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
Damian Lillard requests trade from the Portland Trail Blazers
The All-Star point guard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers over the weekend. This comes after 11 seasons as one of the best players in the league, in a franchise that feels a long way from contention.
Portland Drag-a-Thon and music festivals: Oregon arts and culture events in July
Summer is here, and with sunny skies comes more arts and culture events to add to our calendars. OPB producer Donald Orr sat down with “All Things Considered” co-host Crystal Ligori to preview a few things to look forward to in July.
Providence nurses strike expected to begin Monday
OPB health reporter Amelia Templeton spoke with “All Things Considered” host Crystal Ligori about the impending strike.
The Archive Project - Ellen Hagan & Sabina Khan
These best-selling YA authors discuss their recent books, community & culture, climate change, and how they convey hope through their works.
The Archive Project - Amor Towles: The Lincoln Highway
Amor Towles discusses the inspiration for and process of writing his latest bestseller, "The Lincoln Highway," at this special event in Portland.
The Archive Project - Edwidge Danticat
Edwidge Danticat shares an intimate picture of her family, Haitian culture, and her career as a writer during this Portland Arts & Lectures event.
The Archive Project - Storytelling for Change: Kiese Laymon & Imbolo Mbue
Kiese Laymon and Imbolo Mbue discuss the power of using literature and storytelling to highlight the effects of environmental racism.
The Archive Project - Ada Limón
Ada Limón, the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, visited Portland for this Portland Arts & Lectures event.
The Archive Project - Portland Youth Philharmonic & In Mulieribus: Because I Will Not Despair
Poetry, music, & artistic collaboration is explored in this conversation with Portland Youth Philharmonic, In Mulieribus, & poet Alicia Jo Rabins.
The Archive Project - Verselandia! 2022
Highlights from the 2022 Verselandia! youth slam poetry competition, featuring live performances from Portland-area students.