David Steves
David Steves is an editor with OPB's Science & Environment unit. Previously he was the founding editor of EarthFix, an environmental journalism collaboration led by Oregon Public Broadcasting in partnership with six other public media stations in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. During its run from 2011-18, EarthFix and its journalists won a variety of honors for their radio, television and digital journalism, including Emmy, RTNDA/Murrow, Society of Professional Journalists, Online News Association, Society of Environmental Journalists and American Association for the Advancement of Science awards.
David previously worked as state capital bureau chief for the Register-Guard newspaper in Eugene. Before that, David worked at the Statesman Journal as a reporter, editor and columnist in Salem.
David earned a bachelor's degree at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.
Latest Stories
Oregon, Washington join California in banning gas-powered new vehicles starting in 2035
Action by the two Northwest states creates a West Coast zone where eventually, only new trucks, cars and SUVs that produce zero-emissions can be sold.
Oregon’s Elliott research forest will be North America’s largest
The State Land Board at long last approves the creation of the Elliott State Research Forest, meant to end years of debate over what to do about a state forest that no longer generates enough money for education.
Stalled investigation into Oregon wolf poisonings prompts request for public’s help
Eight wolves have been fatally poisoned in Eastern Oregon and Oregon State Police are turning to the public to help them find whoever is responsible.
Zero emissions truck plan gets green light from Oregon regulators
The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved rules meant to reduce carbon emissions from heavy-duty trucks and buses, which account for 23% of Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions.
If you want to see Multnomah Falls, you’d better head online first
Tickets, time-limits and transit are all meant to ease congestion at the popular sight-seeing destination in the Columbia Gorge.
Southern Oregon’s Bootleg Fire doubles again, threatening transmission lines, firefighters and local structures
The fire has grown four-fold in size over the weekend, and dry, hot, gusty conditions are raising danger levels.
Marbled murrelet gets endangered status in Oregon as climate change threatens its survival
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission votes to reclassify the seabird under the state's Endangered Species Act.
Wildfire evacuation orders loom over Oregonians as summer arrives
Firefighters are busy earlier than usual as high temperatures and dry conditions drive fires in Central and Southern Oregon.
Kalama methanol plant on lower Columbia River called off by developers
The $2 billion project had run into regulatory problems after officials and conservationists raised concerns over greenhouse gas emissions.
Independent arborist brought on after outcry about excessive hazard tree cutting in Oregon
The move comes in response to criticism that the state's hazard tree program is being mismanaged.