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An informational picket was held on Friday targeting a Papa Murphy's pizza restaurant in NE Portland. The picket was organized by formaer employees, one of whom alleges that she was fired for speaking out against discriminatory practices and a work environment that is hosti... Read more

Israel claimed a diplomatic victory this week by enlisting the aid of the Greek governement in blocking an aid flotilla planning to set sail from Greece to the Gaza Strip. Greece has banned all Gaza bound ships from leaving port. After the American boat to Gaza tried to lea... Read more

In the wake of another police shooting in Portland, KBOO's Jenka Soderberg spoke in depth with Dan Handleman of the Portland Cop Watch. Read more

    Evening Headlines Tax code for gay couples Oregon Blues Fest supports food bank Protests continue in Cario This is volunteer powered and produced radio! Please click below to enjoy tonights newscast. Contributors: Joe Lino and Don Jay Producer: Jenn Chave... Read more

Hosni Mubarak is gone, but unrest in Egypt continues. The Associated Press reports that protestors in Cairo continue to clash with security forces. The protests have gone on all week, with dozens injured and one reported dead. KBOO's Jenn Chavez spoke with Philip Rizk, a Cai... Read more

Oregon Food Bank locations around the state are anticipating an inventory boost from donated canned goods from Portland's Waterfront Blues Festival, which runs July 1-4. KBOO's Joe Lino has more on the story. Read more

Six states have now legalized same sex marriage, but the federal defense of marriage act is still the law of the land. In California, some gay rights activists have pushed for federal recognition using the tax code, and they got it. But the success came at a cost for regist... Read more

  Today's Headlines: US Activist Campaign Targets Netflix US to Hold Three Final Free Trade Hearings Read more

Normal 0 Tomorrow the U.S. Senate will hold a final hearing on three new free trade agreements before they are sent to the floor for a vote.  Tomorrow’s hearing will focus on free trade agreements with Korea, Panama and Columbia.  For the latest on these discussions, KBOO... Read more

This is volunteer powered and produced radio! Please click below to enjoy tonights newscast! Contributors: Nick Sullivan, Ren Green, Ross Freeman-Levin, and Chris Gray Anchors: Evan Tenenbaum & Sarika Metha Producer: Evan Tenenbaum Engineer/Composer: Andrew McEwan News Direct... Read more