Kyra Buckley
Kyra Buckley is OPB’s business reporter. Before joining OPB in August 2023, she spent three years in Texas covering the electric grid, renewable energy, and the oil and gas industry for the Houston Chronicle and Houston Public Media. Prior to her time in Houston, she spent three years waking up at 3 a.m. to host "Morning Edition" at KUNC in Greeley, Colorado.
Buckley grew up in Eugene, is a 2015 graduate of the University of Oregon, and started her journalism career at Eugene’s public radio station, KLCC. She is also a certified Jazzercise instructor, human to kitties Lila and Addie, an avid reader, and a lifelong women’s basketball fan.
Send story ideas, book recommendations and cute pet pictures to kbuckley@opb.org.
Latest Stories
How a Portland import store’s 2020 pivot helped it survive the pandemic
When the pandemic hit in 2020, brick-and-mortar retailers in Oregon were forced to rapidly change the way they bought and sold goods. Southeast Portland's Cargo Inc. made a shift away from mainly selling imported goods, and opened up the company's space to local artists and retailers.
‘The Evergreen’: OPB journalists help us make sense of federal government changes
We take a tour of OPB’s newsroom and hear from reporters covering politics, climate, health, business and more about what federal policy changes mean for people in the Northwest.
Disappearance of federal foreign aid could mean a reshaping of Oregon’s international nonprofit sector
Even as the loss of federal support sends shockwaves through the state’s nonprofit community, experts said many of Oregon’s international organizations will be able to weather the storm. However, groups reliant on federal funds will slim down and could face closure, leaving holes in the ecosystem of organizations skilled in foreign aid work.
Tariff threats could spook investment among Oregon companies
Oregon companies could take a financial hit as trade tensions increase between the U.S. and its North American neighbors. Experts warn the uncertainty around tariffs could stall growth in industries across the state.
Oregon federal buildings going up for sale, according to government list
From courthouses to warehouses, the federal government on Tuesday said it was looking to unload 10 buildings from Portland to Baker City. On Wednesday, the U.S. General Services Administration removed the list of "for sale" buildings from its website.
As tariffs take hold, here’s a summary of Oregon’s biggest imports and exports
President Donald Trump on Tuesday imposed tariffs on imported goods from major trading partners Canada, Mexico and China — and that could send shockwaves through Oregon’s economy.
‘Unleash American blackouts’: Experts warn Bonneville job cuts bring immediate and long-term risks to Pacific Northwest
The lost talent means the agency will have a harder time responding to weather emergencies and planning for future power growth, according to those who study the region’s power grid.
How an 18-hour road trip led to a groundbreaking app for queer-owned businesses
Since launching in 2022, the Everywhere is Queer map has evolved into an app listing more than 15,000 LGBTQ-owned businesses around the globe. The platform also offers virtual networking opportunities for queer owners.
Snowy weather ahead of Valentine’s Day delays flower deliveries in the City of Roses
Florists in the Portland-area are planning for delayed Valentine's Day deliveries and lost sales due to snowy weather.
Therese Bottomly, executive editor of The Oregonian, announces retirement
Therese Bottomly is an advocate for public access to information and government transparency. She has held a top leadership role at The Oregonian/OregonLive for six years and has worked at the publication for more than four decades.