KBOO News

08/31/2021

06/03/2021

Tune in at 5:30 on KBOO Community Radio for an in depth conversation with members of Honest Elections Oregon - Campaign Finance Reform to learn about two bills in the state legislature that aim to address campaign finance reform.

05/27/2021

Tune in at 5:30 on KBOO Community Radio to hear "George Floyd: A Year Later," a special radio project from KMOJ and Ampers, looking back on the year of racial reckoning since Floyd's murder.

05/26/2021

A program in Washington County is helping low income residents get help on their utility bills and make energy efficiency upgrades. Energy Trust of Oregon and Community Action Hillsboro, Oregon are working together to provide weatherization upgrades and everything from a new furnace or air conditioning unit to a new roof at no cost to qualified residents. Check out our story! https://kboo.fm/media/102891-washington-county-program-helps-low-income-residents-utility-bills-and-energy

A program in Washington County is helping low income residents get help on their utility bills and make energy efficiency upgrades. Energy Trust Oregon and Community Action Organization are working together to provide weatherization upgrades and everything from a new furnace or air conditioning unit...

05/25/2021

Check out this piece from yesterday, we covered Portland's Palestinian Solidarity rally from the weekend: https://kboo.fm/media/102890-thousands-march-downtown-portland-support-palestinians

04/28/2021

Coming up today! Learn more about Sunrise Movement PDX's strike for Transportation Justice at ODOT with this story, we spoke to one of the organizers: https://kboo.fm/media/102395-youth-climate-organizers-plan-strike-odot-over-proposed-rose-quarter-i-5-expansion

Youth from the Sunrise movement are planning a strike for transportation justice at the Oregon Department of Transportation on Wednesday, April 28th, related to the proposed Rose Quarter I-5 expansion. One organizer is Adah Crandall, a freshman at Grant High School. Crandall was previously a student...

04/06/2021

Tonight on KBOO Community Radio: Hear from houseless activists at Laurelhurst Park on the threatened sweeps. Check it out here: https://kboo.fm/media/101985-houseless-activists-speak-out-against-threatened-sweep-laurelhurst-park

For the past week, activists in Portland have gathered at Laurelhurst Park to take a stand in support of the houseless community there after a raid was threatened. These are some of the voices from the press conference that was held by houseless activsts on April 2, 2021. Supporters continue to gath...

04/02/2021

Check out this story about planning for aging residents in the PNW! https://kboo.fm/media/101934-pacific-northwest-needs-plan-needs-aging-residents-doctor-says

With more and more people fully vaccinated, soon people will be able to start planning for what comes after the pandemic. COVID has exposed that "being well" requires a lot of individual needs being met, especially for older Americans. KBOO's Annette Newell speaks with Dr. Sarita Mohanty, the presid...

04/02/2021

Hear from Author and holistic justice activist Sara Kamali about her new book, "Homegrown Hate: Why White Nationalists and Militant Islamists Are Waging War against the United States."
https://kboo.fm/media/101933-homegrown-hate-author-dives-why-groups-perpetrate-acts-terror-against-their-own-country

A new book outlines the organizations and beliefs of domestic terrorists in the United States. "Homegrown Hate: Why White Nationalists and Militant Islamists Are Waging War against the United States," asks why these groups perpetrate acts of terror against their own country. KBOO’s Isobel Charle i...

03/30/2021

Tonight's headlines:
Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty will hold a town hall for Black men to discuss policing in Portland;
Hybrid learning is underway for many students across Oregon;
And, the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin continues its second day with more witness testimony.

03/26/2021

The winter weather crisis that visibly debilitated Texas had severe negative impacts on Mississippi as well. Responding to the crisis, specifically in Jackson, was a grassroots effort, and Rukia Lumumba, one of the organizers, spoke with KBOO's Jenka Soderberg. Find it here: https://kboo.fm/media/101773-mississippi-water-crisis-recovery-relies-grassroots-efforts-neglected-governor

The winter weather crisis that visibly debilitated Texas had severe negative impacts on Mississippi as well. Similar to Texas, Mississippi was unprepared for severe winter weather, both in infrastructure preparation and on an individual level. A boil water notice was only lifted on March 17th. As ic...

