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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
48
GRADE
F
FIX
6
REVIEW
4
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 4 REVIEW 6 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 403, bare page
FIX
HTTP 403, bare page
Warning::
Unexpected status code: HTTP 403
Expected HTTP 404 but received 403. This may confuse search engine crawlers.
Got: HTTP 403
Warning::
Bare server default 404 page
The 404 page has no custom styling. Users hitting a broken link see a generic error with no way to navigate back. Add a custom 404 page with your site navigation and a search bar.
404 Page Quality Default 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 403 Page Title Access Denied Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
1 icon(s) detected
FIX
1 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
favicon.ico Missing
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Missing
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
C
Alt Text Quality
Action
33 of 75 images have issues
REVIEW
33 of 75 images have issues
Critical::
33 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
2 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
12 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
28 image(s) with good alt text
75 images 28 good alt text 12 decorative 33 missing
IssueCount
missing33 image(s)
too long2 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

Learn more

WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h1 Federal funding for public media has bee…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Farewell to a Portland icon: TriMet’s …
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 OPB's It's Been a Week 4/17/26
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Jefferson Dancers Share What It Feels Li…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 "At Work With" Fitness Coach
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 OPB's It's Been a Week 4/10/26 🚗🧅…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Hilde the camel, a Grant County celebrit…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 OPB's It's Been a Week 4/3/26
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Growing potatoes on the moon? Oregon Sta…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Abandoned Boats Q&A with Noah Thomas
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Hundreds protest at Portland ICE buildin…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 ‘No Kings’ 3.0 brought tens of thous…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Chasing the pro downhill mountain biking…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 OPB's It's Been a Week 3/27/26
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Student volunteers help plant 1,200 new …
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Competition gets “ruff” in the 12th …
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 OPB's It's Been a Week 3/21/26
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 The penny is on its way out. But the lov…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 Why modern workplaces can breed loneline…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 OPB Politics Now: Our politics team answ…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Federal funding for …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Farewell to a Portla…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 OPB's It's Been a We…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Jefferson Dancers Sh…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 "At Work With" Fitne…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 OPB's It's Been a We…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Hilde the camel, a G…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 OPB's It's Been a We…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Growing potatoes on …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Abandoned Boats Q&A …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Hundreds protest at …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 ‘No Kings’ 3.0 b…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Chasing the pro down…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 OPB's It's Been a We…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Student volunteers h…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Competition gets “…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 OPB's It's Been a We…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 The penny is on its …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 Why modern workplace…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h1 OPB Politics Now: Ou…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
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Fail

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

C
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 79/100 — 7 failing, 23 passed
REVIEW
79

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
beginning of playlist main.opb-grid > div.full_width_1 > section.vertical-video-carousel-section > div#before-carousel-677b49a2-fb85-46b0-b360-c299a0780bb6
end of playlist main.opb-grid > div.full_width_1 > section.vertical-video-carousel-section > div#after-carousel-677b49a2-fb85-46b0-b360-c299a0780bb6

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
April 22, 2026 div.full_width_2 > article.story-card > section.story-card__body > time.story-card__date

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.newsletter_container > div.newsletter > div.newsletter__icon > img div.newsletter_container > div.newsletter > div.newsletter__icon > img
div.gallery__items > figure.gallery__item-container > div.gallery__item > img div.gallery__items > figure.gallery__item-container > div.gallery__item > img
div.gallery__items > figure.gallery__item-container > div.gallery__item > img div.gallery__items > figure.gallery__item-container > div.gallery__item > img

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a
div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a
div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a
div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a
div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a
div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a
div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a
div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a div.col > article.story-card > figure.story-card__image > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Navigation

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
cookie consent notice body.background_site > div#pop-div209244894407088424 > div#pop-div307375863238915278
body.background_site > div#pop-div209244894407088424 > div#pop-div307375863238915278 > iframe#pop-frame03230931099076648 body.background_site > div#pop-div209244894407088424 > div#pop-div307375863238915278 > iframe#pop-frame03230931099076648

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Best practices

Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
THINK OUT LOUD section.story-card__body > header > h3.story-card__kicker > a
THE EVERGREEN section.story-card__body > header > h3.story-card__kicker > a
POLITICS NOW section.story-card__body > header > h3.story-card__kicker > a
OREGON ART BEAT section.story-card__body > header > h3.story-card__kicker > a
OREGON EXPERIENCE section.story-card__body > header > h3.story-card__kicker > a
OREGON FIELD GUIDE section.story-card__body > header > h3.story-card__kicker > a
SUPERABUNDANT section.story-card__body > header > h3.story-card__kicker > a
Privacy Policy div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Cookie Preferences div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > button.f_s_12
FCC Public Files div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
FCC Applications div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Terms of Use div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Editorial Policy div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
SMS T&C div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Contest Rules div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Accessibility div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a

