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(ASH)](/topic/$ash) [Dave Inc. (DAVE)](/topic/$dave) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "The White Salmon River after Condit dam Oregon Field Guide In [----] the hopes of river runners biologists land managers and local tribes were staked on one unknown premise: remove the 100-year-old Condit dam and the White Salmon river would return to its natural state. A decade later we return to see if those hopes have been realized. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2F-LED_DUVQ) 2021-06-25T11:59Z 174K followers, 1.1M engagements "First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath River after the largest dam removal in U.S. history A group of young Indigenous kayakers set out to become the first to paddle the entire Klamath River from source to sea after the biggest dam removal project in history. Ranging in age from 13-20 and from tribes across the Northwest the youth dedicated years to training for the 300-mile month-long journey. But for many it was a journey generations in the making as their relatives and communities had been fighting to remove the Klamath dams since the first one went up in [----]. Along the way this next" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4FuGuWeAra4) 2025-11-12T22:57Z 174K followers, 196.9K engagements "Battling DIPG: An Incurable Childhood Brain Tumor As 4-year-old Vivian Rose Weaver from Husum Washington fights a terminal brain tumor her parents balance end-of-life decisions with making each moment count. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 childhood brain tumors DIPG brain tumor doernbecher children's hospital Washington brain tumor treatment brain tumor stories brain tumor symptoms brain cancer end-of-life care end-of-life end-of-life planning hospice incurable childhood brain tumors DIPG brain tumor doernbecher children's" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=B5gm0_5k8M0) 2019-05-17T07:48Z 174K followers, 974.7K engagements "The Oregon Country Fair: Magic in the Woods An Oregon Art Beat Special (Full documentary) The Oregon Country Fair is one of the longest running art and music festivals in the country set in a 20-acre fairyland of forests and meadows just outside Eugene. Each July nearly [-----] people show up on each of the fairs three days to wander wooded paths experiencing handmade crafts sampling food and enjoying shows at [--] stages scattered throughout the fair. Started [--] years ago in the midst of a counterculture celebration that spirit is still present even as a new generation steps in to carry the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DyqzyaxxeLI) 2025-06-26T02:05Z 174K followers, 91.6K engagements "Explore the striking scenery and geology of the Columbia Gorge Oregon Field Guide Take a road trip with Portland State University geology Professor Emeritus Scott Burns for a geologic exploration of the Columbia River Gorges many striking features. Burns explains the geologic story behind Multnomah Falls and Coyote Wall and answers why the Oregon side of the gorge has many waterfalls while the Washington side instead has landslides. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WNSSCEggoRQ) 2023-11-16T14:00Z 174K followers, 149.4K engagements "Bigleaf maple syrup is about more than just pancakes Superabundant Traditionally maple syrup has been produced on the East Coast where sugar maples produce a light sweet sap. But new technology and an abundance of bigleaf maples have West Coast farmers trying their hand at syrup production with promising results. Read more https://www.opb.org/article/2024/06/07/oregon-food-superabundant-bigleaf-maple-syrup-pancakes-glazed-chicken/ Chapters 00:00 Bigleaf maples are the biggest maples 00:40 Tapping bigleaf maples in January 01:18 Maple syrup is becoming a west coast thing 01:43 Bigfoot Food" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a6FYBAv2LO8) 2024-06-07T16:01Z 174K followers, 18.1K engagements "The hunt for Thunder Eggs Oregon Field Guide OPB Rock Hunters take kids out to discover the the beautiful inside of thunder eggs at the Richardson Ranch near Madras Oregon. Thunder eggs are fascinating. The egg-shaped rocks with the rough gray exterior hide agate opal jasper and other gemstones and minerals that evoke fantastic interior landscapes. Along with being Oregons official state rock Thunder eggs are often found in the High Desert of Oregon. Thunder Eggs is also one of the most popular Oregon Field Guide stories ever. This video produced by Vince Patton and filmed by Nick Fisher." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=moekCnFjlX0) 2014-03-07T17:04Z 174K followers, 2.5M engagements "Portland skate zine takes on decolonizing roller derby Oregon Art Beat Amelia Bjesse-Puffin was tired of the oppression she was seeing in the world of skating. So two years ago she launched Smash the Skatriarchy a submission-focused zine that aims to lower barriers to skating. For her latest issue she met up with roller derby stars Mick Gloria and Eden at Pier Park Skate Park for a day of skating interviews and photos sessions with photographer M.Martinez. These Indigenous skaters are working to decolonize the world of derby a mission that Amelia wants to elevate in her zine. Read more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=t7hLfGlSnG4) 2021-10-11T11:59Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Meet the avalanche rescue dogs of Mount Bachelor Oregon Field Guide At Mount Bachelor in Oregon there's a special unit of workers dedicated just to avalanche rescueand the training starts young An inside look at Bachelor's own avalanche dog program that trains canines to find buried skiers and snowboarders. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1AQnKO50Ea0) 2021-10-29T11:59Z 174K followers, 275K engagements "Exploring the magical world of garden railways Oregon Field Guide Each year the Rose City Garden Railway Society hosts an annual summer tour across the greater Portland metro area. They open their backyard railroads to share their passion for miniature backyard trains. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to garden railroads: Hobbyist preparation & setup 1:40 The Rose City Garden Railway Society: Origins & history 3:02 Telling stories with garden railroads: The magic behind the models 4:50 Attention to detail: How railroad hobbyists achieve precision 5:40 The community spirit: How model railroad" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9ccx9muUkIA) 2025-02-06T13:50Z 174K followers, 299.9K engagements "Lake Street Dive Performs "Seventeen" (opbmusic) Full session at: https://www.opb.org/opbmusic/series/sessions/lake_street_dive live concert band soul performance Oregon Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB NPR PBS Portland live concert band soul performance Oregon Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB NPR PBS Portland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BD3dmnRXIuo) 2013-11-20T23:12Z 174K followers, 1.7M engagements "100 years of creativity: collage artist Eunice Parsons Oregon Art Beat from the OPB Archive For Eunice Parsons art was central to her life for over a century. I knew early on even from kindergarten that I wanted to be an artist she said. Parsons died Nov. [--] [----] at the age of [---]. She shared her story with us in [----] at the age of [--]. She was still creating her signature collage work every day. This story originally aired on Oct. [--] [----]. Chapters 0:00 How Eunice Parsons Knew She Was Meant to Be an Artist 0:58 The Beginning of Eunice Parsons' Collage Art 2:17 Best Materials for Creating" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Dq3cX7AqARs) 2025-01-21T18:29Z 174K followers, 30.7K engagements "Exploring abstract watercolor art with Lindsey Fox Oregon Art Beat Lindsey Fox is a watercolor artist and painter based out of Portland Oregon. Her work features plein air paintings of much of Oregons natural landscape depicted as abstract art that delves into the patterns of nature. Her work offers a unique way for people to view and appreciate the natural world. Chapters 0:00 Discovering Patterns in Nature: Lindsey Foxs artistic process 1:32 Abstract painting techniques: How Lindsey Fox uses abstraction 3:02 Inspiration in the PNW: How Lindsey Fox finds artistic ideas 4:30 Watercolors &" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NJE4hqBCKOU) 2025-02-18T13:50Z 174K followers, 46.3K engagements "Climbing Mt. Hood Oregon's highest peak Oregon Field Guide Exploring the history challenges and rewards of climbing Oregon's highest peak. This story first Aired: 3/29/2012 For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TuqEoDnmfdo) 2012-07-27T01:25Z 174K followers, 104.6K engagements "Volcanic Rumblings In The Cascades Oregon Field Guide A bulge grows beneath the recreational playground of the Central Oregon Cascades in the early 2000s. In [----] Mount St. Helens eruptsagain. Whats going on Scientists from the Cascade Volcano Observatory probe the unsolved mysteries of these volcanoes in our backyard.' Originally broadcast in [----]. OPB is revisiting decades of stories our reporters and producers captured while working with scientists photographers adventurers and explorers on the volcano since its eruption on May [--] [----]. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W8COHyzylGE) 2020-05-15T00:59Z 174K followers, 2M engagements "Competition gets ruff in the 12th annual Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship 🐕 February is Oregon Truffle Month and for the last two decades a local non-profit has been trying to raise the profile of the fragrant fungi. Mycologist Charles Lefevre says Oregon has hundreds of different varieties of truffles but only four have known culinary potential. But finding the ones you WANT to eat requires help usually from a canine companion. The dogs do the quality screening for us says Lafevre. Lefevre is also the creator of the Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship in Eugene." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZfckmaYQGSc) 2026-02-14T17:01Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Scientists fight to save Crater Lakes white-bark pine forests Oregon Field Guide from the Archive Crater Lake's iconic whitebark pine trees have been dying for decades and park ecologists in this classic Oregon Field Guide story from [----] estimate that they will be wiped out within [--] years. Blister rust a fungus introduced from Europe over [---] years ago has infected trees throughout the West Coast. Although the future looks bleak scientists are trying to figure out how to protect the trees from this disease. In the years since this story aired in [----] scientists have been successful in" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_y7El8HJQbk) 2025-08-28T13:01Z 174K followers, 53.3K engagements "Oregons Abandoned Boats: A Growing Crisis on Our Rivers Oregon Field Guide Oregons waterways face a growing dilemma as abandoned and derelict boats pile up. Left behind by owners unable to cover costs many become floating hazards or precarious shelters for people with nowhere else to go. The result is a collision of housing insecurity and public safety with removal costs that can exceed $1 million for a single vessel. The issue remains a persistent cycle as old boats are removed new ones often take their place highlighting the difficult intersection of environmental stewardship public safety" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gE7dcm0bkEw) 2025-10-02T13:01Z 174K followers, 1.4M engagements "Broken Treaties (Full documentary) Oregon Experience OPB For thousands of years more than [--] Native American tribes lived in Oregon's diverse environmental regions. At least [--] languages were spoken across hundreds of villages. This civilizational fabric became unraveled in just a few short decades upon contact with white settlers in the 19th century. In this "Oregon Experience" documentary Native Oregonians reflect on what has been lost since and what's next for their tribes. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #OPB" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iHq6ncJJ35w) 2020-11-19T12:59Z 174K followers, 1.8M engagements "The mysterious life of Oregons Opal Whiteley Oregon Experience from the OPB archive In [----] Oregon's Opal Whiteley was the center of international controversy. Her childhood diary The Story of Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart was published that year. Regarded as the work of a child prodigy it quickly became a bestseller. Soon however readers began to discover hidden clues in the book hinting that the author was in fact the kidnapped daughter of a French prince. It all seemed too fantastical for critics and they accused Whiteley of writing the diary as an adult as well as inventing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=um8gC4v2Oao) 2025-08-08T12:55Z 174K followers, 123.7K engagements "Emergency World Naked Bike Ride in Portland Ongoing protests against President Donald Trumps immigration enforcement policies took a two-wheeled turn in Portland today when hundreds of people some fully or partially nude gathered for what organizers dubbed an Emergency World Naked Bike Ride. Heavy rain and chilly temperatures meant many participants were clothed but others were topless bottomless or only wore see-through plastic ponchos to stay dry. Nude cycling protests date back more than [--] years in Portland but typically these naked bike rides happen in warmer weather. This ride which" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4DdCbs0oXJE) 2025-10-13T01:50Z 174K followers, 128.4K engagements "Portland Noir: uncovering the legends and lore of Portland's sordid past Oregon Experience From kidnapped sailors to opium dens Portland's past is legendary. How much of it is true Portland's past is filled with tales of kidnapped sailors and opium dens. In the mid-1800s Portland served as a major Northwest trading center. With a population of mostly young male migratory workers the town gained a reputation for violence and lawlessness. Over the years stories of the era have taken on legendary proportions. "Portland Noir" unveils the true story of the city's sordid history. Oregon Public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4FuNXeC3Jlg) 2023-08-18T07:00Z 174K followers, 302.2K engagements "The puffins of Haystack Rock Oregon Field Guide For decades bird lovers have traveled from all over the country to Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock because it's one of the last places they can see the iconic tufted puffins in the lower [--]. But the bird's population has plummeted in recent years and now scientists and puffin lovers alike are scrambling to figure out what's going on and to make sure the seabirds stay a seaside staple for years to come. Read more: https://www.opb.org/article/2020/12/03/puffin-oregon-endangered-species/ Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5WZlQI6CqAA) 2021-03-12T12:59Z 174K followers, 22.1K engagements "Call it Bigfoot Sasquatch or Istiyehe: Indigenous peoples know it as Protector Oregon Experience Indigenous peoples of the Nch'i-Wna or Columbia River know Bigfoot not as a monster but as a protector a spiritual being that walks between the seen and unseen. For thousands of years oral histories of Bigfoot have been passed down as a knowledge system rooting Pacific Northwest tribes in respect reverence and relationship with the land. Amidst mainstream portrayals of Bigfoot this film offers instead an Indigenous perspective on the worlds most famous cryptidas a relative rather than myth." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ApbXUAAeAWw) 2025-10-23T11:38Z 174K followers, 537.5K engagements "What we learned from Oregons most recent moment in the national spotlight National news was focused on Oregon in [----] as President Donald Trump tried to send (https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/20/trump-focus-portland-timeline/) National Guard troops to Portland to quell protests at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on the citys South Waterfront (https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/05/ice-building-neighbors-clean-up-reflect-following-latest-portland-protests/) . (Those protests were largely peaceful" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Emnji7U2ev0) 2026-02-16T13:13Z 174K followers, [---] engagements "Amazing dory boats of Pacific City Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives The dory fishermen of Pacific City brave the surf that most people avoid riding rough waves to get to waters that were heavily fished for generations. Today these small flat bottomed boats are more often used for recreation than commercial fishing but the dory boat tradition which goes back several generations along the Oregon Coast lives on. In this video from Oregon Field Guides archives we visit the people who continued to face the powerful and threatening ocean in the early 21st Century and look back on mid-20th" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=F9tMTetFdbk) 2022-05-20T11:59Z 174K followers, 46.6K engagements "After the dams: Whats next for the Klamath River Oregon Field Guide The Klamath River now flows free for hundreds of miles from Southern Oregon to the ocean. But after the largest dam removal project in the U.S. challenges remain. Water shortages in the upper basin fuel toxic bacteria disease outbreaks and conflicts over endangered fish as salmon swim upstream for the first time in a century. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2025/04/03/salmon-return-to-the-klamaths-oregon-waters-but-the-rivers-headwaters-are-still-blocked/ Listen to more about this story" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GLnI-M5KIkw) 2025-04-01T01:00Z 174K followers, 680.8K engagements "The Road to Statehood How Oregon became a state Oregon Experience On February [--] [----] Oregon became the 33rd state in the Union. Oregon Experience: Road To Statehood commemorates Oregon's foundational story by exploring the lives of Indigenous peoples already living here the mountain men and fur trappers who came for adventure and wealth and the pioneers who brought their hopes and prejudices with them over the Oregon Trail. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregonexperience/article/road-to-statehood/ #OregonExperience #OPB #Oregon #pacificnorthwest #OregonHistory ---" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IqkTRwVAyh4) 2022-02-14T12:59Z 174K followers, 146.8K engagements "A Dangerous Glacier Grows Inside Mount St. Helens' Crater Oregon Field Guide A precarious glacier in the crater of Mount St. Helens grows at an unprecedented rate posing potential danger to the valley below. A group of adventurous researchers visits the crater to investigate and gets a rare up-close look at the odd co-existence of glaciers boiling rivers and steam vents that are reshaping the landscape at a rapid pace. Originally broadcast in [----]. OPB is revisiting decades of stories our reporters and producers captured while working with scientists photographers adventurers and explorers on" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L2ivI-WIunc) 2020-05-14T11:59Z 174K followers, 7.6M engagements "Portland's World Class Japanese Garden Oregon Art Beat The Portland Japanese Garden is considered one of the finest examples of the art form outside Japan. Read more: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/artbeat/segment/reflections-on-peace-the-portland-japanese-garden/ For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonartbeat/ and https://www.opb.org/culture/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LOIUNVfKHTE) 2019-05-03T17:26Z 174K followers, 235.4K engagements "Ryan Neil Oregon Bonsai artist Oregon Field Guide After a traditional apprenticeship in Japan Oregon bonsai professional Ryan Neil is capturing the West's rugged landscape in bonsai form. We follow one tree over the course of a year as well as venture into the wilderness with Ryan to see nature through his eyes. https://www.opb.org/article/2023/04/06/oregon-bonsai-creator-captures-nature-in-a-bowl/ Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MVFyA_M58UY) 2023-06-13T13:00Z 174K followers, 136.6K engagements "Federal officers escalate tactics against ICE protesters in Portland On Saturday Oct. [--] [----] OPB reporters witnessed escalation of federal tactics against protesters outside of the ICE facility in Portland Oregon. Tear gas flash bangs and pepper munitions were used against protesters with no immediately apparent justification. Reporting and videography by Troy Brynelson OPB. Edited by MacGregor Campbell OPB. Map animation by Eden McCall OPB. Additional story editing by Tony Schick OPB. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NQtm5LATz_o) 2025-10-05T09:25Z 174K followers, 213.8K engagements "Adventure in Valhalla: Oregon's Hidden Gorge Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Oregon Field Guide takes you on an unparalleled adventure of discovery. In [----] fire manager Mike Malone was in a helicopter and spotted a hidden gorge topped with a giant waterfall. He could find no record of the feature in books guides or online resources. He decided to hike in and after a couple of attempts he found a vast slot canyon and what he suspected would be a series of big waterfalls. He nicknamed the gorge "Valhalla" and contacted Oregon Field Guide. In the summer of [----] our crews traveled deep" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OFhCfpTc5oE) 2024-12-19T14:15Z 174K followers, 227K engagements "When Portland was known as Streetcar City Oregon Experience Oregon Experience takes a look back at Portland's historic streetcars which were once one of the most extensive streetcar systems in the country. Streetcars provided cheap and comfortable public transportation before there were automobiles. Streetcar lines formed the streets and neighborhoods that shaped our cities providing a foundation for the modern streetcar revival. This story originally broadcast Feb. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OvLB2WosJb4) 2025-05-28T12:55Z 174K followers, 56.3K engagements "Unlikely Sunken Treasure Off Of The Oregon Coast Oregon Field Guide Yes that's a giant hunk of beeswax older than the United States. In this classic originally aired in [----] a team of archeologists investigate the wreck of a sailing ship that went down near the Oregon Coast in the late 1600s. The cargo including beeswax has been washing up ever since. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RPNYFRr4jKU) 2019-03-26T18:10Z 174K followers, 290.9K engagements "Mystery of Oregons sunstones Oregon Field Guide Sunstones are copper-bearing gemstones that come from small areas of Oregon's Columbia River Flood Basalts. But little is known about how Oregons official state gemstones are formed. Geologist Emily Cahoon sets out to uncover the many mysteries of these enigmatic yellow red and even blue-greengemstones. Join Oregon Field Guide as we set out to uncover the many mysteries of the official state gemstone. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/article/2022/02/23/oregon-sunstones-shimmer-with-mysteries/ For more stories like this" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=aHz0V186NUQ) 2022-04-01T11:59Z 174K followers, 559.3K engagements "Bison Ranching in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains Oregon Field Guide On the prairies of Northeast Oregon bison have made a comeback. Two sisters take over the family business at the Stangel Bison Ranch in Enterprise Ore bringing back bison that are good for both the land and the local economy. Related links: US to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/03/us-to-focus-bison-restoration-on-expanding-tribal-herds/ The buffalo roam in Oregons brome" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=cIUc2ERJ5_I) 2023-01-14T14:00Z 174K followers, 112.4K engagements "Oregon Donkey Sanctuary provides a refuge for donkeys and humans alike Oregon Field Guide The Oregon Donkey Sanctuary provides a home for abandoned and abused donkeys but it also offers a refuge for humans. The volunteer-run organization provides donkey-assisted activities including inviting groups to interact with these soft tolerant animals that enchant and calm visitors of every stripe. Theyre really amazing for calming nervous people says co-owner Jim Urquhart. Learn more https://opb.org/article/2025/10/10/oregon-donkey-sanctuary-respite/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ht2vmmbOWqw) 2025-10-10T12:30Z 174K followers, 492.9K engagements "Grapes of Place: How Oregon changed the world of wine Oregon Experience OPB In the 1960s a new breed of pioneers began arriving in Oregon's Willamette Valley with a dream of producing fine premium wines. Find out how their risky experiment created a new industry in Oregon and changed the wine world forever. Subscribe to our channel for more OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Related articles: Learn about How climate change affects Oregon wine https://www.opb.org/article/2022/04/25/how-climate-change-affects-oregon-wine/ Our Legacy Harvested works to diversify the wine" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jjDnJBq_Quc) 2022-05-25T11:59Z 174K followers, 127.3K engagements "Astoria (Full Documentary) Oregon Experience OPB Oregon Experience: Astoria explores the multifaceted history of this city tracking the economic ups and downs through the decades and finding out where those two centuries of activity have brought Astoria today. Astoria aired on OPB in [----] Written story https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregonexperience/article/astoria/ Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible and everything else you love. Ensure the next important story is covered and join in as a Sustainer now at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntxQwa9vtZk) 2022-12-07T18:00Z 174K followers, 733.8K engagements "Inside Mount Hoods hidden glacier caves Oregon Field Guide from the Archive In [----] a pair of Oregon cavers discovered that a hole in the mouth of the Sandy Glacier on Mount Hood led into more than a mile of caves and tunnels inside the ice itself. They began mapping and identifying the largest known glacier cave system in the lower [--] states just a few hours from Portland. In this classic Oregon Field Guide special from [----] the team joins Brent McGregor and Eddy Cartaya armed with wet suits and ice screws as they continue their exploration of the Sandy glacier cave system delving deep" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rLVfaHqluYk) 2025-09-26T13:01Z 174K followers, 154.2K engagements "This humongous fungus is considered the largest living thing on earth Oregon Field Guide Archives What's bigger than a whale yet hides out of sight What could fill [---] semi-trucks yet spreads itself thin The answer is the honey mushroom. And this humongous fungus is trying to kill the forest where it lives. At the time of filming for this story the fungus covered more than [--] square miles of the Blue Mountains in Eastern Oregon. This story first aired on Feb. [--] [----]. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-field-guide/article/oregon-humongous-fungus/ For more stories like" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vTb1yjK_ZbE) 2024-10-31T13:01Z 174K followers, 176.4K engagements "Step into the hidden wonders and history of Portland's public stairways Oregon Field Guide Archive Portland is home to many well-known landmarks. Its bridges rivers and roses attract tourists and locals alike. But in a city as hilly as Portland these public stairways are a less heralded attraction that weave history architectural design together with public utility. The myriad stairways of Portland connect neighborhoods and parks and gardens and are often tucked away in surprising nooks and crannies of the urban landscape. This story was first broadcast on June [--] [----]. Laura's book is The" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wYuKaX0AE_8) 2024-06-27T13:01Z 174K followers, 115.2K engagements "Scaling the Terrifying Radio Towers of Oregon Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives OPB transmits its broadcast signals across all [-----] square miles of Oregon. Keeping the [--] transmission towers operational falls to field engineers who brave snow wind ice scorning sun and everything in between. We tag along as they scale the towers and repair the hardware that keep folks like off-grid musician Cam Newton in remote corners of our state connected to the outside world. This story originally broadcast October [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-Mc1HWYatAQ) 2024-09-19T13:00Z 173K followers, 13.9K engagements "Bikepacking Their Way From Portland To The Coast Oregon Field Guide You don't need a car or a bus ticket to take a trip from Portland to the Oregon Coast. All it takes is a bike gear supplies and a spirit for adventure. Read more https://www.opb.org/news/article/virtual-nature-break-with-oregon-field-guide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=06rUj0-Gljk) 2020-03-03T13:59Z 173K followers, 27.2K engagements "Desert rockets: Big dreams bigger model rockets Oregon Field Guide In the vast desert of Central Oregon the Leibowitz family and their fellow rocketry enthusiasts gather to fly their creations into the sky. From high-powered rockets to quirky designs its a celebration of curiosity teamwork and a bit of playful chaos. Watch as they share the joy of building launching and dreaming big in the world of amateur rocketry. OregonRocketry will be hosting launches open to the public on Oct. 17-19 and Nov. 7-9 in Brothers Oregon: https://www.oregonrocketry.com/page_id=54 Learn more at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0YfBwU5r7G4) 2025-10-16T12:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "Meet the Deschutes River Poo Patrol Oregon Field Guide Jerry Christensen has a job that truly stinks. But he loves it Meet the man known as Two-Ply who cleans and maintains the river-access-only outhouses along the popular Deschutes River in Oregon. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/article/2023/05/11/deschutes-river-oregon-poo-patrol-two-ply-outhouse-cleaner/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ns-MA6y1MI) 2023-08-01T13:00Z 173K followers, 38.2K engagements "At Home With ALS Summer Whisman was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at age [--]. She's [--] now and has lost her ability to walk speak or move her hands. She currently lives with her dad who is her primary caretaker. ALS Disability Oregon Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB NPR PBS Portland ALS Disability Oregon Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB NPR PBS Portland" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1VFT1lp0xWs) 2015-09-15T23:57Z 174K followers, 25.1K engagements "Mason Bees Are A Gardeners Best Friend Oregon Field Guide These North American natives have incredible pollinating powers. And theyre growing in popularity with backyard gardeners and orchardists. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/news/article/native-oregon-mysterious-mason-bee-fruit-growers-gardeners/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2nDZh-S_2kw) 2019-04-11T21:45Z 174K followers, 46.3K engagements "Therapy llamas greet passengers at PDX 🦙 This holiday season the Portland International Airport could see almost a million travelers pass through its doors. Among the thousands of staff that work to make holiday travel possible is a little-known cohort of four-legged helpers. Year-round more than [--] service dogs and their handlers volunteer to walk the halls of the airport with the goal of alleviating stress for both passengers and employees. Lately two service llamas have become a fixture of the December holiday markets at the airport. On Dec. [--] travelers and airport staff lined up to get" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2oGNvrhtnag) 2025-12-24T22:15Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "Sage grouse face a new threat Populations of the Greater Sage Grouse have dropped by [--] percent over the last [--] years. Thats because the iconic bird depends on high desert sagebrush for food and habitat. And that habitat has been threatened for decades by wildfire human activity and invasive species. A historic agreement that came together in [----] to protect these birds and keep them off the endangered species list has helped turn that trend around. But now a potential lithium mine could blow up the whole deal. OPB Oregon Field Guide producer Cassandra Profita" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=30-iWz65Mxg) 2026-01-26T13:09Z 174K followers, [---] engagements "How Oregon Fought Tuberculosis (Full Documentary) This isnt the first time that Oregon has experienced a pandemic. At the turn of the twentieth century one in seven people in the United States and Europe died from tuberculosis. TB is highly contagious and through the centuries has been known as consumption wasting disease and the white plague. In [----] Oregon was the first Western state to build a public tuberculosis hospital to isolate infected patients. Treatments included fresh air and rest. There wasnt much else that could be done until an antibiotic treatment as developed in the 1950s." