
Kristian Foden-Vencil
Kristian Foden-Vencil is a reporter and producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting In 2004 he was embedded with the Oregon National Guard in Iraq.
Kristian started as a cub reporter in 1988, working for newspapers in London, England. In 1991 he moved to Oregon and started freelancing. His work has appeared in The Oregonian, the BBC, NPR, the Statesman Journal, Willamette Week, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Voice of America.
Kristian has won a Peabody Award along with awards from the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists and the Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors.
He graduated from the University of Westminster in London.
Latest Stories
Oregonians try to stay cool as they work – and play – through a heat advisory
With temperatures reaching the high 90s, the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Willamette Valley.

Prineville golf course unveils cart for people in wheelchairs
It’s part of a statewide effort to make Oregon tourist attractions more accessible.

Oregonians react to US bombing of Iran nuclear sites
An estimated 10,000 to 15,000 people of Iranian heritage live in Oregon. And about a quarter of them were born overseas. In a statement Tuesday morning, Oregon’s senior U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said Trump made the decision to strike Iranian nuclear facilities unilaterally, without consulting Congress.

25 automatic hand recounts triggered in Oregon’s May election
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read said he’s considering collecting statewide information to pin down the accuracy of recounts.

Free summer events, from movies to live music, start Monday in Portland Parks
Portland Parks is not just offering lunch activities this summer — 40 more free events are scheduled, including live music, cultural events and free movie showings.

Newport’s historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse expected to reopen this fall after renovation
The structure was only officially used for three years after being built in 1871, but it’s long been a part of Newport’s lore. And its renovation means a lot to the community.

Burn bans begin as Oregon forecast turns warmer and drier
Many Central Oregon cities started fire restrictions this week as the forecast for much of the state predicts dry, warm weather and little precipitation ahead.

Portland considers joining international Swimmable Cities movement
After working for years to make the Willamette River safe for swimming, Portland is considering joining the Australia-based nonprofit Swimmable Cities in the push to clean up urban waterways worldwide.
Newport parking issues highlight city’s growing pains
After installing paid parking meters on the bayfront last year, Newport is looking at doing the same in a second location, Nye Beach. But the idea is exposing a bit of a rift as the city grows.

As summer approaches, beware of the usual dangers, and some unusual hazards
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. But for those in emergency and medical fields, it’s the beginning of a slew of very specific dangers, like drownings, heat stroke and sunburns.