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Filming a historic journey on the Klamath River: An interview with OPB’s Jessie Sears

In the summer of 2025, a group of young Indigenous kayakers set out to paddle the entire Klamath River after the removal of four dams. OPB producer and Karuk tribal member Jessie Sears filmed their ...
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New OPB film ‘First Descent’ follows Indigenous youth on a historic expedition to kayak the entire Klamath River after the nation’s largest dam removal project

Nov. 13, 2025 — A new film from Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) provides an exclusive, inside look at the emotional, historic, and triumphant journey of a group of Indigenous youth paddlers down the ...
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‘The Evergreen’: Indigenous youth make history on a changed Klamath River

Jessie Sears, Karuk tribal member and OPB “Oregon Field Guide” producer for Indigenous communities, was there for part of the 300-plus mile, 30-day journey to help document this historic moment. She ...
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OPB’s ‘Slow TV’ brings you a maritime sunset, Cascade Range hike and more

Tired of the same old yule log fire on your TV this holiday season? OPB has something a little different for you. It’s a sunset over the Columbia River in Astoria with giant ships sailing by. In other ...