Elizabeth Castillo
Elizabeth Castillo is a producer for OPB’s daily talk show, “Think Out Loud.” Before joining the team, Elizabeth covered California policy and politics as a general assignment reporter for CalMatters, a nonpartisan, nonprofit newsroom. Elizabeth is a Dow Jones News Fund and NPR Next Generation Radio alum. She graduated from Chico State with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and is a first generation college grad. Elizabeth grew up in Bakersfield, California. She's an avid fan of caffeine, pizza and ice cream.
Latest Stories
Nonprofit behind Klamath River dam removal offers plan for allocating water to fight wildfires in region
We learn more about the Klamath River Renewal Corporation's plan.
Oregonians react to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the constitutional right to abortion
The Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade was not a surprise after a draft opinion eliminating the right to abortion was leaked in early May. We talk with guests and your calls live on the air about your personal experience with abortion. How access to abortion has affected you? Our in-studio phone number is 1-888-665-5865.
Federal dollars aid in protecting Oregon’s farmland
We learn more about federal funding being used to help preserve farmland through regional land trusts.
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As the Klamath Basin faces another dry year, the effects are far-reaching
The Klamath Basin has been plagued by drought and a lack of water for years, and issues persist. The effects are far-reaching for tribes, ranchers, farmers, waterfowl advocates, and people who rely on residential wells.
Race near Eugene offers people the chance to run for 24 hours straight
The Bristow 24/12 Run is happening Saturday at the Elijah Bristow State Park near Eugene.
People in Washington prisons faced dangerous temperatures during last year’s heat dome
High Country News recently published a report on how prisons in the state responded to the 2021 heat wave.
Helping support young people affected by Portland’s gun violence
As gun violence continues to affect Portlanders, what kind of trauma does that create for kids?
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Klamath County trucks in water as drought leaves residential wells dry
Recent rain and snow haven't been enough to pull Klamath County out of a three-year drought emergency. Hundreds of residential wells have gone dry.
Klamath County faces another year of drought
In March, Gov. Kate Brown issued a state of drought emergency for Klamath County.
Agricultural leaders and Ducks Unlimited join forces on water issues in the Klamath Basin
The groups aim to manage water more efficiently.