Donald Orr
Donald Orr is a general assignment reporter for OPB.
Most recently he was a news production assistant for OPB through the Emerging Northwest Journalists Internship created by AAJA-Portland and SPJ Oregon. He is an alum of NPR’s Next Generation Radio.
He’s previously worked as station manager and productions director for his college radio station, KBVR-FM, and was a news contributor for Orange Media Network at Oregon State University.
Send Donald story ideas at dorr@opb.org.
Latest Stories
Gov. Kate Brown sends Umatilla County back to baseline status
Umatilla County is experiencing one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in Oregon. We talk to Umatilla County vice chair George Murdock about how the community is dealing with the setback, and how it’s approaching the political and public health challenges to get COVID-19 cases down.
Steel Bridge closed for month-long TriMet project
The Steel Bridge is closed through nearly the rest of August for what TriMet is calling the largest MAX improvement project in the light rail system’s history.
Firefighters respond to fire southeast of Hood River
Firefighters with the Oregon Department of Forestry are responding to a fire near Hood River that has burned an estimated 70 acres of land.
Portland arts organization transferring building, land to Indigenous arts foundation
Portland-based contemporary arts center Yale Union is transferring ownership of its land and building to the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, in recognition of the building being upon Native land.
Portland City Council sends tax levy to November ballot, would fund parks system
Portland City Council members have placed a five-year tax levy on the November 2020 ballot, leaving the question of parks funding in the hands of Portland-area voters this fall.
Portland’s Independent Journalists Reflect On Nightly Protest Coverage
As protests in Portland stretch beyond the 50-day mark, independent freelance journalists are on the ground covering the chaos every night.
Students At Sandy High School In Oregon Petition For Ban Of Confederate Flag
A group of Sandy High School students is calling on the Oregon Trail School District to ban the Confederate flag, saying the flag is part of a larger culture of racism at the school.
Oregon Deadline To File, Pay Taxes Fast Approaching
Oregonians who’ve delayed filing their personal income taxes have until Wednesday to do so.
Portland Timbers Return To Play, Despite Rising Coronavirus Cases
The Portland Timbers return to the pitch in the MLS is Back Tournament Monday, facing the LA Galaxy in Orlando, Florida. The tournament game will be the first match the team has played in nearly four months since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
Oregon Universities Wrestle With ICE Order Threatening To Force Out International Students
International students pursuing degrees in the U.S. may have to leave the country if their universities switch to online-only courses this fall.