Now Playing:It takes more than fishermen to make put fresh, ocean-caught salmon and halibut on your plate. Meet the fishmonger who splits her time between Newport's fishing docks and the fish market counter.Thanks to our Sponsors:Thanks to our Sponsors…Now Playing:It takes more than fishermen to make put fresh, ocean-caught salmon and halibut on your plate. Meet the fishmonger who splits her time between Newport's fishing docks and the fish market counter.Thanks to our Sponsors:Thanks to our SponsorsWW…

Now Playing:Season 20 Episode #2008Celilo Falls has been the center of an emotional controversy for more than fifty years. We all know it disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed but some tribal members believe the government blew it up first. You'll see brand new history-making images which might finally settle the matter.Follow Oregon Field GuideSend Oregon Field Guide A MessageThanks to our Sponsors:Major Support Provided By: Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Fund for Lifelong LearningCarol and Velma Saling FoundationWilliam K. Blount Family Fund of the Oregon Community...…Now Playing:Season 20 Episode #2008Celilo Falls has been the center of an emotional controversy for more than fifty years. We all know it disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed but some tribal members believe the government blew it up first. You'll see brand new history-making images which might finally settle the matter.Follow Oregon Field GuideSend Oregon Field Guide A MessageThanks to our Sponsors:Major Support Provided By: Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Fund for Lifelong LearningCarol and Velma Saling FoundationWilliam K. Blount Family Fund of the Oregon Community...WW…

In The NewsThe Great Oregon ShakeOut aims to get people thinking about the concrete ways we can all prepare for earthquakes.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:OSU is ignoring the advice of some of its ocean scientists by building a $50 million research center in Newport's tsunami zone.We know a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake isn't a matter of "if," but "when." So, why do we put off preparing for it?A look at what water infrastructure can tell us about the survival of coastal communities after what could be the largest natural disaster in American history.In a radio special as part of OPB's...…In The NewsThe Great Oregon ShakeOut aims to get people thinking about the concrete ways we can all prepare for earthquakes.THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:OSU is ignoring the advice of some of its ocean scientists by building a $50 million research center in Newport's tsunami zone.We know a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake isn't a matter of "if," but "when." So, why do we put off preparing for it?A look at what water infrastructure can tell us about the survival of coastal communities after what could be the largest natural disaster in American history.In a radio special as part of OPB's...WW…

Now Playing:Season 11 Episode #1102Broadcasts:January 23, 9:00 p.m. ,January 25, 2:00 a.m. ,January 30, 9:30 p.m. ,February 1, 2:30 a.m. ,October 16, 9:00 p.m. ,October 18, 2:00 a.m. ,August 13, 9:30 p.m. ,August 15, 2:30 a.m. ,May 20, 9:30 p.m. ,May 22, 2:30 a.m. ,April 17, 11:30 a.m. ,June 1, 11:30 a.m.Chinese immigrants were instrumental in building the West, but they faced unprecedented legalized discrimination and violence. In 1887, a gang of Wallowa County men killed as many a 34 Chinese gold miners along the Snake River. For over a century the murders were covered up, and no one was...…Now Playing:Season 11 Episode #1102Broadcasts:January 23, 9:00 p.m. ,January 25, 2:00 a.m. ,January 30, 9:30 p.m. ,February 1, 2:30 a.m. ,October 16, 9:00 p.m. ,October 18, 2:00 a.m. ,August 13, 9:30 p.m. ,August 15, 2:30 a.m. ,May 20, 9:30 p.m. ,May 22, 2:30 a.m. ,April 17, 11:30 a.m. ,June 1, 11:30 a.m.Chinese immigrants were instrumental in building the West, but they faced unprecedented legalized discrimination and violence. In 1887, a gang of Wallowa County men killed as many a 34 Chinese gold miners along the Snake River. For over a century the murders were covered up, and no one was...WW…

Now Playing:Season 22 Episode #2212Broadcasts:January 18, 8:30 p.m. ,January 21, 1:30 a.m. ,January 21, 6:30 p.m.Oregon Field Guide explores the history, management and recreation of the Oregon Dunes.Follow Oregon Field GuideSend Oregon Field Guide A MessageThanks to our Sponsors:Major Support Provided By: Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Fund for Lifelong LearningCarol and Velma Saling FoundationWilliam K. Blount Family Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationAdditional Support Provided By: Coit Family FoundationKay Kitagawa and Andy Johnson-LairdChristine and David...…Now Playing:Season 22 Episode #2212Broadcasts:January 18, 8:30 p.m. ,January 21, 1:30 a.m. ,January 21, 6:30 p.m.Oregon Field Guide explores the history, management and recreation of the Oregon Dunes.Follow Oregon Field GuideSend Oregon Field Guide A MessageThanks to our Sponsors:Major Support Provided By: Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Fund for Lifelong LearningCarol and Velma Saling FoundationWilliam K. Blount Family Fund of the Oregon Community FoundationAdditional Support Provided By: Coit Family FoundationKay Kitagawa and Andy Johnson-LairdChristine and David...WW…

