Joni Auden Land

General Assignment Reporter at Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Parishioners catch first glimpse of Salem church since destructive 2023 arson

1 month ago | salemreporter.com | Joni Auden Land

This article was originally published by Oregon Public Broadcasting. St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salem still has no pews, no altar and no artwork. Yet, parishioners lined up to get a look inside the historic building, some for the first time in two years. The church held an open house for members of the community on May 18 to show the progress made in the rebuilding process, after a 2023 fire heavily damaged the building.
Portlanders join nationwide action to commemorate 5th anniversary of George Floyd’s death

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

Dozens of people gathered at Revolution Hall in Southeast Portland on Saturday in remembrance of the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s death. Multiple speakers at the event said there has not been enough reform since Floyd’s murder, despite widespread protesting and changes at the local level. “Black people are not people to be afraid of,” organizer Cameron Whitten said.
Parishioners catch first glimpse of Salem church since destructive 2023 arson

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salem still has no pews, no altar and no artwork. Yet, parishioners lined up to get a look inside the historic building, some for the first time in two years. The inside of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Salem, Ore. on May 18, 2025. After years of repairs following an arson, the church hopes to hold services again by Christmas.
‘Big Pink,’ the iconic downtown Portland skyscraper, is for sale

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

FILE - The U.S. Bancorp Tower towers over a popular city slogan in Portland, Ore., on Sept. 19, 2012. One of downtown Portland’s most iconic skyscrapers has been listed for sale, a sign of the sluggish recovery of the area following the COVID-19 pandemic. Real estate firm JLL listed the U.S. Bancorp Tower, also known as “Big Pink,” for sale in late April. The 42-story, 1.15-million-square-foot building is currently owned and operated by Seattle-based firm Unico Properties.
Oregon liquor commission director to retire after two years on the job

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

Craig Prins, the executive director of the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission, made a surprise announcement at the agency’s Thursday meeting — he’s retiring. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has banned alcoholic drinks infused with the inactive ingredient of cannabis, CBD. Kristian Foden-Vencil / OPBGov.
Catholics in Portland celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Thanksgiving Mass

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

There was a celebratory mood at St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland: yellow-and-white bunting hung from the front doors, the church choir was in full voice, and nearly every pew was full of people. The Archdiocese of Portland held a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday in honor of Pope Leo XIV, who was elected head of the Roman Catholic Church last week and is the first American pope.
NBA Draft starts Monday as Portland Trail Blazers vie for No. 1 spot

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

FILE - Names of all 30 first round picks fill the NBA basketball draft board at the end of the first round, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in New York. The NBA draft lottery for 2025 is set to start on May 12. The NBA Draft is set to begin on Monday, and the Portland Trail Blazers once again find themselves crossing their fingers for a No. 1 pick. Exactly where they’ll end up remains to be seen. All 14 teams that did not make the playoffs are eligible to participate in the Draft Lottery.
Oregonians pack DMV offices to get Real ID before May 7 deadline

1 month ago | klcc.org | Joni Auden Land

The May 7 deadline is rapidly approaching for Oregonians to get Real ID cards. A passport or a Real ID will be required for boarding domestic flights in the U.S.Those seeking a Real ID must have original documents that prove their identity, date of birth and lawful status in the U.S., plus two documents proving their place of residence. The new cards are distinguishable by, among other things, a star in the upper right corner.
Oregonians pack DMV offices to get Real ID before May 7 deadline

1 month ago | heraldandnews.com | Joni Auden Land

The May 7 deadline is rapidly approaching for Oregonians to get Real ID cards. A passport or a Real ID will be required for boarding domestic flights in the U.S.Those seeking a Real ID must have original documents that prove their identity, date of birth and lawful status in the U.S., plus two documents proving their place of residence. kAm%96 ?6H 42C5D 2C6 5:DE:?8F:D923=6 3J[ 2>@?8 @E96C E9:?8D[ 2 DE2C :?
Oregonians pack DMV offices to get Real ID before May 7 deadline

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

The May 7 deadline is rapidly approaching for Oregonians to get Real ID cards. A passport or a Real ID will be required for boarding domestic flights in the U.S.Those seeking a Real ID must have original documents that prove their identity, date of birth and lawful status in the U.S., plus two documents proving their place of residence. The new cards are distinguishable by, among other things, a star in the upper right corner.