Ryan Haas
@ryanjhaas.bsky.social
Managing editor of news, OPB
Podcast producer, Bundyville & Dying for a Fight
And Hush, available now wherever you get pods.
Podcast producer, Bundyville & Dying for a Fight
And Hush, available now wherever you get pods.
"In an opinion issued Monday evening, U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken found that the sudden relocation of the helicopter last month could imperil lives as crabbing season gets underway."
US Coast Guard must return rescue helicopter to Newport, judge rules
The temporary order comes just three days after a lawsuit challenging the removal. The U.S. Coast Guard has stationed a rescue helicopter in Newport since 1987, not long after three fishermen died whe...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"In an opinion issued Monday evening, U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken found that the sudden relocation of the helicopter last month could imperil lives as crabbing season gets underway."
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Some folks like pump-up jams on their long runs. I've been jamming to Hush S2 and loving it (I mean, discussions of Truman Capote, forensics AND journalism ethics?!?!). Kudos to @leahsottile.bsky.social + @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and all OPB crew for an outstanding series.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Some folks like pump-up jams on their long runs. I've been jamming to Hush S2 and loving it (I mean, discussions of Truman Capote, forensics AND journalism ethics?!?!). Kudos to @leahsottile.bsky.social + @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and all OPB crew for an outstanding series.
www.opb.org/show/hush/
www.opb.org/show/hush/
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The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player. The Hall of Famer was arraigned Monday in a federal court in New York City.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.
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You, too, can mainline Hush before the final episode drops this week!
I've been mainlining @leahsottile.bsky.social's Hush podcast lately, and it's such good reporting and a completely gripping story: www.opb.org/show/hush/
It also unexpectedly really makes me miss being a journalist.
It also unexpectedly really makes me miss being a journalist.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
You, too, can mainline Hush before the final episode drops this week!
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i have been watching "Chair Company" on the hbo and have decided to start "stanning" this man
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
i have been watching "Chair Company" on the hbo and have decided to start "stanning" this man
And speaking of ICE, an Oregon coast community is now suing the federal government after its rescue helicopter was relocated to potentially make way for a new detention center in the state.
Two lawsuits seek return of Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Friday that the state is filing a lawsuit to force the federal government to return a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport. Lincoln County and t...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
And speaking of ICE, an Oregon coast community is now suing the federal government after its rescue helicopter was relocated to potentially make way for a new detention center in the state.
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.
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With the Trump administration phasing out tax credits for renewable energy projects, the governor has issued an executive order for state agencies to fast-track permitting and processes to connect more energy projects to the state's electrical grid.
Gov. Kotek orders state agencies to move faster on clean energy projects, electrification
A recent investigation from Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica found the Northwest is woefully behind other parts of the country in adding new sources of renewable energy, because Oregon and Washington have left most of the grid transmission work to the federal Bonneville Power Administration.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With the Trump administration phasing out tax credits for renewable energy projects, the governor has issued an executive order for state agencies to fast-track permitting and processes to connect more energy projects to the state's electrical grid.
This week's episode of Hush answers a question we heard throughout our reporting on this series: What were Jennifer Massey's motivations when she took up the Sarah Zuber case on behalf of the community?
Episode 7: Cornered
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November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This week's episode of Hush answers a question we heard throughout our reporting on this series: What were Jennifer Massey's motivations when she took up the Sarah Zuber case on behalf of the community?
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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.
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek also confirmed Monday that 100 members of her state’s National Guard would demobilize, but another 100 who had been federalized would remain under the president’s control.
100 Oregon troops remain under Trump’s control as California National Guard return home
Federalized members of the California National Guard who deployed to Oregon on orders from President Donald Trump are set to return home “in the coming days."
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November 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek also confirmed Monday that 100 members of her state’s National Guard would demobilize, but another 100 who had been federalized would remain under the president’s control.
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Adding solar to already built infrastructure helps keep utility-scale projects from harming traditional cultural spaces, Tribal Chairman Jarred-Micheal Erickson said.
Colville tribal leaders pinpointed three spots to build microgrids: at the tribe’s government center in Nespelem, at Paschal Sherman Indian School near Omak and at the Inchelium District. Later, they said they hope to expand to the Keller District.
Power outages are getting worse on Colville Tribe homelands. New microgrids could be a big part of the solution
Wildfires, strong winds, winter storms and summer heatwaves have caused power outages on Colville Tribal homelands in north-eastern Washington. Those power outages have left people without ways to heat and cool their homes or to store cold food, for days.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Adding solar to already built infrastructure helps keep utility-scale projects from harming traditional cultural spaces, Tribal Chairman Jarred-Micheal Erickson said.
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Whoa, Vanity Fair got an exclusive excerpt of the book by its west coast editor. How on earth did they land this huge get?