These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
$10 / mo. div > fieldset.giving-ladder > div.amount-buttons > button.border
$20 / mo. div > fieldset.giving-ladder > div.amount-buttons > button.border
$50 / mo. div > fieldset.giving-ladder > div.amount-buttons > button.border
$100 / mo. div > fieldset.giving-ladder > div.amount-buttons > button.border
About OPB div.footer1 > div.col > div.m_vertical-micro > a
Help Center div.footer1 > div.col > div.m_vertical-micro > a
Work With Us div.footer1 > div.col > div.m_vertical-micro > a
 Manage My Membership div.footer1 > div.col > div.m_vertical-micro > a
Sponsorship div.footer1 > div.col > div.m_vertical-micro > a
Contact Us div.footer1 > div.col > div.m_vertical-micro > a
Privacy Policy div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
FCC Public Files div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
FCC Applications div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Terms of Use div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Editorial Policy div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
SMS T&C div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Contest Rules div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Accessibility div.opb-grid > div.footer2 > div.col > a
Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Form elements have associated labels
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
A
Landmark Structure
77 landmarks
PASS
77 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN ASIDE "sponsored advertisement" CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

A
Heading Hierarchy
100 headings
PASS
100 headings
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (21 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
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  • H2 Top Stories
  • H2 Why families caring for children with disabilities are suing Washington state
  • H2 Trail Blazers rally for 106-103 win over Spurs to even series after Wembanyama exits with injury
  • H2 ‘OPB Politics Now’: 4 top Oregon Republicans square off in first gubernatorial debate
  • H2 Metro struggles to carry out voter-backed Oregon Zoo makeover, audit finds
  • H2 US Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits Central Oregon schools
  • H2 An Oregonian raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job
  • H2 Eugene petitioners begin push to get new climate tax on November ballot
  • H2 Meet the two Republicans vying to flip Oregon’s 5th Congressional District
  • H2 Listen
  • H3 Think Out Loud
  • H2 New film showcases 3 Bend athletes’ journeys after life-changing spinal cord injuries
  • H3 The Evergreen
  • H2 ‘At Work With’ a food pantry worker, a park ranger and a fitness coach
  • H3 Politics Now
  • H2 4 top Oregon Republicans square off in first gubernatorial debate
  • H2 President’s Update: Where federal funding stands as we chart our future
  • H1 Federal funding for public media has been eliminated.
  • H2 Northwest News
  • H2 Christine Drazan holds sizable lead in GOP race for Oregon governor, new poll suggests
  • H2 Bandon zoo owner pleads guilty to 47 animal neglect, drug and weapons charges
  • H2 Portland’s controversial Pearl District shelter will close due to budget cuts
  • H2 Federal agency accidentally killed 2 protected Oregon wolves last year, state report reveals
  • H2 Metro struggles to carry out voter-backed Oregon Zoo makeover, audit finds
  • H2 Trail Blazers rally for 106-103 win over Spurs to even series after Wembanyama exits with injury
  • H2 Gray whales are starving. Some have died off Oregon Coast
  • H2 Why families caring for children with disabilities are suing Washington state
  • H2 Watch
  • H3 Oregon Art Beat
  • H2 50 years of tradition, talent and community: North Portland’s Jefferson Dancers celebrate a major milestone
  • H3 Oregon Experience
  • H2 How Oregon became such a pet-friendly state
  • H3 Oregon Field Guide
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  • H1 Farewell to a Portland icon: TriMet’s original MAX Type 1 trains retire after nearly 40 years duplicate H1
  • H1 OPB's It's Been a Week 4/17/26 duplicate H1
  • H1 Jefferson Dancers Share What It Feels Like to Dance duplicate H1
  • H1 "At Work With" Fitness Coach duplicate H1
  • H1 OPB's It's Been a Week 4/10/26 🚗🧅🪶 duplicate H1
  • H1 Hilde the camel, a Grant County celebrity duplicate H1
  • H1 OPB's It's Been a Week 4/3/26 duplicate H1
  • H1 Growing potatoes on the moon? Oregon State University scientists show it could work duplicate H1
  • H1 Abandoned Boats Q&A with Noah Thomas duplicate H1
  • H1 Hundreds protest at Portland ICE building duplicate H1
  • H1 ‘No Kings’ 3.0 brought tens of thousands of peaceful protesters across Northwest duplicate H1
