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
Portland Pride Parade brings joyful crowds and anticipation for the future
Some attendees said this year’s celebrations felt more urgent, given the Trump administration’s positions on LGBTQ+ issues.
More evacuations as Burdoin Fire spreads along the Columbia River Gorge
The entire town of Lyle, Washington, has received Level 3 (Go Now!) evacuation orders. The fire has grown to more than 1,200 acres.
Sticky Wicket offers pub for cricket fans in North Portland
The bar's owner, Michael Rasko, thinks he might have the only cricket-centric bar in the U.S.
Pope Leo XIV appoints new bishop for Catholics in central and eastern Oregon
At 47 years old, Rev. Thomas Hennen will become the youngest bishop in the U.S. to lead a diocese. He also has experience with ministries for LGBTQ+ Catholics.
3 Oregon students file lawsuit to ban trans athletes from women’s sports
Legal challenges to trans athletes competing in women's sports have appeared in multiple states. Three Oregon students argue trans athletes are given special privileges, including having to hire security to escort them during track meets.
Portland’s ‘Big Pink’ building sold for steep discount to auto magnate
The $45 million sales price is a fraction of what Big Pink last sold for in 2015, signifying the economic struggles facing the surrounding downtown area.
‘The Evergreen’: OPB investigates decades-old allegations of abuse by St. Helens teacher
Former students at St. Helens High School say that in the 1980s, a teacher there groomed and sexually assaulted them.
Conversions to Judaism on the rise in Portland following Oct. 7 attacks, local leaders say
Jewish leaders in Portland say they have seen more people express an interest in converting, a process that can last a year or longer.
Parallel parking contest in Southeast Portland keeps the city weird
Dozens of drivers competed on Saturday to see who could parallel park the best, in an impromptu competition announced only a couple days prior.
Oregonians rally after Trump’s Iran strikes, Northwest lawmakers call for accountability
Some Oregonians joined protesters in other U.S. cities on Sunday to demonstrate against President Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran.