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3Sn9GUoJ8GU) 2020-03-27T13:00Z 174K followers, 54.8K engagements "Adventure Cats Oregon Field Guide Ever considered taking your cat snowshoeing on Mount Hood exploring an old growth forest or even paddle boarding Three cat parents decided to buck the trend of keeping their pets at home and now bring their feline friends along on almost every adventure. And it turns out these cats can't get enough Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/17/adventure-cats-oregon-hike-paddleboard/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3dkctdfaAfk) 2024-10-10T13:00Z 173K followers, 65.3K engagements "LIGO is finding black holes from the steppe of eastern Washington Oregon Field Guide Inside a mysterious facility called LIGO built on the windy steppe of eastern Washington scientists created a cutting-edge instrument to reveal the universe in a way humanity never has before. When two black holes collide in deep space the energy creates gravitational waves. By the time those waves reach Earth they are impossibly faint. But scientists at LIGO found a way to detect their signal and now hear cataclysmic collisions regularly. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. 0:00 -" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3iFpWQ50HPo) 2024-12-05T14:00Z 174K followers, 139.7K engagements "Why President Trump thinks Portland is War Ravaged 🎙 #OPBthinkOutLoud OPB's Jenn Chvez asked reporter Conrad Wilson why President Trump thinks Portland is "War ravaged." Trumps view of Portland as a city under siege was echoed in his post on Truth Social announcing that hed authorized National Guard troops to be deployed to the city. At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem I am directing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland and any of our ICE Facilities under siege Trump wrote in a post Saturday. I am also" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3mAC8IM5RKY) 2025-09-30T01:15Z 172K followers, [----] engagements "Oregon author Cheryl Strayed reflects on Wild Oregon Art Beat from the OPB Archive Known worldwide for her [----] memoir "Wild Oregon author Cheryl Strayed has touched countless lives with the story of her Pacific Crest Trail journey. Join us as she revisits the Bridge of the Gods reflects on the art of telling deeply personal stories and talks about what shes working on now. This story originally aired on Feb. [--] [----]. For more on Cheryl Strayed visit https://www.opb.org/article/2022/02/26/oregon-authors-cheryl-strayed-bestselling-books-wild/ Chapters: 0:00 The book Wild from Cheryl Strayed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4W7dVSFqq6Q) 2024-12-03T14:00Z 173K followers, 37.7K engagements "No Kings anti-Trump protests in the Pacific Northwest #opb Dozens of "No Kings" demonstrations took place Saturday in Oregon and Washington and hundreds happened across the country in protest of President Donald Trumps June [--] military parade and his immigration policies. 📝 by Kristyna Wentz-Graff 📹 by Sarah Nairalez Noah Thomas Joni Land and Alejandro Figueroa ✂ by Joey Lovato Read more here https://www.opb.org/article/2025/06/14/no-kings-protest-oregon-washington-liveblog/ #NoKings #nokingsprotes #Activism #FreedomOfSpeech #50501 #50501movement #Indivisible #moveOn #Protest2025" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=57NFHhDNrrQ) 2025-06-14T23:35Z 174K followers, 11.2K engagements "Kamala Harris calls Trump National Guard deployment an abhorrent assault Former Vice President Kamala Harris plugged her new book at a downtown Portland event on Nov. [--]. The Democratic nominee from [----] also touched briefly on the Trump administration's push to deploy the National Guard to Portland. Read more here: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/11/05/former-vice-president-kamala-harris-portland-book-talk-trump-national-guard-deployment/ 📹 by Mac Campbell/OPB ✂ by Joey Lovato/OPB 📷 by Kristyna Wentz-Graff/OPB Eli Imadali/OPB and Eden McCall/OPB #KamalaHarris #107Days" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5FmFecX9e9Q) 2025-11-06T22:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "Creatures Of The Intertidal Zone: Up Close And Personal A team of students gather specimens to help the Smithsonian catalogue the fascinating creatures that make the Oregon Coasts intertidal zone their home. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5KhodxI7eok) 2019-08-12T14:00Z 172K followers, 36.1K engagements "Life In A US Japanese American Internment Camp Oregon Experience Like thousands of Japanese Americans on the West Coast Yoji Matsushima and his family were forcibly removed from their homes during WWII. Immediately after Pearl Harbor his father was arrested and incarcerated at a Department of Justice internment camp; while Yoji and the rest of his family were sent to Minidoka in Idaho. Yoji explains how they were eventually reunited at a little-known DOJ camp in Texas. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #OPB #OregonExperience" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5ZLGj6BV1Os) 2019-04-02T13:00Z 174K followers, 124.5K engagements "🛒 At Worth With a food pantry worker #OPBAtWorkWith El Centro Mercado located a few blocks from City Hall in Cornelius looks like a small grocery store. Shelves are stocked with canned foods and dry goods like masa harina for making tamales and tortillas. Fridges hold fresh vegetables and eggs freezers feature meats and frozen burritos from a local wholesaler. And near the exit there are Krispy Kreme doughnuts and flower bouquets. But theres one big difference: at Centro Mercado everything is free. This food pantry is a project of Centro Mercado Food Pantry a Washington County Latino" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5tmvzmUCcuI) 2026-01-10T21:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Harnessing geothermal energy from ancient Newberry Volcano Oregon Field Guide There's a spot hidden in the forest just outside the Newberry Crater monument where history could be made. Two energy companies have teamed up to attempt something earth-shattering: to generate hot water from a deep dry well and turn it into electricity. Vince Patton shows us a bold experiment for renewable energy at the Newberry Crater. This story originally aired Feb. [--] [----]. Chapters 0:00 Drilling for hot water at Newberry Volcano 0:41 Geologists identify Oregon's best geothermal sites 1:44 Uncovering heat at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6PI5yGRM-Fk) 2025-04-17T12:50Z 173K followers, 59.2K engagements "Federal agents use tear gas pepper balls on nonviolent protesters following Portland No Kings rally As the sun went down following a day of No Kings rallies several hundred people continued to protest at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland. There were people in costumes and pajamas elderly men with their shirts tucked into khakis and a few young children. Around 7:30 p.m. the federal agents on the roof unleashed a barrage of tear gas pepper balls and flash-bangs into the crowd below. A cloud of orange and gray became thick enough that the ICE building was no" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6WP-jgQi3jk) 2025-10-19T06:13Z 173K followers, 56K engagements "Pebble Mosaic Artist Jeffrey Bale Uses Work to Connect With Nature Oregon Art Beat Pebble mosaic artist Jeffrey Bale creates elaborate intricate designs from stones he gathers in the wild. His work has received international attention from publications like the New York Times and Better Homes and Gardens. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-art-beat/article/pebble-mosaic-artist-jeffrey-bale/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6hoW_J1E_yk) 2019-09-18T13:00Z 174K followers, 165.9K engagements "Why Do We Have Allergies Pollen's not dangerous; it's a fundamental part of life on land. For hundreds of millions of years every land animal ever has lived with pollen. You'd think wed have had plenty of time to evolve a way to deal with it. So how have our bodies not figured this out yet Full story: https://www.opb.org/news/article/why-allergies-summer-pollen-video/ Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=6uYIpPQbbVw) 2018-06-15T18:45Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "Sage grouse face new threat from lithium mining after a decade of conservation Oregon Field Guide For the past [--] years ranchers and environmentalists have worked together to help protect an extraordinary bird. The goal of their historic conservation agreement is to keep the greater sage grouse off the endangered species list. So far its mostly been working. But theres a new threat looming in Southeast Oregon and across the West where mining companies want to drill for lithium in a sage grouse hotspot. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/12/12/oregon-sage-grouse-lithium-mine-nevada/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7FTaXykTNx4) 2025-12-12T14:00Z 173K followers, 28.5K engagements "Hidden Treasures of the Oregon Coast Oregon Field Guide Explore the hidden treasures of the Oregon Coast. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Engage in the OPB community by Liking Sharing and Commenting on our videos. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible and everything else you love. Ensure the next important" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8NTXe2fs8vA) 2015-11-23T21:53Z 173K followers, 103.5K engagements "In search of the quietest place in Oregon Oregon Field Guide Where is the quietest place in Oregon This journey with natural sound recordist Nick McMahan takes us to the extreme southeast of the state. Explore the sonic landscape of the natural world and the value of preserving quiet on an increasingly noisy planet. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/02/06/urban-naturalist-mike-houck-tracks-great-blue-herons-on-the-willamette-river/ Chapters 0:00 Searching for the quietest place in Oregon 2:07 Natural Sound Recording Artist Nick McMahan seeks quiet 3:07 Journey to Oregon's quietest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8puZ72wgnok) 2025-02-13T13:55Z 173K followers, 52K engagements "The Blacksmith Who Preserves Timberline Lodge Iron Work Oregon Field Guide Timberline Lodge gets more than [--] million visitors a year. That's a lot of wear and tear. Thankfully master artisans like blacksmith Darryl Nelson are hard at work preserving the beauty of this iconic Mount Hood destination. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #OPB #oregonfieldguide #blacksmiths #TimberlineLodge opb oregon public broadcasting oregon sw washington portland salem or ashland or medford blacksmith blacksmithing wrought iron stair railing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=91mr_8c8VzI) 2020-01-29T08:00Z 173K followers, 12.4K engagements "Crater Lake bull trout Oregon Field Guide After more than a century an isolated population of endangered bull trout in Crater Lake National Park is finally reconnected to the rest of their original range. To do that scientists and conservationists re-created a stream that had been redirected for irrigation more than a century ago. For more Oregon Field Guide stories https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=956W8rRgw2M) 2021-04-30T11:59Z 173K followers, 26.6K engagements "Green crabs are invading the Pacific Northwest coast Oregon Field Guide In [----] invasive green crabs were just starting to show up in Oregon bays. Nearly two decades later these non-native critters are multiplying at alarming rates and threatening Pacific Northwest shellfish. *Editor's Note: the Oregon Fish and Wildlife biologist featured in this video is Summer Henricksen. We apologize for the misspelling. Invasive European green crabs threaten Northwest shellfish industries https://www.opb.org/article/2024/01/04/invasive-european-green-crabs-threaten-northwest-shellfish-industries/ Dealing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9nTqHyFFczI) 2024-01-03T14:00Z 173K followers, 298.2K engagements "Calligrapher Sora Shodo breaks traditional Japanese rules Oregon Art Beat Japanese calligraphy artist Sora Shodo taps into natures beauty and her own creativity to create works of art that break the rules of traditional calligraphy. Originally from Japan she honed her creative process in Oregon. Using brushes ranging from the size of a pencil to that of a small broom she sometimes creates her large-format work in front of an audience sharing her unique process. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/08/sora-shodo-calligraphy-portland/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9na9CSIeV8Y) 2026-01-06T14:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "How Mexican Americans in Oregon created the first Chicano college This is the English version of this podcast episode. Haga clic aqu para escuchar en espaol (https://www.opb.org/article/2025/02/17/the-evergreen-podcast-colegio-cesar-chavez-espanol/) . The 1960s was the start of the Chicano movement: El Movimiento. Activists like Csar Chvez and Dolores Huerta were on the front lines calling for civil rights and social justice for Mexican Americans after facing decades of discrimination. And right here in Oregon Chicanos founded an institution that would change education for Latinos across the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A0W0iMnIYvU) 2026-02-09T13:13Z 174K followers, [---] engagements "The history of Oregon's county poor farms Oregon Experience For decades Oregon required counties to care for their indigent residents. Government-funded relief institutions known as poor farms provided food shelter and medical services throughout the state. Poor farms became a refuge for the elderly people with disabilities or anyone unable to care for themselves. However the care varied widely. Some provided residents with a home while others operated more like prisons. Oregons County Poor Farms examines this little-known history of how the state once cared for its poor. Learn more:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=A_t0ZFXpy04) 2023-11-06T14:00Z 174K followers, 212K engagements "How forest surveying has evolved Oregon Field Guide In the 1800s forest surveyors used rocks carved cryptic messages into trees maintained detailed notes and utilized complex instruments known as solar.📍🧭📐 The job is even more complicated today. Surveyors now use a lot of advanced technology to do their work including global positioning systems to identify map coordinates and computer software to draw property lines on maps. Though modern surveying is not as simple as it once was surveyors still often need to drive hike canoe and navigate challenging terrain to access remote locations for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CxSx1x3GQlI) 2025-04-10T12:55Z 173K followers, 19.5K engagements "Why wheat matters to the Pacific Northwest -Superabundant S1 E5 What makes the perfect doughnut How about the perfect bao Its all in the dough. And the key to good dough Good wheat. Wheat is the original superabundant resource for Western civilization. It is predictable storable and controllable enabling the rise of cities and facilitating their expanse into empires. Soils in the PNW fed by volcanoes and massive ancient floods are perfect for a particular kind of wheat soft white. Today soft white wheat is a pillar of the NW economy and a key link to world trade one of Oregons most important" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DFJVvzxD7IQ) 2021-10-01T11:59Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "Field Guide update: Rare colony of Western Painted turtles near Portland still going strong 🐢 A while back Oregon Field Guide featured a rare urban population of Western painted turtles discovered in a wetland in Gresham. These native turtles are so colorful they look like someone painted on them hence their name. We checked up on the Gresham turtles to see how theyre doing now. 📹 by Joey Lovato/OPB Jule Gilfillan/OPB Cassandra Profita/OPB Todd Sonflieth/OPB Nick Fisher/OPB Michael Bendixen/OPB ✂ by Joey Lovato/OPB ✏ by Cassandra Profita/OPB #OregonFieldGuide #turtles #turtlepower #Gresham" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DHkQbLY5eks) 2025-12-03T17:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "A mysterious rare bog is full of surprises on Washingtons Olympic Peninsula Oregon Field Guide A mysterious landscape known as Crowberry Bog on the Olympic Peninsula is like no other place in Washington. Its a bog that sits like an inflated bladder rising higher than the surrounding forest. To walk here is like walking on a waterbed chock full of rare and surprising life. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/10/mysterious-rare-bog-full-of-surprises-on-washingtons-olympic-peninsula/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EbYxgnG1xKk) 2024-10-17T13:00Z 174K followers, 603.6K engagements "Are dogs the greatest tool in wildlife conservation Oregon Field Guide One of the most powerful tools in conservation research is human's best friend. Rogue Detection Teams train rescue dogs to sniff out everything from tigers to pangolins to cherry viruses to help scientists around the world. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Engage in the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ep_eHGykuuQ) 2021-08-23T11:59Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "From phone poles to gallery walls: the art of rock poster artist Justin Hampton Oregon Art Beat Fresh out of art school in Seattle Justin Hampton found himself at the heart of the 90s grunge explosion trading band flyers for concert tickets. When the city banned flyers on telephone poles he helped pioneer large screen-printed posters launching a prolific career creating art for Soundgarden Radiohead and more. His 444-page book Visual Feast presents it all. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=EzW2V-sepfA) 2026-01-13T14:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Looking back on the career of Field Guide host Ed Jahn Oregon Field Guide For [--] years Oregon Field Guide reporter executive producer and host Ed Jahn told award-winning stories about everything from the dangers of earthquakes and invasive species to the thrills of glacier caves waterfall kayaking and navigating the Columbia River Bar by boat. Now hes passed the baton to another generation of Field Guide adventurers. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FbF1gsQxYCA) 2025-11-20T14:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "How Northwest hops led to the modern IPA Superabundant Walk into any brewery or grocery store today and you will see the letters IPA everywhere that intense tropical beer has become Oregons style. That wasnt always the case. It turns out that a variety of hop bred in Oregon sparked an entirely new way of making beer and a whole new tradition of American ales. Nearly every commercial hop grown in the U.S. comes from Oregon Washington and Idaho and the United States accounts for nearly half the hops grown in the world. In beer hops provide a bitterness that adds structure and balances the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GXy_tDqyWVE) 2024-04-19T13:00Z 174K followers, 24.9K engagements "Epic sandcastles are here today gone tomorrow Oregon Field Guide The annual sandcastle contest in St. Helens is a scene of epic but ephemeral beauty. Every year in St. Helens Oregon [--] sculptors from across the country construct incredible works of art out of sand. From seasoned pros to total novices these artists pour their hearts into creations that will ultimately wash away with the tide showcasing true dedication to this impressive but ephemeral art form. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GbPQmLq3Y5k) 2024-11-14T14:00Z 173K followers, 16.3K engagements "🌲 AntFarm is defending Oregon homes against wildfire #oregonfieldguide In [----] [---] million acres in Oregon burned and set a new record. Neighborhoods at the forest edge are most at risk. To help make conditions near homes safer the crew from AntFarm is cutting trees. AntFarm is a community non-profit in Sandy Oregon. This work is funded by the national Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. The goal is to clear brush and standing dead trees in at-risk neighborhoods. The youth crew members are learning these skills as job training. For low-income households and seniors these services are" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Gf1LDd4m2zM) 2025-01-15T20:53Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "Oregons Napa Valley Of Cranberry Farming Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Oregon cranberry farmers call the state's south coast the "Napa Valley" of U.S. cranberry farming. Why A longer growing season produces sweet berries. But don't believe the myth that these ruby gems grow in watery bogs. Cranberry fields are flooded only two days a year to help the farmers get the berries off the vine at harvest time. Learn more https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-field-guide/article/cranberry-farming/ and For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=H9GWHuRIkuA) 2023-11-21T14:00Z 173K followers, 27.9K engagements "The lost pinnacles of Crater Lake Oregon Field Guide The stunning pinnacles of Crater Lake are a unique artifact of ancient Mount Mazamas cataclysmic eruption [----] years ago. The mysterious towering pinnacles were a must-see attraction for early Crater Lake tourists and landscape photographers. Oregon Field Guide explores the geology of their creation and traces what happened to cause these spectacular features to fall into obscurity. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/05/oregon-crater-lake-pinnacles-field-guide/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=I3-tiRYL_ko) 2026-02-05T13:50Z 174K followers, 132.6K engagements "Portland urban naturalist tracks the great blue herons Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Mike Houck tracks the lifecycle of the great blue heron on Portland's Willamette River while reflecting on his long career bringing green space to the built environment. Chapters 0:00 Mike Houck an urban naturalist looks for birds 1:59 Mike Houck searches for the great blue heron south of Portland 3:58 How the history of Portland wasn't as accommodating to wildlife 5:15 The life cycle of the great blue heron 6:14 How the great blue heron become the Portland City bird 7:38 Threats to young great" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IFg-lV7jSEc) 2025-01-30T13:55Z 174K followers, 18.6K engagements "A shopping centers demise brings frustration to East Portland #Gateway #OPBreports News of a Fred Meyer grocery store closing at the Gateway Shopping Center has East Portland residents worried about the future of their community which was once planned to be the citys second downtown. The disruption offers Portlands new city government a chance to show up for long-neglected neighborhoods. Read the full story here https://www.opb.org/article/2025/08/06/east-portland-business-gateway-oregon-shopping-center-city-council/ ✏ by Alex Zielinski 📹 by Kristyna Wentz-Graff 📸 by Morgan Barnaby and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=IMVyvo3u3MI) 2025-08-07T21:30Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Divers "Loot the Deschutes" for lost treasure Oregon Field Guide Roughly [------] people float the Deschutes River through Bend in Central Oregon each summer. Many lose belongings along the way. But thanks to some dedicated local divers some treasured items are making it home. And even trash can score a second chance in the hands of a master river looter. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/article/2023/08/17/loot-the-deschutes-bend-oregon-divers-find-treasures-reunite-with-owners/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ik5H5DqH7xo) 2024-10-03T13:00Z 173K followers, 84K engagements "Baker City remembers the legacy of Leo Adler Oregon Experience from the archives One person can change a community for generations to come. Leo Adler was born [---] years ago in [----] but he still has a direct and positive impact on his hometown in Eastern Oregon. Adler was a magazine magnate self-made millionaire and Baker Citys most enthusiastic booster. His unique generosity continues to support the community to this day in education social services and community building. First aired on Feb. [--] [----]. Learn more here https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregonexperience/article/leo-adler/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J5C91nF_3mM) 2025-11-26T23:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "🚌 Christmas Valley in Lake County is more desert frontier than tinseltown #OPBstoprequested Christmas Valley in Lake County is more desert frontier than tinseltown. Debbie Warren has lived in north Lake County for [--] years. North county is a great place to live but everything is far doctors appointments are far shopping is far transit service is far but you can see the antelope play she said. For [--] years Warren has driven a weekly shopper bus from Christmas Valley to La Pine for Lake County Transit. Theres no set route she figures it out on fly based on riders errands from doctors" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J5bEA6uPrpc) 2024-11-03T15:15Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Hip Hop artist RZA shares film that inspired Wu-Tang Clan at Hollywood Theatre #OregonArtBeat Oregon Art Beat has been working on a story about Portlands Hollywood Theatre turning [---] this year. Hip hop artist RZA stopped by the theater over the summer to share the kung fu film that inspired the creation of the Wu-Tang Clan and Art Beat was there to capture it Hundreds of film and music lovers packed the sold-out event to show their love of kung fu cinema. Watch for our full story on the Hollywood Theatre coming in February. 📹 by Claudia Johnson/OPB ✂ by Claudia Johnson/OPB #OregonArtBeat" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JEC9eawwTrQ) 2026-01-29T23:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Descending Into The Hell Hole Of Oregons Central Cascades Oregon Field Guide from the Archives The postcard quality of the Cascade Mountains hides a violent nature. You can discover evidence that the mountains are cracking apart if you can find the Hell Hole. Thats something our Oregon Field Guide crew did for this classic segment from [----]. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K1lZSUQjNa8) 2019-05-30T13:00Z 173K followers, 132.1K engagements "What a new Cascadia discovery could mean for Pacific Northwest #tsunami risk 🌊 #allsciencenofiction The Cascadia Subduction Zone could unleash a massive earthquake and tsunami 🫨 but new research suggests the waves might not be as big or arrive as fast as we feared. 😅 Scientists hunting for a tsunami-triggering megasplay fault along the coast found not what they expected. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/07/03/all-science-no-fiction-cascadia-earthquake-tsunami-threat/ 📹 by Jes Burns OPB ✂ by Christie Goshe 🎵 Courtesy of Audio Network #AllScienceNoFiction #pnw #Science" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K7w_rwArH7s) 2025-07-03T13:00Z 172K followers, 29.6K engagements "Learn to harvest food from the wild Oregon Coast Oregon Field Guide The Pacific Northwest has one of the most abundant tidal ecosystems in the world. The ocean conditions are cold murky and nutrient-dense conditions that provide fuel for life on shore. Alanna Kieffer studied marine biology and eventually left a career in marine research to start her own business Shifting Tides where she teaches people how to forage for food in the coastal ecosystem. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/06/oregon-coast-how-to-forage-for-food/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=K8iCvfJrhXQ) 2025-05-15T12:55Z 173K followers, 108.3K engagements "Paddle the Klamath Canoe Trail in 4K 60fps OPBs Slow TV Take a calming canoe trip around Upper Klamath Lake with relaxing nature sounds and views of Mt. McLoughlin. For more videos and stories like this visit OPB online at https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KDhjBZukD2A) 2025-12-31T14:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "'Nick On the Rocks' star tours the Ginkgo Flow Oregon Field Guide Geologist Nick Zentner @GeologyNick (of Nick on the Rocks fame) takes us on an entertaining road trip to explore the Ginkgo lava flow that erupted in central Washington and flowed all the way to the Oregon Coast [--] million years ago. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2024/01/13/pacific-northwest-ginkgo-lava-glow-geology-columbia-river-basalt-oregon-agate-beach/ Find Nick on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@GeologyNick For more stories like this visit OPB online at opb.org. Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KsHepWTQuks) 2024-01-11T14:00Z 173K followers, 186.4K engagements "Locating the worlds largest collection of apple varieties Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archive Apple detectives from the Home Orchard Society in Oregon City figure out what kinds of apples grow on trees. When they found an aging man near Yoncalla Oregon with the largest collection of apple varieties in the world they took on the massive task of trying to preserve a living cutting from every one of his [----] trees. This story originally aired on Nov. