December 26, 2025 • Sometimes laughter can be the best way to make it through difficult times. And a good joke can go a long way to connecting with another person, no matter how different they are.

Over the last few years, rising home prices have disillusioned many aspiring homebuyers. According to a report by Realtor.com, the cost of financing a home increased by almost $630 a month between ...

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Authors Kristin Arnett and Jess Walter join OPB's Jess Hazel for a conversation recorded at the 2025 Portland Book Festival.