
Ryan Haas
Ryan Haas has been with Oregon Public Broadcasting since 2013. His work has won numerous awards, including two National Magazine Award nominations for the podcast "Bundyville." Prior to working at OPB, Haas worked at newspapers in Illinois, Florida, Oregon and the Caribbean.
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Kaiser Permanente workers ratify deal after historic strike
Kaiser Permanente health care workers announced Thursday they have ratified a contract with significant pay raises following a historic strike.
Oregon needs better coordination to address domestic violence, report finds
The Oregon secretary of state’s office released an advisory report Tuesday, calling for state officials to do more to address domestic violence.
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Oregon rock climber’s life collapsed years before alleged mass shooting plot
Records obtained by OPB show that 39-year-old Samson Garner's life was in tumult in the years before police accused him of threatening to carry out a mass shooting in Central Oregon.

PeaceHealth workers begin strike in Southwest Washington
More than 1,300 health care workers at PeaceHealth Southwest and St. John medical centers began a five-day strike on Monday.

Oregon rock climber charged over mass killing plot at Smith Rock mountaineering event
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office arrested Samson Zebturiah Garner on Thursday and took him to the county jail on several charges each of attempted murder of multiple victims.

Kaiser, union reach tentative deal after 3-day strike by health care workers
A union representing health care workers and administrators with Kaiser Permanente say they have reached a tentative contract deal following after a three-day strike last week.
Marion County joins growing list calling for Measure 110 repeal
Marion County’s status as home to the state capital adds symbolic weight to those opposing Measure 110.

Former US Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler confirms run for Washington lands commissioner
Former U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler confirmed on Tuesday that she will seek election as Washington’s next state lands commissioner.

Possible merger, safety drive unionization effort at Legacy Health
The Oregon Nurses Association announced Friday that roughly 250 staff at Legacy Health are considering unionizing ahead of a proposed merger with Oregon Health & Science University.

Man charged with killing Portland antifascist protester in 2019 agrees to guilty plea
Christopher Knipe agreed to plead guilty for the killing of Sean Kealiher during the early morning hours of Oct. 12, 2019. Knipe has agreed to a 17-year prison sentence.