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=KvW4l31nbSE) 2024-08-16T13:00Z 173K followers, 30.5K engagements "Fly fishing with the legendary Frank Moore Oregon Field Guide Frank Moore spent nearly [--] years living on or near Oregons North Umpqua River. His lifetime accomplishments as a fly fisherman conservationist and veteran earned him many awards including the prestigious Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor and an induction into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. Frank Moore died in January [----]. In this video from the Oregon Field Guide archives Moore brings us along on a fishing journey in the river he called the graduate school of fly fishing. #flyfishing #OregonFieldGuide" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L2Jt1NwwJp8) 2022-04-22T11:59Z 173K followers, 30.1K engagements "How the Oregon truffle bends humans to its will -'Superabundant' S1 E1 Truffles are mysterious organisms that thrive in the damp forests of the Pacific Northwest especially in Oregon. Like their above-ground cousins mushrooms they are the fruit of vast underground networks of fungus. But unlike mushrooms truffles stay buried underground. To reproduce they use irresistible aromas to entice animals to dig them up eat them and excrete their spores in new territory. Those same aromas make truffles a culinary delight that Northwest chefs like Iron Chef Vitaly Paley and Cooperativa's Sarah Schaefer" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M4HGXM_L7KI) 2021-05-18T11:59Z 173K followers, 129.9K engagements "Kayak fishing: Catching lingcod & more along the coast Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives The trials and tribulations of kayak fishing. Jill Postlewait and Chad Meengs paddle their two-person Kayak out along the coast near Beverly Beach in Lincoln County to fish in places larger boats cant get to. They catch everything from lingcod to kelp greenling with some friendly competition to see who can catch more fish. In about an hour and a half the two caught almost [--] fish when kayaking up and down the rocky coast. The waters can be rough at times but the reward is worth it. This story" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MLq4j_8o-4E) 2025-05-29T12:55Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "Unearthing the lost stories of Mount St. Helens Oregon Field Guide (full episode) Amateur archeologists set out to uncover new details about what happened on Mount St. Helens on May [--] [----]. Can they find the rumored "bootlegger caves" of Harry Truman the innkeeper of Spirit Lake Lodge What stories do the rusted relics found hiding in the ash still have to tell Scott Kemery and his group of volunteers search the rugged post-eruption volcanic landscape in a quest for answers. Learn more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=OESf5Y2dpCU) 2024-03-14T13:00Z 173K followers, 529.6K engagements "🍎🍏 Tasting [--] apple varieties #KiyokawaFamilyOrchards #superabundant Well how do you like them apples 🍎🍏 On Oct. [--] [----] visitors flocked to Kiyokawa Family Orchards in Parkdale Oregon to take part in an annual tasting of [--] apple varieties grown onsite. This was the first year since the COVID pandemic that the Kiyokawas were able to host the event which showcases the incredible bounty each apple season has to offer out of Parkdales unique microclimate and soil. We grow over [---] varieties of apples said orchard owner Randy Kiyokawa. Apples that are heirloom varieties; apples that are from" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PDLmjktviZo) 2024-11-09T15:30Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Recipe: Herring Under a Fur Coat OPB Bonnie Morales chef and owner of Kachka in Portland Oregon invited OPB into her kitchen and showed us how to make a Russian dish: herring under a fur coat a colorful layered salad. For more videos like this https://www.opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PPkP-Mi3Leo) 2014-07-24T20:05Z 173K followers, 35K engagements "Como los Mxico Americanos de Oregon llegaron a fundar el primer colegio Chicano Esta es la versin en espaol de este episodio del podcast. Click here to listen in English (https://www.opb.org/article/2025/02/17/the-evergreen-podcast-colegio-cesar-chavez-english/) . Los aos 60s marcaron el comienzo del Movimiento Chicano denominado: El Movimiento. Activistas como Csar Chvez y Dolores Huerta lideraban demostraciones demandando derechos civiles y justicia social para la comunidad Mexicana Americana despus de haber enfrentado dcadas de discriminacion. Y aqu mismo en Oregon un grupo de Chicanos" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PrB-ps13efg) 2026-02-09T13:31Z 174K followers, [---] engagements "Oregon's Animation Magic Oregon Art Beat (full episode) from the OPB Archive At just about any moment of any day in Oregon someone is making animation. Home of Oscar-winning artists Portland is considered one of the stop-motion capitals of the world. Meet the artists who have made Oregon an animation powerhouse including Claymation creator Will Vinton animation makers Rose Bond Jerold Howard Joan Gratz artists at LAIKA and more This story first aired April [----] Learn more https://www.opb.org/news/series/2017/oregon-art-beat-2017-animation-eclipse-art/ For more stories like this visit OPB" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QNhNM3hLCRY) 2024-03-09T01:15Z 172K followers, [----] engagements "Portland protests President Trump's plan to send federal troops to protect ICE and combat Antifa People in Portland protested the Trump administration's plan to send federal troops to the city to protect ICE and combat Antifa. Several hundred people gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland this afternoon to protest the Trump administrations deployment of National Guard troops to the city. Federal agents armed with long-barrel firearms patrolled from nearby rooftops. Families including grandparents and children riding bikes filled the streets alongside" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QRECe3mRdeE) 2025-09-29T01:29Z 174K followers, 21.8K engagements "Oregons pika comeback Oregon Field Guide In [----] ""Oregon Field Guide"" introduced you to an isolated population of American pika living in the Columbia River Gorge. When the Eagle Creek Fire swept through in [----] about half of those pika colonies seem to have been wiped out. Three years on the impossibly cute critters seem to be making a comeback or are they Read more: https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/30/pikas-return-to-the-gorge-or-so-researchers-think/ Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #OPB #oregonfieldguide #pacificnorthwest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QXmy6WIHZ5w) 2021-04-09T11:59Z 174K followers, 32.1K engagements "Oregon's Stumptown Fil makes his own weather prediction Here in the Beaver State Oregonians prefer to get the furcast from a different source: our very own Filbert the beaver better known as Stumptown Fil. And Fil has predicted six more weeks of winter. Here in the Pacific Northwest were beaver believers said Ali Azevedo a keeper in the Oregon Zoos North America section. Groundhogs are great but they dont create wetlands or manage branches the way beavers do. Meteorology skills aside Azevedo said Filbert and his lodge-mate Maple also do a great job connecting people with one of Oregons most" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=R8r8gWRusEc) 2026-02-03T03:46Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Oregon Olives Oregon Field Guide It took a small but intrepid group of farmers to show that Oregon could be a center for grape growing and wine production. Now another small group is trying to prove the case for olive oil production. Enter Javier Fernandez-Salvador. The OSU berry and tree fruit expert is spearheading the research to find the right olive tree cultivar and growing regime to make it viable in the Willamette Valley. The Olea project is a collaboration between Oregon State University (OSU) Extensions Mid-Valley Small Farms Program and local olive growers. Member support makes all" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S1ZXy8sUtzI) 2023-01-24T20:00Z 173K followers, 34.5K engagements "What freshwater mussels tell about the health of the Willamette River Oregon Field Guide Archives Native freshwater mussels are environmental superheroes that filter rivers across North America but their future is threatened. Members of Willamette Riverkeeper have been studying a large population of old growth western pearlshell mussels in a stretch of the Willamette. What does the aging population tell us about the health of the river and the future of its mussel Read more about freshwater mussels" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S4iwDb3VZyk) 2025-07-02T13:28Z 173K followers, 20.7K engagements "Old Masters Modern Twist: Jill McVarish's playful paintings Oregon Art Beat from the OPB Archive With a deft hand for Old Masters techniques and an eye on our modern world Jill McVarish's paintings offer a surprising and sometimes cheeky take on a classic form. After spending more than a decade as a commercial artist these days she creates her own work inspired by historical images the power of animals and toys and ideas she gets walking around Astoria with her dog Chauncy. This story originally broadcast on Feb. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. ---" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SsN5DettrNI) 2024-10-01T22:30Z 172K followers, [----] engagements "The rewilding of the Elwha River: [--] years after dam removal Oregon Field Guide Its been over a decade since two dams came out of the Elwha River on Washingtons Olympic Peninsula. Salmon are returning cougars elk foxes and bears roam [---] acres of newly restored land and the river runs wild tearing up the road that ran along its banks. For the first time in over a hundred years the Lower Elwha Klallam tribal members can catch salmon on a free-flowing Elwha. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. Chapters 0:00 Tribal ceremony for first day of fishing 3:27 Fish biology" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TZWmy_H9pxY) 2024-11-28T14:00Z 174K followers, 229.5K engagements "5 years after Oregons Labor Day Fires scientists find surprises in streams Oregon Field Guide Scientists have been studying how water quality and wildlife have fared in [--] streams in the five years since Oregons Labor Day Fires one of the states most extreme wildfire events. Now their preliminary results are turning the scientific understanding of fire recovery on its head. Instead of suffering aquatic wildlife is thriving in all of the streams with one exception where salvage logging has occurred. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TwLXjahWBvo) 2025-08-29T12:55Z 173K followers, 155.9K engagements "Celebrating the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers 🏀 Fans gathered at Pioneer Square in downtown Portland on Sunday Sept. [--] to celebrate the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team. Lillard led the team to the NBA playoffs multiple times before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. After suffering an injury last season he was released. Now he's back with the Blazers joining a team of younger players to create a combo that many fans think could be a new opportunity for the team. Learn more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U7AvWGM8apY) 2025-09-22T20:45Z 172K followers, [----] engagements "Mobile vet clinic treats 'rez dogs' for free to prevent overpopulation Oregon Field Guide First Nations Veterinary offers free veterinary care to pets living on Native American reservations. The director Gina Clemmer a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma believes high-volume spay and neuter is the root solution to ending the overpopulation and euthanasia of dogs and cats. Oregon Field Guide follows her team and documents their love for rez dogs as they travel to the Warm Springs Reservation to treat pets for free. Learn more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UCAY_ajDlHw) 2026-01-15T14:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Railroad speeders get a unique view of the scenic Oregon Coast on a holiday run Oregon Field Guide Once a year enthusiasts drive vintage railroad speeder cars across the Oregon Coast Range and down the coast getting to see gorgeous places few people see all while delivering gifts to kids in need. There are speeder runs across the Northwest but this annual run is often cited as the most scenic. It goes across trestles and through tunnels over bridges and sloughs and past the Oregon Dunes. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UaY4A1_3j5A) 2025-12-04T14:01Z 173K followers, 622.1K engagements "Meet Oregons oldest intentional community Alpha Farm Oregon Field Guide from the Archives Alpha Farm started during the colorful chapter of American history when a counterculture generation went back to the land and experimented with communal ways of living. But while many communes of the 1960s and 70s failed or faded Alpha Farm has managed to hang on. In fact it is the longest continuously running intentional community in Oregon. In this story that originally broadcast in [----] Oregon Field Guide pays a visit to learn how the community managed to endure. For more stories like this visit OPB" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ue3_YoJrE4Y) 2025-07-17T13:01Z 173K followers, 290.4K engagements "Dory Fishing Pacific City Oregon Field Guide Pacific City Oregon is one of the few spots in the world where the fishing fleet of dory boats launches directly from the sand into the ocean. This vignette offers a look at this beautiful practice. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible and everything else you love. Ensure the next important story is covered and join in as a Sustainer now at" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VHjCC716I_k) 2015-09-11T20:12Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Urban Falconry in Portland Challenges with winter crow migrations in cities Oregon Field Guide The use of falconry to control nuisance birds is common practice in settings as varied as sewage treatment plants vineyards and other agricultural fields. But using this age-old strategy in urban settings is being pioneered right here in Portland. Read the full story here: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/ofg/segment/urban-falconry-a-very-portland-solution/ Related story: https://www.opb.org/article/2023/04/11/crows-took-over-downtown-portland-then-they-left-what-happened/ --- Oregon Public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=VXF1wr2utEk) 2018-11-16T00:40Z 174K followers, 45K engagements "The penny is on its way out. But the love for them endures for this Stayton coin collector 🪙 Farewell to the penny or should we say the cent After more than [---] years the U.S. Treasury has stopped minting the one-cent coin. For collectors and cash users alike its the end of an era. But it may mean a chance for coin collectors to capitalize on renewed interest in an aging hobby. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/24/stayton-coin-collector-pennies/ 📹 by Eli Imadali/OPB ✂ by Joey Lovato/OPB ✏ by Donald Orr/OPB 🎵 Courtesy of Audio Network #OPBNews #opbreports #Penny #onecent" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WNaCgZ7d8ZI) 2026-01-24T15:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Adventure hiking on the Oregon Desert Trail Oregon Field Guide Want to know what its like to hike across the Oregon high desert Well show you the way The Oregon Desert Trail is Oregons newest long-distance trail and a grand showcase of solitude geology and beauty. The trail links hidden jewels like Crack In The Ground the Owyhee Canyonlands and Steens Mountain to outposts like Christmas Valley Fields and Frenchglen. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wm7uEFcsJm8) 2021-05-10T11:59Z 173K followers, 18.7K engagements "How "krab" is made from Pacific Whiting Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives In the 1990s a successful fishery developed around a once-undesirable fish the Pacific whiting. Follow the production of imitation crab off the coast of Newport Oregon from the ocean to the grocery store. This Oregon Field Guide story premiered on Feb. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Wy9LsW3DjJo) 2024-03-21T13:00Z 173K followers, 227.5K engagements "OHSU primate research center under scrutiny from scientists and activists opposed to animal research In the U.S. there are about [------] monkeys baboons and other primates living in captivity to support scientific research. About [----] of them are at OHSUs Oregon National Primate Research Center (https://www.ohsu.edu/onprc) . Thats where researchers do experiments on monkeys to try to get clear data about things like cannabis use during pregnancy and to find cures (https://www.opb.org/article/2024/07/31/ohsu-research-universal-flu-vaccine/) for diseases like HIV. Animal rights activists have" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=X8vMU92xEQ0) 2026-02-02T13:13Z 174K followers, [---] engagements "Oregon's Wenaha River Oregon Field Guide One of our favorite destinations in 2016: the Wenaha River. This wild river takes a lot of effort to get to. But it's worth it. Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible and everything else you love. Ensure the next" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XCD9VsYSl-0) 2016-12-23T23:13Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "Watch: Argon tank explosion at Canby Oregon aerospace supplier On Tuesday Feb. [--] an argon gas tank exploded at Kittyhawk Inc. an aerospace supplier in Canby Oregon. About [---] homes were evacuated two schools closed and one employee received minor injuries. Evacuation orders lifted the morning of Wednesday Feb. [--]. Video obtained by OPB shows the moment the explosion happened via footage from nearby businesses. The Kittyhawk building is now structurally unsound and work at the site is currently on hold. Read the full story:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XOqTNlLbFMU) 2026-02-04T22:45Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Kites That Fight and Kites That Dance At Oregon Festival Oregon Field Guide Flying a kite at this Oregon Coast festival could mean competing in a kite fight synchronized kite dancing or flying a kite thats big enough for the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ or https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y3CL4-6nN5w) 2019-06-21T17:46Z 172K followers, 59.5K engagements "🍄Crowberry Bogs mysteries on the Olympic Peninsula 🌿 #oregonfieldguide #crowberrybog A mysterious landscape known as Crowberry Bog on the Olympic Peninsula is like no other place in Washington. Its a bog that sits like an inflated bladder rising higher than the surrounding forest. To walk here is like walking on a waterbed chock full of rare and surprising life. 🍄 Oregon Field Guide followed Joe Rocchio the natural heritage program manager for the Washington Department of Natural Resources to learn more. 🌿 Learn more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9qjMlWjlnA) 2024-12-02T16:30Z 172K followers, [----] engagements "Rare colony of Western painted turtles near Portland Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives While surveying an urban wetland in [----] Gresham urban ecologist Laura Guderyahn stumbled across the only known urban population of native Western painted turtles east of the Willamette. She joined forces with others in the community to make sure this rare colony continues to thrive. This story originally aired on Feb. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YAFCtp-dvyc) 2025-06-19T13:01Z 173K followers, 16.9K engagements "The search for Oregons tallest tree Oregon Field Guide from the Archives Currently the tallest known tree in Oregon is the Brummit Fir (aka the Doerner Fir) a 327-foot Douglas fir giant in Coos County. But as scientists use LiDAR technology to map more and more of the states landscape they are finding tall trees no one knew about in remote locations trees that could be even taller than the Brummit. In this story from [----] champion tree climbers Brian French and Will Koomjian from Ascending the Giants a voluntary group of tree enthusiasts use those findings to head deep into the forest where" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YP9gXYiuxNY) 2025-07-24T12:55Z 173K followers, 60.9K engagements "Wild Totality: Capturing The [----] Solar Eclipse From An Oregon Mountain Peak Totality the pathway of the [----] total solar eclipse ran through Oregon towns and some of its most wild places. These rugged eclipse-chasers chose wild as the place to shared the moments of total daytime darkness. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 path of totality solar eclipse total solar eclipse solar eclipse [----] [----] solar eclipse [----] eclipse great american eclipse eclipse [----] total eclipse what is an eclipse total solar eclipse [----] oregon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YcumkPn0rsc) 2019-07-26T13:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Eastern Oregons polluted drinking water A water pollution crisis has been unfolding in Eastern Oregon for decades. Contamination of the Lower Umatilla Basins groundwater with excess nitrates a naturally occurring chemical also found in fertilizer has meant residents of Morrow and Umatilla Counties who get their water from private wells are struggling to access clean drinking water. Though the issue has been a known problem for over thirty years nitrate pollution there is only getting worse and some residents are still just learning about the risks to their health. Monica Samayoa" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YfPmpM-LZ50) 2024-05-06T12:06Z 172K followers, [---] engagements "Portland Art Museums $111 million remodel what does it look like 🖼 OPB got a glimpse of the Portland Art Museums new Rothko Pavilion part of the Museums $111 million renovation that debuts in November. The renovation adds [------] square feet of new museum space including new terraces and galleries and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the city. Museum director Brian Ferriso talked about what this expansion brings to the Museum. The new pavilion will feature major works by Mark Rothko a first for the museum. 📹by Eric Slade ✂by Joey Lovato ✨ @portlandartmuseum #RothkoPavilion" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YjTiCu7QEEk) 2025-09-05T22:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "The giant pumpkin paddle: A record-breaking journey down the Columbia River In October [----] Gary Kristensen of Happy Valley Oregon made history paddling a 1200-pound pumpkin [--] miles down the Columbia River to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey ever in a pumpkin boat. But one record wasnt enough. To take advantage of the Columbias faster spring currents Gary did something no pumpkin grower would even consider he started growing a new giant gourd in January months before the usual season. His goal: to shatter his own record with a 130-mile journey from Bonneville Dam to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_L70q1tK_Do) 2025-10-30T13:01Z 174K followers, 78.4K engagements "Is Celilo Falls still intact Oregon Field Guide Celilo Falls have been at the center of an emotional controversy in the Pacific Northwest more than [--] years. Celilo Falls disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed but some tribal members believe the government blew it up first. See new history-making images which settle the matter. (In the captions for this story at :48 seconds Enchuwana should read Nchi-Wna. We regret the error.) Related storie: https://www.opb.org/article/2022/09/24/racism-endangered-salmon-federal-policy-northwest-tribes/" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=a2Yh89uc4Ro) 2022-03-10T12:59Z 173K followers, 133.7K engagements "Hiroshi Ogawas wood fired dragon kiln Oregon Art Beat From the Oregon Art Beat archives: A [----] visit to the late master ceramicist Hiroshi Ogawas studio as he crafts then loads dried work into his traditional Japanese anagama earthen kiln. Cameras followed Ogawa and friends as they fire up the kiln with wood to a sustained temperature of [----] degrees Fahrenheit. After a week of cooling Ogawa then conducted an opening ceremony unloaded the flame-painted pots then celebrated with his community of potters. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonartbeat/ and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=attf2nhwMaU) 2022-01-11T20:23Z 174K followers, 25K engagements "At Portland's ICE facility many demonstrators don costumes and dance 🐸🦄☺ Outside the ICE building on Portland's South Waterfront recent protests have taken a cartoonish turn Costumed demonstrators and inflatable characters gather daily like they did on Wednesday to oppose the Trump administration and federal immigration enforcement. This whimsical approach of countering the president's depiction of Portland as a war zone with playfulness has attracted national attention and even inspired similar demonstrations in other cities. Read more here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=b7m1Qt1fih4) 2025-10-17T21:55Z 174K followers, 40.4K engagements "Oregon Field Guide meets Shark Week 🦈#OPBBehindtheScenes #SharkWeek It's Shark Week and OPB science reporter Jes Burns was out with cinematographer Brooke Herbert and production intern Claudia Johnson filming sevengill sharks in Southwest Washington's Willapa Bay for "Oregon Field Guide. Shark Week is an annual series on the @discovery Channel that has been airing about as long as Oregon Field Guide has been on OPB-TV [--] years Scientists with Oregon State Universitys Big Fish Lab are studying sevengill sharks in Willapa Bay. They're trying to figure out why so many sharks spend their summers" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bBsKk1IGClQ) 2025-07-25T23:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "The muddy madness and mission of the Gambler [---] Oregon Field Guide The Gambler [---] is an off-road rally-style event where drivers navigate through the countryside in cheap custom cars collecting large amounts of trash along the way from discarded tires to abandoned boats. Since its humble beginnings in [----] it's grown significantly and now brings in over [---] cars. The crappier the better For more stories like this visit https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ Chapters: 0:00 Junker cars driving around the Oregon forest 1:00 What is the Gambler [---] 2:27 Riding along with a Gambler 500" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dgv3NXGyfsU) 2025-01-09T14:15Z 174K followers, 73.9K engagements "Merlin Sheldrake explores coastal Oregon forest fungi Superabundant Merlin Sheldrake biologist and author of Entangled Life loves getting down to ground level to see the world from the mushrooms perspective. Soils are deep and complex places. Like when I walk around on the soil I like to think of it like I'm walking on the surface of an ocean of land and that that ocean of land stretches down deep deep underground and is full of life he says. Walking the coastal forests of Camp Westwind in Otis Oregon with Superabundant newsletter writer and fellow biologist Heather Arndt Anderson Sheldrake" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dymiiVHCB4Q) 2024-06-14T14:30Z 174K followers, 20.7K engagements "Vortex 1: How a rock festival saved Portland from chaos Oregon Experience Fifty years ago Oregons Republican governor did something that has never been done before or since: He authorized and encouraged young people to attend a free drug-fueled rock concert at a state park. The decision might have ended in disaster. Instead tens of thousands of people attended successfully drawing anti-war protesters away from President Richard Nixons planned visit to Portland. "Oregon Experience" takes a look back at Vortex 1: The only state-sponsored rock festival in U.S. history. Content Alert: Partial" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e1mq8rRI85g) 2020-08-29T12:59Z 174K followers, 109.3K engagements "Dungeness crab: Oregons most lucrative fishery Pacific Northwest food Superabundant S2 E1 The [----] Dungeness crab season was the most lucrative in Oregon history. Unusually for recent years it started on time yields were high and prices soared leading to a boon for commercial crabbers and the coastal communities that depend on them. But Dungeness crab are a fickle species dependent on a perfect confluence of environmental factors that are changing with the climate. As the [----] season gets off to a late start Superabundant captured the action of a record year from sea to table with a delicious" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e4gsyFaKXEE) 2023-01-20T13:00Z 174K followers, 361.6K engagements "Wild foods and grocery shopping in the great outdoors Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives John Kallas demonstrates how fun and nutritious it is to collect wild foods including gaper clams mahogany clams cockles thimbleberries lady fern Japanese knotweed cow parsnips and even Himalayan blackberry shoots in this exploration from Oregon Field Guides archives. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=eWRdeo9UyiU) 2022-04-29T11:59Z 173K followers, 18.3K engagements "Protests erupt in Portland after shooting by federal agents On January [--] two people from Venezuela were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents in Portland according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS said they were affiliated with a gang. OPB has not independently verified that claim. The incident occurred during a traffic stop in a hospital parking lot and sparked widespread protests in Portland. Hundreds protested at the ICE facility and City Hall denouncing federal immigration enforcement. Mayor Keith Wilson and Governor Tina Kotek condemned the shooting and federal actions" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fA31vtLeXt0) 2026-01-09T19:29Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Exploring Washingtons mysterious disappearing lake Oregon Field Guide South Prairie is a mysterious lake in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest that appears each spring and disappears each summer. We set out with a Forest Service botanist to paddle and hike this geologic wonder to try and learn what's behind this phenomenon. The prairie is home to the world's largest-known population of a rare iris and some of the farthest west aspen groves in Washington. This story originally aired on Nov. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fH1vZeUjta0) 2025-04-24T12:55Z 173K followers, 100.1K engagements "Sights and sounds of the "No Kings 2.0" protests in Oregon Thousands in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest are taking part in the national No Kings [---] protests. Its the third nationwide protest against President Donald Trump this year. Here are some of the sights and sounds from OPB staff covering the protests. 📹 by Joni Auden Land/OPB Sarah Nairalez/OPB Saskia Hatvany/OPB Kathryn Styer Martnez/OPB Kathy Aney for OPB & Troy Brynelson/OPB #NoKingsProtest #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest opb oregon public broadcasting oregon sw washington portland bend or eugene salem or ashland or" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fvMR1Z3NwjE) 2025-10-18T23:58Z 174K followers, 32K engagements "Truffle Hunting [---] OPB As a result in changing state regulations Eric Lyon has only two spots left in Oregon where he can legally hunt for truffles. He and his trusty companion Leroy visit their favorite location to hunt for white truffles. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Engage in the OPB" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gVuuVjGxHeg) 2015-02-04T01:07Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "The flooding of Vanport full documentary Oregon Experience During the early 1940s Vanport Oregon was the second largest city in the state. But on a Sunday afternoon in May [----] it disappeared completelydestroyed by a catastrophic flood. This is the story of Vanport: what it was like to live there how it suddenly ended and how it changed the face of Portland OR. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-experience/article/vanport-2/ -- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gl8dMk0Z0lc) 2021-11-16T13:00Z 172K followers, 288.7K engagements "Symbiosis a 4D storytelling experience Oregon Art Beat Art installation Symbiosis immersed audiences in a four dimensional storytelling experience that included taste and smell. It was a venture by the Portland Art Museum Center for An Untold Tomorrow aimed at breaking the traditional boundaries of media experiences. It was created by the Dutch design collective Polymorf. December [----] story: Bodysuits custom scents and snacks: Symbiosis at Portlands PAM CUT challenges our view of reality." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=hNgutzI9b7g) 2023-06-29T13:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Portland police chief delivers emotional address during press conference on Border Patrol shooting The day after federal officers shot two people in East Portland Thursday the citys police chief Bob Day spoke at a press conference. Day said the two people shot identified by federal law enforcement as Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras appear to have an association to Tren de Argua a Venezuelan gang. Day then delivered an emotional message to Portlands Latino community. I understand or at least have attempted to understand through your voices your concern your" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=iDCQ4M1bqME) 2026-01-10T01:13Z 174K followers, 80.5K engagements "The promise and peril of drug recriminalization in Oregon OPB Politics Now Oregons experiment with decriminalization is over. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now reporters Dirk VanderHart and Conrad Wilson are joined by editor Michelle Wiley to discuss the new world beginning on September 1st and beyond. Subscribe to OPB Politics Now anywhere you get your podcasts or watch it on YouTube. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org and https://www.opb.org/show/politicsnow/ --- --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jYz_N8NyDK0) 2024-09-01T12:00Z 172K followers, [---] engagements "The dazzling world of Vauxs swifts Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Vauxs swifts are known for the dazzling display they create as they funnel into chimneys to roost for the night. But these migratory birds are losing their roosting habitat to earthquake safety upgrades to these chimneys. Volunteers in Albany Oregon are hoping a homemade chimney substitute can help the birds out. This story first broadcast on Nov. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jekGSie90Hw) 2024-09-29T14:15Z 173K followers, 15.2K engagements "The Devils Staircase: A Torturous Joyous Hike Oregon Field Guide One of the most forbidding places in Oregon is a remote steep forest near the south coast. If youre up for a grueling adventure youll find an amazing reward: a waterfall called "The Devils Staircase." Enjoy this wild excursion from the Field Guide archives. More here: https://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-rivers-devils-staircase-protections-us-senate/ Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #opb #oregonfieldguide #devilsstaircase" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kMjYymh1NFg) 2019-02-15T21:58Z 173K followers, 74.6K engagements "The original sand dunes that inspired Dune Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives What inspired the Dune science fiction mega franchise These sand dunes on the coast of Oregon. From the Oregon Field Guide archives: a deep dive into the rich history complex management issues and new recreational adventures that are shaping one of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in the West. This story first aired in [----]. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kU44RjBSXm0) 2021-10-21T11:59Z 173K followers, 108.3K engagements "Can beavers save salmon in Oregon's high desert Oregon Field Guide At a nondescript creek in eastern Oregon scientists came up with a paradigm-shifting idea: instead of using expensive machines to restore damaged streams for salmon and steelhead maybe they should enlist beavers to do it. This update story revisits the Bridge Creek Project where Field Guide filmed in [----] for an update on how the success of the project reshaped our understanding of the role of beavers in the landscape. