Althea Billings

  Trees are part of what makes Portland Portland. But how much tree cover exists, where and who takes care of it is no small matter.  That's where the Urban Forest Plan comes in. It sets goals for the urban forest, or tree canopy across the city, with intermediate steps ... Read more

  President Trump's immigration orders have caused alarm and fear for local communities. There has been some solace for locals because Oregon is a Sanctuary state, and Portland is a Sanctuary city, meaning officials won't aid Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) i... Read more

  The outdoors industry and adventure media has a history of being pretty-male dominated. That's what initially inspired the 'No Man's Land' Film Festival, now entering its 10th year. This year, 8 short films are on display, telling a variety of women and genderqueer-ce... Read more

  The third Monday in February is typically celebrated as President's Day in the United States. But it marked a different occasion for the hundreds assembled outside Portland City Hall on Monday afternoon.  The crowd instead gathered for a "Not My President's Day" rally ... Read more

  The monthlong Cascade Festival of African Films (CFAF) is well underway in Portland. The festival offers a true variety of films from around Africa for audiences to immerse themselves in, at no cost. Each February, CFAF invites directors to screen their films and spea... Read more

  "10. We want land, bread, housing, education, clothing, justice, peace and people’s community control of modern technology." On Sunday, February 2nd, Vanport Mosaic presents an event called "All Power to the People – The Legacy of the 10-Point Platform." It's the first... Read more

  On this episode of KBOO News in Depth, KBOO's Althea Billings interviews Ellen Clarke from Street Roots about her latest article, called "Jim Lommasson Exhibit Shares Mementos from Portland's Street Community."  More information at streetroots.org Read more

  Listen to this story below. There are just 27 days until Portland’s new form of government and newly elected leadership are in effect. A lot of work has gone into the transition since 2022, when voters passed the Charter Change measure that put the governmental trans... Read more

  Friday, November 15th kicks off QDoc Film Festival 2024, at the Hollywood Theatre. Portland's Queer Documentary Film Fest is known for showcasing unique stories of the LGBTQ+ community and providing a window into the film making process, with documentary subject and f... Read more

  On this episode of Running On Air, Portland District 1 candidate David Linn sits down with KBOO's Althea Billings to talk about the biggest problems facing East Portland, how the city could better manage its contracts, and the final days of this historic City Council ... Read more