Best Lighthouse Family Center Podcasts (2025)

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Trump budget threatens college access for Oregon’s parenting students 5:30

13h ago5:30

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A federal grant that helps student parents pay for child care is on the chopping block. The grant’s elimination would make it even harder for the one in five Oregon undergraduate students who are parents to obtain a degree.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Revived clinic brings hope to Sheridan, but Medicaid cuts threaten its future 5:31

2d ago5:31

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Revived clinic brings hope to Sheridan, but Medicaid cuts threaten its futureBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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In pet-friendly Bend, a century-old parade celebrates (almost) all sorts of critters 4:26

4d ago4:26

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What was once a free-for-all animal extravaganza in the streets of the Central Oregon city now has some rules — and a kangaroo.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it? 5:18

8d ago5:18

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Oregon’s PacWave testing facility is now complete — but delays and cuts to federal funding for renewable energy development could impact its future.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How Beaverton’s long-term bet on its downtown is paying off 4:53

8d ago4:53

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One of the most diverse cities in Oregon is growing faster than ever following the implementation of a groundbreaking restaurant strategy eight years ago. Here’s how it happened, and what’s next.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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New technology helps make golf more inclusive 4:26

8d ago4:26

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New technology helps make golf more inclusiveBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon’s largest Medicaid provider on how Trump's megabill will affect health coverage in the state 7:26

8d ago7:26

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Last week, congressional Republicans passed a domestic policy bill that makes sweeping changes to safety net programs like Medicaid. An analysis of an earlier version of the bill found that Oregon would be disproportionately hit by Medicaid cuts, with more people likely to lose coverage and end up uninsured. We hear from Eric Hunter, President and …

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Conversions to Judaism on the rise in Portland following Oct. 7 attacks 5:08

11d ago5:08

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Jewish leaders in Portland say they have seen more people express an interest in converting, a process that can last a year or longer.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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House passes Trump’s domestic policy bill. Here are 5 ways it will impact Oregon 6:00

12d ago6:00

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Congressional Republicans have passed their sweeping domestic policy bill. In Oregon, the impacts of the legislation will be significant.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Senator Jeff Merkley on what Trump's budget bill could mean for Oregonians 6:01

14d ago6:01

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The U.S. Senate passed their version of President Donald Trump’s budget bill Tuesday. Oregon’s U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley called the final vote, which came after hours of debate, “extraordinarily painful” and said the process of crafting the final bill was “the most chaotic legislative process” he’s ever seen.…

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Lewis river restoration forges ahead despite funding questions 4:39

15d ago4:39

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Lewis river restoration forges ahead despite funding questionsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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One Woodburn man opts to go home to Mexico on his own terms 5:30

16d ago5:30

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Luis Lamas close to leave the United States at a moment, politically, when the Trump administration has made immigration a centerpiece policy. The administration is vowing to deport millions of immigrants without legal status, whether they have a criminal record, or not. But while the administration’s crackdown on immigration played a role in his d…

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Luis describes why he is leaving 0:55

16d ago0:55

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By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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After Trail Blazers’ stunning draft, Yang Hansen lands in Portland feeling ‘beautiful connection’ to the city 3:48

19d ago3:48

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Yang became the third Chinese-born player ever taken in the first round of the NBA Draft. OPB’s Winston Szeto interviewed Yang at the Blazer’s Tualatin facility about his forthcoming move to Portland and the Blazers.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Fresh wasabi is hard to get in the US — unless you live in Oregon 5:03

19d ago5:03

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Most people are familiar with the green, spicy paste served next to sushi or sashimi, but the vast majority of folks in the U.S. have been eating dyed-green horseradish. Earlier this month, OPB's Crystal Ligori went to WasabiFest in Portland, and got a taste of some freshly grated wasabi grown on the Oregon Coast.…

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Kelly Ramsey's memoir 'Wildfire Days' 5:40

19d ago5:40

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Kelly Ramsey’s literary memoir details her ‘circuitous’ journey from poet to being the only woman on an elite hotshot firefighting crew.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland Trail Blazers trade down to draft Yang Hansen, a Chinese center 5:07

20d ago5:07

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The Portland Trail Blazers made international headlines with their first pick in the NBA draft. Yang Hansen is a 20-year-old center from China. He was not on most NBA watchers’ radar to be picked in the first round. But Blazers general manager Joe Cronin says they’ve been watching Yang for years, and calls him a very unique talent. Yang's arrival t…

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Climate and agriculture 5:25

21d ago5:25

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Some agriculture experts in the region are starting to consider “climate” as an ingredient in the food industry. Increased temperatures and more extreme weather patterns have impacted how and where some of our Northwest food staples grow.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Volunteers fill gaps in rural Oregon emergency medical care 4:28

21d ago4:28

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Volunteers fill gaps in rural Oregon emergency medical careBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Country Fair preview with Oregon Art Beat 6:08

23d ago6:08

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The Oregon Country Fair is a special place and time of year for many people in the Pacific Northwest. Started in 1969, the fair takes place on a 20 acre fairyland of forests and meadows outside Eugene the second weekend of July. It’s sort of a renaissance fair, meets-hippie counterculture meetup, meets music festival. An hour-long OPB Oregon Art Be…

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Clark County, Washington maps out its next 20 years 5:29

23d ago5:29

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Clark County, Washington maps out its next 20 yearsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Oregon Accelerator gives student athletes a taste of the sports business 4:56

26d ago4:56

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Oregon Accelerator gives student athletes a taste of the sports businessBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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University of Oregon group gives students hands-on experience with NIL deals 4:59

