Joni Auden Land
Joni Land is a general assignment reporter, producing stories for OPB's Weekend Edition. They cover a variety of topics, including sports, arts, religion and anything else that comes across their desk. They previously reported for the Idaho Statesman and the Albuquerque Journal.
Joni grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from the University of New Mexico. Send your tips, questions and neighborly greetings to jal@opb.org.
Latest Stories
Facing federal closures, Job Corps students and staff in Astoria weigh their futures
After the Department of Labor announced the closure of Tongue Point Job Corps Center last week, students were notified they only had a few days to leave the campus where they lived.
Fleet Week returns. Here’s what that means for Portland commuters
Several large military ships will be visiting downtown Portland for the Rose Festival's Fleet Week, meaning traffic will be stopped for several bridge lifts.
Portlanders join nationwide action to commemorate 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s death
Organizers and attendees said they wanted to see more local action to better the lives of Black residents in Portland and across Oregon.
Parishioners catch first glimpse of Salem church since destructive 2023 arson
It was the first chance for many parishioners to see the inside of the church since 2023, when an arsonist set a dumpster fire that spread and destroyed much of the building.
‘Big Pink,’ the iconic downtown Portland skyscraper, is for sale
The U.S. Bancorp Tower, completed in 1983, is about 60% full. Many downtown Portland properties have struggled to retain and attract tenants in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oregon liquor commission director to retire after two years on the job
Gov. Tina Kotek initially selected Craig Prins to stabilize the OLCC, which has been mired in controversy the past few years.
Catholics in Portland celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Thanksgiving Mass
Many said they were excited that an American was selected as head of the Roman Catholic Church for the first time.
NBA Draft Lottery starts Monday as Portland Trail Blazers vie for No. 1 spot
The Blazers have been building a core of young talent off their recent first-round picks.
Portland faith leaders celebrate selection of first American pope
Faith leaders in Portland are celebrating Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope to be selected in the 2,000-plus-year history of the Catholic church.
Oregonians pack DMV offices to get Real ID before May 7 deadline
Starting May 7, Real ID cards will be required for anyone boarding a domestic flight in the U.S.