Ken Boddie

2 weeks ago | koin.com | Ken Boddie

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — From new pharmaceuticals to diagnostic tools, from new medical devices to vaccines and digital health solutions, Oregon plays a significant role in America’s bioscience landscape, generating $11.5 billion in economic output. Between 2002 and 2023, there’s been a 127% increase in job growth in the industry, with about 75,000 bioscience jobs in Oregon and an average wage close to $100,000. While those sound like big numbers, it’s a small slice of the bioscience pie.

2 weeks ago | koin.com | Ken Boddie

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Representative Cliff Bentz is the only Republican in Oregon’s congressional delegation, representing Oregon’s 2nd district. He is also the only one who supports President Trump, especially in the area of DOGE-related job cuts by Elon Musk. Rep. Bentz is also on the House Natural Resources and House Energy & Commerce Committees.

2 weeks ago | koin.com | Ken Boddie

Posted: Apr 6, 2025 / 09:25 AM PDT Updated: Apr 6, 2025 / 08:22 AM PDT SHARE PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Trump administration’s cuts in foreign aid have consequences, both far-reaching and here in Oregon.

3 weeks ago | koin.com | Ken Boddie

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s now been three months since the new Portland City Council took office. They’ve hit the ground running, dealing with a potential $93 million budget shortfall, while working on new Mayor Keith Wilson’s effort to end unsheltered homelessness. Among the 12 councilors elected in November is Sameer Kanal, representing Portland’s District 2, which covers North and much of Northeast Portland.

3 weeks ago | koin.com | Ken Boddie

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.) has represented Oregon’s first Congressional District since 2012. It includes most of Portland, west of the Willamette River, most of Washington County and all of Columbia, Clatsop and Tillamook counties. A member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, Bonamici has rallied for workers and teachers. Further – like her fellow congresspeople at recent town halls – she has heard the frustrations of constituents about DOGE cuts and more.