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Bootleg Fire Update in Lake County

Airs at: Thu, 07/15/2021 at 5:15pm

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The Bootleg fire in southeastern Oregon continues to expand quickly. The fire is now burning in both Klamath and Lake Counties, and several hundred people have been evacuated. KBOO's Jenka Soderberg spoke with a community leader in Lake County Oregon for the latest d... Read more

Evening News on 07/15/21

Airs at: Thu, 07/15/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: the largest wildfire in America is in Oregon and it is growing. an update on the bootleg fire, and others scorching the state. A new setback for Portland street response, The high cost of caregiving in Oregon: why those who care ... Read more

Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill

Airs at: Wed, 07/14/2021 at 5:15pm

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Draft legislation to legalize marijuana at the federal level is being circulated on Capitol Hill. Democratic leaders in the Senate announced the bill at a news conference July 14. To learn more, KBOO News reporter Doug McVay spoke with marijuana policy expert Shaleen Ti... Read more

Evening News on 07/14/21

Airs at: Wed, 07/14/2021 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm

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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: The Bootleg wildfire continues to grow, becoming one of the largest wildfires in the west Officials worry about the spread of the delta variant of coronavirus in eastern Oregon Senate Democrats tackle federal legalization of marij... Read more

Wildfire season starts early, but individuals still have time to protect themselves and their homes

Airs at: Tue, 07/13/2021 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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Wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest is starting earlier than normal this year. Already, Oregon governor Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency related to wildfires. In southeastern Oregon, the Bootleg fire has spanned 300,000 acres, and fire crews estimate ... Read more

Evening News on 07/13/21

Airs at: Tue, 07/13/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Multnomah County releases a preliminary report detailing recent heat wave deaths; The Bootleg Fire grows to 200,000 acres as evacuations expand to Lake County; And, lawsuits target a Texas law banning abortions in the state as ... Read more

New law puts Oregon on track for fastest clean energy transition in United States

Airs at: Mon, 07/12/2021 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm

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At the end of the 2021 Oregon Legislative session, the state is now on track for the fastest transition to clean energy in the U.S., on par with New York. The change come from a suite of three bills backed by the Clean Energy Opportunity. The bills address a variety of... Read more

Native activists call for justice for victims of Chemawa Indian School in Salem

Airs at: Mon, 07/12/2021 at 5:15pm

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Native American activists from across Oregon gathered this weekend for an event calling for justice for the children who died at Chemawa Indian School in Salem. KBOO's Jenka Soderberg was there, and brings us this report. The Chemawa Indian Boarding School in Salem is... Read more

Evening News on 07/12/21

Airs at: Mon, 07/12/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: The Bootleg Fire is still roaring as more than 150,000 acres burn in Klamath County; Native American activists gathered this weekend calling for justice for the Chemawa Indian School children in Salem; And, the F.D.A. announc... Read more

Evening News on 07/09/21

Airs at: Fri, 07/09/2021 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm

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