Andrew Theen
Andrew Theen returned to OPB as politics and government editor in April 2023. Longtime listeners may remember him from his first tenure at the news organization from 2006 to 2008. Theen worked at The Oregonian from 2012 to 2023. While at The Oregonian, he covered everything from the city of Hillsboro to Portland City Hall to transportation and the environment. He was the podcasts editor at The Oregonian from 2021 until leaving the paper.
While at The Oregonian, Theen’s work received awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Best in the West, Society of American Business Editors and Writers and other journalism entities.
He grew up in Medford and graduated from the University of Oregon. Theen received his master’s degree in public affairs journalism from Northwestern University.
When he is not talking about politics, Theen can be found enjoying Oregon and the Pacific Northwest with his family or talking about – or playing – basketball. Rip City.
Latest Stories
‘OPB Politics Now’: What Oregon lawmakers have, have not done on education issues this session
We take a deep dive into the education-related policies that have — and have not — moved in Salem this session.
‘OPB Politics Now’: What the ‘one big, beautiful bill’ would mean for Oregon’s health care system
The Trump administration's "one big, beautiful bill" is in the state Senate.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon legislative session is almost over — what have they done?
Oregon lawmakers have just a few weeks to go in the 2025 legislative session.
‘OPB Politics Now’: The rise, fall and return of cap and trade in Oregon
An environmental policy that once prompted a Republican walkout is back -- this time with GOP backing.
‘OPB Politics Now’: An inside look at how OPB covers the Oregon Capitol
The OPB podcast team travels to Salem.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Oregon’s revenue forecast shows economic slowdown
Oregon’s most important revenue forecast, the one that lawmakers used to write the two-year budget, was released this week.
The Portland Trail Blazers are for sale
The owners of the Portland Trail Blazers announced Tuesday that the team is for sale.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Unpacking Portland Mayor Keith Wilson’s first budget
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson's first budget includes cuts, new programs and political tradeoffs.
‘OPB Politics Now’: The rise of placeholder bills in Oregon’s Legislature
On the latest episode of "OPB Politics Now," we discuss how lawmakers are increasingly relying on placeholder bills.
‘OPB Politics Now’: Dan Handelman’s life, work and the vacuum his death leaves in advocacy world
On this week's episode of "OPB Politics Now," we discuss a longtime Portland advocate and his legacy.
