Owen Henderson
Morning Edition Host and ReporterOwen Henderson hosts Morning Edition for SPR News, but after he gets off the air each day, he's reporting stories with the rest of the team. Owen is a 2023 graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied journalism with minors in Spanish and theater. Before joining the SPR newsroom, 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.
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Plus, Washington tries to make grocery hauls more affordable. And Idaho could up bathroom restrictions against trans people. -
Plus, mental health service cuts in Idaho cost local taxpayers more, the results of Spokane County's special election roll in and short-term rental regulations may be on the chopping block in Idaho. -
Plus, WA Democrats' "millionaires' tax" passes its first legislative hurdle, and North Idaho College's accreditation crisis is over. -
Plus, rising healthcare premiums are pushing middle-income buyers out of the market. And Idaho's Panhandle Health District calls women's health "niche."Looking to support the podcast? It's that time of year when the Inlander collects votes for its yearly "Best Of" issue, and the SPR News team would greatly appreciate your vote for SPR News Today in the Best Local Podcast category. -
Plus, the state considers using tax revenue to fund newsrooms. And Coeur d'Alene helps create more opportunities for people with special needs. -
If it passes the House, Washington would have some of the strictest regulations on Flock cameras and other ALPRs in the country. -
Plus, Gov. Brad Little comes to Coeur d'Alene, and WA legislators aim to reduce stressors on farmers. -
Plus, the governor reacts to Washington Democrats' proposed millionaire tax. And jail staff in North Idaho are working thousands of overtime hours every month. -
Plus, Spokane adds more eviction protections for renters and gets results from the first few months of its heightened anti-camping laws. -
Plus, Border Patrol gives a reason for arresting a Spokane father and daughter. And the Coeur d'Alene tribe opens a new shelter for unhoused teens
