The Evergreen

Dana Rierson
‘The Evergreen’: Trailer
Every week, The Evergreen will bring you a story about the Pacific Northwest.

For these Class of 2025 students, graduation will come later — or not at all
A few students in OPB’s Class of 2025 are taking different paths to adulthood — paths that may not include a high school diploma.
‘I’m not lost anymore’: Class of 2025 cousins find direction after high school
In today's "The Evergreen" episode, the story of two cousins in the Portland area: Austin started thinking of college early, and Anna struggled with post-graduation plans. He went to a high school with more resources, but she has found less support in her school.

‘The Evergreen’: Portland’s ‘frog taxi’ helps amphibians cross the road
Teams of dedicated volunteers are on-call from late winter to early spring to help Northern red-legged frogs safely cross Highway 30 to get from Forest Park to the Harborton wetland, where they breed.

‘The Evergreen’: Portland makes cool audio gear
From custom-made guitars to individually soldered effects pedals, Portland has a vibrant boutique audio-manufacturing industry closely intertwined with the local music scene.

‘The Evergreen’: Behind the scenes at the Oregon State Capitol
We tagged along with OPB capitol reporter Dirk VanderHart for a day to see what’s going on behind the scenes of our state government.

‘The Evergreen’: How cheese has shaped Oregon
Katy Osuna from the Copper & Heat podcast joins us to share the history of cheese in the region and how it became so special.
OPB’s weekly podcast, The Evergreen, creates an audio portrait of the Pacific Northwest. We tell the stories of the people, places, communities and cultures that make up this region. It’s a podcast about the place YOU live, the places you love, and the geography you feel connected to.