Jenn Chávez
@jennchavez.bsky.social
Host & producer of The Evergreen at @opb.org // Newscaster Emeritus // Proud member of @opbkmhdcreators.bsky.social // Reppin’ community radio // HMU: jchavez at opb dot org // 🇲🇽
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‘The Evergreen’: Indigenous youth make history on a changed Klamath River
This summer, young Indigenous kayakers made history on the first source-to-sea descent of the Klamath River since the removal of four dams. But this isn’t just a kayak adventure story. We hear about t...
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Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen:
In 2023-4, the Klamath River was home to the largest-ever US dam removal project. This summer, a group of Indigenous youth made the first source-to-sea descent of the river, by kayak, since four dams came out.
OPB's Jessie Sears was there to see them make history:
In 2023-4, the Klamath River was home to the largest-ever US dam removal project. This summer, a group of Indigenous youth made the first source-to-sea descent of the river, by kayak, since four dams came out.
OPB's Jessie Sears was there to see them make history:
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be nice to your grocery workers today
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM
be nice to your grocery workers today
I am not up on all the specifics but it appears from context that rich journalists are acting a mess again. Who could have predicted?
November 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I am not up on all the specifics but it appears from context that rich journalists are acting a mess again. Who could have predicted?
For fans of the Adult Swim nature bumps (and also, if you're like me, the Andy Goldsworthy doc Rivers and Tides) - now there will be an OPB version for you to enjoy
November 26, 2025 at 8:05 PM
For fans of the Adult Swim nature bumps (and also, if you're like me, the Andy Goldsworthy doc Rivers and Tides) - now there will be an OPB version for you to enjoy
Please make some time today to listen to the last episode of Season 2 of Hush, which - like any truly good podcast - made me sob in my car driving down Powell Blvd.
Gratitude & love to @leahsottile.bsky.social & @ryanjhaas.bsky.social for telling this story & creating such a meaningful thing. 💐
Gratitude & love to @leahsottile.bsky.social & @ryanjhaas.bsky.social for telling this story & creating such a meaningful thing. 💐
‘Hush’ Episode 8: The allure of an answer
The "Hush" team sits down with the Zuber family for a final interview to lay out the facts of this case and seek some accountability from the people who have let this family down.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Please make some time today to listen to the last episode of Season 2 of Hush, which - like any truly good podcast - made me sob in my car driving down Powell Blvd.
Gratitude & love to @leahsottile.bsky.social & @ryanjhaas.bsky.social for telling this story & creating such a meaningful thing. 💐
Gratitude & love to @leahsottile.bsky.social & @ryanjhaas.bsky.social for telling this story & creating such a meaningful thing. 💐
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The last episode of Hush is out today, and I hope you'll give it a listen.
@leahsottile.bsky.social and I used every skill we had to examine the death of Sarah Zuber, and the broader culture of true crime. Very proud of it. (gif reference for the real ones)
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@leahsottile.bsky.social and I used every skill we had to examine the death of Sarah Zuber, and the broader culture of true crime. Very proud of it. (gif reference for the real ones)
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
a man in a suit and tie is talking into two microphones .
Alt: Former president George Bush is on a US aircraft carrier pointing to the crowd as the camera pans to a Mission Accomplished banner.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The last episode of Hush is out today, and I hope you'll give it a listen.
@leahsottile.bsky.social and I used every skill we had to examine the death of Sarah Zuber, and the broader culture of true crime. Very proud of it. (gif reference for the real ones)
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
@leahsottile.bsky.social and I used every skill we had to examine the death of Sarah Zuber, and the broader culture of true crime. Very proud of it. (gif reference for the real ones)
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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The final episode of Hush is out today, episode 8: "The Allure of an Answer."
