Ken Boddie

6 days ago | koin.com | Jashayla Pettigrew |Ken Boddie

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Another Portland arts organization is launching a fundraiser in hopes of avoiding a permanent closure. On Thursday morning, Portland Center Stage revealed its goal to raise $9 million by June 2026 in order to save the future of the organization. Leaders intend to collect $2.5 million by Aug. 31, stating that they could cease operations even sooner without additional funding. PCS was originally founded in 1988.

1 week ago | koin.com | Ken Boddie

Mayor Keith Wilson is optimistic Posted: May 4, 2025 / 09:30 AM PDT Updated: May 3, 2025 / 06:43 PM PDT SHARE PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has officially passed the 100-day mark in office.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ken Boddie

Ken BoddieSun, May 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM UTCPortland Mayor Keith Wilson talks city’s future after 100 days in officePORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has officially passed the 100-day mark in office. It’s been challenging, as the city faces a $93 million budget shortfall which could mean big cuts to core services. Mayor Wilson looks to unveil his budget this coming Monday.

1 week ago | koin.com | Ken Boddie |Tim Steele

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The cherry trees along Portland’s waterfront bring color, joy and a sense of spring every year they bloom. The trees were donated to the city and planted in time for the dedication of the Japanese American Historical Plaza on the north end of Waterfront Park in 1990. Portland cherry blossoms near peak March 21, 2025 (courtesy Josh Cozart)But those trees and the yearly cherry blossoms that announce the end of each winter would not be in Portland without Henry Sakamoto.

1 week ago | koin.com | Ken Boddie |Aimee Plante

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland Mayor Keith Wilson delivered his first State of the City address Friday afternoon.    The speech, held at Franklin High School in Southeast Portland, comes as the city faces a $93 million budget shortfall and a persistent homeless crisis. He’s not sugarcoating the situation. Mayor Wilson said he is releasing his budget proposal on Monday, and he says it includes significant layoffs along with increases in fees for some city services.