Francisca Benitez
Francisca Benitez

Francisca Benitez

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Francisca “Frankie” Benitez has been a digital producer at OPB since 2020. Originally from La Grande, Francisca graduated from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication in 2018.

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OPB’s First Look: Hermiston courts Amazon

Two Amazon data centers are currently under construction in Hermiston, but officials are already clearing the way for more. Here's your First Look at Wednesday's news.







Salmon: The original ‘Superabundant’ food of the Pacific Northwest

Few things unite the Pacific Northwest’s culture, economy and ecology like food. But sometimes the ingredients we eat are also divisive. Take salmon: Once these fish were superabundant throughout the region, but the arrival of western settlers — who introduced overfishing and dams — has taken a toll.


Why people all over the world love Oregon-grown wheat

Most of the wheat from the Northwest travels the world, where it's eaten in countries like Japan, China, the Philippines and Indonesia. But it’s also being enjoyed much closer to the fields where it is grown.


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