  • H1 Chasing the pro downhill mountain biking dream in Oregon duplicate H1
  • H1 OPB's It's Been a Week 3/27/26 duplicate H1
  • H1 Student volunteers help plant 1,200 new willow tress in years-long restoration project duplicate H1
  • H1 Competition gets “ruff” in the 12th annual Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship duplicate H1
  • H1 OPB's It's Been a Week 3/21/26 duplicate H1
  • H1 The penny is on its way out. But the love for them endures for this Stayton coin collector duplicate H1
  • H1 Why modern workplaces can breed loneliness: Northwest researchers dig into the science duplicate H1
  • H1 OPB Politics Now: Our politics team answers questions about the 2026 Oregon legislative session duplicate H1
  • H1 Judge limits use of crowd control weapons on protesters outside ICE Building duplicate H1
  • H2 OPB's First Look
  • H3 📨 Daily news in your inbox
  • H2 OPB’s First Look: Central Oregon’s specialized firefighter training
  • H2 Don't Miss
  • H2 6 Democrats compete to unseat Bentz in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District
  • H2 Booklover’s Burlesque Festival brings seductive storytelling to Portland and Salem
  • H2 Washington's gray wolf population reaches highest count to date
  • H2 Nation & World
  • H2 The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
  • H2 Iranians are leaving the country just to access the internet
  • H2 From the Himalayas to Newt Gingrich, the 'tree-huggers' prevail
  • H2 Iran attacks ships in Hormuz Strait as the U.S. continues its blockade amid ceasefire
  • H2 With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push
  • H2 OPB Features
  • H2 ‘Rare and unique’: Oregonians celebrate retirement of the original MAX train
  • H3 Superabundant
  • H2 Superabundant recipe: Greet Oregon strawberry season with this glorious tiramisu
  • H2 Pacific Northwest vinyl stores, shoppers prepare for Record Store Day
  • H2 Politics
  • H2 The tariff refund process has begun for businesses. What about customers?
  • H2 From the Himalayas to Newt Gingrich, the 'tree-huggers' prevail
  • H2 Iran attacks ships in Hormuz Strait as the U.S. continues its blockade amid ceasefire
  • H2 With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push
  • H2 Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud charges
  • H2 Christine Drazan holds sizable lead in GOP race for Oregon governor, new poll suggests
  • H2 Metro struggles to carry out voter-backed Oregon Zoo makeover, audit finds
  • H2 Portland Mayor Keith Wilson proposes cutting jobs and city programs to balance budget deficit
  • H2 Arts & Culture
  • H2 Photos: How overfishing in Southeast Asia is an ecological and human crisis
  • H2 Seattle sports power couple Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe announce split
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  • H2 Commission of Fine Arts votes to move ahead with Trump's proposed victory arch
  • H2 Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
  • H2 Asha Bhosle, the voice of Bollywood, has died aged 92
  • H2 Trump touts newly released plans for D.C. triumphal arch
  • H2 Hollywood studios reach a tentative agreement with writers union
  • H2 Science & Environment
  • H2 Every tire produces a chemical that kills coho salmon. Can Northwest scientists pump the brakes?
  • H2 OSU’s Concrete Canoe Team takes on the unlikely challenge of building a boat that shouldn’t float
  • H2 This Washington company’s tech will guide Artemis II back to Earth
  • H2 Potatoes on the moon? Oregon State University scientists show it could work
  • H2 Superfund cleanup stage for J.H. Baxter site in Eugene still years away
  • H2 Medford teen chases pro downhill mountain biking
  • H2 Chinook salmon found naturally hatching in Upper Klamath River for first time in a century
  • H2 How microbes could protect Pacific Northwest buildings from the Cascadia earthquake

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

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Form Accessibility
1 of 4 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 4 controls have issues
Warning::
1 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="email" name="EmailAddress" id="EmailAddress">
Info::
3 control(s) properly labeled
4 controls
3 labeled
1 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#contribution-type_0radionone
#contribution-type_1radionone
#contributionAmounttextOther monthly amount.aria-label
#EmailAddressemail(example@domain.com)placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="email" name="EmailAddress" id="EmailAddress">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

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Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

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