
Gemma DiCarlo
Gemma DiCarlo is a producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting’s daily talk show, “Think Out Loud.” Before joining OPB, Gemma covered local news for WVPE in South Bend, Indiana, and helped produce a weekly news magazine at WUGA in Athens, Georgia. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2020 with a degree in journalism and certificates in new media and sustainability.
Gemma is originally from Harrisburg, Oregon. Though she enjoyed her time in the South and Midwest, she's excited to be back in her home state — rainy winters and all.
Latest Stories

How the North Portland peninsula is preparing for a major earthquake
The North Portland peninsula, which includes the St. Johns and Cathedral Park neighborhoods, could become isolated from the rest of the city after a major earthquake.

Colleges could soon pay student-athletes directly. How will Oregon colleges be affected?
We’ll learn more about the proposed agreement and what it could mean for student-athletes in Oregon.
Bill would allow Oregon tribes to request jurisdiction over civil and criminal proceedings
Senate Bill 1011 would lay out clear guidelines for federally recognized tribes to regain control over civil and criminal matters that take place on tribal land.
2 Oregon high school teams will compete in national hospitality competition
Students from Crook County and the Salem-Keizer School District will put their cooking and restaurant management skills to the test next month at the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore.

UO students call on university to protect international students amid immigration crackdown
We'll hear more about student demands and how ICE actions are changing the mood on campus.

Celebrating 20 years of youth poetry slams in Portland
It's been 20 years since the first student poetry slam at Portland's McDaniel High School. That one slam eventually evolved into Verselandia, the citywide youth poetry competition.

Portland’s Third Angle presents new piece for percussion and ASL poetry
Portland’s Third Angle New Music will debut a new commissioned piece at its upcoming show written for percussion quartet and three American Sign Language performers.
ODOT falling behind on replacing state’s aging bridges, new report says
Under ideal conditions, the agency says it would be able to replace 27 bridges per year. But with its current resources, it’s only on pace to replace three.
‘Juniper House’ that once provided end-of-life care for AIDS patients in Portland is now on National Register of Historic Places
The Southeast Portland home was the first of its kind in Oregon and served as a model for similar facilities across the Pacific Northwest.
Trump administration attempts to use 19th century Native American case to overturn birthright citizenship
We'll learn more about Elk v. Wilkins and the lasting impact it’s had on relations between tribal and federal governments.