possible end of program
From food banks to disaster planning, Oregon small towns relied on national service members—until the federal funding vanished overnight.

Where did the birds go? Why Oregon’s spring was quieter than usual
Some Oregon birdwatchers say this spring was strangely quiet – and the data backs that up.

Housing
Trump executive order on homelessness brings uncertainty to Oregon
President Donald Trump wants cities to force treatment on people with a severe mental illness or addiction who are living outside.

Oregon wildfire survivors to pay federal taxes on settlements next year after state bill failed
A proposal to require utilities cover federal income taxes on settlements paid to powerline-ignited wildfire survivors died and a federal law providing relief is set to expire.
Politics
Northwest politicians call for ban on ICE officers’ masking practice
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is among the Democratic lawmakers pushing legislation to prohibit law enforcement officers from hiding their identities.

Politics Now
‘OPB Politics Now’: Federal immigration raids are shaking the Northwest
The unpredictability of these actions has stoked fear and confusion among immigrant communities across the country — and in Oregon.
Think Out Loud
Mass Intel layoffs will hit Oregon economy hard
OPB business reporter Kyra Buckley has been following this story, and she joins us to bring us the latest.