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Data shows Oregon is middling in child well-being; Experts say now is the time to take action

Airs at: Mon, 06/21/2021 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
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  New data shows that Oregon is lagging when it comes to child well-being. The Kids Count Data Book has just been released, and it ranks Oregon 25th nationally on some key areas.  Experts warn that this is a critical time for Oregon children. Either the pandemic wipes o... Read more

Evening News on 06/21/21

Airs at: Mon, 06/21/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Wildfire season is underway in Oregon as high temperatures blanket the region; The Supreme Court rules in favor of student athlete compensation; And in international news, a New Zealand weightlifter will be the first transgen... Read more

Evening News on 06/18/21

Airs at: Fri, 06/18/2021 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: Crude oil company Zenith Energy asks Portland for permission to expand. President Biden recognizes Juneteenth as federal holiday In international news, a Hong Kong paper protests the arrest of its editorial staff. Read more

Evening News on 06/17/21

Airs at: Thu, 06/17/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: a big shakeup in the Portland police department, WITH A MASS RESIGNATION. The U.S. supreme court upholds the affordable care act, also known as Obamacare, for a third time rejecting republican-led challenges. Oregon breweries welcom... Read more

Evening News on 06/16/21

Airs at: Wed, 06/16/2021 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: Two Portland police officers face legal consequences for excessive use of force The Department of Education says transgender students are protected under Title IX In international news, President Biden and Putin meet in person for... Read more

Protesters push for eviction ban extension as 90,000 could lose housing due to back rent

Airs at: Tue, 06/15/2021 at 5:15pm
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  Demonstrators gathered in downtown Portland on the morning of June 15th, to protest the coming end of Oregon’s eviction moratorium. They rallied outside of the Multnomah County Circuit Court, demanding an extension of the moratorium and that tenants have access to leg... Read more

Evening News on 06/15/21

Airs at: Tue, 06/15/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Oregon’s job growth remains slow, adding less than seven thousand jobs last month; A bill allowing over-the-counter HIV prevention drugs heads to Governor Kate Brown’s desk; And, protesters in Portland demonstrate against the... Read more

Evening News on 06/14/21

Airs at: Mon, 06/14/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: The city of Portland and the Portland Police Association move into closed door mediation for contract negotiation; Portland State University announces plans to disarm campus police by September 1st; And, gray wolf pups are sp... Read more

Evening News on 06/11/21

Airs at: Fri, 06/11/2021 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: Oregon legislature removes State Rep Mike Nearman for allowing armed demonstrators into the statehouse New state law requires communities to allow houseless people to camp on public property on public property A The Department of ... Read more

Evening News on 06/10/21

Airs at: Thu, 06/10/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: Oregon lawmakers ok a measure to protect houseless campers in public areas. Rescuers find 7 hikers who got lost in woods near mount hood, after they spent the night in the wilderness. Efforts at bridging the racial gap in engineerin... Read more