Donald Orr
Donald Orr is an announcer and producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting.
Donald’s worn several hats at OPB: he was OPB’s first Joan Cirillo Emerging Journalism Fellow, a general assignment reporter and an Emerging Journalist Intern through AAJA-PDX and SPJ Oregon. He was also a mentor and student for NPR’s Next Generation Radio program.
Prior to joining OPB in 2019, he was the station manager and productions director for KBVR-FM at Oregon State University, where he showcased bands from the Corvallis punk scene.
When he’s not on the air, Donald’s likely reading hot takes on the latest Marvel movie.
Send him story ideas at dorr@opb.org.
Latest Stories
Suspect in Idaho homicides returns to court this week
In mid-November of 2022, four students from the University of Idaho were found stabbed to death in their off-campus home. The murders have rocked the small town of Moscow, Idaho and captured national attention. A suspect is now in custody and will be in court this week.
Realist paintings, folk music and honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: Oregon arts and culture events in January
As we settle into the new year, there are plenty of events this month that can enlighten your start to 2023. OPB producer Donald Orr sat down with All Things Considered co-host Crystal Ligori to chat about a few events to check out this January.
The Archive Project - Douglas Stuart in conversation with Omar El Akkad
Scottish novelist Douglas Stuart discusses his latest work, "Young Mungo," with Omar El Akkad in this conversation at Powell’s Books.
The Archive Project - Reza Aslan with Andrew Proctor
Reza Aslan discusses his latest book, "An American Martyr in Persia," Howard Baskerville, and Iranian history with Andrew Proctor at #PDXBookFest.
The Archive Project - Leslie Marmon Silko & Molly Gloss
Leslie Marmon Silko discusses her first book of nonfiction, "The Turquoise Ledge," in this 2010 conversation with Molly Gloss.
The Archive Project - Abdulrazak Gurnah
Nobel Prize-winning novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah speaks about his native Zanzibar and how his upbringing has shaped his writing career.
Public sculptures, model trains and Christmas gospel: Oregon arts and culture events in December
The holidays are in full swing, and for many of us that means celebrating with friends and family. As we gather with loved ones this month, OPB's Donald Orr has a few events to check out this December.
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Authors, films and Día de Muertos: Oregon arts and culture events in November
November is just around the corner. OPB producer Donald Orr sat down with OPB All Things Considered co-host Crystal Ligori to discuss upcoming events for people looking to fill their "arts and culture" cups to the brim in the week ahead.
Flu vaccines, keeping kids home when sick are key back-to-school strategies in 2022
As schools open without mask requirements in the third COVID fall, a Multnomah County health official advises kids to stay home when sick, get flu vaccines and worry little about monkeypox.
Q&A: Boise reporter answers questions on Idaho’s new near-total abortion ban
While a federal judge blocked parts of Idaho’s new abortion law, the procedure is banned now in nearly all cases