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kYZwzFsesVo) 2022-04-15T11:59Z 174K followers, 187.8K engagements "Wayne Morse: Maverick senator From the OPB Oregon Experience archives Principle above politics. That was the motto of Oregons U.S. Senator Wayne Morse who represented the state with fearless determination. Morse promoted civil rights funding for education equal rights for women and health care for the elderly often long before these issues drew public attention. But with the onset of the Vietnam War other matters would in his words "pale to insignificance." Morse was one of just two members of Congress to vote against the war. First aired on Feb. [--] [----]. Learn more here" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mlhuanypgzM) 2026-02-04T13:50Z 174K followers, [---] engagements "State of Jefferson (Full Documentary) [----] Oregon Experience Anyone living in Southern Oregon or Northern California is probably also a resident of the State of Jefferson. The mythical Jefferson is the product of local lore regional identity and pride for its residents. It remains a symbol of an enduring rural-urban divide. Now some are working to make it the 51st official state by moving borders between Oregon and California. This full length documentary is from Oregon Experience Oregon Public Broadcasting's award-winning history series Oregon Experience. For more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nBTKF8_tTh4) 2020-02-26T14:00Z 174K followers, 101.1K engagements "The nation's first policewoman Portland detective Lola Baldwin Oregon Experience On April [--] [----] Lola Greene Baldwin was sworn in to perform police service for the city of Portland and became the first full-time paid female law enforcement officer in the United States. For [--] years she led a crusade against urban vice and corruption and championed the moral and physical welfare of families and single working women. This story originally aired on May [--] [----]. Learn more https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregonexperience/article/lola-g-baldwin-/ For more stories like this visit OPB online" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nFBORALnOS8) 2024-11-11T14:30Z 172K followers, 23.3K engagements "Oregon coast watercolor artist Jeffrey Hull Oregon Art Beat from the OPB Archive People say they can hear the ocean in Jeffrey Hulls paintings. From his Cannon Beach studio he walks on the beach then creates large-scale watercolors reflecting a sometimes moody sometimes serene Oregon coast and shoreline. This story originally broadcast April 18th [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=o8oFu_Ogj9M) 2025-04-15T12:45Z 173K followers, 10.6K engagements "Oystermen of the Northwest From the Oregon Experience Archive The Pacific Northwest produces some of the finest-quality oysters in the world. The industry dates back millennia to the time native oysters served as a First Food to the California gold rush and other dramatic dips and turns over the 19th and 20th centuries. Even though Washington contains more oyster-friendly habitat at least three areas of the Oregon coast have developed into active centers of oyster production: Yaquina Tillamook and Coos Bay. Originally aired in April [----]. For more history documentaries visit:" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oLlRrkJe_3I) 2025-12-24T14:01Z 174K followers, 112.7K engagements "Portlands historic Hollywood Theatre celebrates [---] years of movie magic Oregon Art Beat The Hollywood Theatre is an icon of Portland cinema and has been witness to the entire history of film. What started out as a silent film and vaudeville house has evolved into an institution that spotlights the importance of small independent cinema houses at a time when streaming and megaplexes have taken over the theater business. The Hollywood Theatre celebrates its centennial in [----]. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/07/portlands-hollywood-theatre-screens-100-years-of-movie-magic/ For" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qRhaL-LYW3Y) 2026-02-10T14:01Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Beaverton baker blends Vietnamese and American cultures to create artistic cakes Oregon Art Beat Vietnamese American pastry chef Helen Hng Nguyn combines ingredients that reflect her Asian identity with Western flavors to create a wholly new dessert experience. Known online as "The Cake Batch" she uses her decorating classes as a way to highlight issues important to the AAPI community and in her words give back to the community that has given her so much. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/30/beaverton-baker-the-cake-batch-asian-inspired/ 0:00 - What food means to Helen Hng" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qrJZQCkIbGo) 2025-05-30T12:55Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "Unearthing evidence of Chinese Cowboys in eastern Oregon A team of archaeologists led by Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology found workwear spent ammo and food remains at the historic Stewart Ranch in Eastern Oregon which may shed more light on the lives of Chinese cowboys who worked there in the early 20th century. A special collaboration with the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology and the Oregon Historical Society with support from Roundhouse Foundation. ✏ by Chelsea Rose/OPB & SOULA 🎥&✂ by Christie Goshe/OPB Alan Zhou/OPB 🎛 Courtesy of Audio Network" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rJZPdybGHbE) 2026-01-07T14:01Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Train Mountain the largest miniature railway in the world Oregon Field Guide from the Archives With [--] miles of railroad track weaving through [----] acres of ponderosa pine forest Train Mountain in Chiolquin Oregon is the longest hobby railroad in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The tracks are only [---] inches wide and carry knee-high locomotives that full-grown adults kids and even dogs can ride at a speed of around [--] mph. Meet folks who make these trains by hand and families who pass down this love of tiny trains to their kids. This story first aired 11/09/2017" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rj95xyCR8RM) 2024-12-26T14:00Z 173K followers, 55.5K engagements "An artist is shaking up the world of fiber art one funky tufted piece at a time Oregon Art Beat Portland artist Melissa Monroe didnt grow up going to museums or even know that being an artist was a job. But when she saw someone painting a mural in a coffee shop she asked herself people do this for a living Monroe works with foam wood and tufting machines that punch yarn through fabric with air-powered speed to create funky emotionally textured masks large rugs and sculptural furniture. Monroes materials have evolved but her original instinct remains: to process to express to play. I want to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=s2SO3HzJmRI) 2025-10-07T12:15Z 173K followers, 28K engagements "Preserving the legacy of Pacific City's dory boats Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Pacific City Oregon owes its identityand its fishing industryto dory boats. The flat-bottomed no-keel boats take off from dry sand directly into the surf. When they return fishermen throttle up full blast to slide back in using the beach as their brakes. A group of students from Linfield College are making a major effort to preserve the unique history. Story produced in [----]. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sBq3DoJnwNU) 2022-02-25T12:59Z 173K followers, 49.9K engagements "How salmon shaped the Northwest -Superabundant S1 E6 Note of clarification: The Columbia watershed is home to and utilized by many different tribes. The tribes referenced in the section on the [----] treaties (beginning at 08:13) are the Nez Perce Umatilla Warm Springs and Yakama. These are also the tribes the make up the Columbia River Intertribal Fishing Commission. Salmon was the original superabundant food of the Pacific Northwest. Seasonal and massive in scale the salmon runs up the Columbia River and its tributaries unleashed nutritional ecological and material wealth helping to build" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sUKHVa5zCmM) 2021-11-05T12:00Z 174K followers, 21.9K engagements "Soil tunnels by voles could be the secret to plant health Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives After a surge in the vole population farmers and scientist debate whether the underground critters are harmful or helpful. Voles create elaborate underground tunnel systems that can be destructive to fields and crops. However using probe cameras scientists are learning new information about voles and vole holes that suggests voles might play a vital role in nature after all. Video first broadcast [----] Chapters: 00:00 The most complex habitat on earth - soil 00:36 Identifying voles in Oregon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tKoFJF46bBU) 2023-02-22T23:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "The breathtaking beauty of dragonflies Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Youve heard about birders but what about dragonflyers In this story from the Oregon Field Guide archives we meet some dragonfly watchers who show us the breathtaking beauty of these colorful insects from bright red flame skimmers to iridescent green darners and where to go to see them. This story was originally broadcast on February [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ti4270L7E6g) 2025-07-10T12:55Z 173K followers, 10.2K engagements "Ride the rails to Mount Hood in 4K 60p -- OPBs Slow TV Take a gentle ride in a rail speeder car through orchards on the way to a view of Mount Hood. Want to learn more about rail speeders and see a view of the coast you can only get from freight rail lines Check out OPB's story "Railroad speeders get a unique view of the scenic Oregon Coast on a holiday run" at https://www.youtube.com/watchv=UaY4A1_3j5A&list=PLEFC2834D0B27B000&index=1&t= For more videos and stories like this visit OPB online at https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u11Mc1B2VJY) 2025-12-17T14:00Z 172K followers, 12.8K engagements "Psilocybin mushrooms the psychedelic underground & community care in Oregon Superabundant S2 E6 Psilocybin mushrooms took center stage in Oregon with the passage of Measure [---] in [----] launching the state to the forefront in the national conversation around psilocybin-assisted therapy. But the states history with psychedelic fungi goes way back with an enduring and thriving underground thats now bursting into the daylight. Oregons wet and woody climate is paradise for mushrooms of all kinds and many psilocybin-containing species thrive hereincluding some of the worlds most potent." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u5o9GaohP9c) 2023-09-20T13:00Z 173K followers, 82.5K engagements "Projectile breaks apartment window by Portland ICE building On Saturday Jan. [--] a projectile with a corkscrew tail of smoke smashed into a third-story apartment window across the street from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland. The mother and daughter who live in the apartment came to the U.S. a decade ago after escaping the civil war in Yemen. I never thought in a million years that would happen in the U.S said L.H. a 29-year-old medical student. OPB is not using her name due to her mothers immigration status. L.H. said she and her mother suffered coughing fits" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=v60R2AvnzjM) 2026-02-05T23:21Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "Wallowa Mountains mule packer "Oregon Field Guide" found one man who offers travelers a different way to take in the northeastern Oregon backcountry and his pack mules are part of a long Oregon tradition. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 opb oregon public broadcasting oregon sw washington portland bend or eugene salem or ashland or grants pass medford pack mule mule pack mule packer mule packing mule travel pack mules wallowa lake wallowa oregon wallowa mountains oregon wallowa lake oregon wallowa travel wallowas eagle cap" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wzOlifem8-U) 2021-06-04T11:59Z 174K followers, 46.5K engagements "Olympia Harbor Days tugboat races Oregon Field Guide Tugboats or tugs for short were once more common working vessels. These days they are mostly relics of their previous lives and require preservation. At Olympia Harbor Days annual tugboat races celebrate Pacific Northwest maritime history. This Oregon Field Guide story was produced by Ian McCluskey. For more stories like this visit https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=x-WffX0Pk84) 2024-05-02T13:00Z 173K followers, 22.1K engagements "Saltwater taffy making inside a longtime Oregon coast family candy shop Superabundant Bruces Candy Kitchen has been a family-run business in Cannon Beach since [----] and over all those years taffy making has been a constant. These days the shop has a menu of over three dozen kinds of taffy. Taffy is a flavored blob of sugar. If you dont add enough flavor I mean what are we doing here says Brian Taylor the production manager and co-owner of Bruces. No other candy has made sweet memories at the beach like saltwater taffy. Taffy has been around since the 19th century so how did the classic candy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xTHlNhoPFjI) 2024-06-28T13:01Z 174K followers, 37.1K engagements "How coffee culture was shaped by the Pacific Northwest Superabundant No matter how you brew it where you drink it or if you take it black or with some milk and sugar people love coffee. So much so that in the US alone we drink more than [---] million cups each day. But many of us dont know much about the beans that we brew. For starters coffee is not a bean at all but instead is the seed of a coffee cherry. It was said to have been discovered by a 9th century goat herder who saw his herd dancing in the moonlight after eating the mysterious red fruit. And while coffee is grown in much sunnier" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xyeYKWoKWEM) 2024-04-12T13:00Z 174K followers, 32.9K engagements "A PNW shark superhighway reveals secrets of an overlooked apex predator Oregon Field Guide Each summer the quiet waters of Willapa Bay in southwest Washington transform into a shark superhighway. Broadnose sevengill sharks in particular migrate from all over the West Coast. Oregon State University researchers are uncovering why sevengills one of the Pacific Northwests oldest and most overlooked apex predators return here year after year and what they mean for the local ecosystem. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2025/11/20/washington-willapa-bay-sharks-all-science-no-fiction/ and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ydcwsbmtKiM) 2025-11-22T16:01Z 173K followers, 72.4K engagements "How NAYA is reclaiming Indigenous foodways Land is deeply linked to traditional foodways culture and history for many Indigenous Tribes in the Northwest and beyond. But those ties have been severed through decades of forced removals and assimilation at the hands of the federal government. Now the Indigenous-led nonprofit NAYA is sowing the seeds to reconnect people back to the land and to traditional cultural foods. 🖊 by Alejandro Figueroa/OPB 📹✂ by Jessie Sears/OPB #OregonFieldGuide #NAYA #IndigenousLand #NativeFoodways #CulturalRevival #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest opb oregon public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ymitqNX_Md8) 2025-09-18T20:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements "The future of the Lloyd Center's iconic ice rink Since the Lloyd Center opened in [----] its had an ice rink at the center. And [--] years later its still a busy part of the mostly empty mall drawing skaters of all ages every day. The developers of the Lloyd Center have asked the city to approve a redevelopment plan that would demolish the mall and its year-round ice rink. Jerry Leonard has been skating with his wife Tally Leonard at the Lloyd Center since [----]. Its a wonderful community to be part of because everyone cares for one another he said. He still skates there four days a week. Many" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zLRhTOdVirk) 2026-02-07T02:01Z 174K followers, [----] engagements "How Douglas Fir Trees Shaped The Northwest If you live in the Northwest you've seen a million Doug firs. For centuries they've been crucial to the Northwest way of life. And if you celebrate Christmas you might bring one into your home every year. But Doug firs are far more than just pretty scenery: they're remarkable once the world's tallest trees and capable of communication. More here: https://www.opb.org/news/video/doug-fir-brummit-fir-history/ -- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zjf77CWZ4uk) 2019-12-17T14:00Z 174K followers, 68K engagements "Scientists use magnetic heat to cook and destroy tumors ⚡🧲 All Science No Fiction Researchers in Oregon are developing a new way to tackle difficult-to-treat conditions like ovarian cancers and endometriosis. Their treatment involves tiny lab-made particles that heat up when exposed to an alternating magnetic field hot enough to cook the offending tumors. Learn more https://opb.org/article/2025/02/28/all-science-no-fiction-oregon-researchers-slow-down-cancer-remotely-cooking-tumors/ Chapters 0:00 Introduction: A new treatment for tough diseases 1:29 Building magnetic nanoparticles: Unique" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-82oyimtamE) 2025-02-26T13:50Z 127K followers, [---] engagements "🛹 Skateboarders descend on Portland for the #rockstarenergyopen 🏆🛹 Big air big names and big dreams. Top skateboarders including Olympic champion Keegan Palmer are grinding at Portlands waterfront this weekend for the Rockstar Energy Open and so is 14-year-old Nels Gnarls Rosen from Seattle one of just [--] amateurs skating with the pros. His dad Steve Rosen also skates but said his son surpassed him years ago. Now hes Nels hype man manager and videographer. 💬 The best part The friends. The skateboarding community is awesome. Nels Catch him and some of the best skaters in the world at Tom" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-NZTCIYh40I) 2025-08-16T00:18Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "OPBs Class of [----] film followed Oregon students on a 13-year journey OPBs 13-year journey following students through Oregons public schools has reached its conclusion. Heres an early glimpse of our final film coming soon. ✂ by Dan Evans #OPBClassOf2025 #Classof2025 #highschooltheater #teachers #graduation #highschoolgraduation #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-YUKdPi8fBY) 2025-09-09T23:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements "Portlands bike bus: The coolest commute to school 🚲🏫 This isnt just transportation says bike bus captain Lauren McCune. Its confidence. Its independence. And honestly Its the best part of my day. At least [--] Portland schools have bike buses. 🚲🏫These group rides help kids learn bike safety and have fun on the way to school. For OPBs At Work With series Weekend Edition host Lillian Karabaic rode along with McCune one of the parent volunteers behind Abernethy Bike Bus and Bike Bus PDX. 🎥 by Julie Sabatier/OPB 🎵 Courtesy of Audio Network #OPBAWW #AtWorkWith #OPBAtWorkWith #bikebus #bike" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-btWVAI1rWc) 2025-06-15T16:30Z 138K followers, [----] engagements "Portland makes cool audio gear When you hear the words craft or artisan mentioned together with Portland you might tend to think of beer or coffee. But it could also easily be artisan amplifiers and handcrafted cables. From custom-made guitars to individually soldered effects pedals the city has a vibrant boutique audio manufacturing industry closely intertwined with the local music scene. Portland writer Marc Young (https://www.marcyoung.com/) tells us about how Oregon became known as a place where people make a lot of very cool audio equipment. For more Evergreen episodes and to share your" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-p5hMXbyTaE) 2025-05-19T12:23Z 135K followers, [---] engagements "Christine Drazans return plus Portland city councilors jostle for power OPB Politics Now Republican Christine Drazan is returning to a leadership role in Salem and shes not the only change in the legislative power structure. Democrats switched things around as well. In Portland the new City Council is already putting in work and part of that is cajoling colleagues to support their run for a new powerful position. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=-vkMKrjXPTI) 2024-11-24T14:00Z 114K followers, [---] engagements "Eugene printmaker Tallmadge Doyle on the intersection of nature and art Oregon Art Beat Eugene printmaker Tallmadge Doyle visits and observes our natural world creating work at the intersection of nature and art. This story originally aired on Nov. [--] [----]. More from Tallmadge Doyle here https://www.opb.org/article/2022/06/07/oregon-artists-create-work-about-agriculture/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0Q3tvVVPxS4) 2025-06-17T13:00Z 138K followers, [----] engagements "Oregon man attempts to shoot an arrow farther than anyone on Earth Oregon Field Guide Alan Chase is an engineer in Beaverton by day but his driving passion is heading to the remote Alvord desert each summer to try to shoot an arrow farther than anyone has ever shot one before. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/16/beaverton-mechanical-engineer-archer-chases-record-longest-arrow-shot/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. Chapters 0:00 A man in the desert 1:10 Family camping trip 1:44 Alan's custom bow 3:43 Finding the arrows 4:10 The record holder 5:45" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0d1p1OratRg) 2024-11-07T14:00Z 131K followers, 394.2K engagements "🌲 An important habitat restoration project with the help of a helicopter 🚁#oregonfieldguide Conservationists made progress in a Multnomah County habitat restoration project with the help of a helicopter. 🚁 On July [--] [----] a twin-motor Vertol helicopter carried [--] logs from a staging area to more than [--] logjam sites along Beaver Creek which flows through Troutdale and Gresham into the Sandy River. The Oregon Metro project uses helicopters instead of heavy construction vehicles to avoid damaging the vegetation around the creek. Logjams play a critical role in the ecosystem by creating calm" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0keFZvasWsI) 2024-07-31T16:22Z 142K followers, [----] engagements "🌲The Oregon Country Fair in one word🎉 #oregonartbeat ✨ @TheOregonCountryFair Outside of Eugene the Oregon Country Fair returns July 11-13. So what kind of event is it It's got art and music. You'll see clowns on stilts and a marching band. Many attendees take it as an opportunity to dress in costumes. Oregon Art Beat documented last year's fair and asked festival-goers to attempt to describe the fair in just one word. Oregon Country Fair: [--] things that make it one of a kind https://www.opb.org/article/2025/06/27/oregon-country-fair-documentary/ Watch the full documentary" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1CPyDtc2i0Y) 2025-07-07T20:15Z 141K followers, [----] engagements "How Dangerous Are The Northwest's Volcanoes In [----] all eyes were on Mount St. Helens. Could the Northwest see another eruption soon More here: https://www.opb.org/news/article/volcano-erupt-oregon-washington-st-helens-hood-rainier-danger/ #OPB #pacificnorthwest #volcanoes #mountsthelens --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1Nb2sxWl3aM) 2023-10-25T04:16Z 85.9K followers, 107.6K engagements "📢An Update from the #OPB CEO An update from CEO Rachel Smolkin on OPBs recent federal funding drive. Thank you to everyone who took a bold action during our emergency membership drive after Congress voted to eliminate federal funding for public media. You showed up when our community needed you the most We are grateful to all of the OPB members who helped raise over $3.1 million to help close the $5 million gap. Learn more https://www.opb.org/federal-funding/ 📹Cinematography by Brooke Herbert/OPB Field Produced by Prakruti Bhatt/OPB 🖊 Produced by Karen Johnson/OPB ✂ Edited by Diana Ecker" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1e916jVO7Fc) 2025-08-13T01:15Z 145K followers, [----] engagements "Blue Flamez Hands to the Sky Beam Me Up Think Out Loud OPB Scott Kalama is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. He works as a certified prevention specialist at the Warm Springs Indian Reservation to mentor youth and raise awareness about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use. Growing up on the reservation his older brother handed down CDs and mixtapes of Tupac and other hip hop artists which sparked Kalamas own musical calling and journey. Performing under the name Blue Flamez he raps about life on the reservation celebrates pride in being Native American" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1igwL2UW6kQ) 2024-03-22T22:00Z 95.5K followers, [---] engagements "Amateur astrophotographers use accessible tech to capture cosmic wonders Oregon Field Guide You don't need dark skies or remote locations to capture stunning celestial images. Using everything from smartphone apps to sophisticated telescopes with narrow-band filters Oregons astrophotographers are photographing galaxies and nebulae without leaving their neighborhoods. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/17/oregon-backyard-astrophotography/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1mARnmZf2qc) 2025-05-22T12:45Z 139K followers, [----] engagements "President Trump targets Portland -- OPB Politics Now Live in Studio for Thursday October [--] On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now the team dives into President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to Portland what it's really like on the ground near the ICE facility what Oregon leaders are saying and much more. Watch the OPB Politics Now team live from the Gert Boyle studio as we record the latest podcast episode. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/02/trump-deployment-opb-politics-now/ For more Politics Now https://www.opb.org/show/politicsnow/ --- Oregon Public" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1phG34jndNU) 2025-10-01T08:26Z 151K followers, [----] engagements "Oregon Hops Changed IPAs almost by accident If youre drinking a beer anywhere in the Pacific Northwest chances are its an IPA. Whether youre grabbing something from the cooler at your local convenience store or choosing a pint at a pub youre sure to find a wide selection of this hoppy crisp style of beer. The letters stand for India Pale Ale but the IPAs widely available today actually have a strong connection to Oregon. Author and journalist Jeff Alworth brings us the story of how a specific variety of hops grown by breeders in Oregon changed Americas beer scene almost by accident. Also" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1xrvlX03_qI) 2025-07-14T12:10Z 141K followers, [---] engagements "An Epic Model Railroad Recreates The Columbia River Gorge Ever wonder what it would be like to be a giant towering over the Northwest landscape You can find out at the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club where even children loom like Godzilla over all the iconic sites of the Gorge from Union Station to Multnomah Falls to the Crooked River High Bridge. Read more here: https://www.opb.org/news/article/columbia-gorge-model-railroad-club/ And subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2itzMBo0R0kHZ8cF7nrcaAview_as=subscriber" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2-A5MVBJ5js) 2019-02-21T20:30Z 111K followers, 32.4K engagements "📬 At Work With a rural Oregon postal carrier📮 #OPBAWW #AtWorkWith #OPBAtWorkWith "I've gotten to know a lot of people over the years and consider them friends says rural postal carrier Connie Gunn. For OPBs At Work With series which asks Pacific Northwesterners from different professions what its like to do what they do Lillian Karabaic followed Gunn on her route. 📬 ✉ To learn more or for the full interview: https://www.opb.org/article/2024/06/01/at-work-with-rural-mail-carrier-scappoose-oregon/ 🎤Lillian Karabaic OPB 📹Julie Sabatier OPB sunset footage courtesy of Connie Gunn For more" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=24oNFW0usG0) 2024-06-17T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements "The Class of [----] graduated 🎉🎬🏫🎓 [--] students. [--] high schools. [--] graduations. This month OPB attended [--] graduations for students in the Class of [----] project. They did it 🎉🏫🎓 ✂ by Jacob Pander 🎵 courtesy of Audio Network #OPBClassOf2025 #Classof2025 #graduation #highschoolgraduation #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=25_aqZby-3U) 2025-06-20T19:30Z 139K followers, [---] engagements "🔇Discovering Oregon's quietest place: A Journey into the desert🏜 Where is the quietest place in Oregon OPBs Oregon Field Guide crew traveled with natural sound recordist Nick McMahan to extreme southeast Oregon to explore the sonic landscape of the natural world and the value of preserving quiet on an increasingly noisy planet. 📝 by Ed Jahn 🎥 by Brandon Swanson ✂ by Brandon Swanson & Noah Thomas 🎵 courtesy of Audio Network #OregonFieldGuide #QuietestPlace #NatureSounds #OregonWild #NickMcMahan #SonicLandscape #NaturePreservation #SoundRecording #WildlifeSounds #PeacefulOregon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=2RlB1ntrKVg) 2025-03-01T13:55Z 127K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. 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"The White Salmon River after Condit dam Oregon Field Guide In [----] the hopes of river runners biologists land managers and local tribes were staked on one unknown premise: remove the 100-year-old Condit dam and the White Salmon river would return to its natural state. A decade later we return to see if those hopes have been realized. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos:"
YouTube Link 2021-06-25T11:59Z 174K followers, 1.1M engagements
"First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath River after the largest dam removal in U.S. history A group of young Indigenous kayakers set out to become the first to paddle the entire Klamath River from source to sea after the biggest dam removal project in history. Ranging in age from 13-20 and from tribes across the Northwest the youth dedicated years to training for the 300-mile month-long journey. But for many it was a journey generations in the making as their relatives and communities had been fighting to remove the Klamath dams since the first one went up in [----]. Along the way this next"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T22:57Z 174K followers, 196.9K engagements
"Battling DIPG: An Incurable Childhood Brain Tumor As 4-year-old Vivian Rose Weaver from Husum Washington fights a terminal brain tumor her parents balance end-of-life decisions with making each moment count. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 childhood brain tumors DIPG brain tumor doernbecher children's hospital Washington brain tumor treatment brain tumor stories brain tumor symptoms brain cancer end-of-life care end-of-life end-of-life planning hospice incurable childhood brain tumors DIPG brain tumor doernbecher children's"
YouTube Link 2019-05-17T07:48Z 174K followers, 974.7K engagements
"The Oregon Country Fair: Magic in the Woods An Oregon Art Beat Special (Full documentary) The Oregon Country Fair is one of the longest running art and music festivals in the country set in a 20-acre fairyland of forests and meadows just outside Eugene. Each July nearly [-----] people show up on each of the fairs three days to wander wooded paths experiencing handmade crafts sampling food and enjoying shows at [--] stages scattered throughout the fair. Started [--] years ago in the midst of a counterculture celebration that spirit is still present even as a new generation steps in to carry the"
YouTube Link 2025-06-26T02:05Z 174K followers, 91.6K engagements
"Explore the striking scenery and geology of the Columbia Gorge Oregon Field Guide Take a road trip with Portland State University geology Professor Emeritus Scott Burns for a geologic exploration of the Columbia River Gorges many striking features. Burns explains the geologic story behind Multnomah Falls and Coyote Wall and answers why the Oregon side of the gorge has many waterfalls while the Washington side instead has landslides. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and"
YouTube Link 2023-11-16T14:00Z 174K followers, 149.4K engagements
"Bigleaf maple syrup is about more than just pancakes Superabundant Traditionally maple syrup has been produced on the East Coast where sugar maples produce a light sweet sap. But new technology and an abundance of bigleaf maples have West Coast farmers trying their hand at syrup production with promising results. Read more https://www.opb.org/article/2024/06/07/oregon-food-superabundant-bigleaf-maple-syrup-pancakes-glazed-chicken/ Chapters 00:00 Bigleaf maples are the biggest maples 00:40 Tapping bigleaf maples in January 01:18 Maple syrup is becoming a west coast thing 01:43 Bigfoot Food"
YouTube Link 2024-06-07T16:01Z 174K followers, 18.1K engagements
"The hunt for Thunder Eggs Oregon Field Guide OPB Rock Hunters take kids out to discover the the beautiful inside of thunder eggs at the Richardson Ranch near Madras Oregon. Thunder eggs are fascinating. The egg-shaped rocks with the rough gray exterior hide agate opal jasper and other gemstones and minerals that evoke fantastic interior landscapes. Along with being Oregons official state rock Thunder eggs are often found in the High Desert of Oregon. Thunder Eggs is also one of the most popular Oregon Field Guide stories ever. This video produced by Vince Patton and filmed by Nick Fisher."
