Andrew Theen
Andrew Theen returned to OPB as politics and government editor in April 2023. Longtime listeners may remember him from his first tenure at the news organization from 2006 to 2008. Theen worked at The Oregonian from 2012 to 2023. While at The Oregonian, he covered everything from the city of Hillsboro to Portland City Hall to transportation and the environment. He was the podcasts editor at The Oregonian from 2021 until leaving the paper.
While at The Oregonian, Theen’s work received awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Best in the West, Society of American Business Editors and Writers and other journalism entities.
He grew up in Medford and graduated from the University of Oregon. Theen received his master’s degree in public affairs journalism from Northwestern University.
When he is not talking about politics, Theen can be found enjoying Oregon and the Pacific Northwest with his family or talking about – or playing – basketball. Rip City.
Latest Stories
'OPB Politics Now': Oregon Governor Tina Kotek stops by OPB
The governor stopped by the studio to discuss her housing policy, the Trump administration and more.
‘OPB Politics Now’: A deep dive on Oregon’s education system
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Oregon’s Congressional delegation to bring fired federal workers, farmers to Trump speech
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'OPB Politics Now': ‘What’s the plan?’ Oregonians push back, ask questions at town halls
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New North Portland development aims to repair harms of urban renewal
A long-vacant block on Portland’s North Russell Street and North Williams Avenue, which was once one of the epicenters of a thriving Black community, will finally house people once again.
Oregon Rep. Cliff Bentz defends cutting federal spending, discusses Medicaid cuts
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, said Wednesday that the nation’s spending on Medicaid programs is unsustainable, and he urged patience as Republicans in Congress formulate their plan to dramatically reduce spending on the health care program.
'OPB Politics Now': Recapping Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation hearing
The former U.S. representative from Oregon went before a Senate committee in Washington, D.C., this week.
'OPB Politics Now': A legislative check-in one month into the Salem session
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‘OPB Politics Now’: Tina Kotek’s climate legacy — so far
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