Oregon public media respond to Trump budget cuts * Oregon ArtsWatch

"Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), the largest recipient of CPB funds, has already raised through an emergency fundraising drive most of the $5 million it will lose from CPB in the new fiscal year. This will allow the Portland-based nonprofit organization not to only escape service cuts but also to continue the plan it launched several years ago to greatly expand its statewide news coverage, at least for now."

"Most, if not all, of the other stations in Oregon must not only significantly increase their fundraising but likely will have to cut their budgets to keep the doors open. All of those who responded to a statewide email survey by ArtsWatch said they have also launched emergency fundraising drives but are worried about future service reductions. KBOO-FM, a community radio station in Portland, lost approximately $110,000, which is more than 9% of its budget."

CPB shut down on Oct. 1 after defunding by the Trump Administration and Republicans in Congress, eliminating a major funding source for Oregon public stations. CPB provided up to 98% of funding to dozens of stations in 2023. Oregon Public Broadcasting raised most of the $5 million it will lose through an emergency fundraising drive, avoiding service cuts and continuing a planned expansion of statewide news coverage. The loss represented 9% of OPB's current fiscal-year budget. Most other Oregon stations have launched emergency fundraising drives but face likely budget cuts and increased fundraising needs. KBOO-FM lost about $110,000, over 9% of its budget.

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