Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 5hA beautiful life & a beautifully written tribute. He’s so present in these details you’ve shared with us, listening to birds, sipping cappuccino, basking in forest sunlight. So much love to you & your family ❤️ 080
Reposted by Jenn ChávezEric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 08/10/2026So I edited this story. And I wanna share on thought on language, & telling the truth We talked about: the "government is lying to you" It may sound saucy. It may sound like opinion But it's just true And if something is true then you should just say it, clearly That's just good journalism 10553197
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: When Rachel Heaton started exploring Mount Tahoma — aka Mount Rainier — she noticed the lack of Indigenous presence there. It inspired her to lead an all-Native youth climb up the mountain to Camp Muir. “I want visibility of Native people back on the mountain."opb.org‘The Evergreen’: Indigenous youth climbers connect with Washington’s Mount TahomaWe follow a group of Indigenous teens and young adults as they climb more than 4,600 hundred feet up Mount Tahoma, also known as Mount Rainer, the tallest mountain in the Pacific Northwest. 051
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: Many of us have places that feel like home away from home, where we can be ourselves & be w/ our community. For Latinos in the NW, mercados like Hillsboro's M&M Marketplace can give a sense of home, community care & cultural connection. Mía Estrada takes us there:opb.org‘The Evergreen’: A love letter to an Oregon mercadoAt a mercado in Hillsboro, OPB podcast producer Mía Estrada was instantly transported to the Texas-Mexico border, where she was born and raised. 050
Reposted by Jenn ChávezJP @jpbrammer.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Idk how anyone finds time to write. I write for a living and I don't have a life and I still don't have time 323313
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 22/09/2026This week on @opb.org's The Evergreen: Portland may not be known as a hip-hop city on par with NYC or LA — but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been a hotbed for sonic experimentation & local talent for decades. We revisit our episode about Portland hip hop, why it wasn’t bigger, & what keeps it going:opb.org‘The Evergreen’: Beyond the Beats: A short history of Portland hip-hopOn this week’s episode of "The Evergreen," we hear from pioneers and new wave artists about Portland hip-hop, why it isn’t bigger and what keeps it going. 010
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 16/09/2026For anyone else from the Bay who doesn't live there anymore: I wrote a line into a script about the specific sounds BART trains make when they pull into/out of the station, then I looked up & listened to field recordings of these sounds, & it was more soothing than I expected. Go forth & be soothed. 020
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Please enjoy Kyra, Rev & I talkin 🏀 in audio AND video form! 020
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Also, GREAT NEWS!! You can *watch* this conversation between OPB's Kyra Buckley, KMHD's Rev Shines, & I with your very own eyes on *video* on OPB Podcasts' YouTube channel!youtu.beThe Evergreen: How Portland’s WNBA team won our heartsYouTube video by OPB Podcasts 020
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: The WNBA’s regular season is almost over, & while the rekindled Portland Fire didn’t quite make the playoffs, they made an impressive showing — both on the court, & in the hearts of Oregonians. We discuss the joys & challenges (& corgis) of the team’s first season:opb.org‘The Evergreen’: How Portland’s WNBA team won our heartsThe rekindled Portland Fire are wrapping up their inaugural season and, while they didn’t make the playoffs, they did exceed expectations. 150
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: Oregon has about 125 data centers, & the conversations around them are *heated*. These facilities make a lot of what we do online possible. But as AI has driven up the demand for data centers, bipartisan opposition has grown over their climate & community impacts:opb.org‘The Evergreen’: Data centers are everywhereData centers are at the heart of heated conversations in communities around the country, and Oregon is no exception. 044
Reposted by Jenn ChávezOPB @opb.org · 03/09/2026A man died in Portland Police Bureau custody on Wednesday after being struck with a Taser, bureau officials said in a statement. opb.orgMan in crisis dies after being Tased by Portland police, bureau saysDetails still remain unclear about the incident and the man at the center of it. 51915
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Catch this lovely episode on OPB Radio right now as a pre-Think Out Loud treat! 91.5FM in the Portland metro or stream live worldwide with the little play button at the bottom of opb.org! 020
