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OPB’s Paul Marshall speaks with director Augusta Palmer about the film «The Blues Society.»

The large gathering has attracted concern from neighbors as Happy Valley has become less rural over the years. Earlier this year, the multi-day music festival received approval for a conditional use permit for another decade.

Earlier this month, the University of Oregon’s Chamber Choir competed in the World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand. The games are viewed as the “Olympics for choirs.”

The Montavilla Jazz Festival is entering its second decade. It's the only jazz festival in Portland focused on original music by local musicians.

Shore was incarcerated in a predominantly white prison in the Pacific Northwest. In his memoir, he explores learning to meditate and create a safe space internally to heal.

In August 2023, Portland native Heather Coleman Cox made a long-awaited trip to visit Ghana. Then she began a mission to provide water for some villages, and now she's looking to do more.

In college sports, conference realignment continues to be a major topic for schools. The Pac-12 is in the middle of a lawsuit as it continues to restructure its conference.

Portland group helps BIPOC communities strengthen their connection to nature.

Portland author Daniel H. Wilson’s new book, “Hole in the Sky,” is a thriller that combines indigenous knowledge with science fiction. The book draws on Wilson’s own background as a threat forecaster for the US Air Force and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.

The Cascade Festival of African Films is in its 36th year showcasing work from the continent.