YouTube Link 2014-03-07T17:04Z 174K followers, 2.5M engagements
"Portland skate zine takes on decolonizing roller derby Oregon Art Beat Amelia Bjesse-Puffin was tired of the oppression she was seeing in the world of skating. So two years ago she launched Smash the Skatriarchy a submission-focused zine that aims to lower barriers to skating. For her latest issue she met up with roller derby stars Mick Gloria and Eden at Pier Park Skate Park for a day of skating interviews and photos sessions with photographer M.Martinez. These Indigenous skaters are working to decolonize the world of derby a mission that Amelia wants to elevate in her zine. Read more:"
YouTube Link 2021-10-11T11:59Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Meet the avalanche rescue dogs of Mount Bachelor Oregon Field Guide At Mount Bachelor in Oregon there's a special unit of workers dedicated just to avalanche rescueand the training starts young An inside look at Bachelor's own avalanche dog program that trains canines to find buried skiers and snowboarders. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB"
YouTube Link 2021-10-29T11:59Z 174K followers, 275K engagements
"Exploring the magical world of garden railways Oregon Field Guide Each year the Rose City Garden Railway Society hosts an annual summer tour across the greater Portland metro area. They open their backyard railroads to share their passion for miniature backyard trains. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to garden railroads: Hobbyist preparation & setup 1:40 The Rose City Garden Railway Society: Origins & history 3:02 Telling stories with garden railroads: The magic behind the models 4:50 Attention to detail: How railroad hobbyists achieve precision 5:40 The community spirit: How model railroad"
YouTube Link 2025-02-06T13:50Z 174K followers, 299.9K engagements
"Lake Street Dive Performs "Seventeen" (opbmusic) Full session at: https://www.opb.org/opbmusic/series/sessions/lake_street_dive live concert band soul performance Oregon Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB NPR PBS Portland live concert band soul performance Oregon Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB NPR PBS Portland"
YouTube Link 2013-11-20T23:12Z 174K followers, 1.7M engagements
"100 years of creativity: collage artist Eunice Parsons Oregon Art Beat from the OPB Archive For Eunice Parsons art was central to her life for over a century. I knew early on even from kindergarten that I wanted to be an artist she said. Parsons died Nov. [--] [----] at the age of [---]. She shared her story with us in [----] at the age of [--]. She was still creating her signature collage work every day. This story originally aired on Oct. [--] [----]. Chapters 0:00 How Eunice Parsons Knew She Was Meant to Be an Artist 0:58 The Beginning of Eunice Parsons' Collage Art 2:17 Best Materials for Creating"
YouTube Link 2025-01-21T18:29Z 174K followers, 30.7K engagements
"Exploring abstract watercolor art with Lindsey Fox Oregon Art Beat Lindsey Fox is a watercolor artist and painter based out of Portland Oregon. Her work features plein air paintings of much of Oregons natural landscape depicted as abstract art that delves into the patterns of nature. Her work offers a unique way for people to view and appreciate the natural world. Chapters 0:00 Discovering Patterns in Nature: Lindsey Foxs artistic process 1:32 Abstract painting techniques: How Lindsey Fox uses abstraction 3:02 Inspiration in the PNW: How Lindsey Fox finds artistic ideas 4:30 Watercolors &"
YouTube Link 2025-02-18T13:50Z 174K followers, 46.3K engagements
"Climbing Mt. Hood Oregon's highest peak Oregon Field Guide Exploring the history challenges and rewards of climbing Oregon's highest peak. This story first Aired: 3/29/2012 For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos:"
YouTube Link 2012-07-27T01:25Z 174K followers, 104.6K engagements
"Volcanic Rumblings In The Cascades Oregon Field Guide A bulge grows beneath the recreational playground of the Central Oregon Cascades in the early 2000s. In [----] Mount St. Helens eruptsagain. Whats going on Scientists from the Cascade Volcano Observatory probe the unsolved mysteries of these volcanoes in our backyard.' Originally broadcast in [----]. OPB is revisiting decades of stories our reporters and producers captured while working with scientists photographers adventurers and explorers on the volcano since its eruption on May [--] [----]. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos:"
YouTube Link 2020-05-15T00:59Z 174K followers, 2M engagements
"Competition gets ruff in the 12th annual Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship 🐕 February is Oregon Truffle Month and for the last two decades a local non-profit has been trying to raise the profile of the fragrant fungi. Mycologist Charles Lefevre says Oregon has hundreds of different varieties of truffles but only four have known culinary potential. But finding the ones you WANT to eat requires help usually from a canine companion. The dogs do the quality screening for us says Lafevre. Lefevre is also the creator of the Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship in Eugene."
YouTube Link 2026-02-14T17:01Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Scientists fight to save Crater Lakes white-bark pine forests Oregon Field Guide from the Archive Crater Lake's iconic whitebark pine trees have been dying for decades and park ecologists in this classic Oregon Field Guide story from [----] estimate that they will be wiped out within [--] years. Blister rust a fungus introduced from Europe over [---] years ago has infected trees throughout the West Coast. Although the future looks bleak scientists are trying to figure out how to protect the trees from this disease. In the years since this story aired in [----] scientists have been successful in"
YouTube Link 2025-08-28T13:01Z 174K followers, 53.3K engagements
"Oregons Abandoned Boats: A Growing Crisis on Our Rivers Oregon Field Guide Oregons waterways face a growing dilemma as abandoned and derelict boats pile up. Left behind by owners unable to cover costs many become floating hazards or precarious shelters for people with nowhere else to go. The result is a collision of housing insecurity and public safety with removal costs that can exceed $1 million for a single vessel. The issue remains a persistent cycle as old boats are removed new ones often take their place highlighting the difficult intersection of environmental stewardship public safety"
YouTube Link 2025-10-02T13:01Z 174K followers, 1.4M engagements
"Broken Treaties (Full documentary) Oregon Experience OPB For thousands of years more than [--] Native American tribes lived in Oregon's diverse environmental regions. At least [--] languages were spoken across hundreds of villages. This civilizational fabric became unraveled in just a few short decades upon contact with white settlers in the 19th century. In this "Oregon Experience" documentary Native Oregonians reflect on what has been lost since and what's next for their tribes. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #OPB"
YouTube Link 2020-11-19T12:59Z 174K followers, 1.8M engagements
"The mysterious life of Oregons Opal Whiteley Oregon Experience from the OPB archive In [----] Oregon's Opal Whiteley was the center of international controversy. Her childhood diary The Story of Opal: The Journal of an Understanding Heart was published that year. Regarded as the work of a child prodigy it quickly became a bestseller. Soon however readers began to discover hidden clues in the book hinting that the author was in fact the kidnapped daughter of a French prince. It all seemed too fantastical for critics and they accused Whiteley of writing the diary as an adult as well as inventing"
YouTube Link 2025-08-08T12:55Z 174K followers, 123.7K engagements
"Emergency World Naked Bike Ride in Portland Ongoing protests against President Donald Trumps immigration enforcement policies took a two-wheeled turn in Portland today when hundreds of people some fully or partially nude gathered for what organizers dubbed an Emergency World Naked Bike Ride. Heavy rain and chilly temperatures meant many participants were clothed but others were topless bottomless or only wore see-through plastic ponchos to stay dry. Nude cycling protests date back more than [--] years in Portland but typically these naked bike rides happen in warmer weather. This ride which"
YouTube Link 2025-10-13T01:50Z 174K followers, 128.4K engagements
"Portland Noir: uncovering the legends and lore of Portland's sordid past Oregon Experience From kidnapped sailors to opium dens Portland's past is legendary. How much of it is true Portland's past is filled with tales of kidnapped sailors and opium dens. In the mid-1800s Portland served as a major Northwest trading center. With a population of mostly young male migratory workers the town gained a reputation for violence and lawlessness. Over the years stories of the era have taken on legendary proportions. "Portland Noir" unveils the true story of the city's sordid history. Oregon Public"
YouTube Link 2023-08-18T07:00Z 174K followers, 302.2K engagements
"The puffins of Haystack Rock Oregon Field Guide For decades bird lovers have traveled from all over the country to Cannon Beach's Haystack Rock because it's one of the last places they can see the iconic tufted puffins in the lower [--]. But the bird's population has plummeted in recent years and now scientists and puffin lovers alike are scrambling to figure out what's going on and to make sure the seabirds stay a seaside staple for years to come. Read more: https://www.opb.org/article/2020/12/03/puffin-oregon-endangered-species/ Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month:"
YouTube Link 2021-03-12T12:59Z 174K followers, 22.1K engagements
"Call it Bigfoot Sasquatch or Istiyehe: Indigenous peoples know it as Protector Oregon Experience Indigenous peoples of the Nch'i-Wna or Columbia River know Bigfoot not as a monster but as a protector a spiritual being that walks between the seen and unseen. For thousands of years oral histories of Bigfoot have been passed down as a knowledge system rooting Pacific Northwest tribes in respect reverence and relationship with the land. Amidst mainstream portrayals of Bigfoot this film offers instead an Indigenous perspective on the worlds most famous cryptidas a relative rather than myth."
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T11:38Z 174K followers, 537.5K engagements
"What we learned from Oregons most recent moment in the national spotlight National news was focused on Oregon in [----] as President Donald Trump tried to send (https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/20/trump-focus-portland-timeline/) National Guard troops to Portland to quell protests at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on the citys South Waterfront (https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/05/ice-building-neighbors-clean-up-reflect-following-latest-portland-protests/) . (Those protests were largely peaceful"
YouTube Link 2026-02-16T13:13Z 174K followers, [---] engagements
"Amazing dory boats of Pacific City Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives The dory fishermen of Pacific City brave the surf that most people avoid riding rough waves to get to waters that were heavily fished for generations. Today these small flat bottomed boats are more often used for recreation than commercial fishing but the dory boat tradition which goes back several generations along the Oregon Coast lives on. In this video from Oregon Field Guides archives we visit the people who continued to face the powerful and threatening ocean in the early 21st Century and look back on mid-20th"
YouTube Link 2022-05-20T11:59Z 174K followers, 46.6K engagements
"After the dams: Whats next for the Klamath River Oregon Field Guide The Klamath River now flows free for hundreds of miles from Southern Oregon to the ocean. But after the largest dam removal project in the U.S. challenges remain. Water shortages in the upper basin fuel toxic bacteria disease outbreaks and conflicts over endangered fish as salmon swim upstream for the first time in a century. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2025/04/03/salmon-return-to-the-klamaths-oregon-waters-but-the-rivers-headwaters-are-still-blocked/ Listen to more about this story"
YouTube Link 2025-04-01T01:00Z 174K followers, 680.8K engagements
"The Road to Statehood How Oregon became a state Oregon Experience On February [--] [----] Oregon became the 33rd state in the Union. Oregon Experience: Road To Statehood commemorates Oregon's foundational story by exploring the lives of Indigenous peoples already living here the mountain men and fur trappers who came for adventure and wealth and the pioneers who brought their hopes and prejudices with them over the Oregon Trail. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregonexperience/article/road-to-statehood/ #OregonExperience #OPB #Oregon #pacificnorthwest #OregonHistory ---"
YouTube Link 2022-02-14T12:59Z 174K followers, 146.8K engagements
"A Dangerous Glacier Grows Inside Mount St. Helens' Crater Oregon Field Guide A precarious glacier in the crater of Mount St. Helens grows at an unprecedented rate posing potential danger to the valley below. A group of adventurous researchers visits the crater to investigate and gets a rare up-close look at the odd co-existence of glaciers boiling rivers and steam vents that are reshaping the landscape at a rapid pace. Originally broadcast in [----]. OPB is revisiting decades of stories our reporters and producers captured while working with scientists photographers adventurers and explorers on"
YouTube Link 2020-05-14T11:59Z 174K followers, 7.6M engagements
"Portland's World Class Japanese Garden Oregon Art Beat The Portland Japanese Garden is considered one of the finest examples of the art form outside Japan. Read more: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/artbeat/segment/reflections-on-peace-the-portland-japanese-garden/ For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonartbeat/ and https://www.opb.org/culture/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of"
YouTube Link 2019-05-03T17:26Z 174K followers, 235.4K engagements
"Ryan Neil Oregon Bonsai artist Oregon Field Guide After a traditional apprenticeship in Japan Oregon bonsai professional Ryan Neil is capturing the West's rugged landscape in bonsai form. We follow one tree over the course of a year as well as venture into the wilderness with Ryan to see nature through his eyes. https://www.opb.org/article/2023/04/06/oregon-bonsai-creator-captures-nature-in-a-bowl/ Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public"
YouTube Link 2023-06-13T13:00Z 174K followers, 136.6K engagements
"Federal officers escalate tactics against ICE protesters in Portland On Saturday Oct. [--] [----] OPB reporters witnessed escalation of federal tactics against protesters outside of the ICE facility in Portland Oregon. Tear gas flash bangs and pepper munitions were used against protesters with no immediately apparent justification. Reporting and videography by Troy Brynelson OPB. Edited by MacGregor Campbell OPB. Map animation by Eden McCall OPB. Additional story editing by Tony Schick OPB. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-05T09:25Z 174K followers, 213.8K engagements
"Adventure in Valhalla: Oregon's Hidden Gorge Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Oregon Field Guide takes you on an unparalleled adventure of discovery. In [----] fire manager Mike Malone was in a helicopter and spotted a hidden gorge topped with a giant waterfall. He could find no record of the feature in books guides or online resources. He decided to hike in and after a couple of attempts he found a vast slot canyon and what he suspected would be a series of big waterfalls. He nicknamed the gorge "Valhalla" and contacted Oregon Field Guide. In the summer of [----] our crews traveled deep"
YouTube Link 2024-12-19T14:15Z 174K followers, 227K engagements
"When Portland was known as Streetcar City Oregon Experience Oregon Experience takes a look back at Portland's historic streetcars which were once one of the most extensive streetcar systems in the country. Streetcars provided cheap and comfortable public transportation before there were automobiles. Streetcar lines formed the streets and neighborhoods that shaped our cities providing a foundation for the modern streetcar revival. This story originally broadcast Feb. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and"
YouTube Link 2025-05-28T12:55Z 174K followers, 56.3K engagements
"Unlikely Sunken Treasure Off Of The Oregon Coast Oregon Field Guide Yes that's a giant hunk of beeswax older than the United States. In this classic originally aired in [----] a team of archeologists investigate the wreck of a sailing ship that went down near the Oregon Coast in the late 1600s. The cargo including beeswax has been washing up ever since. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider"
YouTube Link 2019-03-26T18:10Z 174K followers, 290.9K engagements
"Mystery of Oregons sunstones Oregon Field Guide Sunstones are copper-bearing gemstones that come from small areas of Oregon's Columbia River Flood Basalts. But little is known about how Oregons official state gemstones are formed. Geologist Emily Cahoon sets out to uncover the many mysteries of these enigmatic yellow red and even blue-greengemstones. Join Oregon Field Guide as we set out to uncover the many mysteries of the official state gemstone. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/article/2022/02/23/oregon-sunstones-shimmer-with-mysteries/ For more stories like this"
YouTube Link 2022-04-01T11:59Z 174K followers, 559.3K engagements
"Bison Ranching in Oregon's Wallowa Mountains Oregon Field Guide On the prairies of Northeast Oregon bison have made a comeback. Two sisters take over the family business at the Stangel Bison Ranch in Enterprise Ore bringing back bison that are good for both the land and the local economy. Related links: US to focus bison restoration on expanding tribal herds https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/03/us-to-focus-bison-restoration-on-expanding-tribal-herds/ The buffalo roam in Oregons brome"
YouTube Link 2023-01-14T14:00Z 174K followers, 112.4K engagements
"Oregon Donkey Sanctuary provides a refuge for donkeys and humans alike Oregon Field Guide The Oregon Donkey Sanctuary provides a home for abandoned and abused donkeys but it also offers a refuge for humans. The volunteer-run organization provides donkey-assisted activities including inviting groups to interact with these soft tolerant animals that enchant and calm visitors of every stripe. Theyre really amazing for calming nervous people says co-owner Jim Urquhart. Learn more https://opb.org/article/2025/10/10/oregon-donkey-sanctuary-respite/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T12:30Z 174K followers, 492.9K engagements
"Grapes of Place: How Oregon changed the world of wine Oregon Experience OPB In the 1960s a new breed of pioneers began arriving in Oregon's Willamette Valley with a dream of producing fine premium wines. Find out how their risky experiment created a new industry in Oregon and changed the wine world forever. Subscribe to our channel for more OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Related articles: Learn about How climate change affects Oregon wine https://www.opb.org/article/2022/04/25/how-climate-change-affects-oregon-wine/ Our Legacy Harvested works to diversify the wine"
YouTube Link 2022-05-25T11:59Z 174K followers, 127.3K engagements
"Astoria (Full Documentary) Oregon Experience OPB Oregon Experience: Astoria explores the multifaceted history of this city tracking the economic ups and downs through the decades and finding out where those two centuries of activity have brought Astoria today. Astoria aired on OPB in [----] Written story https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregonexperience/article/astoria/ Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible and everything else you love. Ensure the next important story is covered and join in as a Sustainer now at"
YouTube Link 2022-12-07T18:00Z 174K followers, 733.8K engagements
"Inside Mount Hoods hidden glacier caves Oregon Field Guide from the Archive In [----] a pair of Oregon cavers discovered that a hole in the mouth of the Sandy Glacier on Mount Hood led into more than a mile of caves and tunnels inside the ice itself. They began mapping and identifying the largest known glacier cave system in the lower [--] states just a few hours from Portland. In this classic Oregon Field Guide special from [----] the team joins Brent McGregor and Eddy Cartaya armed with wet suits and ice screws as they continue their exploration of the Sandy glacier cave system delving deep"
YouTube Link 2025-09-26T13:01Z 174K followers, 154.2K engagements
"This humongous fungus is considered the largest living thing on earth Oregon Field Guide Archives What's bigger than a whale yet hides out of sight What could fill [---] semi-trucks yet spreads itself thin The answer is the honey mushroom. And this humongous fungus is trying to kill the forest where it lives. At the time of filming for this story the fungus covered more than [--] square miles of the Blue Mountains in Eastern Oregon. This story first aired on Feb. [--] [----]. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-field-guide/article/oregon-humongous-fungus/ For more stories like"
YouTube Link 2024-10-31T13:01Z 174K followers, 176.4K engagements
"Step into the hidden wonders and history of Portland's public stairways Oregon Field Guide Archive Portland is home to many well-known landmarks. Its bridges rivers and roses attract tourists and locals alike. But in a city as hilly as Portland these public stairways are a less heralded attraction that weave history architectural design together with public utility. The myriad stairways of Portland connect neighborhoods and parks and gardens and are often tucked away in surprising nooks and crannies of the urban landscape. This story was first broadcast on June [--] [----]. Laura's book is The"
YouTube Link 2024-06-27T13:01Z 174K followers, 115.2K engagements
"Scaling the Terrifying Radio Towers of Oregon Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives OPB transmits its broadcast signals across all [-----] square miles of Oregon. Keeping the [--] transmission towers operational falls to field engineers who brave snow wind ice scorning sun and everything in between. We tag along as they scale the towers and repair the hardware that keep folks like off-grid musician Cam Newton in remote corners of our state connected to the outside world. This story originally broadcast October [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon"
YouTube Link 2024-09-19T13:00Z 173K followers, 13.9K engagements
"Bikepacking Their Way From Portland To The Coast Oregon Field Guide You don't need a car or a bus ticket to take a trip from Portland to the Oregon Coast. All it takes is a bike gear supplies and a spirit for adventure. Read more https://www.opb.org/news/article/virtual-nature-break-with-oregon-field-guide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month:"
YouTube Link 2020-03-03T13:59Z 173K followers, 27.2K engagements
"Desert rockets: Big dreams bigger model rockets Oregon Field Guide In the vast desert of Central Oregon the Leibowitz family and their fellow rocketry enthusiasts gather to fly their creations into the sky. From high-powered rockets to quirky designs its a celebration of curiosity teamwork and a bit of playful chaos. Watch as they share the joy of building launching and dreaming big in the world of amateur rocketry. OregonRocketry will be hosting launches open to the public on Oct. 17-19 and Nov. 7-9 in Brothers Oregon: https://www.oregonrocketry.com/page_id=54 Learn more at"
YouTube Link 2025-10-16T12:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"Meet the Deschutes River Poo Patrol Oregon Field Guide Jerry Christensen has a job that truly stinks. But he loves it Meet the man known as Two-Ply who cleans and maintains the river-access-only outhouses along the popular Deschutes River in Oregon. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/article/2023/05/11/deschutes-river-oregon-poo-patrol-two-ply-outhouse-cleaner/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for"
YouTube Link 2023-08-01T13:00Z 173K followers, 38.2K engagements
"At Home With ALS Summer Whisman was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at age [--]. She's [--] now and has lost her ability to walk speak or move her hands. She currently lives with her dad who is her primary caretaker. ALS Disability Oregon Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB NPR PBS Portland ALS Disability Oregon Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB NPR PBS Portland"
YouTube Link 2015-09-15T23:57Z 174K followers, 25.1K engagements
"Mason Bees Are A Gardeners Best Friend Oregon Field Guide These North American natives have incredible pollinating powers. And theyre growing in popularity with backyard gardeners and orchardists. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/news/article/native-oregon-mysterious-mason-bee-fruit-growers-gardeners/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month:"
YouTube Link 2019-04-11T21:45Z 174K followers, 46.3K engagements
"Therapy llamas greet passengers at PDX 🦙 This holiday season the Portland International Airport could see almost a million travelers pass through its doors. Among the thousands of staff that work to make holiday travel possible is a little-known cohort of four-legged helpers. Year-round more than [--] service dogs and their handlers volunteer to walk the halls of the airport with the goal of alleviating stress for both passengers and employees. Lately two service llamas have become a fixture of the December holiday markets at the airport. On Dec. [--] travelers and airport staff lined up to get"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T22:15Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"Sage grouse face a new threat Populations of the Greater Sage Grouse have dropped by [--] percent over the last [--] years. Thats because the iconic bird depends on high desert sagebrush for food and habitat. And that habitat has been threatened for decades by wildfire human activity and invasive species. A historic agreement that came together in [----] to protect these birds and keep them off the endangered species list has helped turn that trend around. But now a potential lithium mine could blow up the whole deal. OPB Oregon Field Guide producer Cassandra Profita"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T13:09Z 174K followers, [---] engagements
"How Oregon Fought Tuberculosis (Full Documentary) This isnt the first time that Oregon has experienced a pandemic. At the turn of the twentieth century one in seven people in the United States and Europe died from tuberculosis. TB is highly contagious and through the centuries has been known as consumption wasting disease and the white plague. In [----] Oregon was the first Western state to build a public tuberculosis hospital to isolate infected patients. Treatments included fresh air and rest. There wasnt much else that could be done until an antibiotic treatment as developed in the 1950s."
