Measure 103 Asks: Should Grocers Have Constitutional Protections?

The measure would wall off a segment of Oregon businesses from future tax increases. Advocates say it's about cheap food. Opponents say it's unnecessary and risky.

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Klondike Fire Roars To Life, Threatens Homes In Southern Oregon Again

Regulators Discuss New Plans For Nuclear Waste At Hanford

Feral Bunnies Have Taken Over Cannon Beach

Sears, Drowning In Red Ink, Files For Bankruptcy

The Search Is On For Every Bee Species In Oregon

Antifa, Patriot Prayer Protests Spark Brawls In Portland

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As E-Scooters Roll Into American Cities, So Do Safety Concerns

NPR

Electric scooters zoom through traffic in many cities these days and have the potential to take cars off the road. But experts worry that the many riders who forgo safety gear are taking big risks.

'Hateful And Racist' Ad Shocks Oregon Senate Candidates

Poll Shows Herrera Beutler And Long In Virtual Tie In Race For Congress

Equity Issues At Clark College Alienate Staff, Students

Former Staffer Alleges Sexual Misbehavior At Portland Education Nonprofit

Week Ahead: Michael Aftermath, Midterms, Mattis, Saudi Relations

Sears Files For Bankruptcy

Smart Glasses, Apps, Talking Appliances: How Tech For Blind People Is Getting Better

Mexico Beach, Florida, Motel Owner Surveys Damage After Hurricane Michael

In Rhode Island Gubernatorial Rematch, Economy Remains Front And Center

From Wall Street To Weather, Why People Want To Forecast The Future

Arts & Life

Reflections On Peace: The Portland Japanese Garden

OPB | Broadcast: Oct. 11, 2018

The Portland Japanese Garden is considered one of the finest examples of the art form outside Japan.

Cultivating Wisdom In A Chinese Garden

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Executive Director To Leave Post

How Filmmakers Debra Granik And Anne Rosellini Thrive

Getting 'The Band' Together: Questions For Nicholas Eames

MacArthur Fellow Vijay Gupta On Making Music Accessible For All

Through Slavery, Segregation And More, 'La Bamba' Has Been The Sound Of Survival

Sunday Puzzle: Cal It Like It is

Mystery Of A Massive Library Fire Remains Unsolved After More Than 30 Years

In 'Gmorning, Gnight!' Jonny Sun And Lin-Manuel Miranda Craft A Peppy Pick-Me-Up

Leonard Cohen's Poem 'Kanye West Is Not Picasso,' As Read By Michael Shannon

Environment

Backcountry Huts Draw Skiers Into A 3-Day Three Sisters Adventure

OPB

Three beginning skiers take on a 22-mile trek through the Three Sisters backcountry. A unique hut system makes this three-day trip attainable, safer and certainly more comfortable.