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Remembering Shaheed Haamid

  It is with a combination of deep sadness and incredible joy that I share news of the passing of a pillar of the KBOO family and community: Shaheed Haamid. Sadness that he is not here to share his light; joy because his faith moved him to spread his light far and wide...t... Read more

KBOOs Public File is now OnLine

The FCC has mandated the transition of all radio stations to put their public files on line. Here's KBOOs! https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/fm-profile/kboo The advantages to this new system are that physical access to the studio for purpose of inspecting the public file has be... Read more

Reconnecting Communities: KBOO’s Annual Membership Event & Board Elections

  KBOO Election and Annual Membership Meeting, Sunday, September 26th, 2021, 1:00-3:00 pm THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL EVENT  Where? Streaming virtually from the Clinton Street Theater! Direct Link to YouTube Stream     Hey KBOO Community Members! As we’ve navigated the chal... Read more

Reopening the station to volunteering

  KBOO welcomed back our first volunteer programmer to resume doing their show in-station this afternoon! After over a year of being closed to in-station volunteering, KBOO has begun reopening the station to in-station live radio programming. Volunteers should check their ... Read more

Woohoo! We met our fundraising goal!

Yesterday was the last day of our end of year fundraising and it was a rousing success thanks to all of our supporters! We raised over $58,000 through our Give Guide fundraiser, surpassing our initial and stretch goal. With times the way they are, we are humbled and gratefu... Read more

KBOO Board of Directors Candidate Interviews

Airs at: Tue, 10/27/2020 at 10:00am - 11:00am
  It's time to vote for KBOO's Board of Directors. Tune in to hear from all our candidates to help you decide who should fill our open seats. This special program will air on Tues Oct 27 at 10am, and re-airing on Wed Oct 28 at 7pm. Ballots for KBOO's Board of Directors are... Read more

About the recent departure of two KBOO programmers

  Today it was announced that long-time KBOO program Press*Watch would no longer be airing. We know that this is a surprise to listeners of the show. Press*Watch host Theresa had originally announced that she was taking a short break from her program, but ultimately decide... Read more

R.I.P. Lorenzo Milam (1933-2020)

KBOO would like to express our deepest condolences on the recent passing of Lorenzo Milam.  Lorenzo was a pioneer in community radio. His belief in and passion for community radio lead to the nickname "The Johnny Appleseed of Community Radio" due to his pioneering efforts i... Read more

News from the BOO: KBOO Program Director Erin Yanke

Airs at: Wed, 04/22/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News from the BOO
Interview with Erin Yanke about her recent announcement about her resignation as KBOO's Program Director. The radio broadcast of this interview was truncated version of the full interview which is available below.  Read more

News from the BOO: Our partial station shutdown and a thank you to our supporters

Airs at: Wed, 03/25/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News from the BOO
  Transcription: “Good evening. You’re listening to News from the Boo here on your community radio station, KBOO Portland. I am your host Jenna Yokoyama, recording from my closet and on my cell phone. I am also one of your interim station co-managers. I hope you’re all s... Read more