Evening News

In West Viginia, a march to protest mountaintop removal mining continues into its fourth day, as hundreds of activists march towards Blair Mountain, a historic site now slated for destruction. KBOO reporter Jenn Chavez spoke today with Bo Webb, member of the Coal River M... Read more

The campus of Portland State University organized for PETA, also known as the people for the ethical treatment of animals. The action was organized by PETA in order to encourage people to spay and neuter their pets. KBOO's Rebecca Nay spoke with Maya Lilly, and assistant c... Read more

The Portland City Council voted unaminously this morning to remove sexual reassignment surgery as an exclusion from the city's health plan.  The historic vote will take effect later this year when city employees are scheduled renew their health benefits.  KBOO's Rebecca ... Read more

Today's Headlines Portland City Council Votes Unaminously to Cover Trans Healthcare This is volunteer powered and produced radio.  Please click below to enjoy the broadcast. Read more

                       Evening Headlines Protest Over 10 Years of Bush Era Tax Cuts Transgender Healthcare Benefits Vote This is volunteer powered and produced radio! Please click below to enjoy the entire newscast. Producer: Evan Tenenbaum Engineer/Music Compos... Read more

At the request of Mayor Sam Adams, the Portland City Council will vote tomorrow on whether the city will offer transgender specific healthcare benefits to city workers. KBOO's Crystal Leighty spoke with Jeanna Frazzini, the excutive director of Basic Rights Oregon. Read more

Medford, Oregon hosted a rally today, protesting the ten year anniversary of the Bush tax cuts. Critics of the tax cuts say they have only added to the nation's budget deficit. KBOO's Nick Walker in collaboration with the Oregon News Service has more on this story. Read more

Normal 0 People who provide in-home care for Oregonians with mental and developmental disabilities will now have the clout of a labor union behind them as they negotiate their fees and services with the state. In collaboration with Oregon News Service, KBOO's Dan Johns... Read more

Oregon Union Gets Membership Boost   This is a volunteer powered and produced radio. Please click below to enjoy the broadcast.   Produced by Joshua Harper and Brenda Escobar Engineered by Eric Thompson Special Thanks to Reporters Dan Johnson and David Rosenfeld Original sc... Read more

Normal 0 Yesterday, the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation declaring June 15, 2011, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.  The measure was sponsored by Commissioners Judy Shiprack and Loretta Smith and is intended to promote awareness of this ... Read more