Lisa Wood

A graphic of Portland's greatest friend

An illustration of a wizard smoking a pipe under the desert sky.

A charcoal portrait of a Rottweiler on a couch.

An acrylic painting of a woman's head that looks like a statue.

Hubs is an incredible artist. Graphic design, illustration, painting, charcoal, sculpture, and welding. He's available for commissions and freelance work.

Hit him up here:
www.themightybrianwood.com

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Businesses are reporting up to 60% sales losses compared to the previous year, according to the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber, as customers stay at home in fear of immigration agents.
“The family is inside in the house. My business is very, very slow.”

OPB’s First Look: Oregonians caught up in Mexican cartel violence People share accounts from Jalisco state, Mexico, about the situation unfolding there. Here's your First Look at Tuesday's news.

People with Oregon connections share accounts from Jalisco state about the violence unfolding there. House Republicans in Oregon stage another walkout. Groups in Eugene propose a clean energy fund like Portland's. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2026...

Oregon family hit with Trump’s latest deportation tactic: Targeting immigrants with minor court cases Child welfare officials and experts told ProPublica they are deeply concerned by the case, as well as several others like it that have been making their way through the courts and are now reaching a decisive point.

Should a McMinville dad be deported for leaving his toddlers alone at home for a half hour 15 years ago? The Trump administration says yes in a pending court case with sweeping implications for both the immigration and child welfare systems.

Oregon’s Behavioral Health Talent Council releases final report Many parts of Oregon lack mental health care providers, especially in rural counties.

It's no secret Oregon faces a critical shortage of mental health providers, especially in rural areas. To help remedy that and other issues, the council — chaired by Oregon's First Lady — offered 17 action plans with 74 strategies aimed at everything from retention to compensation.

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After Supreme Court rebuke, Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden and other Democrats call for government to refund billions in Trump tariff money The bill is unlikely to become law, but it reveals how Democrats are starting to apply public pressure on a Trump administration that has shown little interest in trying to return tariff revenues after the Supreme Court announced its 6-3 ruling on Friday.

A bill from Senators Ron Wyden, Ed Markey, and Jeanne Shaheen would order Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds within 180 days and pay interest. The bill prioritizes small businesses.

Lacking support, Oregon Democrats delay Senate bill to move gas tax vote It’s just the latest misstep in an ongoing road-funding saga in the Capitol.

The Oregon Senate is about to convene and take up SB 1599, the bill to reschedule a public vote on gas tax/transpo fee hikes from Nov. to May

The crucial question is whether a weekend of screw-turning has won Dems the votes they need. #orleg

Background: www.opb.org/article/2026...

More excellent reporting brought to you by OPB/KMHD unit member @aprilehrlich.bsky.social.

Avel Gordly, Oregon’s first Black woman state senator, dies at 79 “I know that my presence made a difference,” she said of her time in office. “I know that my voice made a difference.”

Thank you, Senator Gordly, for your powerful presence for justice and authentic leadership. Oregon was so lucky to have you. Rest well. www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Free tax filing assistance available to Oregonians at upcoming events WorkSource Oregon and the Oregon Department of Revenue are hosting six events statewide where people can receive free assistance filing their state and federal taxes.

Tax season is underway. Are you in need of filing help? Here are six events across Oregon that will offer free assistance, from this week to late March.

Oregon bill rejecting some Trump tax cuts clears state Senate Is Senate Bill 1507 a reckless tax hike or a sensible budget move? Lawmakers disagreed Monday.

With Oregon set to lose out on nearly $900 million due to congressional tax breaks, state senators offered profoundly different takes today on what a bill rejecting some of those breaks would mean.

Join me today on OPB for a great Sunday lineup:

-Throughline
-Code Switch with @geedee215.bsky.social
-It's Been a Minute with @bmluse.bsky.social
-Wild Card with Rachel Martin
-Weekend All Things Considered

Listen on the radio in Oregon & SW Washington or at OPB.org.

There are 3 days left in our winter member drive. Support our efforts for living wages and a fair contract!

Why I Won't Quit "Why had I compromised my independence for an organization that couldn’t look me in the eye and tell me why my journalism didn’t matter?"

When OPB both cancelled Hush and fired me in an email, I had to think hard about why I ever worked for an outlet who couldn’t look me in the eye and tell me why my journalism didn’t matter.

My first contribution to @thewesternedge.bsky.social:

open.substack.com/pub/westerne...

Dave Miller shares his story for our “what our audience doesn’t know” series.

"We want all of the content creators of OPB to be compensated with livable wages and treated with respect. If this is what you want too, please make your voices heard."

-Dave Miller OPB host of Think Out Loud

Portland nurses say ICE agents interfere with patient care Legacy Emanuel nurses say ICE agents violate hospital policy while administrators prevent them from doing anything about it

Legacy Emanuel nurses say ICE agents violate hospital policy while administrators prevent them from doing anything about it.

More unspent money and excellent reporting from Alex.

‘The Evergreen’: How Mexican Americans in Oregon created the first Chicano college This is the story of Colegio César Chávez – the first accredited, independent Chicano university in U.S. history, and how it continues to inspire as the Latino community in Oregon fights against its erasure.

For this week’s episode, we’re revisiting a story from producer Alicia Avila. She shares the story of Colegio César Chávez – the first accredited, independent Chicano university in U.S. history, and how it continues to inspire as the Latino community in Oregon fights against its erasure.

Congratulations @leahsottile.bsky.social!

I Had a Dream Journalism Job. Here's Why I Quit. The rot that hollowed out trust in corporate media finally reached OPB. I had to go.

This is easily the hardest thing I've ever had to write.

The membership drive runs through February 14th. Please contribute to this vital community service and make your voice heard for the people making what you love.

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We can't do this without member support. The @opb.org membership drive starts today. Please contribute and when you do, let leadership know you want livable wages and a contract for @opbkmhdcreators.bsky.social. #unionstrong #opb #portland

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After 19 months of bargaining, we have not reached an agreement with OPB that includes livable wages and sufficient yearly guaranteed increases for the people who create the content you love.

Make your voice heard during OPB's membership Drive today, February 5 - February 14.

Here's how ⬇️

So grateful for the sustaining support of OPB members every day, but especially days like today (see: Skanner closing; see also: Bezos gutting the Washington Post newsroom).

If you give to OPB during our drive, thank you and tell 'em @opbkmhdcreators.bsky.social sent ya.

*Call to Action*

OPB’s membership drive runs Feb 5th and ends Feb 14th. We will share more details on how you can support when the membership drive starts tomorrow!

#UnionStrong #OPB #KMHD

I appreciate you.

ICE is afraid of children protesting “Next time, I’ll be back with a gas mask.”

ICE tear gassed a bunch of children on Saturday. This was a massive escalation of force. They were shooting tear gas at the back of the crowd, it took these unmasked people maybe 3-5 minutes in the cloud of tear gas to escape in without trampling. www.theverge.com/policy/87278...

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