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Election 2020: Yes on Measure 110 campaign says decriminalization is a critical step in addressing addiction crisis in Oregon

Airs at: Mon, 10/26/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for Evening News, News In Depth
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  Ballot Measure 110 seeks to decriminalize drug usage and further fund treatment options. Proponents say that the criminalization of drugs does not lead those struggling with addiction disorders to the help that they need. Instead, they say, decriminalizing drug usage ... Read more

Measure 26-217: Real Police Accountability

Airs at: Mon, 10/26/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for News In Depth, Evening News
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  “We don’t need to just pass [Measure 26-217], but we need to pass it overwhelmingly. We want to send a very strong message to the police union, that their days are numbered. And they will become public servants like the rest of us public servants. They don’t deserve s... Read more

Evening News on 10/26/20

Airs at: Mon, 10/26/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this Fall Membership Drive special of the KBOO Evening News: Early voting may result in record turnout rates in Oregon; The weekend sees a concerning spike in coronavirus cases; And, the city of Portland is offering housing assistance relief to those impacted by the... Read more

Journalist reflects on one year anniversary of mass protests in Chile and coming constitutional referendum

Airs at: Fri, 10/23/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
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    Last Sunday, Chileans marked one year since the start of major protests over class and racial inequality. Clashes between demonstrators and police escalated in violence, and law enforcement's response led to severe injuries. From the capital of Santiago, documenta... Read more

Election 2020: Portland Mayoral Candidate Sarah Iannarone

Airs at: Fri, 10/23/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
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  Sarah Iannarone is a candidate running for Portland Mayor in the 2020 election. Iannarone worked her way from jobs in kitchens to co-found a small business in SE Portland, and to become a Portland-educated urban climate policy expert. She proudly stood up to Trump wi... Read more

Evening News on 10/23/20

Airs at: Fri, 10/23/2020 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this Membership Drive special of the KBOO Evening News: Activist group, Don’t Shoot Portland is seeking sanctions against the Portland Police Bureau for violating a June restraining order limiting the use of so-called less lethal weapons; The vacant Greyhound Stati... Read more

Election 2020: Democratic Secretary of State candidate Shemia Fagan

Airs at: Thu, 10/22/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
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  Shemia Fagan is the Democratic candidate for Secretary of State in the November 2020 election. Fagan is an Oregon native, growing up in Dufur and the Dalles. Currently she serves as a state senator representing District 24, which encompasses Southeast Portland, Happy... Read more

Evening News on 10/22/20

Airs at: Thu, 10/22/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Evening News on 10/21/20

Airs at: Wed, 10/21/2020 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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  On this Membership Drive special of the KBOO Evening News: COVID-19 is on the rise for many states across the nation; Environmental groups are suing the federal government for its use of chemical weapons against Portlanders; And, in international news, Nigerian police ... Read more

Evening News on 10/20/20

Airs at: Tue, 10/20/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this Membership Drive special of the KBOO Evening News: Protests against police brutality and systemic racism continue in Portland, with protesters gathering Monday night outside the Police Association building;  The total number of confirmed and presumptive cases ... Read more