Lisa Balick

Portland

Anchor and Reporter at KOIN-TV (Portland, OR)

Reporter/Weekend Anchor KOIN-TV Portland OR [email protected] @KOINNews @koin6news

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Articles

Troutdale’s arts festival impacted by possible Job Corps cuts

1 day ago | koin.com | Lisa Balick

TROUTDALE, Ore. (KOIN) — A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration must restore hundreds of millions of dollars in AmeriCorps funding in about two dozen states, including Oregon. Though it remains to be seen if the U.S. Department of Justice will appeal the decision, the outcome could have a major impact on Troutdale’s Cascade Arts Festival. This comes after the U.S. Labor Department put Job Corps programs across the country on pause.
Troutdale’s arts festival impacted by possible Job Corps cuts

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Lisa Balick

TROUTDALE, Ore. (KOIN) — A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the Trump administration must restore hundreds of millions of dollars in AmeriCorps funding in about two dozen states, including Oregon. Though it remains to be seen if the U.S. Department of Justice will appeal the decision, the outcome could have a major impact on Troutdale’s Cascade Arts Festival.
Following Salem attack, will shelter security change?

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Lisa Balick

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In the wake of the mass stabbing at the Salem Union Gospel Mission, officials with other shelters who spoke with KOIN 6 News said they are reviewing the ways they try to keep guests and staff safe. While non-profits that house the homeless did not want to talk on-camera about their protocols, most of them said they ask guests to check their belongings as they come in — and they have no weapons policies in place.
Following Salem attack, will shelter security change?

4 days ago | koin.com | Lisa Balick |Tim Steele

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — In the wake of the mass stabbing at the Salem Union Gospel Mission, officials with other shelters who spoke with KOIN 6 News said they are reviewing the ways they try to keep guests and staff safe. While non-profits that house the homeless did not want to talk on-camera about their protocols, most of them said they ask guests to check their belongings as they come in — and they have no weapons policies in place.
DoveLewis’ after-hours vet care facing proposed budget cuts

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lisa Balick

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – In a proposed budget from Multnomah County, leaders plan to cut funding for the after-hours veterinary care provided by the DoveLewis Animal Hospital. The cuts were proposed as a way to save more money for the county, but it’s expected to be a hot topic at the county commission’s budget committee meeting Wednesday night.
DoveLewis’ after-hours vet care facing proposed budget cuts

1 week ago | koin.com | Lisa Balick

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – In a proposed budget from Multnomah County, leaders plan to cut funding for the after-hours veterinary care provided by the DoveLewis Animal Hospital. The cuts were proposed as a way to save more money for the county, but it’s expected to be a hot topic at the county commission’s budget committee meeting Wednesday night.
Portland City Council races against time to approve budget amid $93M shortfall

2 weeks ago | koin.com | Aimee Plante |Lisa Balick

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – City councilors have hours left to get a budget approved, making Wednesday a marathon day at Portland City Hall. It’s the first budget since Portland moved to a new style of government at the start of the year. The biggest challenge is how to handle a $93 million shortfall. So far, the council has already approved a more than 6% hike in water and sewer rates. Mayor Keith Wilson’s proposed budget calls for job cuts and parking and parks fee increases.
Kotek supports using Oregon kicker for wildfires

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lisa Balick

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s kicker refund is money that, according to the state constitution, is supposed to go back to the taxpayers. Over time, there have been efforts to divert money elsewhere, but they’ve always been stopped. But now Gov. Tina Kotek is asking Oregon lawmakers to withhold some of the kicker money for another use: fighting wildfires.
Kotek supports using Oregon kicker for wildfires

2 weeks ago | koin.com | Lisa Balick |Tim Steele

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s kicker refund is money that, according to the state constitution, is supposed to go back to the taxpayers. Over time, there have been efforts to divert money elsewhere, but they’ve always been stopped. But now Gov. Tina Kotek is asking Oregon lawmakers to withhold some of the kicker money for another use: fighting wildfires. Kotek has always said no to touching the kicker for other purposes, including education.
Oregon legislature may make changes to bottle bill

2 weeks ago | koin.com | Lisa Balick |Tim Steele

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s historic bottle bill to recycle cans and bottles could be about to change over growing concerns about safety at the return locations, including convenience stores. The Oregon legislature is working on making some changes to the law that would limit hours stores would have to accept bottles and cans for recycling. Grocery retailers, both large and small, want to the state to do something about the foot traffic from the homeless and drug dealing.