03/26/2021

The Oregon foster care system is overloaded. There is such an overwhelming need for foster parents that some local organizations are advertising on popular job search websites. Hear more here: https://kboo.fm/media/101770-oregons-search-foster-parents-during-pandemic

The Oregon foster care system is overloaded. There is such an overwhelming need for foster parents that some local organizations are advertising on popular job search websites. This is because, over the past year, more than 8,000 Oregon foster care children have endured constantly adapting to new li...

03/26/2021

The city of Medford, Oregon is considering a new ordinance that would criminalize camping. Medford's homeless worry that if it becomes law, life for them could get even harder. Hear from local homelessness advocates: https://kboo.fm/media/101771-critics-worry-medfords-new-camping-ban-jeopardizes-houseless

The city of Medford, Oregon is considering a new ordinance that would criminalize camping. Medford's homeless worry that if it becomes law, life for them could get even harder. Homelessness advocates Maig Tinnin and Travis "T-Bone" join KBOO's Ethan Sandweiss to discuss the proposed law and its effe...

03/25/2021

Tonight on KBOO News in Depth, we spoke with Nikita Daryanani from the Coalition of Communities of Color about 3 bills in the state legislature that pave the way for Oregon's clean energy future. Hear it here: https://kboo.fm/media/101750-new-state-legislation-could-lead-oregons-clean-energy-future-environmental-justice

Three bills in the Oregon Legislature aim to pave a path for a clean energy future for the state. They are supported by the Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity Campaign and address a variety of interconnected issues from the need for more affordable utility bills to preparing for 100% clean energy with....

03/24/2021

Tune in to KBOO Community Radio tonight at 5:30 to hear our interview with Nikita Daryanani from Coalition of Communities of Color and Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity Campaign about 3 bills in the State Legislature paving the way for a clean energy future.

03/23/2021

Tonight on the KBOO Evening News:
Governor Kate Brown announces new COVID-19 risk levels for counties in Oregon;
The president of Oregon State University submits his resignation;
And, President Biden calls for an assault weapons ban after 10 were killed in a mass shooting in Boulder, Colorado.

03/23/2021

Concerns about the outsized influence of the timber industry in Oregon has prompted a new Senate bill to limit involvement in the Board of Forestry. Hear our conversation with Sen. Jeff Golden here: https://kboo.fm/media/101690-proposed-bill-would-limit-timber-industry-influence-board-forestry

"Over the last 30 or 40 years, the ownership of Oregon's forests has really shifted. Decisions are made by people who have never set foot on the ground" -Oregon State Senator Jeff Golden

03/23/2021

President Biden is reportedly considering former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel to be ambassador to Japan or China. We hear from one member of a coalition opposing the appointment. Find it here: KBOO Community Radio https://kboo.fm/media/101689-coalition-emerges-opposing-ambassador-appointment-rahm-emanuel

03/19/2021

Tonight on the KBOO Evening News:
The family of Kevin Peterson Jr. will sue for the wrongful death of their son at the hands of Clark County law enforcement;
The Oregon Bias Response Hotline has reported a 35% increase in calls in the first two months of 2021;
And, a judge rules the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will remain in the city.

03/19/2021

We spoke with Dr. David Greenwald, the President of the American College of Gastroenterology, about new research that links colon cancer survival in younger women to where they live.
KBOO Community Radio Check out the full story here: https://kboo.fm/media/101620-research-links-colon-cancer-survival-younger-women-where-they-live

New research shows that colon cancer survival rates in younger women are strongly linked to where those women live. This comes as this type of cancer is showing up more frequently in younger adults. KBOO's Annette Newell spoke with Dr. David Greenwald, the President of the American College of Gastro...

03/18/2021

Tonight on the KBOO Evening News:
Oregon prepares to open up vaccine eligibility, as the COVID case rate remains steady;
Why deaths in nursing homes have brought more tragedies in communities of color during the pandemic;
And, a type of cancer is showing up more in younger people.

03/18/2021

From News in Depth this evening:
How the pandemic has impacted Portland area foster care youth's access to learning.
KBOO Community Radio Find it here: https://kboo.fm/media/101593-how-pandemic-has-impacted-portland-area-foster-care-youths-access-learning

Over the past year, more than 8,000 foster care children in Oregon have endured constantly adapting to new situations, from where they live to how they learn. This means struggling to learn in front of a computer for hours on end to now, after a year of online learning, adjusting to going back to sc...

