At Work With’ an Oaks Park ride inspector-operator who finds ‘absolute peace’ high above on AtmosFear

Produced for Oregon Public Broadcasting

Sean Strauss has worked five summer seasons inspecting rides like Zero Gravity at the Southeast Portland amusement park.



At Work With: Cannon Beach head lifeguard and fire lieutenant keeps calm and respects the ocean

Produced for Oregon Public Broadcasting

At this station, the crew doesn’t just fight fires. They also handle ocean rescues and lifeguard the beaches.




Shoes to Fill

Produced for Transom Traveling Workshop on Catalina Island

Lolo’s Barbershop is one of very few places to get a haircut in the small town of Avalon on Catalina Island. After 50 years, the barbershop is under new management.