Lillian Karabaic

1 week ago | opb.org | Lillian Karabaic

In this provided still from the film "Chispa," a spark of electricity flows through the main character's fingers. The film is part of the Portland Panorama film festival this month. Portland Panorama, a new film festival in Portland, features 120 films from both international creators and emerging Pacific Northwest filmmakers. Executive Director Stephanie Hough, said the goal of the festival is to fill the gap left by the end of the Portland International Film Festival during the pandemic.

2 weeks ago | opb.org | Lillian Karabaic

Children play outside a Nike store in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Aniruddha Ghosal)Oregon’s athletic apparel industry is already seeing impacts after President Donald Trump imposed high tariffs earlier this week. The stock price of Beaverton-based Nike dropped sharply in response to the news that tariffs against Vietnam would rise 46%.

1 month ago | opb.org | Lillian Karabaic

Garbage truck drivers conduct pre-trip safety checks in the fog at 5:30 a.m. at Pride Disposal on Feb. 28, 2025 in Sherwood, Ore. The early start is part of the business — the earlier the large garbage trucks can get on the road, the less traffic they have to contend with. Bryan Chamblin wakes up at 4 a.m. to commute to Sherwood from his home in Salem. Sometimes, Bryan Chamblin likes to dress up what he does for a living.

1 month ago | marketplace.org | Lillian Karabaic |Amanda Peacher

The current upheaval in federal government spending cuts isn’t just a bureaucratic headache in Washington — it has ripple effects felt far beyond the nation’s capital. For people in rural areas, layoffshave already impacted health care. And proposed federal funding cuts might have an even greater impact. That’s because many rural communities rely on federal funding to keep the doors of hospitals and clinics open.

1 month ago | opb.org | Lillian Karabaic

Tax season often brings stress and uncertainty. But for many Oregonians, free help is available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This national initiative, operated in Oregon by Cash Oregon of Metropolitan Family Services, provides free tax preparation services to moderate-income households. In 2024, Cash Oregon volunteers completed over 9,100 tax returns, resulting in $18 million in refunds for taxpayers.