03/17/2021

Tune in tonight at 5 for the KBOO Evening News!
Tonight's headlines:
Portland Police Association President Brian Hunzeker abruptly resigns;
A federal judge has ordered sanctions on the Portland Police Bureau, finding abuse in its use of "less-lethal" weapons;
And, the man who went on a shooting spree in Georgia yesterday is charged with 8 counts of murder.

03/16/2021

Tune in at 5 for the KBOO Evening News!
Tonight's headlines:
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler expresses support for police use of 'kettling' on protesters;
Oregon cities and counties will receive $1.5 billion in federal COVID relief funding;
And, Deb Haaland is confirmed by the Senate, becoming the first Native American Secretary of the Interior.

03/15/2021

Tune in at 5 for the KBOO Evening News!
Tonight's headlines:
Police respond to weekend demonstrations in Portland using a controversial tactic called "kettling;"
Portland Public Schools reaches an agreement with teachers to return to in-person learning in April;
And, two men are charged in connection with the assault of a Capitol Police officer who died after the January 6th riot.

03/11/2021

Tonight on the KBOO Evening News:
COVID-19 cases are trending downward in Oregon as Multnomah County prepares to move into a lower risk category on Friday;
Jury selection continues today in the murder trial of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin;
And, Georgia Republican votes to significantly curtail voting rights in the state.

03/10/2021

From News In Depth last night: A conversation with Pacific Northwest Family Circle on state legislation aimed at addressing police accountability. KBOO Community Radio Find it here: https://kboo.fm/media/101452-bills-oregon-legislature-create-opportunity-changing-police-culture

A number of bills in the Oregon Legislature this session are aimed at addressing police accountability and changing police culture.

03/05/2021

KBOO Community Radio Check out our latest in depth interview: https://kboo.fm/media/101335-legal-observer-says-el-salvadoran-election-displayed-intimidation-voters-and-vote

The legislative elections in El Salvador took place on February 28th, and Oregon local Maria Silva was there, as a legal observer. Silva works with MORENA chapter of Oregon, and she recounted her observations from the election to KBOO's Ethan Sandweiss. President Nayib Bukele looks poised to take on...

03/03/2021

The headlines coming up tonight at 5 on KBOO Community Radio:
A group of state Democrats are trying to raise the minimum wage in Oregon to $17/hour;
Timber companies in the state say they can't afford a new timber tax, despite the logging industry being dominated by Wall Street and investment funds;
And in international news, a deadly day in Myannmar yesterday, as at least 33 anti-coup protesters were killed by the state.

03/03/2021

Tootie Smith faces a recall campaign, for flouting COVID guidelines and defending racist posts made by a colleague, among other actions. We spoke to the chief petitioner on the campaign -- find the full story here: KBOO Community Radio

Clackamas County Commissioner Tootie Smith faces a recall campaign from her constituents. Smith notably boasted that she would flout COVID guidelines at her Thanksgiving celebration last November. More recently, Smith has come to the defense of fellow Clackamas County Commissioner Mark Schull, who w...

03/03/2021

Tune in at 5:30 on KBOO Community Radio, we're talking with the chief petitioner behind the campaign to Recall Clackamas County Commissioner Tootie Smith. Smith publicly flouted COVID guidelines and defended Commissioner Mark Schull for racist and islamaphobic comments he made on Facebook, which has led some of her constituents in Clackamas County to push to remove her from office. 90.7 FM in Portland or stream online at kboo.fm

03/02/2021

Tonight on KBOO Community Radio: The National Day of Empathy is an opportunity to uplift and amplify voices of people impacted by the criminal legal system. Oregon’s Day of Empathy is at 12 p.m. March 2nd. Oregon’s virtual event will include women directly impacted by our criminal legal system who will discuss the role of empathy with lawmakers and law enforcement. Hear the full story here: https://kboo.fm/media/101206-oregon-day-empathy-uplifts-voices-those-impacted-criminal-legal-system

National Day of Empathy is an opportunity to uplift and amplify voices of people impacted by the criminal legal system. Oregon’s Day of Empathy is at noon, Tues, March 2nd. Oregon’s virtual event will include women directly impacted by our criminal legal system who will discuss the role of empat...

03/02/2021

Tonight on KBOO Community Radio: Rural Oregonians who are frustrated with the state’s progressive politics are taking matters into their own hands. County by county, rural conservatives are petitioning for ballot measures, which ask voters if they want to consider moving Oregon’s border to form a "Greater Idaho." Check out our story here: https://kboo.fm/media/101266-five-eastern-oregon-counties-will-vote-may-consider-joining-idaho

Rural Oregonians who are frustrated with the state’s progressive politics are taking matters into their own hands. County by county, rural conservatives are petitioning for ballot measures, which ask voters if they want to consider moving Oregon’s border to form a "Greater Idaho."

02/27/2021

Oregon Amazon workers rallied Saturday, for a fired colleague and a future union. Organizing workers shared stories of workplace injuries, lapses in COVID safety, mandatory overtime, and other labor law violations. Hear the full story here: https://kboo.fm/media/101217-oregon-amazon-workers-eye-unionization-effort-allegations-labor-law-violations-mount KBOO Community Radio

02/13/2021

On the news tonight at 5 on KBOO Community Radio:
Heavy snow and sub-freezing temperatures pose challenges in the greater Portland region;
A Department of Justice report says the Portland Police Bureau is failing to meet their settlement requirements;
And, over 50% of Oregonians applying for federal disaster assistance after the September wildfires have been denied.
Tune in! 90.7FM or online at https://kboo.fm/listen-now

Monthly Board meetings are held the fourth Monday at 6 pm (currently held online due to COVID19), and are open to the public.

02/08/2021

Tonight at 5:30 on KBOO Community Radio: Most deaths in Oregon Jails in 2020 were people with Disabilities
Karen James speaks with Liz Reetz, a public interest law fellow with Disability Rights Oregon, who just released her new report “Grave Consequences: How the Criminalization of Disability Leads to Deaths in Jail.” The report revealed that most of the people who died in Oregon jails in 2020 had a disability. Tune in!

02/05/2021

On KBOO Community Radio: The global pandemic that has lasted nearly a year has brought to light many deficiencies in our healthcare systems in the United States.
Today on this "World Cancer Day," KBOO's Annette Newell talks to an expert about new tools for gastrointestinal cancer which they call the advance of the year, and inequities in cancer treatment for BIPOC populations.
https://kboo.fm/media/100777-advances-gastrointestinal-cancer-treatment-heralded-world-cancer-day

The global pandemic that has lasted nearly a year has brought to light many deficiencies in our healthcare systems in the United States. Today on this "World Cancer Day," KBOO's Annette Newell talks to an expert about new tools for gastrointestinal cancer which they call the advance of the year, and...

02/05/2021

On KBOO Community RadioAs people stay home more in the pandemic, the danger to families is not just the threat of COVID. Kids are more at risk of injuries and even deaths because of a common type of accident in the home.
KBOO's Annette Newell recently talked to a mother, Alyssa Carlson, who had an incident like this with her child, and also talked about some solutions with Joe Martyak with the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Find the full story here: https://kboo.fm/media/100776-home-injury-risk-increases-pandemic-requirements-stay-home

As people stay home more in the pandemic, the danger to families is not just the threat of COVID. Kids are more at risk of injuries and even deaths because of a common type of accident in the home. KBOO's Annette Newell recently talked to a mother, Alyssa Carlson, who had an incident like this with....

02/04/2021

Today on KBOO News in Depth we're talking health and safety. First, the risks of injuries in the home, especially for children. Then, this World Cancer Day KBOO's Annette Newell talks to an expert about new tools for gastrointestinal cancer, which they call the advance of the year, and inequities in cancer treatment for BIPOC populations. Check it out tonight at 5:30! On KBOO Community Radio

02/03/2021

Tonight at 5 on the KBOO Evening News:
An Oregon judge has ordered that all inmates in the state's prison system be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations,
A new warehouse could be Amazon's first location to successfully unionize,
And in international news, Canada has designated the Proud Boys as a terrorist group.
Tune in to KBOO Community Radio!