Now Playing:Season 5 Episode #504Broadcasts:June 17, 10:30 p.m. ,June 19, 3:30 a.m. ,May 19, 9:30 p.m. ,May 21, 2:30 a.m. ,January 5, 9:30 p.m. ,January 7, 2:30 a.m. ,April 18, 9:30 p.m. ,April 20, 2:30 a.m. ,August 20, 9:30 p.m. ,August 22, 2:30 a.m. ,October 7, 9:30 p.m. ,October 9, 2:30 a.m. ,June 9, 11:30 a.m.The Pacific Northwest produces some of the finest-quality oysters in the world. The industry dates back to the California gold rush. And the story has taken some dramatic dips and turns over the years.Oysters are unusual little creatures, and they've played a distinctive role in...…Now Playing:Season 5 Episode #504Broadcasts:June 17, 10:30 p.m. ,June 19, 3:30 a.m. ,May 19, 9:30 p.m. ,May 21, 2:30 a.m. ,January 5, 9:30 p.m. ,January 7, 2:30 a.m. ,April 18, 9:30 p.m. ,April 20, 2:30 a.m. ,August 20, 9:30 p.m. ,August 22, 2:30 a.m. ,October 7, 9:30 p.m. ,October 9, 2:30 a.m. ,June 9, 11:30 a.m.The Pacific Northwest produces some of the finest-quality oysters in the world. The industry dates back to the California gold rush. And the story has taken some dramatic dips and turns over the years.Oysters are unusual little creatures, and they've played a distinctive role in...WW…

Now Playing:Watch our . Explore the military's environmental legacy in the Pacific Northwest.World War II spurred a plane-manufacturing frenzy on the bank of Seattle's Duwamish River. The pollution is still with us. From our series Battle Ready: The Military’s Environmental Legacy In The Northwest.Winning World War II depended on raw materials. One such resource grew tall and green in the Pacific Northwest. From our series 'Battle Ready: The Military’s Environmental Legacy In The Northwest.'Portland's WWII shipbuilding gave way to shipbreaking and environmental consequences extending...…Now Playing:Watch our . Explore the military's environmental legacy in the Pacific Northwest.World War II spurred a plane-manufacturing frenzy on the bank of Seattle's Duwamish River. The pollution is still with us. From our series Battle Ready: The Military’s Environmental Legacy In The Northwest.Winning World War II depended on raw materials. One such resource grew tall and green in the Pacific Northwest. From our series 'Battle Ready: The Military’s Environmental Legacy In The Northwest.'Portland's WWII shipbuilding gave way to shipbreaking and environmental consequences extending...WW…

Now Playing:Hundreds of books exist about the Lewis and Clark expedition and the decades of pioneers who followed them West. But even today, most Oregonians don't know much about the people who had settled here centuries before "the settlers" came.For the new “Oregon Experience” documentary “Broken Treaties,” native Oregonians reflect on what has been lost since and what’s next for their tribes.In its 17 years, "Oregon Art Beat" has traveled all across the state to profile some of the many Native American artists creating work right here in Oregon. Here are just a few artists you should...…Now Playing:Hundreds of books exist about the Lewis and Clark expedition and the decades of pioneers who followed them West. But even today, most Oregonians don't know much about the people who had settled here centuries before "the settlers" came.For the new “Oregon Experience” documentary “Broken Treaties,” native Oregonians reflect on what has been lost since and what’s next for their tribes.In its 17 years, "Oregon Art Beat" has traveled all across the state to profile some of the many Native American artists creating work right here in Oregon. Here are just a few artists you should...WW…

Now Playing:The Eagle Cap wilderness in the Wallowa mountains is home to some of the best backpacking in the west. But carrying heavy loads on foot for days at a time as you move through these mountains is no small undertaking. Oregon Field Guide photographer Michael Bendixen found one man who helps travelers get into the backcountry another way. And his pack mules are part of a long Oregon tradition.Thanks to our Sponsors:Thanks to our Sponsors…Now Playing:The Eagle Cap wilderness in the Wallowa mountains is home to some of the best backpacking in the west. But carrying heavy loads on foot for days at a time as you move through these mountains is no small undertaking. Oregon Field Guide photographer Michael Bendixen found one man who helps travelers get into the backcountry another way. And his pack mules are part of a long Oregon tradition.Thanks to our Sponsors:Thanks to our SponsorsWW…