Reposted by Jenn ChávezOPB @opb.org · 31/08/2026The history of tattoos dates back thousands of years. In the Northwest, people have been getting tattooed since long before Oregon even existed. Today, more tattooers are getting licensed to practice the craft in the state each year, and Oregon is a destination for people looking to get inked.opb.org‘The Evergreen’: Oregon’s tattoo culture is older than Oregon itselfFrom Indigenous tattoo practices that survived colonization to sailor tattoos and Portland icon Bert Grimm, we learn the stories behind Oregon’s ink. 0122
Reposted by Jenn ChávezSarah J. Jackson @sjjphd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Wendell Berry is gone after a long life. I dare you to read or listen to this and not be overwhelmed by somethingonbeing.orgThe Peace of Wild ThingsA poem by Wendell Berry. 30990283
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: Tattoos have been part of Oregon’s culture since before Oregon even existed. Today, more tattooers are getting licensed in the state each year. We explore the stories behind Oregon's ink, from Indigenous tattoo traditions, to sailor tattoos & Bert Grimm, & beyond:opb.org‘The Evergreen’: Oregon’s tattoo culture is older than Oregon itselfFrom Indigenous tattoo practices that survived colonization to sailor tattoos and Portland icon Bert Grimm, we learn the stories behind Oregon’s ink. 030
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 29/08/2026It's Friday night & I'm at the office with 47 browser tabs & 38 .wav audio files open so you know Monday's podcast is gonna be good 070
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: We’re back with more from our At Work With series, where we ask people with interesting jobs what it’s like to do what they do! We visit a restaurant with a county health inspector, ride along with a TriMet transit planner, & get to know a birth & postpartum doula:opb.org‘The Evergreen’: ‘At Work With’ a TriMet planner, a health inspector and a doulaIn the latest stories from our “At Work With” series, we meet a doula supporting families through birth, a transit planner at TriMet and a Multnomah County health inspector making sure food is safe to... 030
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: High grocery costs & the Trump admin's cuts to SNAP have left more Oregonians struggling to afford food. Food assistance programs are stretched thin trying to meet the growing need for help. We spend a day in Dallas, OR to find out what this looks like in one town:opb.org‘The Evergreen’: ‘I’m literally just trying to feed my kids’ — hunger in rural OregonIn this week’s episode, "Evergreen" producer Mía Estrada and reporter Bryce Dole spend about 24 hours in Dallas, Oregon. They bring us along for one day at free, local food programs in the Willamette ... 010
Reposted by Jenn ChávezOPB @opb.org · 10/08/2026York was an enslaved Black man who was just as essential to the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition as anyone else, but didn’t receive any credit for his work afterwards. In this week's "The Evergreen," we dive into York’s story and remember his contribution to American history.opb.org‘The Evergreen’: Remembering the explorer named YorkWhen people think about the Lewis & Clark expedition, they probably think about Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and maybe Sacagawea. But there’s one member of the Corps of Discovery who isn’t as famous: York. He was an enslaved Black man who was just as essential to the success of the expedition as anyone else. 0348
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: Lewis & Clark, whose famed expedition marked the beginning of westward expansion, are memorialized in history books. But another invaluable member of the expedition has often been misrepresented or overlooked: York, a Black man enslaved by William Clark.opb.org‘The Evergreen’: Remembering the explorer named YorkWhen people think about the Lewis & Clark expedition, they probably think about Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and maybe Sacagawea. But there’s one member of the Corps of Discovery who isn’t as famou... 040
Reposted by Jenn ChávezOPB @opb.org · 10/08/2026For the Solis family, the days are too busy to dwell. At night, reality sinks in that they're one of hundreds in the Spokane area who've lost their home to a series of wildfires. As they figure out what’s next, access to emergency information in Spanish has been critical for them.opb.org‘Las casas empezaron a explotar’: Spokane Latino-led groups rally disaster resources in SpanishCommunity groups, from a local radio program to nonprofits, are stepping in to support Spanish-speaking families navigating fire impacts. 0127
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Please enjoy this freshly-award-winning episode from Alejandro Figueroa & Mía Estrada, recently recognized by @morelatinosinnews.bsky.social with an Ñ Award 🙌 000
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 04/08/2026This post-apocalyptic Ray Bradbury story, There Will Come Soft Rains (1950), is set today, August 4th 2026:btboces.org 171
