Paul Marshall
Paul Marshall is a radio host and producer for Oregon Public Broadcasting.
A lifelong resident of Portland, Paul was first introduced to OPB by watching PBS Kids and "PBS Newshour" as a youth.
Prior to OPB, he worked as a sportswriter covering sports in the Atlanta University Consortium. He also worked as a sportscaster, show host and producer for KWVA Eugene 88.1 FM's Sports Department.
In addition to his work in radio, Paul writes as a freelance journalist, covering events like the Portland Pro-Am Basketball League and profiling the Scarlett Brothers. His work has been published in the Portland Observer and the Catholic Sentinel. He's also worked as a PA announcer for Portland Community College.
Paul graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in political science and has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Oregon.
Latest Stories
People of Color Outdoors cultivates community by leading outside gatherings
Portland group helps BIPOC communities strengthen their connection to nature.
Pac-12 needs one more school to be recognized as a conference
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A Portland woman’s efforts to bring water to villages in Ghana
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A look ahead to the Montavilla Jazz Festival
The Montavilla Jazz Festival is entering its second decade. It's the only jazz festival in Portland focused on original music by local musicians.
UO Chamber Choir wins big at World Choir Games
Earlier this month, the University of Oregon’s Chamber Choir competed in the World Choir Games in Auckland, New Zealand. The games are viewed as the “Olympics for choirs.”
‘A transformative experience’: What to expect at this year’s Pickathon music festival
The large gathering has attracted concern from neighbors as Happy Valley has become less rural over the years. Earlier this year, the multi-day music festival received approval for a conditional use permit for another decade.
Documentary about the history of blues music screens in Portland
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Influential Portland band Pleasure headlines Oregon Juneteenth Festival
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Beaverton author is announced as finalist for literary awards
In Rachael K. Jones’ fantasy/horror story “The Sound of Children Screaming,” a fourth-grade teacher and her students find themselves in a magical world during a school shooting. The story draws inspiration from real-life events. The Beaverton author’s short story is a finalist for several literary awards, including the Hugo, Nebula and Bram Stoker awards.