
Alex Hasenstab
Alex Hasenstab is a breaking news editor for OPB. She previously worked as a reporter in TV broadcast at KVAL in Eugene and North Coast News in Northern California. She got her degree in journalism from Humboldt State University where she was a member of the women’s volleyball team. She was born and raised in the hot, dry city of Phoenix. She loves music, meeting new people, and her cat Barnacle.
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Colder weather could help parts of Oregon snowpack hit by recent warm temps
Colder temperatures moving into Oregon in the coming days could help with building, maintaining snowpack. “Below 4,000 feet, some of that snow has melted off and so we don’t have quite as much snow as we typically do this time of the year,” says a National Weather Service meteorologist.

Winter storm damage closes Portland Audubon’s Wildlife Care Center
Freezing temperatures and ice caused pipes to burst at the Portland Audubon Wildlife Care Center. The center has been closed for repairs since the Christmas storm caused major damage.

Federal unfair labor charges against New Seasons could result in a new union election after failed vote
The National Labor Relations has charged grocery chain New Seasons Market with unfair labor practices related to actions committed during a union election process for a Hillsboro-based store.

Portland Thorns announce new head coach as league rolls out penalties
Mike Norris has been promoted from assistant to head coach of the Portland Thorns, at the same time the league has banned a previous Thorns coach and leveled a $1 million fine.

Oregon Zoo awarded $2 million to help California condors
The conservation of a critically endangered bird species received a major funding boost.
Multnomah County temporarily stops taking in stray animals
The county animal shelter made the unprecedented decision to stop taking in stray and lost animals while dealing with capacity and staffing issues.

Halfway into 10-year timeline for Bull Run filtration, Portland is still monitoring water
The filtration system is expected to cost around $1 billion. It’s currently still in the design phase. In addition to essentially eliminating the risk of cryptosporidium, the filtration system could keep the water free from debris and smoke particles in the case of a wildfire.
Grassroots group gets people of color on the slopes of Mount Hood
Open Slopes PDX is getting people of color into the historically white-dominated world of winter sports.
Multnomah County declares emergency with deadly low temperatures forecast starting Wednesday
Dangerously low temperatures are anticipated in the Portland Metro and Southwest Washington starting Wednesday night, prompting Multnomah County to declare a state of emergency.
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Oregon Republican State Senator Dallas Heard resigns
Oregon Sen. Dallas Heard, a republican representing Roseburg, resigned in a one-sentence letter to Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp.