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Airs at: Thu, 01/15/2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Airs at: Wed, 04/01/2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Evening News on 04/13/20

Airs at: Mon, 04/13/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Coronavirus continues to spread and claim lives in Oregon and across the globe; Oregon’s unemployment department is encountering continuous system issues as more people attempt to file claims; And two groups of governors on t... Read more

Oregon Independent Party adopts new voting method: Score Then Automatic Runoff

Airs at: Fri, 04/10/2020 at 5:15pm
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    A new method of voting is being used by the Independent Party of Oregon in their 2020 Primary Election. STAR voting, which stands for Score Then Automatic Runoff, was first proposed by Mark Frohnmayer, who is also the founder of the Equal Vote Coalition. KBOO's ... Read more

Evening News on 04/10/20

Airs at: Fri, 04/10/2020 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Oregon health workers face a dual threat; Multnomah County extends the state of emergency for an additional 90 days; And the Coronavirus Self Checker is launched in Portland. Read more

Pandemic opens up conversation about the Rights of Nature and protecting the environment

Airs at: Thu, 04/09/2020 at 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
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  The coronavirus pandemic has opened up different avenues of thinking, including about the environment. KBOO's Jenka Soderberg interviews a regional representative from the CELDF about how this pandemic has managed to open up the conversation about the Rights of Nature... Read more

Evening News on 04/09/20

Airs at: Thu, 04/09/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: How millions of dollars in aid is on its way to Oregon; Washington State's home health aides asay they need real protective gear, as they're working with homemade masks; And, Oregon cannabis sales set records.  Read more

PSU students petition for student input in graduation alternative during social distancing

Airs at: Wed, 04/08/2020 at 5:15pm
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  Students at Portland State University who are set to graduate this June received a terse email from administrators saying their graduation will take place online. Several student petitions have begun in response, asking for student involvement in the decision about t... Read more

Evening News on 04/08/20

Airs at: Wed, 04/08/2020 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Hospitals in Oregon are asking for a $200 million dollar rescue package to help fight the pandemic; Senator Bernie Sanders has ended his presidential bid; And a recent report has found the U.S. government is quietly seizing per... Read more

Wisconsin forced to hold in-person primary despite pandemic; suppresses voter rights in the process

Airs at: Tue, 04/07/2020 at 5:30pm
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  The state of Wisconsin held an in-person primary election today – despite a state-wide stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus outbreak. Last night the U.S. Supreme Court stepped in with a five to four decision, which was highly criticized by dissenting judge Ruth Ba... Read more

Art contest gives kids a chance to express their feelings about the pandemic

Airs at: Tue, 04/07/2020 at 5:15pm
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  With schools closing down all across the state and country, many parents are finding themselves taking on the role of teacher and finding new forms of entertainment for their children at home. Dr. Christopher Cirino, an Infectious Disease Specialist at Adventist Health... Read more

Evening News on 04/07/20

Airs at: Tue, 04/07/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: The number of cases of COVID-19 in Oregon and across the globe continues to grow; Inmates in Oregon prisons are suing government officials over their response to the coronavirus pandemic; And it has been reported that Preside... Read more