Category Archives: Audio/Visual

Proposed reclassification of Cannabis could have surprising impacts

Recently, the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration recommended reclassifying cannabis into a less dangerous category. Add to this new classification, a bulky and confusing list of rules and regulations such as those in Trinity County, and the reclassification impacts could be surprising. The Trinity County Agriculture Alliance is the official trade association of Trinity County’s licensed […]
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Helping a major Rogue Valley stream be healthier

We’ve got steams and other natural areas within our region that are the envy of the world. But they can be better still. One example is Bear Creek, that major Rogue River tributary that flows from Ashland to Central Point, through the heart of the Rogue Valley. Bear Creek already had water quality issues, then […]
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Oregon’s Planned Parenthood branches transition to new leadership – OPB’s Think Out Loud

Both of Oregon’s Planned Parenthood branches recently welcomed new CEOs. Dr. Sara Kennedy will oversee Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette, which operates clinics in Vancouver, Washington, the Portland metro area, Salem, Bend and Ontario. Amy Handler will oversee Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon, which has clinics in the Eugene-Springfield area, Grants Pass and Medford. Source: Oregon’s […]
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Service providers share thoughts on Portland’s latest camping ban – OPB’s Think Out Loud

Last week, Portland City Council unanimously approved new regulations for camping on public property. Effective immediately, the proposal allows people to camp on public property if there are no shelter beds available and also puts more restrictions on what is allowed while camping. This new ban limits the use of propane heaters, selling bicycle parts […]
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OSU dairy specialist on Oregon dairy industry precautions against bird flu in cattle – OPB’s Think Out Loud

Federal and state regulators are working with officials in states where avian influenza has been found in dairy cows. So far, Oregon is not one of those states, but officials are taking precautions and coordinating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among […]
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Beaver Scavenger Hunt

Waterways under beaver management create vibrant and healthy habitats for wildlife. Friends of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is partnering with Project Beaver to lead a citizen-scientist project to look for beavers throughout the Monument. They want to find out where the beavers are now and what they are doing. The data gathered during the event […]
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New film highlights Mount Hood fire lookout that predates Timberline Lodge – OPB’s Think Out Loud

In 1915, U.S. Forest Service ranger Elijah “Lige” Coalman built a fire lookout cabin on the summit of Mount Hood. The cabin served as a place to view nascent fires and as a bit of a party spot, according to the new short documentary “Cabin in the Sky: The Mount Hood Lookout.” Filmmaker Ned Thanhouser […]
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Washington County nonprofit uses drones to help find missing people – OPB’s Think Out Loud

Earlier this month, the Malheur Enterprise reported that the remains of a 27-year-old Idaho woman had been found in a remote area of Malheur County. Last June, the woman, Gwen Brunelle, told her family she was driving from Boise on a brief trip to California. Her car was found abandoned days later on a gravel […]
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What news coverage looks like on livestreaming platform Twitch – OPB’s Think Out Loud

The streaming platform Twitch is most often used by gamers to broadcast live video game competitions and interact with fans. But it’s also home to a growing number of users who are posting news content. Researchers recently looked at how three outlets — the Washington Post, a left-leaning political commentator and a right-wing media channel […]
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How demand for sustainable landscaping is growing – OPB’s Think Out Loud

The city of Bend recently launched a program that offers rebates to homeowners who give up their grass lawns in favor of native plants and low-water landscaping. It’s part of the city’s efforts to reduce its water usage by 7.9 billion gallons by 2040. The program is so popular that it maxed out its funding […]
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