Ryan Haas
@ryanjhaas.bsky.social
Managing editor of news, OPB
Podcast producer, Bundyville & Dying for a Fight
And Hush, available now wherever you get pods.
Podcast producer, Bundyville & Dying for a Fight
And Hush, available now wherever you get pods.
Rare Hush team appearance in front of the camera. If you've finished the series and want some behind the scenes thoughts from Leah and I, you can check out this segment from @koin6.bsky.social.
The mystery of Sarah Zuber's death | KOIN Conversations
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November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Rare Hush team appearance in front of the camera. If you've finished the series and want some behind the scenes thoughts from Leah and I, you can check out this segment from @koin6.bsky.social.
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A volunteer kitchen cooks meals with donated foods and funds for delivery to families in Portland. A defense contractor tries to gobble up hotel rooms on the Oregon Coast. What Oregonians are learning from a dead whale. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
OPB’s First Look: Cooking up a hunger solution in Portland
A small-scale solution to a big hunger problem takes shape in a Portland kitchen. Here's your First Look at Wednesday's news.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A volunteer kitchen cooks meals with donated foods and funds for delivery to families in Portland. A defense contractor tries to gobble up hotel rooms on the Oregon Coast. What Oregonians are learning from a dead whale. Here's what we're following on @opb.org today: www.opb.org/article/2025...
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The "Hush" team sits down with the Zuber family for a final interview to lay out the facts of this case and seek some accountability from the people who have let this family down.
‘Hush’ Episode 8: The allure of an answer
For the past six years, all the Zuber family wanted are answers about what happened to their daughter, so they live a life that doesn’t feel stuck. The parties of a true crime story – the police, the community, the media – have mostly failed to deliver those answers.
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November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The "Hush" team sits down with the Zuber family for a final interview to lay out the facts of this case and seek some accountability from the people who have let this family down.
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Climate change has taken a little off the top of the Northwest’s highest mountain, even moving its summit, a new study finds
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Mount Rainier is shrinking (just a bit), new study finds
The Pacific Northwest’s highest peak is a little less lofty than it used to be, according to a new study.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Climate change has taken a little off the top of the Northwest’s highest mountain, even moving its summit, a new study finds
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If you want to support my work as an independent journalist, you can donate to keep my work going over on Substack. leahsottile.substack.com
The Truth Does Not Change According to Our Ability to Stomach It | Leah Sottile | Substack
Journalism + Essays + Thoughts on Writing from Leah Sottile. Click to read The Truth Does Not Change According to Our Ability to Stomach It, by Leah Sottile, a Substack publication with thousands of s...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
If you want to support my work as an independent journalist, you can donate to keep my work going over on Substack. leahsottile.substack.com
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The final episode of Hush is out today, episode 8: "The Allure of an Answer."
Every podcast I finish, I think it's the hardest thing I've done as a journalist. This time that might be the most true. Someday soon, I'll tell you why.
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Every podcast I finish, I think it's the hardest thing I've done as a journalist. This time that might be the most true. Someday soon, I'll tell you why.
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Episode 8: The Allure of an Answer
Podcast Episode · Hush · S2 E8 · 42m
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November 26, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The final episode of Hush is out today, episode 8: "The Allure of an Answer."
Every podcast I finish, I think it's the hardest thing I've done as a journalist. This time that might be the most true. Someday soon, I'll tell you why.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
Every podcast I finish, I think it's the hardest thing I've done as a journalist. This time that might be the most true. Someday soon, I'll tell you why.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
The last episode of Hush is out today, and I hope you'll give it a listen.
@leahsottile.bsky.social and I used every skill we had to examine the death of Sarah Zuber, and the broader culture of true crime. Very proud of it. (gif reference for the real ones)
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@leahsottile.bsky.social and I used every skill we had to examine the death of Sarah Zuber, and the broader culture of true crime. Very proud of it. (gif reference for the real ones)
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a man in a suit and tie is talking into two microphones .
Alt: Former president George Bush is on a US aircraft carrier pointing to the crowd as the camera pans to a Mission Accomplished banner.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The last episode of Hush is out today, and I hope you'll give it a listen.
@leahsottile.bsky.social and I used every skill we had to examine the death of Sarah Zuber, and the broader culture of true crime. Very proud of it. (gif reference for the real ones)
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
@leahsottile.bsky.social and I used every skill we had to examine the death of Sarah Zuber, and the broader culture of true crime. Very proud of it. (gif reference for the real ones)
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Assuming those signatures are legit, Gov. Tina Kotek will want to start getting ready to lay off hundreds of ODOT workers -- or finding another option.
A successful referral would freeze taxes Dems say they need to fund those positions. #orpol
A successful referral would freeze taxes Dems say they need to fund those positions. #orpol
November 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Assuming those signatures are legit, Gov. Tina Kotek will want to start getting ready to lay off hundreds of ODOT workers -- or finding another option.
A successful referral would freeze taxes Dems say they need to fund those positions. #orpol
A successful referral would freeze taxes Dems say they need to fund those positions. #orpol
Oregon Republicans say they have way more than enough signatures to refer a new gas tax to the ballot. Could be a tough run for Democrats who say the state needs the tax to pay for roads and workers.
Opponents of Oregon gas tax increase say they’ve cleared key hurdle to let voters weigh in
The initiative needed roughly 78,000 signatures by Dec. 30 to qualify for next year’s election. Backers say they have more than 150,000.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Oregon Republicans say they have way more than enough signatures to refer a new gas tax to the ballot. Could be a tough run for Democrats who say the state needs the tax to pay for roads and workers.
Might be harder to get a summer vacation if this ends up being the case.
A federal defense contractor seeks hundreds of coastal Oregon hotel rooms, city of Newport says
It’s just one recent sign that interest over an immigrant detention facility on the coast hasn’t faded.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Might be harder to get a summer vacation if this ends up being the case.
In this house, we take data security TO THE EXTREME
November 25, 2025 at 10:56 PM
In this house, we take data security TO THE EXTREME
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I'm glad this issue is getting national attention, but this story is largely a recap of what Oregon media has been reporting for years.
The big hook — data centers are accelerating nitrate pollution — is mostly sourced from a single former DEQ employee. I'd love to see more context than that.
The big hook — data centers are accelerating nitrate pollution — is mostly sourced from a single former DEQ employee. I'd love to see more context than that.
How Oregon’s Data Center Boom Is Supercharging a Water Crisis
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
Amazon has come to the state’s eastern farmland, worsening a water pollution problem that’s been linked to cancer and miscarriages.
Rolling Stone reports in collaboration with @thefern.org: www.rollingstone.com/culture/cult...
November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I'm glad this issue is getting national attention, but this story is largely a recap of what Oregon media has been reporting for years.
The big hook — data centers are accelerating nitrate pollution — is mostly sourced from a single former DEQ employee. I'd love to see more context than that.
The big hook — data centers are accelerating nitrate pollution — is mostly sourced from a single former DEQ employee. I'd love to see more context than that.
One recently released document showed federal officers apparently shot pepper balls at a Portland Police Bureau sergeant during a protest on Oct. 20.
Several officers then exited the ICE facility and confronted the sergeant in-person outside, reportedly telling him “help or get out of our way.”
Several officers then exited the ICE facility and confronted the sergeant in-person outside, reportedly telling him “help or get out of our way.”
Oregon AG, county prosecutors warn federal officers that excessive force will be investigated
Elected prosecutors from Oregon’s three largest counties along with Oregon’s attorney general say they’ll investigate federal law enforcement officers when their actions appear criminal.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
One recently released document showed federal officers apparently shot pepper balls at a Portland Police Bureau sergeant during a protest on Oct. 20.
Several officers then exited the ICE facility and confronted the sergeant in-person outside, reportedly telling him “help or get out of our way.”
Several officers then exited the ICE facility and confronted the sergeant in-person outside, reportedly telling him “help or get out of our way.”
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The Salem City Council meeting ran so long with public testimony last night, it almost bled into the next day. The bulk of the hours-long testimony urged council to take more action against ICE sweeps. (Thanks to @isabeldfunk.bsky.social for photos)
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November 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Salem City Council meeting ran so long with public testimony last night, it almost bled into the next day. The bulk of the hours-long testimony urged council to take more action against ICE sweeps. (Thanks to @isabeldfunk.bsky.social for photos)
www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...
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"In an opinion issued Monday evening, U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken found that the sudden relocation of the helicopter last month could imperil lives as crabbing season gets underway."
US Coast Guard must return rescue helicopter to Newport, judge rules
The temporary order comes just three days after a lawsuit challenging the removal. The U.S. Coast Guard has stationed a rescue helicopter in Newport since 1987, not long after three fishermen died whe...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"In an opinion issued Monday evening, U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken found that the sudden relocation of the helicopter last month could imperil lives as crabbing season gets underway."
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Some folks like pump-up jams on their long runs. I've been jamming to Hush S2 and loving it (I mean, discussions of Truman Capote, forensics AND journalism ethics?!?!). Kudos to @leahsottile.bsky.social + @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and all OPB crew for an outstanding series.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Some folks like pump-up jams on their long runs. I've been jamming to Hush S2 and loving it (I mean, discussions of Truman Capote, forensics AND journalism ethics?!?!). Kudos to @leahsottile.bsky.social + @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and all OPB crew for an outstanding series.
www.opb.org/show/hush/
www.opb.org/show/hush/
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The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player. The Hall of Famer was arraigned Monday in a federal court in New York City.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The five-time All Star, who won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, was arraigned in a federal court in New York City on money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy charges, both of which carry a maximum punishment of 20 years in prison.
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You, too, can mainline Hush before the final episode drops this week!
I've been mainlining @leahsottile.bsky.social's Hush podcast lately, and it's such good reporting and a completely gripping story: www.opb.org/show/hush/
It also unexpectedly really makes me miss being a journalist.
It also unexpectedly really makes me miss being a journalist.
OPB: Hush
Hush
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November 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
You, too, can mainline Hush before the final episode drops this week!
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i have been watching "Chair Company" on the hbo and have decided to start "stanning" this man
November 22, 2025 at 2:46 AM
i have been watching "Chair Company" on the hbo and have decided to start "stanning" this man
And speaking of ICE, an Oregon coast community is now suing the federal government after its rescue helicopter was relocated to potentially make way for a new detention center in the state.
Two lawsuits seek return of Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced Friday that the state is filing a lawsuit to force the federal government to return a U.S. Coast Guard rescue helicopter to Newport. Lincoln County and t...
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November 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
And speaking of ICE, an Oregon coast community is now suing the federal government after its rescue helicopter was relocated to potentially make way for a new detention center in the state.
ICE arrested a 17-year-old Oregonian during school lunch today, according to the superintendent.
ICE arrests McMinnville High School student during Friday lunch period
Family told local news the 17-year-old is a US citizen.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
ICE arrested a 17-year-old Oregonian during school lunch today, according to the superintendent.
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With the Trump administration phasing out tax credits for renewable energy projects, the governor has issued an executive order for state agencies to fast-track permitting and processes to connect more energy projects to the state's electrical grid.
Gov. Kotek orders state agencies to move faster on clean energy projects, electrification
A recent investigation from Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica found the Northwest is woefully behind other parts of the country in adding new sources of renewable energy, because Oregon and Washington have left most of the grid transmission work to the federal Bonneville Power Administration.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With the Trump administration phasing out tax credits for renewable energy projects, the governor has issued an executive order for state agencies to fast-track permitting and processes to connect more energy projects to the state's electrical grid.
This week's episode of Hush answers a question we heard throughout our reporting on this series: What were Jennifer Massey's motivations when she took up the Sarah Zuber case on behalf of the community?
Episode 7: Cornered
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November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This week's episode of Hush answers a question we heard throughout our reporting on this series: What were Jennifer Massey's motivations when she took up the Sarah Zuber case on behalf of the community?
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A live look at @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and I trying to figure out this season of Hush.
Twin Peaks: Sheriff Truman and Agent Cooper sitting at of a table of donuts.
November 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A live look at @ryanjhaas.bsky.social and I trying to figure out this season of Hush.