Alan Montecillo
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A Strong El Niño Will Lead To Another Warm Winter
Despite cold weather during Thanksgiving week, Oregonians can expect another warm and dry winter.

How Do Smaller School Districts Attract Teachers?
Smaller school districts are trying to find ways to attract new teachers in a job market where not enough candidates are applying to fill positions.

Addressing Homelessness in Eugene
Eugene is trying to find more places to shelter people for the night during the winter, and asking the state government for help addressing homelessness.
Talking Business
Scott Nelson, business editor for The Oregonian, stops by for our regular business news update.

Collecting Oral Histories Of Food
The makers of a storytelling project have built "pop-up story booths" in order to collect oral histories of people in the Latino community, with a special emphasis on food.

Oregon Police Agencies Struggle To Find Qualified Candidates
Many police applicants are failing the physical standards and background checks needed to become an officer.

What Qualifies As An Offensive Halloween Costume?
Halloween is here — along with debates over which costumes are okay or offensive.

Discussing Offensive Halloween Costumes
Halloween is on Saturday — that means candy, costumes, and arguments over which costumes are appropriate or offensive.

Portland Mayor Hales On Why He's Not Running In 2016
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales joined OPB's Think Out Loud on Wednesday to talk about his decision not to run for re-election, what he has planned for his remaining time in office.
Understanding Oregon's Problem With Elder Abuse
Reports of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of people aged 65 an older went up by 10 percent in Oregon between 2013 and 2014.