27d ago4:59

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Paying college athletes has changed the game. This UO student group is leveraging the opportunity to help more than student-athletes.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland’s JinJu Patisserie wins James Beard Award for 'Most Outstanding Bakery' in the country 5:59

27d ago5:59

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Often called the Oscars of the food world, the 35th annual James Beard Awards happened this week in Chicago. Oregon cinched two of the top awards: best chef in the Northwest / Pacific region, and the most outstanding bakery in the country. That second honor went to North Portland’s JinJu Patisserie. We spoke with the owners about how they're incorp…

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2 ex-staffers threaten to sue Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office for discrimination 3:46

29d ago3:46

3:46

As a candidate, Nathan Vasquez wielded allegations of mistreatment of female employees against his predecessor. Now he’s on the receiving end as the county’s top prosecutor.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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No Kings protest in Portland 3:36

1M ago3:36

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Dozens of protests are happened Saturday, June 14 in Oregon and Washington against President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and military parade. Joni Auden Land reports live from Portland's Waterfront Park.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Riding along with a "Bike Bus" 5:27

1M ago5:27

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Today we're At Work With a parent who's not just getting her own kid to school — she's leading a joyful, pedal-powered parade to the classroom - a bike bus.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Trump upends historic Columbia River Basin agreement 6:00

1M ago6:00

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President Donald Trump has pulled the federal government out of what Northwest tribes have hailed as a historic agreement to recover salmon in the Columbia River Basin.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Indigenous youth prepare for the first descent down the Klamath River after dam removal 4:59

1M ago4:59

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On Thursday, dozens of young kayakers from a variety of Indigenous tribes will embark on the first source-to-sea descent of the Klamath River since the country’s largest dam removal project was completed last fall.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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When will Robotaxis arrive in the Pacific Northwest? 5:56

1M ago5:56

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After years of talk and testing, autonomous vehicle deployment seems to a reality. Daimler promises autonomous trucks by 2027. Waymo’s fleet of autonomous ride hail vehicles are open for business in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix, and Austin. Zoox is testing in the Bay Area and Las Vegas. But news of Robotaxis on streets in the Northwest is st…

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Rowena Fire grows to 3,500 acres; investigators say it was human-caused 5:40

1M ago5:40

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A wildfire that started Wednesday afternoon near Rowena, Oregon, grew to an estimated 3,500 acres by Thursday morning. OPB's Kristian Foden-Vencil saw the Rowena Fire firsthand.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Out of state, out of mind. Again. 4:17

1M ago4:17

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Six years ago, the public learned that Oregon child welfare officials were sending children placed in foster care to facilities in other states. After widespread stories of abuse -- kids being restrained and assaulted -- Oregon largely stopped the practice. But now, as Lauren Dake reports, lawmakers are considering changing the law to once again ma…

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LA protests prompt concern, preparation among Oregonians scarred by 2020 4:58

1M ago4:58

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OPB reached out to local and state officials in Oregon, as well as Portlanders who protested in 2020, to find out what they learned from the federal law enforcement deployment during that time — and what it might mean if tensions rise locally.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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OHSU pediatric physician says he’s healed by the sick kids he treats 7:57

1M ago7:57

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Dr. Robert Macauley of OHSU is one of the few pediatricians in the U.S. who is certified in palliative medicine. His memoir is called, "Because I Knew You: How Some Remarkable Sick Kids Healed A Doctor's Soul"By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How one OHSU science program is being affected by Trump Administration research cuts 5:28

1M ago5:28

5:28

Scientific research programs across the nation are being impacted by Trump administration policies… and Oregon’s no different. The National Institutes of Health has gotten rid of grants for training programs that help young scientists from underrepresented communities. It’s a move advocates say will mean losing out on future leaders and scientific …

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Newport Lighthouse Renovation 4:49

1M ago4:49

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Newport’s historic Yaquina Bay Lighthouse expected to reopen this fall after renovationBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Job Corps Uncertainty in Astorai 4:50

1M ago4:50

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Tongue Point is one of 99 Job Corps centers facing closure, after the Department of Labor announced the abrupt pausing of the program last week.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Billie McBride-O'Neel on ice 4:12

1M ago4:12

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Billie McBride-O'Neel transitioned in 1985 after a career as a professional figure skater. She stayed in the closet for four decades, until trans youth were threatened.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Once a band nerd, always a band nerd with the One More Time Around Again Marching Band 4:05

1M ago4:05

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Once a band nerd, always a band nerd with the One More Time Around Again Marching BandBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Portland city councilors build teamwork with paddles 4:30

1M ago4:30

4:30

Portland city councilors build Teamwork with paddlesBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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How Growing Gardens helped Lewis & Clark students uncover the ethics in everyday data 4:49

1M ago4:49

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Philosopher Devin Fitzpatrick designed his new course, “Data for Good,” to challenge students to get their hands dirty — both in messy datasets and in the soil, through a partnership with a gardening-focused nonprofit.By Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Special education makes a big difference -- when it's available 4:44

1M ago4:44

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Special education makes a big difference -- when it's availableBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Data for Good puts a human spin on numbers 4:52

1M ago4:52

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Data for Good puts a human spin on numbersBy Oregon Public Broadcasting

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At Work With: Oregon tattoo artist helps people heal from trauma with tattoos 8:51

2M ago8:51

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For the latest installment of OPB’s ‘At Work With’ series, we get to know Oregon tattoo artist Ruby Gore. She specializes in helping people cover up scars with tattoos, and taking a trauma-aware approach to tattooing.By Oregon Public Broadcasting