YouTube Link 2020-03-27T13:00Z 174K followers, 54.8K engagements
"Adventure Cats Oregon Field Guide Ever considered taking your cat snowshoeing on Mount Hood exploring an old growth forest or even paddle boarding Three cat parents decided to buck the trend of keeping their pets at home and now bring their feline friends along on almost every adventure. And it turns out these cats can't get enough Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/17/adventure-cats-oregon-hike-paddleboard/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect"
YouTube Link 2024-10-10T13:00Z 173K followers, 65.3K engagements
"LIGO is finding black holes from the steppe of eastern Washington Oregon Field Guide Inside a mysterious facility called LIGO built on the windy steppe of eastern Washington scientists created a cutting-edge instrument to reveal the universe in a way humanity never has before. When two black holes collide in deep space the energy creates gravitational waves. By the time those waves reach Earth they are impossibly faint. But scientists at LIGO found a way to detect their signal and now hear cataclysmic collisions regularly. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. 0:00 -"
YouTube Link 2024-12-05T14:00Z 174K followers, 139.7K engagements
"Why President Trump thinks Portland is War Ravaged 🎙 #OPBthinkOutLoud OPB's Jenn Chvez asked reporter Conrad Wilson why President Trump thinks Portland is "War ravaged." Trumps view of Portland as a city under siege was echoed in his post on Truth Social announcing that hed authorized National Guard troops to be deployed to the city. At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem I am directing Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland and any of our ICE Facilities under siege Trump wrote in a post Saturday. I am also"
YouTube Link 2025-09-30T01:15Z 172K followers, [----] engagements
"Oregon author Cheryl Strayed reflects on Wild Oregon Art Beat from the OPB Archive Known worldwide for her [----] memoir "Wild Oregon author Cheryl Strayed has touched countless lives with the story of her Pacific Crest Trail journey. Join us as she revisits the Bridge of the Gods reflects on the art of telling deeply personal stories and talks about what shes working on now. This story originally aired on Feb. [--] [----]. For more on Cheryl Strayed visit https://www.opb.org/article/2022/02/26/oregon-authors-cheryl-strayed-bestselling-books-wild/ Chapters: 0:00 The book Wild from Cheryl Strayed"
YouTube Link 2024-12-03T14:00Z 173K followers, 37.7K engagements
"No Kings anti-Trump protests in the Pacific Northwest #opb Dozens of "No Kings" demonstrations took place Saturday in Oregon and Washington and hundreds happened across the country in protest of President Donald Trumps June [--] military parade and his immigration policies. 📝 by Kristyna Wentz-Graff 📹 by Sarah Nairalez Noah Thomas Joni Land and Alejandro Figueroa ✂ by Joey Lovato Read more here https://www.opb.org/article/2025/06/14/no-kings-protest-oregon-washington-liveblog/ #NoKings #nokingsprotes #Activism #FreedomOfSpeech #50501 #50501movement #Indivisible #moveOn #Protest2025"
YouTube Link 2025-06-14T23:35Z 174K followers, 11.2K engagements
"Kamala Harris calls Trump National Guard deployment an abhorrent assault Former Vice President Kamala Harris plugged her new book at a downtown Portland event on Nov. [--]. The Democratic nominee from [----] also touched briefly on the Trump administration's push to deploy the National Guard to Portland. Read more here: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/11/05/former-vice-president-kamala-harris-portland-book-talk-trump-national-guard-deployment/ 📹 by Mac Campbell/OPB ✂ by Joey Lovato/OPB 📷 by Kristyna Wentz-Graff/OPB Eli Imadali/OPB and Eden McCall/OPB #KamalaHarris #107Days"
YouTube Link 2025-11-06T22:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"Creatures Of The Intertidal Zone: Up Close And Personal A team of students gather specimens to help the Smithsonian catalogue the fascinating creatures that make the Oregon Coasts intertidal zone their home. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2019-08-12T14:00Z 172K followers, 36.1K engagements
"Life In A US Japanese American Internment Camp Oregon Experience Like thousands of Japanese Americans on the West Coast Yoji Matsushima and his family were forcibly removed from their homes during WWII. Immediately after Pearl Harbor his father was arrested and incarcerated at a Department of Justice internment camp; while Yoji and the rest of his family were sent to Minidoka in Idaho. Yoji explains how they were eventually reunited at a little-known DOJ camp in Texas. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #OPB #OregonExperience"
YouTube Link 2019-04-02T13:00Z 174K followers, 124.5K engagements
"🛒 At Worth With a food pantry worker #OPBAtWorkWith El Centro Mercado located a few blocks from City Hall in Cornelius looks like a small grocery store. Shelves are stocked with canned foods and dry goods like masa harina for making tamales and tortillas. Fridges hold fresh vegetables and eggs freezers feature meats and frozen burritos from a local wholesaler. And near the exit there are Krispy Kreme doughnuts and flower bouquets. But theres one big difference: at Centro Mercado everything is free. This food pantry is a project of Centro Mercado Food Pantry a Washington County Latino"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T21:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Harnessing geothermal energy from ancient Newberry Volcano Oregon Field Guide There's a spot hidden in the forest just outside the Newberry Crater monument where history could be made. Two energy companies have teamed up to attempt something earth-shattering: to generate hot water from a deep dry well and turn it into electricity. Vince Patton shows us a bold experiment for renewable energy at the Newberry Crater. This story originally aired Feb. [--] [----]. Chapters 0:00 Drilling for hot water at Newberry Volcano 0:41 Geologists identify Oregon's best geothermal sites 1:44 Uncovering heat at"
YouTube Link 2025-04-17T12:50Z 173K followers, 59.2K engagements
"Federal agents use tear gas pepper balls on nonviolent protesters following Portland No Kings rally As the sun went down following a day of No Kings rallies several hundred people continued to protest at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in South Portland. There were people in costumes and pajamas elderly men with their shirts tucked into khakis and a few young children. Around 7:30 p.m. the federal agents on the roof unleashed a barrage of tear gas pepper balls and flash-bangs into the crowd below. A cloud of orange and gray became thick enough that the ICE building was no"
YouTube Link 2025-10-19T06:13Z 173K followers, 56K engagements
"Pebble Mosaic Artist Jeffrey Bale Uses Work to Connect With Nature Oregon Art Beat Pebble mosaic artist Jeffrey Bale creates elaborate intricate designs from stones he gathers in the wild. His work has received international attention from publications like the New York Times and Better Homes and Gardens. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-art-beat/article/pebble-mosaic-artist-jeffrey-bale/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and"
YouTube Link 2019-09-18T13:00Z 174K followers, 165.9K engagements
"Why Do We Have Allergies Pollen's not dangerous; it's a fundamental part of life on land. For hundreds of millions of years every land animal ever has lived with pollen. You'd think wed have had plenty of time to evolve a way to deal with it. So how have our bodies not figured this out yet Full story: https://www.opb.org/news/article/why-allergies-summer-pollen-video/ Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our"
YouTube Link 2018-06-15T18:45Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"Sage grouse face new threat from lithium mining after a decade of conservation Oregon Field Guide For the past [--] years ranchers and environmentalists have worked together to help protect an extraordinary bird. The goal of their historic conservation agreement is to keep the greater sage grouse off the endangered species list. So far its mostly been working. But theres a new threat looming in Southeast Oregon and across the West where mining companies want to drill for lithium in a sage grouse hotspot. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/12/12/oregon-sage-grouse-lithium-mine-nevada/"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T14:00Z 173K followers, 28.5K engagements
"Hidden Treasures of the Oregon Coast Oregon Field Guide Explore the hidden treasures of the Oregon Coast. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Engage in the OPB community by Liking Sharing and Commenting on our videos. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible and everything else you love. Ensure the next important"
YouTube Link 2015-11-23T21:53Z 173K followers, 103.5K engagements
"In search of the quietest place in Oregon Oregon Field Guide Where is the quietest place in Oregon This journey with natural sound recordist Nick McMahan takes us to the extreme southeast of the state. Explore the sonic landscape of the natural world and the value of preserving quiet on an increasingly noisy planet. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/article/2025/02/06/urban-naturalist-mike-houck-tracks-great-blue-herons-on-the-willamette-river/ Chapters 0:00 Searching for the quietest place in Oregon 2:07 Natural Sound Recording Artist Nick McMahan seeks quiet 3:07 Journey to Oregon's quietest"
YouTube Link 2025-02-13T13:55Z 173K followers, 52K engagements
"The Blacksmith Who Preserves Timberline Lodge Iron Work Oregon Field Guide Timberline Lodge gets more than [--] million visitors a year. That's a lot of wear and tear. Thankfully master artisans like blacksmith Darryl Nelson are hard at work preserving the beauty of this iconic Mount Hood destination. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #OPB #oregonfieldguide #blacksmiths #TimberlineLodge opb oregon public broadcasting oregon sw washington portland salem or ashland or medford blacksmith blacksmithing wrought iron stair railing"
YouTube Link 2020-01-29T08:00Z 173K followers, 12.4K engagements
"Crater Lake bull trout Oregon Field Guide After more than a century an isolated population of endangered bull trout in Crater Lake National Park is finally reconnected to the rest of their original range. To do that scientists and conservationists re-created a stream that had been redirected for irrigation more than a century ago. For more Oregon Field Guide stories https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB"
YouTube Link 2021-04-30T11:59Z 173K followers, 26.6K engagements
"Green crabs are invading the Pacific Northwest coast Oregon Field Guide In [----] invasive green crabs were just starting to show up in Oregon bays. Nearly two decades later these non-native critters are multiplying at alarming rates and threatening Pacific Northwest shellfish. *Editor's Note: the Oregon Fish and Wildlife biologist featured in this video is Summer Henricksen. We apologize for the misspelling. Invasive European green crabs threaten Northwest shellfish industries https://www.opb.org/article/2024/01/04/invasive-european-green-crabs-threaten-northwest-shellfish-industries/ Dealing"
YouTube Link 2024-01-03T14:00Z 173K followers, 298.2K engagements
"Calligrapher Sora Shodo breaks traditional Japanese rules Oregon Art Beat Japanese calligraphy artist Sora Shodo taps into natures beauty and her own creativity to create works of art that break the rules of traditional calligraphy. Originally from Japan she honed her creative process in Oregon. Using brushes ranging from the size of a pencil to that of a small broom she sometimes creates her large-format work in front of an audience sharing her unique process. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/08/sora-shodo-calligraphy-portland/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T14:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"How Mexican Americans in Oregon created the first Chicano college This is the English version of this podcast episode. Haga clic aqu para escuchar en espaol (https://www.opb.org/article/2025/02/17/the-evergreen-podcast-colegio-cesar-chavez-espanol/) . The 1960s was the start of the Chicano movement: El Movimiento. Activists like Csar Chvez and Dolores Huerta were on the front lines calling for civil rights and social justice for Mexican Americans after facing decades of discrimination. And right here in Oregon Chicanos founded an institution that would change education for Latinos across the"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T13:13Z 174K followers, [---] engagements
"The history of Oregon's county poor farms Oregon Experience For decades Oregon required counties to care for their indigent residents. Government-funded relief institutions known as poor farms provided food shelter and medical services throughout the state. Poor farms became a refuge for the elderly people with disabilities or anyone unable to care for themselves. However the care varied widely. Some provided residents with a home while others operated more like prisons. Oregons County Poor Farms examines this little-known history of how the state once cared for its poor. Learn more:"
YouTube Link 2023-11-06T14:00Z 174K followers, 212K engagements
"How forest surveying has evolved Oregon Field Guide In the 1800s forest surveyors used rocks carved cryptic messages into trees maintained detailed notes and utilized complex instruments known as solar.📍🧭📐 The job is even more complicated today. Surveyors now use a lot of advanced technology to do their work including global positioning systems to identify map coordinates and computer software to draw property lines on maps. Though modern surveying is not as simple as it once was surveyors still often need to drive hike canoe and navigate challenging terrain to access remote locations for"
YouTube Link 2025-04-10T12:55Z 173K followers, 19.5K engagements
"Why wheat matters to the Pacific Northwest -Superabundant S1 E5 What makes the perfect doughnut How about the perfect bao Its all in the dough. And the key to good dough Good wheat. Wheat is the original superabundant resource for Western civilization. It is predictable storable and controllable enabling the rise of cities and facilitating their expanse into empires. Soils in the PNW fed by volcanoes and massive ancient floods are perfect for a particular kind of wheat soft white. Today soft white wheat is a pillar of the NW economy and a key link to world trade one of Oregons most important"
YouTube Link 2021-10-01T11:59Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"Field Guide update: Rare colony of Western Painted turtles near Portland still going strong 🐢 A while back Oregon Field Guide featured a rare urban population of Western painted turtles discovered in a wetland in Gresham. These native turtles are so colorful they look like someone painted on them hence their name. We checked up on the Gresham turtles to see how theyre doing now. 📹 by Joey Lovato/OPB Jule Gilfillan/OPB Cassandra Profita/OPB Todd Sonflieth/OPB Nick Fisher/OPB Michael Bendixen/OPB ✂ by Joey Lovato/OPB ✏ by Cassandra Profita/OPB #OregonFieldGuide #turtles #turtlepower #Gresham"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T17:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"A mysterious rare bog is full of surprises on Washingtons Olympic Peninsula Oregon Field Guide A mysterious landscape known as Crowberry Bog on the Olympic Peninsula is like no other place in Washington. Its a bog that sits like an inflated bladder rising higher than the surrounding forest. To walk here is like walking on a waterbed chock full of rare and surprising life. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/10/mysterious-rare-bog-full-of-surprises-on-washingtons-olympic-peninsula/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to"
YouTube Link 2024-10-17T13:00Z 174K followers, 603.6K engagements
"Are dogs the greatest tool in wildlife conservation Oregon Field Guide One of the most powerful tools in conservation research is human's best friend. Rogue Detection Teams train rescue dogs to sniff out everything from tigers to pangolins to cherry viruses to help scientists around the world. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Engage in the"
YouTube Link 2021-08-23T11:59Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"From phone poles to gallery walls: the art of rock poster artist Justin Hampton Oregon Art Beat Fresh out of art school in Seattle Justin Hampton found himself at the heart of the 90s grunge explosion trading band flyers for concert tickets. When the city banned flyers on telephone poles he helped pioneer large screen-printed posters launching a prolific career creating art for Soundgarden Radiohead and more. His 444-page book Visual Feast presents it all. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T14:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Looking back on the career of Field Guide host Ed Jahn Oregon Field Guide For [--] years Oregon Field Guide reporter executive producer and host Ed Jahn told award-winning stories about everything from the dangers of earthquakes and invasive species to the thrills of glacier caves waterfall kayaking and navigating the Columbia River Bar by boat. Now hes passed the baton to another generation of Field Guide adventurers. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T14:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"How Northwest hops led to the modern IPA Superabundant Walk into any brewery or grocery store today and you will see the letters IPA everywhere that intense tropical beer has become Oregons style. That wasnt always the case. It turns out that a variety of hop bred in Oregon sparked an entirely new way of making beer and a whole new tradition of American ales. Nearly every commercial hop grown in the U.S. comes from Oregon Washington and Idaho and the United States accounts for nearly half the hops grown in the world. In beer hops provide a bitterness that adds structure and balances the"
YouTube Link 2024-04-19T13:00Z 174K followers, 24.9K engagements
"Epic sandcastles are here today gone tomorrow Oregon Field Guide The annual sandcastle contest in St. Helens is a scene of epic but ephemeral beauty. Every year in St. Helens Oregon [--] sculptors from across the country construct incredible works of art out of sand. From seasoned pros to total novices these artists pour their hearts into creations that will ultimately wash away with the tide showcasing true dedication to this impressive but ephemeral art form. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the"
YouTube Link 2024-11-14T14:00Z 173K followers, 16.3K engagements
"🌲 AntFarm is defending Oregon homes against wildfire #oregonfieldguide In [----] [---] million acres in Oregon burned and set a new record. Neighborhoods at the forest edge are most at risk. To help make conditions near homes safer the crew from AntFarm is cutting trees. AntFarm is a community non-profit in Sandy Oregon. This work is funded by the national Community Wildfire Defense Grant Program. The goal is to clear brush and standing dead trees in at-risk neighborhoods. The youth crew members are learning these skills as job training. For low-income households and seniors these services are"
YouTube Link 2025-01-15T20:53Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"Oregons Napa Valley Of Cranberry Farming Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Oregon cranberry farmers call the state's south coast the "Napa Valley" of U.S. cranberry farming. Why A longer growing season produces sweet berries. But don't believe the myth that these ruby gems grow in watery bogs. Cranberry fields are flooded only two days a year to help the farmers get the berries off the vine at harvest time. Learn more https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-field-guide/article/cranberry-farming/ and For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and"
YouTube Link 2023-11-21T14:00Z 173K followers, 27.9K engagements
"The lost pinnacles of Crater Lake Oregon Field Guide The stunning pinnacles of Crater Lake are a unique artifact of ancient Mount Mazamas cataclysmic eruption [----] years ago. The mysterious towering pinnacles were a must-see attraction for early Crater Lake tourists and landscape photographers. Oregon Field Guide explores the geology of their creation and traces what happened to cause these spectacular features to fall into obscurity. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/05/oregon-crater-lake-pinnacles-field-guide/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T13:50Z 174K followers, 132.6K engagements
"Portland urban naturalist tracks the great blue herons Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Mike Houck tracks the lifecycle of the great blue heron on Portland's Willamette River while reflecting on his long career bringing green space to the built environment. Chapters 0:00 Mike Houck an urban naturalist looks for birds 1:59 Mike Houck searches for the great blue heron south of Portland 3:58 How the history of Portland wasn't as accommodating to wildlife 5:15 The life cycle of the great blue heron 6:14 How the great blue heron become the Portland City bird 7:38 Threats to young great"
YouTube Link 2025-01-30T13:55Z 174K followers, 18.6K engagements
"A shopping centers demise brings frustration to East Portland #Gateway #OPBreports News of a Fred Meyer grocery store closing at the Gateway Shopping Center has East Portland residents worried about the future of their community which was once planned to be the citys second downtown. The disruption offers Portlands new city government a chance to show up for long-neglected neighborhoods. Read the full story here https://www.opb.org/article/2025/08/06/east-portland-business-gateway-oregon-shopping-center-city-council/ ✏ by Alex Zielinski 📹 by Kristyna Wentz-Graff 📸 by Morgan Barnaby and"
YouTube Link 2025-08-07T21:30Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Divers "Loot the Deschutes" for lost treasure Oregon Field Guide Roughly [------] people float the Deschutes River through Bend in Central Oregon each summer. Many lose belongings along the way. But thanks to some dedicated local divers some treasured items are making it home. And even trash can score a second chance in the hands of a master river looter. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/article/2023/08/17/loot-the-deschutes-bend-oregon-divers-find-treasures-reunite-with-owners/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and"
YouTube Link 2024-10-03T13:00Z 173K followers, 84K engagements
"Baker City remembers the legacy of Leo Adler Oregon Experience from the archives One person can change a community for generations to come. Leo Adler was born [---] years ago in [----] but he still has a direct and positive impact on his hometown in Eastern Oregon. Adler was a magazine magnate self-made millionaire and Baker Citys most enthusiastic booster. His unique generosity continues to support the community to this day in education social services and community building. First aired on Feb. [--] [----]. Learn more here https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregonexperience/article/leo-adler/"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T23:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"🚌 Christmas Valley in Lake County is more desert frontier than tinseltown #OPBstoprequested Christmas Valley in Lake County is more desert frontier than tinseltown. Debbie Warren has lived in north Lake County for [--] years. North county is a great place to live but everything is far doctors appointments are far shopping is far transit service is far but you can see the antelope play she said. For [--] years Warren has driven a weekly shopper bus from Christmas Valley to La Pine for Lake County Transit. Theres no set route she figures it out on fly based on riders errands from doctors"
YouTube Link 2024-11-03T15:15Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Hip Hop artist RZA shares film that inspired Wu-Tang Clan at Hollywood Theatre #OregonArtBeat Oregon Art Beat has been working on a story about Portlands Hollywood Theatre turning [---] this year. Hip hop artist RZA stopped by the theater over the summer to share the kung fu film that inspired the creation of the Wu-Tang Clan and Art Beat was there to capture it Hundreds of film and music lovers packed the sold-out event to show their love of kung fu cinema. Watch for our full story on the Hollywood Theatre coming in February. 📹 by Claudia Johnson/OPB ✂ by Claudia Johnson/OPB #OregonArtBeat"
YouTube Link 2026-01-29T23:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Descending Into The Hell Hole Of Oregons Central Cascades Oregon Field Guide from the Archives The postcard quality of the Cascade Mountains hides a violent nature. You can discover evidence that the mountains are cracking apart if you can find the Hell Hole. Thats something our Oregon Field Guide crew did for this classic segment from [----]. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2019-05-30T13:00Z 173K followers, 132.1K engagements
"What a new Cascadia discovery could mean for Pacific Northwest #tsunami risk 🌊 #allsciencenofiction The Cascadia Subduction Zone could unleash a massive earthquake and tsunami 🫨 but new research suggests the waves might not be as big or arrive as fast as we feared. 😅 Scientists hunting for a tsunami-triggering megasplay fault along the coast found not what they expected. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/07/03/all-science-no-fiction-cascadia-earthquake-tsunami-threat/ 📹 by Jes Burns OPB ✂ by Christie Goshe 🎵 Courtesy of Audio Network #AllScienceNoFiction #pnw #Science"
YouTube Link 2025-07-03T13:00Z 172K followers, 29.6K engagements
"Learn to harvest food from the wild Oregon Coast Oregon Field Guide The Pacific Northwest has one of the most abundant tidal ecosystems in the world. The ocean conditions are cold murky and nutrient-dense conditions that provide fuel for life on shore. Alanna Kieffer studied marine biology and eventually left a career in marine research to start her own business Shifting Tides where she teaches people how to forage for food in the coastal ecosystem. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/06/oregon-coast-how-to-forage-for-food/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at"
YouTube Link 2025-05-15T12:55Z 173K followers, 108.3K engagements
"Paddle the Klamath Canoe Trail in 4K 60fps OPBs Slow TV Take a calming canoe trip around Upper Klamath Lake with relaxing nature sounds and views of Mt. McLoughlin. For more videos and stories like this visit OPB online at https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T14:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"'Nick On the Rocks' star tours the Ginkgo Flow Oregon Field Guide Geologist Nick Zentner @GeologyNick (of Nick on the Rocks fame) takes us on an entertaining road trip to explore the Ginkgo lava flow that erupted in central Washington and flowed all the way to the Oregon Coast [--] million years ago. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2024/01/13/pacific-northwest-ginkgo-lava-glow-geology-columbia-river-basalt-oregon-agate-beach/ Find Nick on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@GeologyNick For more stories like this visit OPB online at opb.org. Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and"
YouTube Link 2024-01-11T14:00Z 173K followers, 186.4K engagements
"Locating the worlds largest collection of apple varieties Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archive Apple detectives from the Home Orchard Society in Oregon City figure out what kinds of apples grow on trees. When they found an aging man near Yoncalla Oregon with the largest collection of apple varieties in the world they took on the massive task of trying to preserve a living cutting from every one of his [----] trees. This story originally aired on Nov. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community"
YouTube Link 2024-08-16T13:00Z 173K followers, 30.5K engagements
"Fly fishing with the legendary Frank Moore Oregon Field Guide Frank Moore spent nearly [--] years living on or near Oregons North Umpqua River. His lifetime accomplishments as a fly fisherman conservationist and veteran earned him many awards including the prestigious Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor and an induction into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame. Frank Moore died in January [----]. In this video from the Oregon Field Guide archives Moore brings us along on a fishing journey in the river he called the graduate school of fly fishing. #flyfishing #OregonFieldGuide"
YouTube Link 2022-04-22T11:59Z 173K followers, 30.1K engagements
"How the Oregon truffle bends humans to its will -'Superabundant' S1 E1 Truffles are mysterious organisms that thrive in the damp forests of the Pacific Northwest especially in Oregon. Like their above-ground cousins mushrooms they are the fruit of vast underground networks of fungus. But unlike mushrooms truffles stay buried underground. To reproduce they use irresistible aromas to entice animals to dig them up eat them and excrete their spores in new territory. Those same aromas make truffles a culinary delight that Northwest chefs like Iron Chef Vitaly Paley and Cooperativa's Sarah Schaefer"
YouTube Link 2021-05-18T11:59Z 173K followers, 129.9K engagements
