Our Town
Once a month, Think Out Loud heads to a different town in Oregon or Southwest Washington to find stories that go beyond the daily news.
This year Think Out Loud has been traveling across Oregon and Southwest Washington, seeking the stories and issues that identify a community. The series shares the rich complexities that make up life in towns throughout our region.
The Towns Think Out Loud Has Visited
Below you will find a collection of portraits from all the towns, and an interactive map displaying all the places Think Out Loud has visited.
Portraits
A series of photos from the different towns throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington
Interactive Map
An interactive map of all the places and people from the Our Town series. Visit the Google Map in a full screen.
Our Town: Fields

Amanda Peacher/OPB
By
Dave Blanchard
,
Amanda Peacher
,
Lee Anne Barham
OPB
Nov. 26, 2013 11:18 p.m.
Our Town: Longview, Washington

Allison Frost/OPB
By
Allison Frost
OPB
Sept. 18, 2013 10:22 a.m.
Our Town: Sauvie Island

Kathryn Boyd-Batstone
By
Sarah Jane Rothenfluch
OPB
July 30, 2013 11:01 a.m.
Our Town: Vanport

Oregon Historical Society
By
Dave Blanchard
OPB
May 29, 2013 4 p.m.
Our Town: Rosewood

By
Amanda Peacher
,
Allison Frost
OPB
April 11, 2013 4:58 p.m.
Our Town: Montavilla

Michael Clapp/OPB
By
Julie Sabatier
,
Michael Clapp
OPB
March 10, 2013 2:12 p.m.
Our Town: Baker City

Vince Patton/OPB
By
Amanda Peacher
,
Vince Patton
OPB
Dec. 12, 2012 3:19 p.m.
Our Town: Port Orford

Amanda Peacher/OPB
By
Amanda Peacher
,
Julie Sabatier
OPB
Nov. 13, 2012 4:11 p.m.
Our Town: La Pine

Dave Blanchard/OPB
By
Dave Blanchard
Sept. 27, 2012 10:56 a.m.
Our Town: Ontario

John Rosman/OPB
By
John Rosman
,
Allison Frost
July 25, 2012 9:01 a.m.
Our Town: Bend

By
John Rosman
July 27, 2012 6:35 a.m.
Our Town: Roseburg

John Rosman/OPB
By
John Rosman
July 30, 2012 3:43 a.m.
Our Town: Lakeview

John Rosman/OPB
By
John Rosman
July 30, 2012 6:41 a.m.
Our Town: Woodburn

John Rosman/OPB
By
John Rosman
July 30, 2012 8:06 a.m.
Our Town: Warm Springs

By
John Rosman
July 30, 2012 8:41 a.m.
Our Town: Monument

John Rosman/OPB
By
John Rosman
July 30, 2012 9:28 a.m.
Our Town: Astoria

John Rosman/OPB
By
John Rosman
July 30, 2012 1:10 p.m.
Our Town: Camas

By
John Rosman
July 30, 2012 1:55 p.m.
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