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"Homegrown Hate" Author dives into why groups perpetrate acts of terror against their own country

Airs at: Thu, 04/01/2021 at 5:15pm
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  A new book outlines the organizations and beliefs of domestic terrorists in the United States. "Homegrown Hate: Why White Nationalists and Militant Islamists Are Waging War against the United States," asks why these groups perpetrate acts of terror against their own c... Read more

Evening News on 04/01/21

Airs at: Thu, 04/01/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: State lawmakers approve making it easier to convert hotels and motels into housing for those who need it. An ambitious new plan targets COVID and the climate crisis while promising to rebuild America. How older people of color are... Read more

Evening News on 03/31/21

Airs at: Wed, 03/31/2021 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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Evening News on 03/30/21

Airs at: Tue, 03/30/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty will hold a town hall for Black men to discuss policing in Portland Hybrid learning is underway for many students across Oregon The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer... Read more

Evening News on 03/29/21

Airs at: Mon, 03/29/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: Extinction Rebellion climate activists in Portland protest on the Morrison Bridge Another Oregon house floor  session is cancelled because of a COVID-19 case The murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin cont... Read more

Evening News on 03/26/21

Airs at: Fri, 03/26/2021 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: Two Oregon brothers have been indicted and arrested on charges associated with the January 6th assault on the U.S. Capitol. The Oregon Children’s Museum has announced that it will close after 75 years. An Idaho Representative sugg... Read more

Mississippi water crisis recovery relies on grassroots efforts, neglected by governor

Airs at: Thu, 03/25/2021 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
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  The winter weather crisis that visibly debilitated Texas had severe negative impacts on Mississippi as well. Similar to Texas, Mississippi was unprepared for severe winter weather, both in infrastructure preparation and on an individual level. A boil water notice was ... Read more

Oregon’s search for foster parents during a pandemic

Airs at: Thu, 03/25/2021 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
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  The Oregon foster care system is overloaded. There is such an overwhelming need for foster parents that some local organizations are advertising on popular job search websites. This is because, over the past year, more than 8,000 Oregon foster care children have endu... Read more

Critics worry Medford's new "camping" ban jeopardizes the houseless

Airs at: Thu, 03/25/2021 at 5:15pm
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  The city of Medford, Oregon is considering a new ordinance that would criminalize camping. Medford's homeless worry that if it becomes law, life for them could get even harder. Homelessness advocates Maig Tinnin and Travis "T-Bone" join KBOO's Ethan Sandweiss to disc... Read more

Evening News on 03/25/21

Airs at: Thu, 03/25/2021 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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On this edition of KBOO Evening News: Oregon City Is moving closer to criminalize camping, worrying those who advocate for the homeless community. Washington is a step closer to joining the list of states that allow former inmates to vote again. A west coast scientist... Read more