Every podcast I finish, I think it's the hardest thing I've done as a journalist. This time that might be the most true. Someday soon, I'll tell you why.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Every podcast I finish, I think it's the hardest thing I've done as a journalist. This time that might be the most true. Someday soon, I'll tell you why.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Episode 8: The Allure of an Answer
Podcast Episode · Hush · S2 E8 · 42m
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November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The final episode of Hush is out today, episode 8: "The Allure of an Answer."
Every podcast I finish, I think it's the hardest thing I've done as a journalist. This time that might be the most true. Someday soon, I'll tell you why.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Every podcast I finish, I think it's the hardest thing I've done as a journalist. This time that might be the most true. Someday soon, I'll tell you why.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
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This summer, young Indigenous kayakers made history on the first source-to-sea descent of the Klamath River since the removal of four dams. But this isn’t just a kayak adventure story.
‘The Evergreen’: Indigenous youth make history on a changed Klamath River
This week, we hear how the removal of four dams has changed the Klamath River, and what the journey meant to the Indigenous youth carrying on their ancestors’ work.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This summer, young Indigenous kayakers made history on the first source-to-sea descent of the Klamath River since the removal of four dams. But this isn’t just a kayak adventure story.
Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen:
In 2023-4, the Klamath River was home to the largest-ever US dam removal project. This summer, a group of Indigenous youth made the first source-to-sea descent of the river, by kayak, since four dams came out.
OPB's Jessie Sears was there to see them make history:
In 2023-4, the Klamath River was home to the largest-ever US dam removal project. This summer, a group of Indigenous youth made the first source-to-sea descent of the river, by kayak, since four dams came out.
OPB's Jessie Sears was there to see them make history:
‘The Evergreen’: Indigenous youth make history on a changed Klamath River
This summer, young Indigenous kayakers made history on the first source-to-sea descent of the Klamath River since the removal of four dams. But this isn’t just a kayak adventure story. We hear about t...
www.opb.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen:
In 2023-4, the Klamath River was home to the largest-ever US dam removal project. This summer, a group of Indigenous youth made the first source-to-sea descent of the river, by kayak, since four dams came out.
OPB's Jessie Sears was there to see them make history:
In 2023-4, the Klamath River was home to the largest-ever US dam removal project. This summer, a group of Indigenous youth made the first source-to-sea descent of the river, by kayak, since four dams came out.
OPB's Jessie Sears was there to see them make history:
Reposted by Jenn Chávez
ICE arrested a 17-year-old Oregonian during school lunch today, according to the superintendent.
ICE arrests McMinnville High School student during Friday lunch period
Family told local news the 17-year-old is a US citizen.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
ICE arrested a 17-year-old Oregonian during school lunch today, according to the superintendent.
Love making podcasts about stuff I’m curious about & love being in a union with my friends 😊
Jenn is another one of our incredibly talented unit members. She is the host of The Evergreen podcast and brings us this latest episode.
Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen:
You probably know a Rothko when you see it: abstract, colorful, rectangular. You might *not* know that Mark Rothko grew up in Portland & went to Lincoln HS — and now, he’s the namesake of a new wing of @portlandartmuseum.bsky.social.
From Malya Fass + Eric Slade:
You probably know a Rothko when you see it: abstract, colorful, rectangular. You might *not* know that Mark Rothko grew up in Portland & went to Lincoln HS — and now, he’s the namesake of a new wing of @portlandartmuseum.bsky.social.
From Malya Fass + Eric Slade:
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Love making podcasts about stuff I’m curious about & love being in a union with my friends 😊
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When we first interviewed Jennifer Massey, she said anytime something is redacted in a public record, someone is hiding something.
In the second to last episode of Hush, we ask why, then, is her name redacted in a public record about police in Columbia County? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
In the second to last episode of Hush, we ask why, then, is her name redacted in a public record about police in Columbia County? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Episode 7: Cornered
Podcast Episode · Hush · S2 E7 · 51m
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November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
When we first interviewed Jennifer Massey, she said anytime something is redacted in a public record, someone is hiding something.
