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Stay home orders push bars and restaurants to innovate, including a petition to allow mixed drink delivery

Airs at: Wed, 04/29/2020 at 5:15pm
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  Bars and restaurants around the state are struggling under the stay-at-home order. One Portland bar owner is looking for new ways to expand business in order to help his industry survive, including mixed drink delivery. KBOO's Ray Bodwell has the story.  Read more

Evening News on 04/29/20

Airs at: Wed, 04/29/2020 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: A new proposal will close some streets in Portland to make social distancing more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists; Meat factories around the country are slaughtering millions of animals while the government laments a m... Read more

Evening News on 04/28/20

Airs at: Tue, 04/28/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: The Oregon Health Authority reports the most deaths in a single day so far; The Oregon Employment Departement falls behind on processing claims; And, Ohio holds its primary today, despite a last-minute, mid-March delay. Read more

COVID-19 distancing aggravates overdose crisis, but also exposes common-sense ways to improve treatment access

Airs at: Mon, 04/27/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
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  The COVID-19 pandemic has disparate impacts on people of different groups, including those impacted by the opioid crisis. Drug users face increased barriers to accessible treatment due to pandemic-related closures. Social distancing can make it harder for them to rece... Read more

Former Portland Mayor Sam Adams re-enters local politics in the hopes of reconnecting the city to its people

Airs at: Mon, 04/27/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
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  Voters will see a familiar face on the ballot in May for Portland City Council Position 4, former Portland mayor Sam Adams. He is challenging incumbent Chloe Eudaly, returning to Portland politics and the city itself after years away, working in Washington D.C. Adams... Read more

Evening News on 04/27/20

Airs at: Mon, 04/27/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Distancing in Oregon has saved tens of thousands from coronavirus infection; Colorado and Nevada join the pact of Western states, agreeing to ease social distancing together; And in international news, New Zealand claims victor... Read more

Evening News on 04/24/20

Airs at: Fri, 04/24/2020 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Oregonians don’t expect to feel safe anytime soon; Governor Brown plans to lift medical restrictions; And in national news, Trump suggests fighting COVID-19 with disinfectant. Read more

Evening News on 04/23/20

Airs at: Thu, 04/23/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: New COVID deaths in Oregon, as thousands more apply for unemployment; Local companies are teaming up to try not to leave the janitors they depend on, vulnerable to losing their jobs and health insurance; And, are Oregon wolves ... Read more

Evening News on 04/22/20

Airs at: Wed, 04/22/2020 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Oregon is one of the states with the lowest capacity to test for COVID-19; Multnomah County now leads in confirmed coronavirus cases; And in international news, President Trump is trying to ban immigration to the United States Read more

Evening News on 04/21/20

Airs at: Tue, 04/21/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: The Oregon Health Authority has announced new testing guidelines during the COVID-19 outbreak; The FDA has approved the first at-home test for the novel coronavirus; And, U.S. oil prices have hit a historic low. Read more