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
New OHSU academy aims to increase nursing faculty
A nursing school faculty shortage is having a nationwide impact.
Department of Justice investigates company behind rent-setting software that affects Pacific Northwest renters
RealPage, a Texas-based company behind a software called YieldStar, is facing a Department of Justice investigation.
US House passes bill to avoid rail worker strike
Railroad workers have expressed concerns over unpredictable schedules and extended periods of on-call time. On Wednesday, the U.S. House passed a bill that would bind companies and workers to accept an agreement reached in September.
In Portland, volunteers help each other find stolen cars
We learn more about the work the members are doing.
Demolition plan of four Klamath River dams moves forward
Removing the dams would open up salmon habitat and help restore the river.
After loss to Washington, Oregon Ducks face off against Utah
The Oregon Ducks and the Utah Utes will play each other on Saturday.
Facebook parent company Meta ordered to pay more than $35 million to Washington
Meta was recently ordered to pay nearly $25 million in fines for violating Washington’s campaign finance disclosure rules. Then, the company was ordered to pay an additional $10.5 million to cover attorney fees for the state of Washington.
Vancouver company’s ‘Slumberkins’ aims to help kids learn emotional wellness
A new series streaming on Apple TV+ is based on characters from the brand.
Despite paying the same price, internet services vary drastically depending on the neighborhood
Nationally, internet service providers sometimes offer lower-income, less white neighborhoods slower internet service for the same price as faster connections in neighborhoods that are whiter and wealthier.
As election approaches, officials educate voters
In the Pacific Northwest, county election officials have tried to combat claims of election fraud and concerns over the security of vote counting and elections as a whole.