"She flamed out and faded away."
No, she didn't. She got a book deal and she is now your west coast editor. There was no fading.
"She flamed out and faded away."
No, she didn't. She got a book deal and she is now your west coast editor. There was no fading.
November 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Whoa, Vanity Fair got an exclusive excerpt of the book by its west coast editor. How on earth did they land this huge get?
"She flamed out and faded away."
No, she didn't. She got a book deal and she is now your west coast editor. There was no fading.
"She flamed out and faded away."
No, she didn't. She got a book deal and she is now your west coast editor. There was no fading.
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Rogue Brewery abruptly ceased operations at all of its facilities Friday morning. Employees learned about the closure that same morning. The company operates pubs in Astoria, Newport, Portland and Salem.
Rogue Brewery closes at Pier 39, other locations
Employees learned about the closure that same morning. The company operates pubs in Astoria, Newport, Portland and Salem.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Rogue Brewery abruptly ceased operations at all of its facilities Friday morning. Employees learned about the closure that same morning. The company operates pubs in Astoria, Newport, Portland and Salem.
Capitol Chronicle is a great resource that helps supplement politics coverage for many newsrooms across our region. It's worth supporting!
Thanks to all of you fantastic readers, we're about 5% of the way to our end-of-year fundraising goal after launching this campaign a few hours ago! Help the Capital Chronicle keep covering Oregon: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/donate/
November 17, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Capitol Chronicle is a great resource that helps supplement politics coverage for many newsrooms across our region. It's worth supporting!
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Thanks to all of you fantastic readers, we're about 5% of the way to our end-of-year fundraising goal after launching this campaign a few hours ago! Help the Capital Chronicle keep covering Oregon: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/donate/
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thanks to all of you fantastic readers, we're about 5% of the way to our end-of-year fundraising goal after launching this campaign a few hours ago! Help the Capital Chronicle keep covering Oregon: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/donate/
Last night, the Trump administration filed an emergency appeal, asking the courts to let it keep control of federalized National Guard troops.
Trump administration files emergency appeal to keep control of Oregon National Guard troops
The Trump administration asked a federal appeals court late Sunday to immediately place a hold on a court ruling preventing the president from sending National Guard troops to Portland. The U.S. Justi...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Last night, the Trump administration filed an emergency appeal, asking the courts to let it keep control of federalized National Guard troops.
“The Trump administration’s budget bill created a nearly $900 million hole in the state budget—threatening critical services like schools, health care, food assistance, natural resources, and public safety,” Oregon Democrats said in a statement Friday.
Oregon lawmakers return to Salem to talk federal funding pinch
Oregon lawmakers are trying to figure out how to adjust for federal funding cuts made through the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
“The Trump administration’s budget bill created a nearly $900 million hole in the state budget—threatening critical services like schools, health care, food assistance, natural resources, and public safety,” Oregon Democrats said in a statement Friday.
"Joseph Emerson pleaded guilty or no-contest to all charges against him in September as part of agreements with state and federal prosecutors. "
Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair over Oregon skies to be sentenced in federal case
A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 is set to appear for sentencing in federal court in Portland, Oregon.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"Joseph Emerson pleaded guilty or no-contest to all charges against him in September as part of agreements with state and federal prosecutors. "
Oregon almost certainly needs to make cuts to its Medicaid program due to shortfalls. Meetings to figure out those cuts are happening behind closed doors, OPB has learned.
Oregon’s governor convened a group to advise on Medicaid funding crisis. It’s meeting behind closed doors
A group of financial stakeholders is meeting regularly to advise the governor on how to prepare for reduced federal funding for Medicaid. The program is funded by taxpayers and insures one in three Or...
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November 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Oregon almost certainly needs to make cuts to its Medicaid program due to shortfalls. Meetings to figure out those cuts are happening behind closed doors, OPB has learned.
The Washington State School for the Blind goalball team is headed to the sport's national competition next month.
Washington School for the Blind goalball players gear up for national competition
The Vancouver school recently held the Junior Cascade Classic tournament, where blind and low vision students competed in the Paralympic sport.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Washington State School for the Blind goalball team is headed to the sport's national competition next month.
After doing nothing for several weeks, California troops will soon return home from Oregon.
Federalized California National Guard to return home from Oregon deployment soon
Federalized members of the California National Guard who deployed to Oregon on orders from President Donald Trump are set to return home “in the coming days."
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November 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
After doing nothing for several weeks, California troops will soon return home from Oregon.
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That second one is especially baffling. Is the argument that getting a shit ton of money to write a book about all of this is taking accountability?
what the actual fuck is wrong with American journalists?
November 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
That second one is especially baffling. Is the argument that getting a shit ton of money to write a book about all of this is taking accountability?
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