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Hello! If YouTube is where you listen to podcasts, hey we happen to have some of those & there is a whole new place where you can find them! Smash that subscribe button plz, thank u :) 011
Reposted by Jenn ChávezDavid A. Graham @dgraham.bsky.social · 29/07/2026You can pry the em-dashes from my cold, dead hands 311518
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 29/07/2026This week on @opb.org's The Evergreen: When you think of OPB, reporters or hosts may come to mind, but many of our colleagues work behind the scenes to help make OPB journalism happen. We pass the mic to OPB’s archivist & two of our in-house lawyers to learn how their work supports our storytelling:opb.org‘The Evergreen’: From public records requests to unearthing the past, OPB’s legal team and archivist support our storytellingOPB has teams of people working tirelessly behind the scenes to support the journalism we do. 041
Reposted by Jenn ChávezApril Ehrlich @aprilehrlich.bsky.social · 28/07/2026So much of Oregon is on fire. More than 6,200 people under evacuation. About 12,000 firefighters are on the line. And it could get worse: We might get more thunderstorms on Thursday. www.opb.org/article/2026...opb.orgLive updates: Oregon wildfires explode with no signs of slowing downPeople on the Warm Springs Reservation have evacuated, and other communities in Central and Eastern Oregon are threatened as more than 1 million acres in Oregon have been consumed by wildfires. 25233
Reposted by Jenn ChávezApril Ehrlich @aprilehrlich.bsky.social · 26/07/2026The entire Warm Springs reservation is under evacuation. The highway connecting it to Madras opened this morning, though officials on social media warn that it could close again. More from my colleagues at OPB: opb.org/article/2026...opb.orgBench Fire explodes overnight, forcing Warm Springs to evacuateThe Bench Fire is one of several burning through Central Oregon, as hot and dry conditions continue to challenge fire crews. 32217
Reposted by Jenn ChávezOPB @opb.org · 26/07/2026Large swaths of Central Oregon have become consumed by wildfire, with several blazes burning across the region simultaneously, forcing thousands to evacuate and further stretching the state’s limited firefighting resources.opb.orgBench Fire explodes overnight, forcing Warm Springs to evacuateThe Bench Fire is one of several burning through Central Oregon, as hot and dry conditions continue to challenge fire crews. 02120
Reposted by Jenn Chávezhannah gais @hannahgais.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Congrats to the White House Correspondents Dinner on making this speech possible! 923538
Reposted by Jenn ChávezOPB @opb.org · 20/07/2026The story of two Oregon families whose loved ones were among more than a thousand immigrants caught up in what the federal government called “Operation Black Rose.”opb.org‘The Evergreen’: FamiliaWhen part of a family is missing, what gets left behind? Listen to this week's episode of "The Evergreen" to learn more. 2189
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Was grateful to have @bydaisy.bsky.social & Hal Bernton join us on @opb.org today to talk about Flor Sánchez's story. Read their piece here: www.rangemedia.co/yakima-valle...rangemedia.coFor a Yakima Valley farmworker, Trump’s immigration crackdown prompts a wrenching decision to self-deportAn innovator in the apple orchards separates from her family to return to Mexico. In Congress, a bi-partisan bill to legalize many undocumented workers struggles to gain a hearing. 197
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Hey friends, I will be guest hosting Think Out Loud all week! Tune in at noon, catch the rebroadcasts at 8pm, or listen anytime on Think Out Loud's website AND your favorite podcast app. 🎙️📻😎opb.orgOPB Think Out LoudThink Out Loud 073
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: Last fall & winter, the Trump admin's aggressive mass deportation campaign came to Oregon. We learn what happened next to two families whose loved ones were among more than 1,000 Oregonians caught up in "Operation Black Rose." A collab with OPB's "The Crackdown":opb.org‘The Evergreen’: FamiliaThe story of two Oregon families whose loved ones were among more than a thousand immigrants caught up in what the federal government called “Operation Black Rose.” 030
Reposted by Jenn ChávezThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 17/07/2026ICE officer who shot Colombian man in Maine has history of threatening behavior and mental illness, family and court documents say.bit.lyAP Exclusive: ICE officer in Maine shooting has history of violent behavior, family and records sayThe Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer who shot a Colombian man in Maine this week is an Army veteran who has struggled with serious mental health issues since early childhood, according to close relatives who spoke to The Associated Press. 21926891004
