Joni Auden Land
Joni Land is a general assignment reporter, producing stories for OPB's Weekend Edition. They cover a variety of topics, including sports, arts, religion and anything else that comes across their desk. They previously reported for the Idaho Statesman and the Albuquerque Journal.
Joni grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and graduated from the University of New Mexico. Send your tips, questions and neighborly greetings to jal@opb.org.
Latest Stories
Former students say a St. Helens High teacher abused them in the 1980s. He became a face of child welfare in Oregon
In interviews with OPB, former St. Helens High School students say teachers have crossed lines for decades. A teacher who allegedly had a sexual relationship with a student in the 1980s later represented state agencies responsible for protecting Oregon’s children and holding accountable those who abuse them.
Oregon churches want housing units on their land. This bill would help cover the initial costs
Oregon legislators are now considering House Bill 2964, which would provide loans and grants for nonprofits looking to build affordable housing on their land by covering those initial costs.
Embattled St. Helens superintendent resigns following months of outcry
Students and families had called for Stockwell to resign for weeks, for what they say was a failure to respond to allegations of sexual abuse committed by teachers.
Former Milwaukie Police sergeant indicted on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material
Police first identified Jon Foreman as a suspect in June 2024. He turned himself into police custody on Friday.
Portland saw a decrease in traffic deaths last year, but some areas remained flat
Portland saw a 16% year-over-year decrease in traffic deaths, but East Portland saw little change. In fact, the area accounted for nearly half of all traffic deaths citywide.
At Gresham town hall, Rep. Dexter addresses Democrats' response to Trump amid voter calls to ‘fight back’
It was a raucous crowd at Centennial High School where U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter was hosting her first solo, in-person town hall since being elected to Congress.
Tillamook County housing projects in limbo following cuts to federal funding
The federal government suddenly froze millions of dollars allocated for new housing units in Tillamook County, an area that has struggled to attract the development of new housing.
'OPB Politics Now': ‘What’s the plan?’ Oregonians push back, ask questions at town halls
The Trump administration's federal job cuts, led by Elon Musk and DOGE, were a main topic at town halls in Oregon.
Oregon Coast residents pack congressional town hall, hoping for answers
Oregon voters have used town halls to tell elected leaders how they feel about the rush of changes brought on by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk.
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus unites in protest after Kennedy Center cancels Pride performance
Queer choruses across the country are speaking out against the Kennedy Center’s decision to cancel its Pride show featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington.