Dirk VanderHart
Dirk VanderHart covers Oregon politics and government for OPB. Before barging onto the radio in 2018, he spent more than a decade as a newspaper reporter—much of that time reporting on city government for the Portland Mercury. He’s also had stints covering chicanery in Southwest Missouri, the wilds of Ohio in Ohio, and all things Texas on Capitol Hill.
Dirk’s byline has appeared in USA Today, The New York Times, The Houston Chronicle, The Columbus Dispatch, The Oregonian, and more. He’s got a journalism degree from Michigan State University.
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Latest Stories
Oregon could close prisons to help save school funding during pandemic
Two Oregon prisons are on the chopping block as state lawmakers wrestle with how to close a budget gap spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics: Are They Too Political?
We dive into the politics of politics, which seem very political.
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Oregon Gov. Brown Suggests Special Session To Address Coronavirus Is Not Imminent
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown wants to figure out what federal aid can accomplish before drawing down the state's uncertain funds.
With Republicans Ready To Walk, Governor Brown Tries To Bargain
GOP senators could flee the Capitol next week to block a climate bill. Gov. Kate Brown has been trying to keep them in the building.