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Evening News on 02/14/24

Airs at: Wed, 02/14/2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Major budget cuts loom for Portland public schools. AI-generated robocalls are being used by gun opponents. And in international news, LGBTQ+ advocates in Japan still hope to legalize same-sex marriage. Read more

Evening News on 02/13/24

Airs at: Tue, 02/13/2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: A fifth candidate throws their hat in the ring for Portland Mayor. A Winter storm warning starts tomorrow for the Cascades and Columbia Gorge. And in national news, research into osteoporosis in horses could result in new unde... Read more

Evening News on 02/12/24

Airs at: Mon, 02/12/2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: TriMet video contradicts Commissioner Rene Gonzalez’s description of transit conflict. Advocacy organization ‘No More Freeways’ sues Metro regional government over transportation plans. And, groups in Oregon push for a people... Read more

Evening News on 02/09/24

Airs at: Fri, 02/09/2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Oregon business and labor leaders work on a compromise deal on campaign finance regulation. Federal authorities ‘okay’ the Burnside Bridge replacement plan. And, we speak with the executive director of the McMinnville Short fi... Read more

The Great Gatsby onstage with playwright Maeve Z O'Connor and director Loriann Schmidt

Airs at: Thu, 02/08/2024 at 5:45pm - 7:00pm
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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, first published in 1925, is a classic of American literature. It’s an evergreen story of love and jealousy, wealth and status, and the promise and perils of the American Dream, all taking place during the 1920s in the U.S., the ... Read more

Evening News on 02/08/24

Airs at: Thu, 02/08/2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: A new effort in Oregon, to prevent suicides.  Corporate profits are up, and so are prices, some call it, greedflation. And how to help more people be able to afford homes. Read more

Yasiin's Luv offers culturally specific doula services, including to parents with Substance Use Disorder

Airs at: Wed, 02/07/2024 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
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  Oregon's drug decriminalization measure, Measure 110 is a big topic of conversation for state lawmakers during their short session this month. They've announced their intention to re-criminalize drugs through House Bill 4002.  But that's only half of what the measure do... Read more

Interview with Street Roots: Are efforts of dismantle Measure 110 premature?

Airs at: Wed, 02/07/2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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  In the first week of Oregon's short legislative session, drug policy, specifically measure 110, is a hot button issue. Measure 110 is Oregon's Drug Decriminalization Measure, which has been controversial. While proponents of changes to the law say that the need to respon... Read more

Evening News on 02/07/24

Airs at: Wed, 02/07/2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: The Portland Audubon Society has changed its name. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, put people in solitary confinement 14,000 times since 2018. And what is a fentanyl state of emergency? Read more

Research into Oregon drug users shows minimal influence of decriminalization on behaviors

Airs at: Tue, 02/06/2024 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
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  Oregon lawmakers are back in Salem of the next 5 weeks for the short legislative session. Their priorities include housing, homelessness and Measure 110, Oregon's drug decriminalization measure. Lawmakers announced plans to recriminalize the possession of small amounts o... Read more