In the second to last episode of Hush, we ask why, then, is her name redacted in a public record about police in Columbia County? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
In the second to last episode of Hush, we ask why, then, is her name redacted in a public record about police in Columbia County? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Boy! Things do not seem very good! Perhaps you & I could log off for a little while & that would be fine! We could regulate our anxiety & focus on things within our control! Yes that doesn’t sound too bad! Ok!
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Boy! Things do not seem very good! Perhaps you & I could log off for a little while & that would be fine! We could regulate our anxiety & focus on things within our control! Yes that doesn’t sound too bad! Ok!
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A live look at @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and I trying to figure out this season of Hush.
Twin Peaks: Sheriff Truman and Agent Cooper sitting at of a table of donuts.
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A live look at @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and I trying to figure out this season of Hush.
Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen:
You probably know a Rothko when you see it: abstract, colorful, rectangular. You might *not* know that Mark Rothko grew up in Portland & went to Lincoln HS — and now, he’s the namesake of a new wing of @portlandartmuseum.bsky.social.
From Malya Fass + Eric Slade:
You probably know a Rothko when you see it: abstract, colorful, rectangular. You might *not* know that Mark Rothko grew up in Portland & went to Lincoln HS — and now, he’s the namesake of a new wing of @portlandartmuseum.bsky.social.
From Malya Fass + Eric Slade:
‘The Evergreen’: Celebrating artist and Portlander Mark Rothko
Mark Rothko is known for his colorful abstract paintings of stacked rectangles with billowy borders and layered textures. His art has been auctioned for up to $186 million. His first ever solo exhibit...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Today on @opb.org's The Evergreen:
You probably know a Rothko when you see it: abstract, colorful, rectangular. You might *not* know that Mark Rothko grew up in Portland & went to Lincoln HS — and now, he’s the namesake of a new wing of @portlandartmuseum.bsky.social.
From Malya Fass + Eric Slade:
You probably know a Rothko when you see it: abstract, colorful, rectangular. You might *not* know that Mark Rothko grew up in Portland & went to Lincoln HS — and now, he’s the namesake of a new wing of @portlandartmuseum.bsky.social.
From Malya Fass + Eric Slade:
My contribution of the day is that this was excellent & highly recommended
I apparently don’t have enough things to stress out about in 2025 so have begun watching the HBO miniseries about Chernobyl
November 17, 2025 at 12:36 AM
My contribution of the day is that this was excellent & highly recommended
This stuff being said about how sexual abuse of children isn’t really sexual abuse & they aren’t really children is absolutely dismantling my brain. This news cycle sucks. This all sucks! Internet possibly a mistake! Throwing phone in river! Ah!!!
November 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
This stuff being said about how sexual abuse of children isn’t really sexual abuse & they aren’t really children is absolutely dismantling my brain. This news cycle sucks. This all sucks! Internet possibly a mistake! Throwing phone in river! Ah!!!
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Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Our beloved Alice Wong has joined the ancestors. It was one of the great honors of my life to call Alice my friend, co-author & co-conspirator. She was a true genius, a force of nature the likes of which the world has never seen before. I love you, Alice, and am equal parts grateful and devastated
In October, ICE arrests in OR jumped at least 550% from previous months. Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition says that's likely an undercount. Arrests have included people with citizenship or other legal status. "It's detain first, ask questions later."
From @troywb.bsky.social @hbarth.bsky.social:
From @troywb.bsky.social @hbarth.bsky.social:
‘Detain first and ask questions later’: Oregon ICE arrests shot up in October
The Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition reported 329 arrests in Oregon last month.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In October, ICE arrests in OR jumped at least 550% from previous months. Portland Immigrants Rights Coalition says that's likely an undercount. Arrests have included people with citizenship or other legal status. "It's detain first, ask questions later."
