Investigations and accountability journalism

At OPB, investigative reporting is at the heart of our mission to serve the public and strengthen and protect our democracy. Local news coverage in our region has diminished considerably over the years. Many journalism jobs in Oregon have disappeared, and today, a large portion of the remaining media outlets are controlled by companies based outside the state. OPB remains committed to holding powerful people and institutions accountable despite that decline. We are a nonprofit. We operate independently and rely on the support of community members to fund our work and keep it from being locked behind a paywall.

OPB also frequently partners with media outlets like ProPublica and InvestigateWest to bring broader accountability for the people of the Northwest. Got tips? Reach out to opbnews@opb.org or learn more about what we look for in news tips and our commitment to protecting whistleblowers on our tips page.