"Kayak fishing: Catching lingcod & more along the coast Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives The trials and tribulations of kayak fishing. Jill Postlewait and Chad Meengs paddle their two-person Kayak out along the coast near Beverly Beach in Lincoln County to fish in places larger boats cant get to. They catch everything from lingcod to kelp greenling with some friendly competition to see who can catch more fish. In about an hour and a half the two caught almost [--] fish when kayaking up and down the rocky coast. The waters can be rough at times but the reward is worth it. This story"
YouTube Link 2025-05-29T12:55Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"Unearthing the lost stories of Mount St. Helens Oregon Field Guide (full episode) Amateur archeologists set out to uncover new details about what happened on Mount St. Helens on May [--] [----]. Can they find the rumored "bootlegger caves" of Harry Truman the innkeeper of Spirit Lake Lodge What stories do the rusted relics found hiding in the ash still have to tell Scott Kemery and his group of volunteers search the rugged post-eruption volcanic landscape in a quest for answers. Learn more"
YouTube Link 2024-03-14T13:00Z 173K followers, 529.6K engagements
"🍎🍏 Tasting [--] apple varieties #KiyokawaFamilyOrchards #superabundant Well how do you like them apples 🍎🍏 On Oct. [--] [----] visitors flocked to Kiyokawa Family Orchards in Parkdale Oregon to take part in an annual tasting of [--] apple varieties grown onsite. This was the first year since the COVID pandemic that the Kiyokawas were able to host the event which showcases the incredible bounty each apple season has to offer out of Parkdales unique microclimate and soil. We grow over [---] varieties of apples said orchard owner Randy Kiyokawa. Apples that are heirloom varieties; apples that are from"
YouTube Link 2024-11-09T15:30Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Recipe: Herring Under a Fur Coat OPB Bonnie Morales chef and owner of Kachka in Portland Oregon invited OPB into her kitchen and showed us how to make a Russian dish: herring under a fur coat a colorful layered salad. For more videos like this https://www.opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2014-07-24T20:05Z 173K followers, 35K engagements
"Como los Mxico Americanos de Oregon llegaron a fundar el primer colegio Chicano Esta es la versin en espaol de este episodio del podcast. Click here to listen in English (https://www.opb.org/article/2025/02/17/the-evergreen-podcast-colegio-cesar-chavez-english/) . Los aos 60s marcaron el comienzo del Movimiento Chicano denominado: El Movimiento. Activistas como Csar Chvez y Dolores Huerta lideraban demostraciones demandando derechos civiles y justicia social para la comunidad Mexicana Americana despus de haber enfrentado dcadas de discriminacion. Y aqu mismo en Oregon un grupo de Chicanos"
YouTube Link 2026-02-09T13:31Z 174K followers, [---] engagements
"Oregon's Animation Magic Oregon Art Beat (full episode) from the OPB Archive At just about any moment of any day in Oregon someone is making animation. Home of Oscar-winning artists Portland is considered one of the stop-motion capitals of the world. Meet the artists who have made Oregon an animation powerhouse including Claymation creator Will Vinton animation makers Rose Bond Jerold Howard Joan Gratz artists at LAIKA and more This story first aired April [----] Learn more https://www.opb.org/news/series/2017/oregon-art-beat-2017-animation-eclipse-art/ For more stories like this visit OPB"
YouTube Link 2024-03-09T01:15Z 172K followers, [----] engagements
"Portland protests President Trump's plan to send federal troops to protect ICE and combat Antifa People in Portland protested the Trump administration's plan to send federal troops to the city to protect ICE and combat Antifa. Several hundred people gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland this afternoon to protest the Trump administrations deployment of National Guard troops to the city. Federal agents armed with long-barrel firearms patrolled from nearby rooftops. Families including grandparents and children riding bikes filled the streets alongside"
YouTube Link 2025-09-29T01:29Z 174K followers, 21.8K engagements
"Oregons pika comeback Oregon Field Guide In [----] ""Oregon Field Guide"" introduced you to an isolated population of American pika living in the Columbia River Gorge. When the Eagle Creek Fire swept through in [----] about half of those pika colonies seem to have been wiped out. Three years on the impossibly cute critters seem to be making a comeback or are they Read more: https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/30/pikas-return-to-the-gorge-or-so-researchers-think/ Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #OPB #oregonfieldguide #pacificnorthwest"
YouTube Link 2021-04-09T11:59Z 174K followers, 32.1K engagements
"Oregon's Stumptown Fil makes his own weather prediction Here in the Beaver State Oregonians prefer to get the furcast from a different source: our very own Filbert the beaver better known as Stumptown Fil. And Fil has predicted six more weeks of winter. Here in the Pacific Northwest were beaver believers said Ali Azevedo a keeper in the Oregon Zoos North America section. Groundhogs are great but they dont create wetlands or manage branches the way beavers do. Meteorology skills aside Azevedo said Filbert and his lodge-mate Maple also do a great job connecting people with one of Oregons most"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T03:46Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Oregon Olives Oregon Field Guide It took a small but intrepid group of farmers to show that Oregon could be a center for grape growing and wine production. Now another small group is trying to prove the case for olive oil production. Enter Javier Fernandez-Salvador. The OSU berry and tree fruit expert is spearheading the research to find the right olive tree cultivar and growing regime to make it viable in the Willamette Valley. The Olea project is a collaboration between Oregon State University (OSU) Extensions Mid-Valley Small Farms Program and local olive growers. Member support makes all"
YouTube Link 2023-01-24T20:00Z 173K followers, 34.5K engagements
"What freshwater mussels tell about the health of the Willamette River Oregon Field Guide Archives Native freshwater mussels are environmental superheroes that filter rivers across North America but their future is threatened. Members of Willamette Riverkeeper have been studying a large population of old growth western pearlshell mussels in a stretch of the Willamette. What does the aging population tell us about the health of the river and the future of its mussel Read more about freshwater mussels"
YouTube Link 2025-07-02T13:28Z 173K followers, 20.7K engagements
"Old Masters Modern Twist: Jill McVarish's playful paintings Oregon Art Beat from the OPB Archive With a deft hand for Old Masters techniques and an eye on our modern world Jill McVarish's paintings offer a surprising and sometimes cheeky take on a classic form. After spending more than a decade as a commercial artist these days she creates her own work inspired by historical images the power of animals and toys and ideas she gets walking around Astoria with her dog Chauncy. This story originally broadcast on Feb. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. ---"
YouTube Link 2024-10-01T22:30Z 172K followers, [----] engagements
"The rewilding of the Elwha River: [--] years after dam removal Oregon Field Guide Its been over a decade since two dams came out of the Elwha River on Washingtons Olympic Peninsula. Salmon are returning cougars elk foxes and bears roam [---] acres of newly restored land and the river runs wild tearing up the road that ran along its banks. For the first time in over a hundred years the Lower Elwha Klallam tribal members can catch salmon on a free-flowing Elwha. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. Chapters 0:00 Tribal ceremony for first day of fishing 3:27 Fish biology"
YouTube Link 2024-11-28T14:00Z 174K followers, 229.5K engagements
"5 years after Oregons Labor Day Fires scientists find surprises in streams Oregon Field Guide Scientists have been studying how water quality and wildlife have fared in [--] streams in the five years since Oregons Labor Day Fires one of the states most extreme wildfire events. Now their preliminary results are turning the scientific understanding of fire recovery on its head. Instead of suffering aquatic wildlife is thriving in all of the streams with one exception where salvage logging has occurred. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting"
YouTube Link 2025-08-29T12:55Z 173K followers, 155.9K engagements
"Celebrating the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers 🏀 Fans gathered at Pioneer Square in downtown Portland on Sunday Sept. [--] to celebrate the return of Damian Lillard to the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team. Lillard led the team to the NBA playoffs multiple times before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. After suffering an injury last season he was released. Now he's back with the Blazers joining a team of younger players to create a combo that many fans think could be a new opportunity for the team. Learn more"
YouTube Link 2025-09-22T20:45Z 172K followers, [----] engagements
"Mobile vet clinic treats 'rez dogs' for free to prevent overpopulation Oregon Field Guide First Nations Veterinary offers free veterinary care to pets living on Native American reservations. The director Gina Clemmer a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma believes high-volume spay and neuter is the root solution to ending the overpopulation and euthanasia of dogs and cats. Oregon Field Guide follows her team and documents their love for rez dogs as they travel to the Warm Springs Reservation to treat pets for free. Learn more"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T14:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Railroad speeders get a unique view of the scenic Oregon Coast on a holiday run Oregon Field Guide Once a year enthusiasts drive vintage railroad speeder cars across the Oregon Coast Range and down the coast getting to see gorgeous places few people see all while delivering gifts to kids in need. There are speeder runs across the Northwest but this annual run is often cited as the most scenic. It goes across trestles and through tunnels over bridges and sloughs and past the Oregon Dunes. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T14:01Z 173K followers, 622.1K engagements
"Meet Oregons oldest intentional community Alpha Farm Oregon Field Guide from the Archives Alpha Farm started during the colorful chapter of American history when a counterculture generation went back to the land and experimented with communal ways of living. But while many communes of the 1960s and 70s failed or faded Alpha Farm has managed to hang on. In fact it is the longest continuously running intentional community in Oregon. In this story that originally broadcast in [----] Oregon Field Guide pays a visit to learn how the community managed to endure. For more stories like this visit OPB"
YouTube Link 2025-07-17T13:01Z 173K followers, 290.4K engagements
"Dory Fishing Pacific City Oregon Field Guide Pacific City Oregon is one of the few spots in the world where the fishing fleet of dory boats launches directly from the sand into the ocean. This vignette offers a look at this beautiful practice. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible and everything else you love. Ensure the next important story is covered and join in as a Sustainer now at"
YouTube Link 2015-09-11T20:12Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Urban Falconry in Portland Challenges with winter crow migrations in cities Oregon Field Guide The use of falconry to control nuisance birds is common practice in settings as varied as sewage treatment plants vineyards and other agricultural fields. But using this age-old strategy in urban settings is being pioneered right here in Portland. Read the full story here: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/ofg/segment/urban-falconry-a-very-portland-solution/ Related story: https://www.opb.org/article/2023/04/11/crows-took-over-downtown-portland-then-they-left-what-happened/ --- Oregon Public"
YouTube Link 2018-11-16T00:40Z 174K followers, 45K engagements
"The penny is on its way out. But the love for them endures for this Stayton coin collector 🪙 Farewell to the penny or should we say the cent After more than [---] years the U.S. Treasury has stopped minting the one-cent coin. For collectors and cash users alike its the end of an era. But it may mean a chance for coin collectors to capitalize on renewed interest in an aging hobby. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/24/stayton-coin-collector-pennies/ 📹 by Eli Imadali/OPB ✂ by Joey Lovato/OPB ✏ by Donald Orr/OPB 🎵 Courtesy of Audio Network #OPBNews #opbreports #Penny #onecent"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T15:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Adventure hiking on the Oregon Desert Trail Oregon Field Guide Want to know what its like to hike across the Oregon high desert Well show you the way The Oregon Desert Trail is Oregons newest long-distance trail and a grand showcase of solitude geology and beauty. The trail links hidden jewels like Crack In The Ground the Owyhee Canyonlands and Steens Mountain to outposts like Christmas Valley Fields and Frenchglen. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of"
YouTube Link 2021-05-10T11:59Z 173K followers, 18.7K engagements
"How "krab" is made from Pacific Whiting Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives In the 1990s a successful fishery developed around a once-undesirable fish the Pacific whiting. Follow the production of imitation crab off the coast of Newport Oregon from the ocean to the grocery store. This Oregon Field Guide story premiered on Feb. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to"
YouTube Link 2024-03-21T13:00Z 173K followers, 227.5K engagements
"OHSU primate research center under scrutiny from scientists and activists opposed to animal research In the U.S. there are about [------] monkeys baboons and other primates living in captivity to support scientific research. About [----] of them are at OHSUs Oregon National Primate Research Center (https://www.ohsu.edu/onprc) . Thats where researchers do experiments on monkeys to try to get clear data about things like cannabis use during pregnancy and to find cures (https://www.opb.org/article/2024/07/31/ohsu-research-universal-flu-vaccine/) for diseases like HIV. Animal rights activists have"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T13:13Z 174K followers, [---] engagements
"Oregon's Wenaha River Oregon Field Guide One of our favorite destinations in 2016: the Wenaha River. This wild river takes a lot of effort to get to. But it's worth it. Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible and everything else you love. Ensure the next"
YouTube Link 2016-12-23T23:13Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"Watch: Argon tank explosion at Canby Oregon aerospace supplier On Tuesday Feb. [--] an argon gas tank exploded at Kittyhawk Inc. an aerospace supplier in Canby Oregon. About [---] homes were evacuated two schools closed and one employee received minor injuries. Evacuation orders lifted the morning of Wednesday Feb. [--]. Video obtained by OPB shows the moment the explosion happened via footage from nearby businesses. The Kittyhawk building is now structurally unsound and work at the site is currently on hold. Read the full story:"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T22:45Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Kites That Fight and Kites That Dance At Oregon Festival Oregon Field Guide Flying a kite at this Oregon Coast festival could mean competing in a kite fight synchronized kite dancing or flying a kite thats big enough for the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ or https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for"
YouTube Link 2019-06-21T17:46Z 172K followers, 59.5K engagements
"🍄Crowberry Bogs mysteries on the Olympic Peninsula 🌿 #oregonfieldguide #crowberrybog A mysterious landscape known as Crowberry Bog on the Olympic Peninsula is like no other place in Washington. Its a bog that sits like an inflated bladder rising higher than the surrounding forest. To walk here is like walking on a waterbed chock full of rare and surprising life. 🍄 Oregon Field Guide followed Joe Rocchio the natural heritage program manager for the Washington Department of Natural Resources to learn more. 🌿 Learn more"
YouTube Link 2024-12-02T16:30Z 172K followers, [----] engagements
"Rare colony of Western painted turtles near Portland Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives While surveying an urban wetland in [----] Gresham urban ecologist Laura Guderyahn stumbled across the only known urban population of native Western painted turtles east of the Willamette. She joined forces with others in the community to make sure this rare colony continues to thrive. This story originally aired on Feb. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and"
YouTube Link 2025-06-19T13:01Z 173K followers, 16.9K engagements
"The search for Oregons tallest tree Oregon Field Guide from the Archives Currently the tallest known tree in Oregon is the Brummit Fir (aka the Doerner Fir) a 327-foot Douglas fir giant in Coos County. But as scientists use LiDAR technology to map more and more of the states landscape they are finding tall trees no one knew about in remote locations trees that could be even taller than the Brummit. In this story from [----] champion tree climbers Brian French and Will Koomjian from Ascending the Giants a voluntary group of tree enthusiasts use those findings to head deep into the forest where"
YouTube Link 2025-07-24T12:55Z 173K followers, 60.9K engagements
"Wild Totality: Capturing The [----] Solar Eclipse From An Oregon Mountain Peak Totality the pathway of the [----] total solar eclipse ran through Oregon towns and some of its most wild places. These rugged eclipse-chasers chose wild as the place to shared the moments of total daytime darkness. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 path of totality solar eclipse total solar eclipse solar eclipse [----] [----] solar eclipse [----] eclipse great american eclipse eclipse [----] total eclipse what is an eclipse total solar eclipse [----] oregon"
YouTube Link 2019-07-26T13:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Eastern Oregons polluted drinking water A water pollution crisis has been unfolding in Eastern Oregon for decades. Contamination of the Lower Umatilla Basins groundwater with excess nitrates a naturally occurring chemical also found in fertilizer has meant residents of Morrow and Umatilla Counties who get their water from private wells are struggling to access clean drinking water. Though the issue has been a known problem for over thirty years nitrate pollution there is only getting worse and some residents are still just learning about the risks to their health. Monica Samayoa"
YouTube Link 2024-05-06T12:06Z 172K followers, [---] engagements
"Portland Art Museums $111 million remodel what does it look like 🖼 OPB got a glimpse of the Portland Art Museums new Rothko Pavilion part of the Museums $111 million renovation that debuts in November. The renovation adds [------] square feet of new museum space including new terraces and galleries and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the city. Museum director Brian Ferriso talked about what this expansion brings to the Museum. The new pavilion will feature major works by Mark Rothko a first for the museum. 📹by Eric Slade ✂by Joey Lovato ✨ @portlandartmuseum #RothkoPavilion"
YouTube Link 2025-09-05T22:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"The giant pumpkin paddle: A record-breaking journey down the Columbia River In October [----] Gary Kristensen of Happy Valley Oregon made history paddling a 1200-pound pumpkin [--] miles down the Columbia River to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest journey ever in a pumpkin boat. But one record wasnt enough. To take advantage of the Columbias faster spring currents Gary did something no pumpkin grower would even consider he started growing a new giant gourd in January months before the usual season. His goal: to shatter his own record with a 130-mile journey from Bonneville Dam to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-30T13:01Z 174K followers, 78.4K engagements
"Is Celilo Falls still intact Oregon Field Guide Celilo Falls have been at the center of an emotional controversy in the Pacific Northwest more than [--] years. Celilo Falls disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed but some tribal members believe the government blew it up first. See new history-making images which settle the matter. (In the captions for this story at :48 seconds Enchuwana should read Nchi-Wna. We regret the error.) Related storie: https://www.opb.org/article/2022/09/24/racism-endangered-salmon-federal-policy-northwest-tribes/"
YouTube Link 2022-03-10T12:59Z 173K followers, 133.7K engagements
"Hiroshi Ogawas wood fired dragon kiln Oregon Art Beat From the Oregon Art Beat archives: A [----] visit to the late master ceramicist Hiroshi Ogawas studio as he crafts then loads dried work into his traditional Japanese anagama earthen kiln. Cameras followed Ogawa and friends as they fire up the kiln with wood to a sustained temperature of [----] degrees Fahrenheit. After a week of cooling Ogawa then conducted an opening ceremony unloaded the flame-painted pots then celebrated with his community of potters. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonartbeat/ and"
YouTube Link 2022-01-11T20:23Z 174K followers, 25K engagements
"At Portland's ICE facility many demonstrators don costumes and dance 🐸🦄☺ Outside the ICE building on Portland's South Waterfront recent protests have taken a cartoonish turn Costumed demonstrators and inflatable characters gather daily like they did on Wednesday to oppose the Trump administration and federal immigration enforcement. This whimsical approach of countering the president's depiction of Portland as a war zone with playfulness has attracted national attention and even inspired similar demonstrations in other cities. Read more here"
YouTube Link 2025-10-17T21:55Z 174K followers, 40.4K engagements
"Oregon Field Guide meets Shark Week 🦈#OPBBehindtheScenes #SharkWeek It's Shark Week and OPB science reporter Jes Burns was out with cinematographer Brooke Herbert and production intern Claudia Johnson filming sevengill sharks in Southwest Washington's Willapa Bay for "Oregon Field Guide. Shark Week is an annual series on the @discovery Channel that has been airing about as long as Oregon Field Guide has been on OPB-TV [--] years Scientists with Oregon State Universitys Big Fish Lab are studying sevengill sharks in Willapa Bay. They're trying to figure out why so many sharks spend their summers"
YouTube Link 2025-07-25T23:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"The muddy madness and mission of the Gambler [---] Oregon Field Guide The Gambler [---] is an off-road rally-style event where drivers navigate through the countryside in cheap custom cars collecting large amounts of trash along the way from discarded tires to abandoned boats. Since its humble beginnings in [----] it's grown significantly and now brings in over [---] cars. The crappier the better For more stories like this visit https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ Chapters: 0:00 Junker cars driving around the Oregon forest 1:00 What is the Gambler [---] 2:27 Riding along with a Gambler 500"
YouTube Link 2025-01-09T14:15Z 174K followers, 73.9K engagements
"Merlin Sheldrake explores coastal Oregon forest fungi Superabundant Merlin Sheldrake biologist and author of Entangled Life loves getting down to ground level to see the world from the mushrooms perspective. Soils are deep and complex places. Like when I walk around on the soil I like to think of it like I'm walking on the surface of an ocean of land and that that ocean of land stretches down deep deep underground and is full of life he says. Walking the coastal forests of Camp Westwind in Otis Oregon with Superabundant newsletter writer and fellow biologist Heather Arndt Anderson Sheldrake"
YouTube Link 2024-06-14T14:30Z 174K followers, 20.7K engagements
"Vortex 1: How a rock festival saved Portland from chaos Oregon Experience Fifty years ago Oregons Republican governor did something that has never been done before or since: He authorized and encouraged young people to attend a free drug-fueled rock concert at a state park. The decision might have ended in disaster. Instead tens of thousands of people attended successfully drawing anti-war protesters away from President Richard Nixons planned visit to Portland. "Oregon Experience" takes a look back at Vortex 1: The only state-sponsored rock festival in U.S. history. Content Alert: Partial"
YouTube Link 2020-08-29T12:59Z 174K followers, 109.3K engagements
"Dungeness crab: Oregons most lucrative fishery Pacific Northwest food Superabundant S2 E1 The [----] Dungeness crab season was the most lucrative in Oregon history. Unusually for recent years it started on time yields were high and prices soared leading to a boon for commercial crabbers and the coastal communities that depend on them. But Dungeness crab are a fickle species dependent on a perfect confluence of environmental factors that are changing with the climate. As the [----] season gets off to a late start Superabundant captured the action of a record year from sea to table with a delicious"
YouTube Link 2023-01-20T13:00Z 174K followers, 361.6K engagements
"Wild foods and grocery shopping in the great outdoors Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives John Kallas demonstrates how fun and nutritious it is to collect wild foods including gaper clams mahogany clams cockles thimbleberries lady fern Japanese knotweed cow parsnips and even Himalayan blackberry shoots in this exploration from Oregon Field Guides archives. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate"
YouTube Link 2022-04-29T11:59Z 173K followers, 18.3K engagements
"Protests erupt in Portland after shooting by federal agents On January [--] two people from Venezuela were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents in Portland according to the Department of Homeland Security. DHS said they were affiliated with a gang. OPB has not independently verified that claim. The incident occurred during a traffic stop in a hospital parking lot and sparked widespread protests in Portland. Hundreds protested at the ICE facility and City Hall denouncing federal immigration enforcement. Mayor Keith Wilson and Governor Tina Kotek condemned the shooting and federal actions"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T19:29Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Exploring Washingtons mysterious disappearing lake Oregon Field Guide South Prairie is a mysterious lake in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest that appears each spring and disappears each summer. We set out with a Forest Service botanist to paddle and hike this geologic wonder to try and learn what's behind this phenomenon. The prairie is home to the world's largest-known population of a rare iris and some of the farthest west aspen groves in Washington. This story originally aired on Nov. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting"
YouTube Link 2025-04-24T12:55Z 173K followers, 100.1K engagements
"Sights and sounds of the "No Kings 2.0" protests in Oregon Thousands in Portland and across the Pacific Northwest are taking part in the national No Kings [---] protests. Its the third nationwide protest against President Donald Trump this year. Here are some of the sights and sounds from OPB staff covering the protests. 📹 by Joni Auden Land/OPB Sarah Nairalez/OPB Saskia Hatvany/OPB Kathryn Styer Martnez/OPB Kathy Aney for OPB & Troy Brynelson/OPB #NoKingsProtest #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest opb oregon public broadcasting oregon sw washington portland bend or eugene salem or ashland or"
YouTube Link 2025-10-18T23:58Z 174K followers, 32K engagements
"Truffle Hunting [---] OPB As a result in changing state regulations Eric Lyon has only two spots left in Oregon where he can legally hunt for truffles. He and his trusty companion Leroy visit their favorite location to hunt for white truffles. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB Everywhere. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 Engage in the OPB"
YouTube Link 2015-02-04T01:07Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"The flooding of Vanport full documentary Oregon Experience During the early 1940s Vanport Oregon was the second largest city in the state. But on a Sunday afternoon in May [----] it disappeared completelydestroyed by a catastrophic flood. This is the story of Vanport: what it was like to live there how it suddenly ended and how it changed the face of Portland OR. Learn more: https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-experience/article/vanport-2/ -- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through"
YouTube Link 2021-11-16T13:00Z 172K followers, 288.7K engagements
"Symbiosis a 4D storytelling experience Oregon Art Beat Art installation Symbiosis immersed audiences in a four dimensional storytelling experience that included taste and smell. It was a venture by the Portland Art Museum Center for An Untold Tomorrow aimed at breaking the traditional boundaries of media experiences. It was created by the Dutch design collective Polymorf. December [----] story: Bodysuits custom scents and snacks: Symbiosis at Portlands PAM CUT challenges our view of reality."
