OPB Press Releases

Illustration shows a yellow ribbon at the top of the image with the text "Relative Fiction" written on it. Below the ribbon, an anvil labeled "10,000 lbs" hovers over the image of a person wearing glasses and a headband. — "Relative Fiction," a new podcast from OPB and Writer/Illustrator Nicole Georges.

OPB podcast ‘Relative Fiction’ wins 2022 national Edward R. Murrow Award

The six-episode series based on the award-winning graphic memoir by Nicole Georges honored with national award in the large market radio podcast category.

Recent Press Releases

Illustration of a hand holding Willamette Valley soil with suburban construction, farmland and the face of Governor Tom McCall in the background.

OPB’s new “Growing Oregon” series examines the history and impact of Oregon’s strict land use laws

"Growing Oregon," a podcast presented by OPB Politics Now, explores how the state ended up with the strictest land-use policies in the country, and how those laws dictate almost every aspect of our daily lives.

July 15, 2022

New OPB documentary recounts the historic 1934 labor strike among West Coast dock workers

“The 1934 Waterfront Strike: Solidarity on the Docks” is available to watch online now and airs on OPB TV Monday, July 25 at 9 p.m.

July 12, 2022

OPB announces new leadership of its board of directors and welcomes new board member

Rukaiyah Adams has been elected new OPB board chair and Sean O’Hollaren will serve as vice chair

July 1, 2022

Northwest Regional Emmys honor OPB with six awards and induct VP of Programming Dave Davis to Silver Circle

Several OPB executive producers, producers, videographers, editors and reporters are recognized for their work produced in 2021

June 6, 2022

OPB honored with regional and international awards for excellence in journalism and digital video

OPB journalists and producers have been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists and The Telly Awards

May 31, 2022

OPB’s new historical documentary examines a dark chapter of hate and white supremacy in Oregon with a lasting legacy

OPB will premiere the new "Oregon Experience" episode “Oregon’s Klan in the 1920s: The Rise of Hate” on March 14 on OPB TV and Online.

Feb. 22, 2022

Call to Mind Live: How youth are coping with anxiety and stress

Nov. 18 event presented as part of the Well Beings Youth Mental Health Project and Well Beings Tour

Oct. 25, 2021

New changes coming to KMHD Jazz Radio later this fall

KMHD is expanding its talent, establishing a new staffing structure to evolve its public service for the future

Oct. 18, 2021