Owen Henderson
Morning Edition Host and ReporterOwen Henderson is a 2023 graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied journalism with minors in Spanish and theater. Before joining the team at SPR, he worked as the Weekend Edition host for Illinois Public Media, as well as reporting on the arts and LGBTQ+ issues. Having grown up in the Midwest, he’s excited to get acquainted with the Inland Northwest and all that it has to offer. When he’s not in the newsroom or behind the mic, you can find Owen out on the trails hiking or in his kitchen baking bread.
-
Melissa Luck and Sam Wohlfeil sat down with SPR's Owen Henderson to talk about how they approach covering large geographic areas while based in Spokane, how they've seen the news landscape change over the years in Spokane, and the challenge presented by the increasing transiency of journalists. -
SPR’s Doug Nadvornick talked with Luke Baumgarten about how the outlet got started, its mission, where the news organization is heading and whether the work it does qualifies as advocacy journalism or something else entirely. -
We continue our dive into the state of local news in the Inland Northwest. We’ll hear from leaders at three different Spokane-based news organizations — Melissa Luck from KXLY, Sam Wohlfeil from the Inlander and Luke Baumgarten from Range — about how they’ve seen the local news scene change, trying to maintain institutional knowledge as journalists become increasingly transient and much more. -
SPR’s Owen Henderson spoke with Idaho Ed News' Emma Epperly, who’s been following the ballot measures in the West Bonner, Lakeland, Boundary County, Post Falls and Plummer-Worley School Districts. -
We examine the state of local news in Washington, including a look at a new study by the WSU College of Communication. We also talk with Spokesman-Review executive editor Rob Curley about navigating change in the changing news climate. -
University of Washington diabetes researcher Irl Hirsch talks about the latest technology for monitoring blood sugar; Owen Henderson and Doug Nadvornick reveal their favorite Inland Journal interviews.
-
Michael Cecil, assistant professor of law at Gonzaga University, sits down with SPR's Owen Henderson to discuss Spokane's Prop 1 and the tension that arises when courts strike down unconstitutional policies that have broad support. -
Thoughts from a Gonzaga law professor about how we should react when a court ruling conflicts with the will of the people. We’ll talk about opportunities for disabled athletes in Spokane, whether casual or competitive. The Washington legislature wants you to think again about tossing that trash out your car window. -
Actor and comedian Jeremy Piven joined SPR's Owen Henderson to talk about his stand-up tour, being mistaken for his "Entourage" character and his new film, "The Performance." The Bing Crosby Theater will host an upcoming stop of Piven's comedy tour. -
This week, actor and comedian Jeremy Piven joins to talk about his stand-up and new film, "The Performance." We also hear from an investigative reporter on what she uncovered in email exchanges between the Kootenai County sheriff’s office and federal immigration agents, and an Idaho statehouse reporter brings us a recap of the 2025 legislative session.