Reposted by Jenn ChávezAlex Zielinski @alexzee.bsky.social · 16/07/2026There's been a LOT of talk about the Blazers recently (too much??) -- and not enough about Portland's trailblazing new WNBA team. Make time for this dive into one of the Fire's stars, Megan Gustafson:opb.orgPancake’s mom has got it going on: Why Portland fell in love with Megan GustafsonThe Portland Fire center has charmed fans with her gritty attitude and fierce play – and her charismatic corgi Pancake. 0449
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: A businessman has been buying & developing a lot of properties in Battle Ground. He bought the local paper too, & a church he’s affiliated with has gotten involved in politics. Some residents are questioning whether he has a specific Christian vision for the city:opb.org‘The Evergreen’: The growing ‘Christian localism’ movement in Battle Ground, WashingtonThe CEO of a fast-growing company in Battle Ground is buying and developing properties at a rapid pace. His investments in the Southwest Washington town have raised hopes for some who live there. But ... 040
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 12/07/2026And if you like that I would highly recommend you also watch this 4 minute video from a few years ago:youtube.comMarisa Anderson: Pure FormYouTube video by Oregon Public Broadcasting 010
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Earlier this week when I was despairing I got to watch Marisa Anderson do this live interview & performance from The Anthology of UnAmerican Folk Music in my own workplace. It was beautiful & moving & helped me. Please enjoy:opb.orgPortland musician Marisa Anderson explores folk music from around the world in new albumMarisa Anderson's new album is shaped by folk music from other countries. She joins us to share more on the album and perform live in-studio. 111
Reposted by Jenn ChávezEric Ansley Díaz 🏳️🌈 @geekboyeric.bsky.social · 10/07/2026RIP Bonnie Tyler. And RIP Tandi Iman Dupree. This remains the best stage entrance by a drag queen of all time, even some 25 years later, and the best use of Tyler’s “Holding Out for a Hero” ever. youtu.be/IHQA5vqn6rw?... 10778112901
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 09/07/2026"'We are going to do everything in our power, because we cannot stand silent' in the face of the deaths of Mexicans 'whose only crime is working honestly in the United States,' [Mexican President Claudia] Sheinbaum said." 010
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 09/07/2026"Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations ... It will be accompanied by civil lawsuits against the companies that operate the detention centers in an effort to put an end to human rights violations in those facilities"apnews.comMexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agentsMexico plans to request criminal charges over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in ICE custody or during immigration operations under the Trump administration. 141
Reposted by Jenn Chávezgwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 08/07/2026"Instead, confirmation of his death came in the cruel form of videos on social media. 'I recognized him immediately: not from his appearance, but from his voice crying in the street as he was bleeding out,' Ronaldo said through tears." www.thebulwark.com/p/he-lived-h...thebulwark.comHe Lived Here for 35 Years. Put Three Kids in College. ICE Killed Him.Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was picking up a crew for a construction project when ICE shot him. It now claims he was the aggressor. 40954510
Reposted by Jenn ChávezCeleste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · 08/07/2026This is such a good essay and deserves re-upping every few months. I've referred so many people to it in the past 5+ years. 413832
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Another type of discourse I find extremely helpful in prompting me to log off is rape apology & men with social influence refusing to admit they were wrong about something. Good night & good luck folks 🫡 071
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 07/07/2026(Also, if you haven’t listened to Burn Wild, highly recommended) 082
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 06/07/2026On Ground Score's podcast American Wastepickers in 2025, Becky said: "I would like people to reassess the value of the items that they're throwing away, just like I would like society to reassess the value of the people that we tend to throw away because we don't see the value that they have."open.spotify.comRebecca Lange, Dumpster DiverAmerican Wastepickers · Episode 020
Jenn Chávez @jennchavez.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen: Becky Lange was an artist & community leader who advocated for overlooked, struggling Portlanders. She also lived unsheltered in the city, until her recent untimely death. We learn about her life & legacy from @alexzee.bsky.social & those who knew & loved her.opb.org‘The Evergreen’: On the Portland streets, one woman found beauty in the unexpectedOn today’s episode of The Evergreen, OPB reporter Alex Zielinski remembers Becky Lange and the way she fought for the rights of unsheltered people amid a housing shortage and homelessness crisis that ... 150