YouTube Link 2023-06-29T13:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Portland police chief delivers emotional address during press conference on Border Patrol shooting The day after federal officers shot two people in East Portland Thursday the citys police chief Bob Day spoke at a press conference. Day said the two people shot identified by federal law enforcement as Luis David Nico Moncada and Yorlenys Betzabeth Zambrano-Contreras appear to have an association to Tren de Argua a Venezuelan gang. Day then delivered an emotional message to Portlands Latino community. I understand or at least have attempted to understand through your voices your concern your"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T01:13Z 174K followers, 80.5K engagements
"The promise and peril of drug recriminalization in Oregon OPB Politics Now Oregons experiment with decriminalization is over. On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now reporters Dirk VanderHart and Conrad Wilson are joined by editor Michelle Wiley to discuss the new world beginning on September 1st and beyond. Subscribe to OPB Politics Now anywhere you get your podcasts or watch it on YouTube. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org and https://www.opb.org/show/politicsnow/ --- --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and"
YouTube Link 2024-09-01T12:00Z 172K followers, [---] engagements
"The dazzling world of Vauxs swifts Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Vauxs swifts are known for the dazzling display they create as they funnel into chimneys to roost for the night. But these migratory birds are losing their roosting habitat to earthquake safety upgrades to these chimneys. Volunteers in Albany Oregon are hoping a homemade chimney substitute can help the birds out. This story first broadcast on Nov. [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its"
YouTube Link 2024-09-29T14:15Z 173K followers, 15.2K engagements
"The Devils Staircase: A Torturous Joyous Hike Oregon Field Guide One of the most forbidding places in Oregon is a remote steep forest near the south coast. If youre up for a grueling adventure youll find an amazing reward: a waterfall called "The Devils Staircase." Enjoy this wild excursion from the Field Guide archives. More here: https://www.opb.org/news/article/oregon-rivers-devils-staircase-protections-us-senate/ Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 #opb #oregonfieldguide #devilsstaircase"
YouTube Link 2019-02-15T21:58Z 173K followers, 74.6K engagements
"The original sand dunes that inspired Dune Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives What inspired the Dune science fiction mega franchise These sand dunes on the coast of Oregon. From the Oregon Field Guide archives: a deep dive into the rich history complex management issues and new recreational adventures that are shaping one of the most beautiful and unique landscapes in the West. This story first aired in [----]. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the"
YouTube Link 2021-10-21T11:59Z 173K followers, 108.3K engagements
"Can beavers save salmon in Oregon's high desert Oregon Field Guide At a nondescript creek in eastern Oregon scientists came up with a paradigm-shifting idea: instead of using expensive machines to restore damaged streams for salmon and steelhead maybe they should enlist beavers to do it. This update story revisits the Bridge Creek Project where Field Guide filmed in [----] for an update on how the success of the project reshaped our understanding of the role of beavers in the landscape. For more stories like this https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and"
YouTube Link 2022-04-15T11:59Z 174K followers, 187.8K engagements
"Wayne Morse: Maverick senator From the OPB Oregon Experience archives Principle above politics. That was the motto of Oregons U.S. Senator Wayne Morse who represented the state with fearless determination. Morse promoted civil rights funding for education equal rights for women and health care for the elderly often long before these issues drew public attention. But with the onset of the Vietnam War other matters would in his words "pale to insignificance." Morse was one of just two members of Congress to vote against the war. First aired on Feb. [--] [----]. Learn more here"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T13:50Z 174K followers, [---] engagements
"State of Jefferson (Full Documentary) [----] Oregon Experience Anyone living in Southern Oregon or Northern California is probably also a resident of the State of Jefferson. The mythical Jefferson is the product of local lore regional identity and pride for its residents. It remains a symbol of an enduring rural-urban divide. Now some are working to make it the 51st official state by moving borders between Oregon and California. This full length documentary is from Oregon Experience Oregon Public Broadcasting's award-winning history series Oregon Experience. For more"
YouTube Link 2020-02-26T14:00Z 174K followers, 101.1K engagements
"The nation's first policewoman Portland detective Lola Baldwin Oregon Experience On April [--] [----] Lola Greene Baldwin was sworn in to perform police service for the city of Portland and became the first full-time paid female law enforcement officer in the United States. For [--] years she led a crusade against urban vice and corruption and championed the moral and physical welfare of families and single working women. This story originally aired on May [--] [----]. Learn more https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregonexperience/article/lola-g-baldwin-/ For more stories like this visit OPB online"
YouTube Link 2024-11-11T14:30Z 172K followers, 23.3K engagements
"Oregon coast watercolor artist Jeffrey Hull Oregon Art Beat from the OPB Archive People say they can hear the ocean in Jeffrey Hulls paintings. From his Cannon Beach studio he walks on the beach then creates large-scale watercolors reflecting a sometimes moody sometimes serene Oregon coast and shoreline. This story originally broadcast April 18th [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every Day. OPB"
YouTube Link 2025-04-15T12:45Z 173K followers, 10.6K engagements
"Oystermen of the Northwest From the Oregon Experience Archive The Pacific Northwest produces some of the finest-quality oysters in the world. The industry dates back millennia to the time native oysters served as a First Food to the California gold rush and other dramatic dips and turns over the 19th and 20th centuries. Even though Washington contains more oyster-friendly habitat at least three areas of the Oregon coast have developed into active centers of oyster production: Yaquina Tillamook and Coos Bay. Originally aired in April [----]. For more history documentaries visit:"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T14:01Z 174K followers, 112.7K engagements
"Portlands historic Hollywood Theatre celebrates [---] years of movie magic Oregon Art Beat The Hollywood Theatre is an icon of Portland cinema and has been witness to the entire history of film. What started out as a silent film and vaudeville house has evolved into an institution that spotlights the importance of small independent cinema houses at a time when streaming and megaplexes have taken over the theater business. The Hollywood Theatre celebrates its centennial in [----]. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/07/portlands-hollywood-theatre-screens-100-years-of-movie-magic/ For"
YouTube Link 2026-02-10T14:01Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Beaverton baker blends Vietnamese and American cultures to create artistic cakes Oregon Art Beat Vietnamese American pastry chef Helen Hng Nguyn combines ingredients that reflect her Asian identity with Western flavors to create a wholly new dessert experience. Known online as "The Cake Batch" she uses her decorating classes as a way to highlight issues important to the AAPI community and in her words give back to the community that has given her so much. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/30/beaverton-baker-the-cake-batch-asian-inspired/ 0:00 - What food means to Helen Hng"
YouTube Link 2025-05-30T12:55Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"Unearthing evidence of Chinese Cowboys in eastern Oregon A team of archaeologists led by Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology found workwear spent ammo and food remains at the historic Stewart Ranch in Eastern Oregon which may shed more light on the lives of Chinese cowboys who worked there in the early 20th century. A special collaboration with the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology and the Oregon Historical Society with support from Roundhouse Foundation. ✏ by Chelsea Rose/OPB & SOULA 🎥&✂ by Christie Goshe/OPB Alan Zhou/OPB 🎛 Courtesy of Audio Network"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T14:01Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Train Mountain the largest miniature railway in the world Oregon Field Guide from the Archives With [--] miles of railroad track weaving through [----] acres of ponderosa pine forest Train Mountain in Chiolquin Oregon is the longest hobby railroad in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The tracks are only [---] inches wide and carry knee-high locomotives that full-grown adults kids and even dogs can ride at a speed of around [--] mph. Meet folks who make these trains by hand and families who pass down this love of tiny trains to their kids. This story first aired 11/09/2017"
YouTube Link 2024-12-26T14:00Z 173K followers, 55.5K engagements
"An artist is shaking up the world of fiber art one funky tufted piece at a time Oregon Art Beat Portland artist Melissa Monroe didnt grow up going to museums or even know that being an artist was a job. But when she saw someone painting a mural in a coffee shop she asked herself people do this for a living Monroe works with foam wood and tufting machines that punch yarn through fabric with air-powered speed to create funky emotionally textured masks large rugs and sculptural furniture. Monroes materials have evolved but her original instinct remains: to process to express to play. I want to"
YouTube Link 2025-10-07T12:15Z 173K followers, 28K engagements
"Preserving the legacy of Pacific City's dory boats Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Pacific City Oregon owes its identityand its fishing industryto dory boats. The flat-bottomed no-keel boats take off from dry sand directly into the surf. When they return fishermen throttle up full blast to slide back in using the beach as their brakes. A group of students from Linfield College are making a major effort to preserve the unique history. Story produced in [----]. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1"
YouTube Link 2022-02-25T12:59Z 173K followers, 49.9K engagements
"How salmon shaped the Northwest -Superabundant S1 E6 Note of clarification: The Columbia watershed is home to and utilized by many different tribes. The tribes referenced in the section on the [----] treaties (beginning at 08:13) are the Nez Perce Umatilla Warm Springs and Yakama. These are also the tribes the make up the Columbia River Intertribal Fishing Commission. Salmon was the original superabundant food of the Pacific Northwest. Seasonal and massive in scale the salmon runs up the Columbia River and its tributaries unleashed nutritional ecological and material wealth helping to build"
YouTube Link 2021-11-05T12:00Z 174K followers, 21.9K engagements
"Soil tunnels by voles could be the secret to plant health Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives After a surge in the vole population farmers and scientist debate whether the underground critters are harmful or helpful. Voles create elaborate underground tunnel systems that can be destructive to fields and crops. However using probe cameras scientists are learning new information about voles and vole holes that suggests voles might play a vital role in nature after all. Video first broadcast [----] Chapters: 00:00 The most complex habitat on earth - soil 00:36 Identifying voles in Oregon"
YouTube Link 2023-02-22T23:00Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"The breathtaking beauty of dragonflies Oregon Field Guide from the OPB Archives Youve heard about birders but what about dragonflyers In this story from the Oregon Field Guide archives we meet some dragonfly watchers who show us the breathtaking beauty of these colorful insects from bright red flame skimmers to iridescent green darners and where to go to see them. This story was originally broadcast on February [--] [----]. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and"
YouTube Link 2025-07-10T12:55Z 173K followers, 10.2K engagements
"Ride the rails to Mount Hood in 4K 60p -- OPBs Slow TV Take a gentle ride in a rail speeder car through orchards on the way to a view of Mount Hood. Want to learn more about rail speeders and see a view of the coast you can only get from freight rail lines Check out OPB's story "Railroad speeders get a unique view of the scenic Oregon Coast on a holiday run" at https://www.youtube.com/watchv=UaY4A1_3j5A&list=PLEFC2834D0B27B000&index=1&t= For more videos and stories like this visit OPB online at https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T14:00Z 172K followers, 12.8K engagements
"Psilocybin mushrooms the psychedelic underground & community care in Oregon Superabundant S2 E6 Psilocybin mushrooms took center stage in Oregon with the passage of Measure [---] in [----] launching the state to the forefront in the national conversation around psilocybin-assisted therapy. But the states history with psychedelic fungi goes way back with an enduring and thriving underground thats now bursting into the daylight. Oregons wet and woody climate is paradise for mushrooms of all kinds and many psilocybin-containing species thrive hereincluding some of the worlds most potent."
YouTube Link 2023-09-20T13:00Z 173K followers, 82.5K engagements
"Projectile breaks apartment window by Portland ICE building On Saturday Jan. [--] a projectile with a corkscrew tail of smoke smashed into a third-story apartment window across the street from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland. The mother and daughter who live in the apartment came to the U.S. a decade ago after escaping the civil war in Yemen. I never thought in a million years that would happen in the U.S said L.H. a 29-year-old medical student. OPB is not using her name due to her mothers immigration status. L.H. said she and her mother suffered coughing fits"
YouTube Link 2026-02-05T23:21Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"Wallowa Mountains mule packer "Oregon Field Guide" found one man who offers travelers a different way to take in the northeastern Oregon backcountry and his pack mules are part of a long Oregon tradition. Subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every week: https://www.youtube.com/opbsub_confirmation=1 opb oregon public broadcasting oregon sw washington portland bend or eugene salem or ashland or grants pass medford pack mule mule pack mule packer mule packing mule travel pack mules wallowa lake wallowa oregon wallowa mountains oregon wallowa lake oregon wallowa travel wallowas eagle cap"
YouTube Link 2021-06-04T11:59Z 174K followers, 46.5K engagements
"Olympia Harbor Days tugboat races Oregon Field Guide Tugboats or tugs for short were once more common working vessels. These days they are mostly relics of their previous lives and require preservation. At Olympia Harbor Days annual tugboat races celebrate Pacific Northwest maritime history. This Oregon Field Guide story was produced by Ian McCluskey. For more stories like this visit https://www.opb.org/show/oregonfieldguide/ and https://www.opb.org/science_environment/ --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a"
YouTube Link 2024-05-02T13:00Z 173K followers, 22.1K engagements
"Saltwater taffy making inside a longtime Oregon coast family candy shop Superabundant Bruces Candy Kitchen has been a family-run business in Cannon Beach since [----] and over all those years taffy making has been a constant. These days the shop has a menu of over three dozen kinds of taffy. Taffy is a flavored blob of sugar. If you dont add enough flavor I mean what are we doing here says Brian Taylor the production manager and co-owner of Bruces. No other candy has made sweet memories at the beach like saltwater taffy. Taffy has been around since the 19th century so how did the classic candy"
YouTube Link 2024-06-28T13:01Z 174K followers, 37.1K engagements
"How coffee culture was shaped by the Pacific Northwest Superabundant No matter how you brew it where you drink it or if you take it black or with some milk and sugar people love coffee. So much so that in the US alone we drink more than [---] million cups each day. But many of us dont know much about the beans that we brew. For starters coffee is not a bean at all but instead is the seed of a coffee cherry. It was said to have been discovered by a 9th century goat herder who saw his herd dancing in the moonlight after eating the mysterious red fruit. And while coffee is grown in much sunnier"
YouTube Link 2024-04-12T13:00Z 174K followers, 32.9K engagements
"A PNW shark superhighway reveals secrets of an overlooked apex predator Oregon Field Guide Each summer the quiet waters of Willapa Bay in southwest Washington transform into a shark superhighway. Broadnose sevengill sharks in particular migrate from all over the West Coast. Oregon State University researchers are uncovering why sevengills one of the Pacific Northwests oldest and most overlooked apex predators return here year after year and what they mean for the local ecosystem. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2025/11/20/washington-willapa-bay-sharks-all-science-no-fiction/ and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T16:01Z 173K followers, 72.4K engagements
"How NAYA is reclaiming Indigenous foodways Land is deeply linked to traditional foodways culture and history for many Indigenous Tribes in the Northwest and beyond. But those ties have been severed through decades of forced removals and assimilation at the hands of the federal government. Now the Indigenous-led nonprofit NAYA is sowing the seeds to reconnect people back to the land and to traditional cultural foods. 🖊 by Alejandro Figueroa/OPB 📹✂ by Jessie Sears/OPB #OregonFieldGuide #NAYA #IndigenousLand #NativeFoodways #CulturalRevival #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest opb oregon public"
YouTube Link 2025-09-18T20:00Z 173K followers, [----] engagements
"The future of the Lloyd Center's iconic ice rink Since the Lloyd Center opened in [----] its had an ice rink at the center. And [--] years later its still a busy part of the mostly empty mall drawing skaters of all ages every day. The developers of the Lloyd Center have asked the city to approve a redevelopment plan that would demolish the mall and its year-round ice rink. Jerry Leonard has been skating with his wife Tally Leonard at the Lloyd Center since [----]. Its a wonderful community to be part of because everyone cares for one another he said. He still skates there four days a week. Many"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T02:01Z 174K followers, [----] engagements
"How Douglas Fir Trees Shaped The Northwest If you live in the Northwest you've seen a million Doug firs. For centuries they've been crucial to the Northwest way of life. And if you celebrate Christmas you might bring one into your home every year. But Doug firs are far more than just pretty scenery: they're remarkable once the world's tallest trees and capable of communication. More here: https://www.opb.org/news/video/doug-fir-brummit-fir-history/ -- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through"
YouTube Link 2019-12-17T14:00Z 174K followers, 68K engagements
"Scientists use magnetic heat to cook and destroy tumors ⚡🧲 All Science No Fiction Researchers in Oregon are developing a new way to tackle difficult-to-treat conditions like ovarian cancers and endometriosis. Their treatment involves tiny lab-made particles that heat up when exposed to an alternating magnetic field hot enough to cook the offending tumors. Learn more https://opb.org/article/2025/02/28/all-science-no-fiction-oregon-researchers-slow-down-cancer-remotely-cooking-tumors/ Chapters 0:00 Introduction: A new treatment for tough diseases 1:29 Building magnetic nanoparticles: Unique"
YouTube Link 2025-02-26T13:50Z 127K followers, [---] engagements
"🛹 Skateboarders descend on Portland for the #rockstarenergyopen 🏆🛹 Big air big names and big dreams. Top skateboarders including Olympic champion Keegan Palmer are grinding at Portlands waterfront this weekend for the Rockstar Energy Open and so is 14-year-old Nels Gnarls Rosen from Seattle one of just [--] amateurs skating with the pros. His dad Steve Rosen also skates but said his son surpassed him years ago. Now hes Nels hype man manager and videographer. 💬 The best part The friends. The skateboarding community is awesome. Nels Catch him and some of the best skaters in the world at Tom"
YouTube Link 2025-08-16T00:18Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"OPBs Class of [----] film followed Oregon students on a 13-year journey OPBs 13-year journey following students through Oregons public schools has reached its conclusion. Heres an early glimpse of our final film coming soon. ✂ by Dan Evans #OPBClassOf2025 #Classof2025 #highschooltheater #teachers #graduation #highschoolgraduation #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest"
YouTube Link 2025-09-09T23:00Z 149K followers, [----] engagements
"Portlands bike bus: The coolest commute to school 🚲🏫 This isnt just transportation says bike bus captain Lauren McCune. Its confidence. Its independence. And honestly Its the best part of my day. At least [--] Portland schools have bike buses. 🚲🏫These group rides help kids learn bike safety and have fun on the way to school. For OPBs At Work With series Weekend Edition host Lillian Karabaic rode along with McCune one of the parent volunteers behind Abernethy Bike Bus and Bike Bus PDX. 🎥 by Julie Sabatier/OPB 🎵 Courtesy of Audio Network #OPBAWW #AtWorkWith #OPBAtWorkWith #bikebus #bike"
YouTube Link 2025-06-15T16:30Z 138K followers, [----] engagements
"Portland makes cool audio gear When you hear the words craft or artisan mentioned together with Portland you might tend to think of beer or coffee. But it could also easily be artisan amplifiers and handcrafted cables. From custom-made guitars to individually soldered effects pedals the city has a vibrant boutique audio manufacturing industry closely intertwined with the local music scene. Portland writer Marc Young (https://www.marcyoung.com/) tells us about how Oregon became known as a place where people make a lot of very cool audio equipment. For more Evergreen episodes and to share your"
YouTube Link 2025-05-19T12:23Z 135K followers, [---] engagements
"Christine Drazans return plus Portland city councilors jostle for power OPB Politics Now Republican Christine Drazan is returning to a leadership role in Salem and shes not the only change in the legislative power structure. Democrats switched things around as well. In Portland the new City Council is already putting in work and part of that is cajoling colleagues to support their run for a new powerful position. Find the show anywhere you get your podcasts. For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community"
YouTube Link 2024-11-24T14:00Z 114K followers, [---] engagements
"Eugene printmaker Tallmadge Doyle on the intersection of nature and art Oregon Art Beat Eugene printmaker Tallmadge Doyle visits and observes our natural world creating work at the intersection of nature and art. This story originally aired on Nov. [--] [----]. More from Tallmadge Doyle here https://www.opb.org/article/2022/06/07/oregon-artists-create-work-about-agriculture/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories. OPB Every"
YouTube Link 2025-06-17T13:00Z 138K followers, [----] engagements
"Oregon man attempts to shoot an arrow farther than anyone on Earth Oregon Field Guide Alan Chase is an engineer in Beaverton by day but his driving passion is heading to the remote Alvord desert each summer to try to shoot an arrow farther than anyone has ever shot one before. Learn more at https://www.opb.org/article/2024/11/16/beaverton-mechanical-engineer-archer-chases-record-longest-arrow-shot/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org. Chapters 0:00 A man in the desert 1:10 Family camping trip 1:44 Alan's custom bow 3:43 Finding the arrows 4:10 The record holder 5:45"
YouTube Link 2024-11-07T14:00Z 131K followers, 394.2K engagements
"🌲 An important habitat restoration project with the help of a helicopter 🚁#oregonfieldguide Conservationists made progress in a Multnomah County habitat restoration project with the help of a helicopter. 🚁 On July [--] [----] a twin-motor Vertol helicopter carried [--] logs from a staging area to more than [--] logjam sites along Beaver Creek which flows through Troutdale and Gresham into the Sandy River. The Oregon Metro project uses helicopters instead of heavy construction vehicles to avoid damaging the vegetation around the creek. Logjams play a critical role in the ecosystem by creating calm"
YouTube Link 2024-07-31T16:22Z 142K followers, [----] engagements
"🌲The Oregon Country Fair in one word🎉 #oregonartbeat ✨ @TheOregonCountryFair Outside of Eugene the Oregon Country Fair returns July 11-13. So what kind of event is it It's got art and music. You'll see clowns on stilts and a marching band. Many attendees take it as an opportunity to dress in costumes. Oregon Art Beat documented last year's fair and asked festival-goers to attempt to describe the fair in just one word. Oregon Country Fair: [--] things that make it one of a kind https://www.opb.org/article/2025/06/27/oregon-country-fair-documentary/ Watch the full documentary"
YouTube Link 2025-07-07T20:15Z 141K followers, [----] engagements
"How Dangerous Are The Northwest's Volcanoes In [----] all eyes were on Mount St. Helens. Could the Northwest see another eruption soon More here: https://www.opb.org/news/article/volcano-erupt-oregon-washington-st-helens-hood-rainier-danger/ #OPB #pacificnorthwest #volcanoes #mountsthelens --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to amplify the community connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world through stories"
YouTube Link 2023-10-25T04:16Z 85.9K followers, 107.6K engagements
"📢An Update from the #OPB CEO An update from CEO Rachel Smolkin on OPBs recent federal funding drive. Thank you to everyone who took a bold action during our emergency membership drive after Congress voted to eliminate federal funding for public media. You showed up when our community needed you the most We are grateful to all of the OPB members who helped raise over $3.1 million to help close the $5 million gap. Learn more https://www.opb.org/federal-funding/ 📹Cinematography by Brooke Herbert/OPB Field Produced by Prakruti Bhatt/OPB 🖊 Produced by Karen Johnson/OPB ✂ Edited by Diana Ecker"
YouTube Link 2025-08-13T01:15Z 145K followers, [----] engagements
"Blue Flamez Hands to the Sky Beam Me Up Think Out Loud OPB Scott Kalama is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. He works as a certified prevention specialist at the Warm Springs Indian Reservation to mentor youth and raise awareness about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use. Growing up on the reservation his older brother handed down CDs and mixtapes of Tupac and other hip hop artists which sparked Kalamas own musical calling and journey. Performing under the name Blue Flamez he raps about life on the reservation celebrates pride in being Native American"
YouTube Link 2024-03-22T22:00Z 95.5K followers, [---] engagements
"Amateur astrophotographers use accessible tech to capture cosmic wonders Oregon Field Guide You don't need dark skies or remote locations to capture stunning celestial images. Using everything from smartphone apps to sophisticated telescopes with narrow-band filters Oregons astrophotographers are photographing galaxies and nebulae without leaving their neighborhoods. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/05/17/oregon-backyard-astrophotography/ For more stories like this visit OPB online at https://opb.org --- Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community connect"
YouTube Link 2025-05-22T12:45Z 139K followers, [----] engagements
"President Trump targets Portland -- OPB Politics Now Live in Studio for Thursday October [--] On the latest episode of OPB Politics Now the team dives into President Trump's decision to deploy National Guard troops to Portland what it's really like on the ground near the ICE facility what Oregon leaders are saying and much more. Watch the OPB Politics Now team live from the Gert Boyle studio as we record the latest podcast episode. Learn more https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/02/trump-deployment-opb-politics-now/ For more Politics Now https://www.opb.org/show/politicsnow/ --- Oregon Public"
YouTube Link 2025-10-01T08:26Z 151K followers, [----] engagements
"Oregon Hops Changed IPAs almost by accident If youre drinking a beer anywhere in the Pacific Northwest chances are its an IPA. Whether youre grabbing something from the cooler at your local convenience store or choosing a pint at a pub youre sure to find a wide selection of this hoppy crisp style of beer. The letters stand for India Pale Ale but the IPAs widely available today actually have a strong connection to Oregon. Author and journalist Jeff Alworth brings us the story of how a specific variety of hops grown by breeders in Oregon changed Americas beer scene almost by accident. Also"
YouTube Link 2025-07-14T12:10Z 141K followers, [---] engagements
"An Epic Model Railroad Recreates The Columbia River Gorge Ever wonder what it would be like to be a giant towering over the Northwest landscape You can find out at the Columbia Gorge Model Railroad Club where even children loom like Godzilla over all the iconic sites of the Gorge from Union Station to Multnomah Falls to the Crooked River High Bridge. Read more here: https://www.opb.org/news/article/columbia-gorge-model-railroad-club/ And subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2itzMBo0R0kHZ8cF7nrcaAview_as=subscriber"
YouTube Link 2019-02-21T20:30Z 111K followers, 32.4K engagements
"📬 At Work With a rural Oregon postal carrier📮 #OPBAWW #AtWorkWith #OPBAtWorkWith "I've gotten to know a lot of people over the years and consider them friends says rural postal carrier Connie Gunn. For OPBs At Work With series which asks Pacific Northwesterners from different professions what its like to do what they do Lillian Karabaic followed Gunn on her route. 📬 ✉ To learn more or for the full interview: https://www.opb.org/article/2024/06/01/at-work-with-rural-mail-carrier-scappoose-oregon/ 🎤Lillian Karabaic OPB 📹Julie Sabatier OPB sunset footage courtesy of Connie Gunn For more"
YouTube Link 2024-06-17T19:00Z 146K followers, [----] engagements
"The Class of [----] graduated 🎉🎬🏫🎓 [--] students. [--] high schools. [--] graduations. This month OPB attended [--] graduations for students in the Class of [----] project. They did it 🎉🏫🎓 ✂ by Jacob Pander 🎵 courtesy of Audio Network #OPBClassOf2025 #Classof2025 #graduation #highschoolgraduation #OPB #Oregon #PacificNorthWest"
YouTube Link 2025-06-20T19:30Z 139K followers, [---] engagements
"🔇Discovering Oregon's quietest place: A Journey into the desert🏜 Where is the quietest place in Oregon OPBs Oregon Field Guide crew traveled with natural sound recordist Nick McMahan to extreme southeast Oregon to explore the sonic landscape of the natural world and the value of preserving quiet on an increasingly noisy planet. 📝 by Ed Jahn 🎥 by Brandon Swanson ✂ by Brandon Swanson & Noah Thomas 🎵 courtesy of Audio Network #OregonFieldGuide #QuietestPlace #NatureSounds #OregonWild #NickMcMahan #SonicLandscape #NaturePreservation #SoundRecording #WildlifeSounds #PeacefulOregon"
YouTube Link 2025-03-01T13:55Z 127K followers, [---] engagements
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