Ken Boddie
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Portland, OR, United States
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Portland man attempting world record Everest, Lhotse summits with blind veteran
A Portland man is hoping to break two world records for the fastest time to summit Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse with his best friend, who is a blind U.S. veteran. → Read More
Portland commissioner ‘disappointed’ by stalled Safe Rest project amid negotiations
Since Portland’s Safe Rest Village Program started in 2020, the city has built four of the shelter spaces as Multnomah County works to build more — after de-commissioning some shelters with thousands of people on the street. → Read More
‘Smarter on crime’: MultCo DA on Portland’s 2020 protests, drug treatment court
Overwhelmingly elected by voters, Mike Schmidt has served as Multnomah County District Attorney since August of 2020 — taking office in the middle of Portland’s 2020 protests to now launching a drug treatment-style court. → Read More
OPINION: Why an Oregon semi-conductor bill has bipartisan support
Currently, there’s bipartisan support for a bill in Salem that could boost Oregon’s vital semi-conductor industry. → Read More
State representative calls for police accountability after multiple traffic stops
Oregon Representative Travis Nelson is calling for accountability after he was stopped by Oregon State Police twice in three days for traffic violations — raising racial bias concerns. → Read More
‘We’re going to bring back downtown’: City commissioner talks homeless, housing
After Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler shook-up city bureau assignments as the city changes its form of government under the new city charter, Commissioner Carmen Rubio is tasked with new responsibilities — namely, tackling Portland’s housing crisis. → Read More
OPINION: Portland Soul Business District director shares message for Black fathers, sons
Portland, Oregon Soul Business District Executive Director, John Washington shares his message for Black fathers and sons after George Floyd called for his mother as he was murdered and after Tyre Nichols called for his mother as he was beaten to death by police. → Read More
Rep. Salinas wants to bring a new Oregon district’s voice to the table
Democratic Representative Andrea Salinas is the first lawmaker to represent Oregon’s new 6th Congressional District. Now equipped with her House committee assignments, the representative of Yamhill, Polk, Washington, Clackamas and Marion counties is set to bring Oregon’s voice to the table. → Read More
Portland’s third Safe Rest Village aims to bring ‘future hope’
Portland’s Safe Rest Village program began in 2020 and has since opened two villages with a third — the Sunderland RV Safe Park — expected to open soon in Northeast Portland. → Read More
‘Golden Ticket’ buys winner chance to visit Europe, feed the hungry
Buying a golden ticket can win buyers a ticket to Italy, Spain or Ireland. → Read More
‘We have to do more’: Oregon Gov. Kotek details homeless, mental health, education budget
At the end of January, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek unveiled her budget proposal for the next two years with priorities like addressing housing and homelessness, funding mental health services and education — featuring a $116 billion price tag. → Read More
‘Political theater’: ACLU Oregon urges action on homeless, public defender crises
As Oregon faces a homeless and public defender shortage crisis, the Oregon chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is calling for action and “real” solutions. → Read More
OPINION: Oregon graduation numbers increase but inequity remains
Dana Haynes, managing editor of Pamplin Media Group, says Oregon graduation numbers are up however graduation inequity remains. → Read More
Oregon attorney general talks proposed ghost gun ban, Measure 114 lawsuits
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum unveiled her legislative priorities for 2023, including a bill that would ban ghost guns, after voters passed gun Measure 114 in November — enacting a high-capacity magazine ban and enhanced permitting. → Read More
West Linn mayor talks police reform, possible Interstate 205 tolling
West Linn’s Rory Bialostosky made history as the youngest-ever mayor in one of Oregon’s most affluent cities — hoping to restore trust in its police department and mitigate fallout from proposed tolling in the city. → Read More
Opinion: Portland Gray Panthers call for Walmart boycott amid gun violence
Portland Gray Panthers member, Lew Church, says the group supports a boycott against Walmart, which sells ammunition, as a way to address gun violence. → Read More
Portland activist talks charter reform, policing, Wheeler’s homeless camp proposal
Candace Avalos is one of the most engaged citizen advocates in Portland, having served on the Charter Review Commission that changed city government and chaired the Citizen’s Review Committee. → Read More
‘The No Hate Zone’ founder calls on Portland to address gun violence
Portland’s The No Hate Zone founder, Sam Sachs, describes himself as an agitator and an activist. → Read More
Oregon legislature to focus on homeless, public defender shortage crises
Oregon’s 82nd legislative session began on January 17 with lawmakers facing hundreds, and eventually thousands, of bills to consider as the state confronts housing and homelessness crises and a public defender shortage. → Read More
‘This is possible’: Greater Idaho Movement on border change bill
Senate Joint Memorial 2, also known as the Greater Idaho bill, was introduced on the floor of the Oregon legislature by Republican state Senator Dennis Linthicum of Klamath Falls. → Read More