Allison Frost
Allison Frost is the senior producer and occasional host of Oregon Public Broadcasting's daily talk show "Think Out Loud."
She’s happiest telling solutions journalism stories and talking to interesting people in the Pacific Northwest who are up to stuff — especially those contributing to a healthy and vibrant civil society. Allison’s past OPB lives included stints as announcer, web producer, local magazine host and managing editor.
Before OPB, she served as executive director of community radio station KFCF in Fresno, California, anchored “All Things Considered” at Cap Radio in Sacramento, and taught English as a second language.
Allison holds a degree in speech communication from California State University, Fresno, and a masters in journalism and communication from the University of Oregon.
Latest Stories
Wildland firefighter numbers plummet, as need for job rises
You may have heard that wildfire seasons are getting longer, with blazes burning more intensely and lasting longer than ever. The need to combat these conflagrations is growing at the same time huge numbers of wildland firefighters are quitting or retiring — and they are not being replaced.
Volunteer creates yearly weatherproof, pocket-sized guide to Vancouver homeless services
In 2017, Vancouver resident Lois Anderson got the idea to put out a succinct print guide to resources and services for people experiencing homelessness. Smith now puts out the guides yearly as an independent project that is funded entirely by donations.
Oregon volunteer nurse treats hundreds in Gaza
Keizer-based nurse Yvonne Groenhout has decades of experience as an intensive care unit nurse. She is has also volunteered her medical expertise in Chicago, Los Angeles, Ukraine and, most recently, Gaza, as reported in the Salem Reporter.
Oregon Fish & Wildlife expert says quagga mussels will be catastrophic for fish and water systems
The effects of the invasive quagga mussel, which only grows to the size of a thumbnail, extend beyond the natural ecology and into the built environment. Removing and keeping clusters of the mussels out of pipes could cost the state billions.
Pendleton singer-songwriter James Dean Kindle on creating new ‘Trailmix’ album
Singer-songwriter James Dean Kindle was born and raised in Pendleton, Oregon. He’s been making music for decades and says he likes to blur the boundaries between country, folk, jazz and Latin genres. He may be best known for his work with the Eastern Oregon Playboys, but he’s about to release his first solo album.
Quagga mussels will be catastrophic for wildlife and water systems, says invasive species coordinator
Rick Boatner, invasive species coordinator at the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, says inspections and monitoring could keep the quagga out of the Columbia River Basin, but probably not for more than a few years. Once they get in, he says quagga mussels will forever change how we use water in Oregon.
Grants Pass ordinance would regulate homeless service providers in city parks
The Grants Pass City Council recently passed an ordinance limiting the amount of time homeless service organizations can spend helping unhoused people in city parks and on other public property.
Ashland city council rejects millions in state funds, votes to close homeless shelter
City councilors in Ashland voted 5-1 this week to close its 24/7 emergency homeless shelter. The city opened the shelter last August.
Portland festival celebrates women in brewing industry
SheBrew is a one-day festival celebrating women in the industry. Now in its ninth year, the family-friendly event draws professional brewers and homebrewers alike.
How Central Oregon is coming together to meet challenges related to scarce water resources, worsening drought
The Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative draws together water users In Central Oregon who are often put in the position of competing for water. Irrigators, fish and wildlife advocates and managers, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, cities and county residents using groundwater from private wells have been working together for more than 20 years with notable successes.