KMHD Jazz Radio is operated by OPB. Through this relationship, it receives federal funding – funding that has enabled KMHD to grow its public service mission and to preserve the sound of jazz on the radio for Portland, the Pacific Northwest and the world at large.

That critical funding is now under severe threat. Federal dollars represent roughly $5 million per year for OPB and support all the programs and services it provides – including KMHD.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR:
Become a Sponsor

On June 12, the House of Representatives voted to pass the Rescissions Act of 2025, a bill that eliminates $1.1 billion in funds previously approved for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The bill is now in the Senate for consideration by July 18, though the actual vote could come sooner.

Learn more below about what you can do to stand with KMHD, OPB and public media. For more about why federal funding for public media matters and what’s at stake, visit opb.org/federalfunding.

Federal funding for public media is under unprecedented threat.

Your contribution now will help sustain Jazz Without Boundaries for our community.

Select your contribution type
$ / mo.

What you can do

KMHD, OPB, our communities and organizations across the country are standing together to protect public media. Here’s how you can help:

  • Reach out to your members of Congress to express your support for public media. Find your members’ contact information here.   
  • Visit protectmypublicmedia.org to stay informed, sign up for updates and learn how you can take action to support public media.
  • Support KMHD to help ensure a strong future for Jazz Without Boundaries that delights, uplifts and inspires our community. If you’re not a KMHD member, now is the time to join as a Rhythm Section member. If you’re already a Rhythm Section member, increase your monthly contribution.
  • If you’re a local business, now is the time to align your brand with sponsorship at any level. Learn more here.