Riley Martinezhttps://rileymartinez.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Riley MartinezenWed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100Tree-killing emerald ash borer beetle confirmed in 3 more towns in the Willamette Valleyhttps://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/23/emerald-ash-borer-invasive-pest-silverton-tualatin-newberg-oregon/Officials find the invasive pest has infested trees in Silverton, Tualatin and Newberg.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.opb.org/article/2026/06/23/emerald-ash-borer-invasive-pest-silverton-tualatin-newberg-oregon/Trail Blazers fans recount playoff-making win against Sunshttps://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/15/portland-trail-blazers-suns-game-recount/Despite the odds, Portland basketball fans hold onto hope for a "Cinderella season" after Tuesday's play-in victory.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/15/portland-trail-blazers-suns-game-recount/Trail Blazers play Phoenix in team’s biggest game since 2021 — but you need Prime Video to see ithttps://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/14/portland-trail-blazers-phoenix-play-in-postseason-game-prime-video/The Blazers' Tuesday match against the Suns comes after consecutive years of missing the playoffs.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.opb.org/article/2026/04/14/portland-trail-blazers-phoenix-play-in-postseason-game-prime-video/Oregon residents, expats recount unrest following cartel violence in Mexicohttps://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/23/oregon-residents-expats-mexico-cartel-violence/Some flights between Portland and Mexico were cancelled on Sunday and Monday as officials assess risk of ongoing unrest.Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/23/oregon-residents-expats-mexico-cartel-violence/Portland police rejoin TriMet’s transit police for the first time since 2020https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/21/portland-police-trimet-transit-police/But safety on the public transportation system has remained an issue for some riders and staff.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/21/portland-police-trimet-transit-police/More sexual abuse cases emerge against former OYA staffhttps://www.opb.org/article/2025/09/17/mclaren-youth-correctional-facility-more-sexual-abuse/More alleged victims have come forward with sexual abuse claims against former staff at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.opb.org/article/2025/09/17/mclaren-youth-correctional-facility-more-sexual-abuse/Former pilot pleads to criminal charges after endangering flight over Oregon skieshttps://www.opb.org/article/2025/09/04/joseph-emerson-pilot-criminal-charges/Joseph David Emerson told police he was in crisis and had not slept in 48 hours when he attempted to cut the fuel to the aircraft. He also said he'd taken hallucinogenic mushrooms earlier that weekend.Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.opb.org/article/2025/09/04/joseph-emerson-pilot-criminal-charges/