From @troywb.bsky.social @hbarth.bsky.social:
From @troywb.bsky.social @hbarth.bsky.social:
Give yourself the gift of watching this documentary by @jessiesears.bsky.social & Brandon Swanson today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
OPB documentary ‘First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath’ follows Indigenous kayakers on a historic journey after dam removal
Oregon Field Guide's "First Descent: Kayaking the Klamath" documentary is available on OPB's website and YouTube.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Give yourself the gift of watching this documentary by @jessiesears.bsky.social & Brandon Swanson today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
The medical examiner stuff in this episode truly is wild. Major shoutout to @leahsottile.bsky.social & @ryanjhaas.bsky.social for reporting all this out. Listen to today's new episode, or if you haven't dug into S2 yet you can find it all on your fave podcast app or right here www.opb.org/show/hush/
The Hush team takes a look at the top suspect to find out how much is fact and how much is simple speculation. OPB also uncovers a dizzying array of mistakes from the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office that may have undermined the investigation from nearly the first day.
‘Hush’ Episode 6: Persons unknown
The Hush team digs into the medical examiner's conclusions to uncover never before known details about Sarah Zuber's death investigation.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The medical examiner stuff in this episode truly is wild. Major shoutout to @leahsottile.bsky.social & @ryanjhaas.bsky.social for reporting all this out. Listen to today's new episode, or if you haven't dug into S2 yet you can find it all on your fave podcast app or right here www.opb.org/show/hush/
"The theme for this year’s Bend celebration, 'Dignidad en la vida y la muerte,' was meant to allow Mexican people & Latinos to celebrate the tradition & participate in joyful resistance against fear....
'It’s important to honor the dead by fighting for the living,' [organizer Emily] Chavez said."
'It’s important to honor the dead by fighting for the living,' [organizer Emily] Chavez said."
‘Honor the dead by fighting for the living:’ Central Oregon celebrates Día de Muertos
Central Oregon marked its first and likely only large public event celebrating Latinidad this year.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:48 PM
"The theme for this year’s Bend celebration, 'Dignidad en la vida y la muerte,' was meant to allow Mexican people & Latinos to celebrate the tradition & participate in joyful resistance against fear....
'It’s important to honor the dead by fighting for the living,' [organizer Emily] Chavez said."
'It’s important to honor the dead by fighting for the living,' [organizer Emily] Chavez said."
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There is growing evidence ICE is planning a new detention center on the Oregon coast. The latest: an ICE contractor is hiring "detention officers" in Newport. #orpol
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
A federal contractor is looking to hire ICE detention officers in Newport
It’s the latest sign U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcment is planning a major new facility on the Oregon Coast.
www.opb.org
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
There is growing evidence ICE is planning a new detention center on the Oregon coast. The latest: an ICE contractor is hiring "detention officers" in Newport. #orpol
www.opb.org/article/2025...
www.opb.org/article/2025...
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BREAKING: (Gift) New Epstein emails reveal that Epstein claimed he had kompromat on President Trump. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
New Epstein emails claim Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim
Democrats on the House Oversight say the emails provide evidence of a cover-up by the White House
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November 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
BREAKING: (Gift) New Epstein emails reveal that Epstein claimed he had kompromat on President Trump. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
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Key line: "After mislabeling 2020 events as 2025, Fox’s Sept. 4 evening broadcast explicitly drew a connection between the two periods."
So many outlets have done this continually, using the 2020 protests in Portland as reasoning for a variety of issues, from homelessness to drugs.
So many outlets have done this continually, using the 2020 protests in Portland as reasoning for a variety of issues, from homelessness to drugs.
NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence was misleading.
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Key line: "After mislabeling 2020 events as 2025, Fox’s Sept. 4 evening broadcast explicitly drew a connection between the two periods."
So many outlets have done this continually, using the 2020 protests in Portland as reasoning for a variety of issues, from homelessness to drugs.
So many outlets have done this continually, using the 2020 protests in Portland as reasoning for a variety of issues, from homelessness to drugs.
Surprise!
NEW: ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence was misleading.
www.propublica.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Surprise!