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Run Like Hell 2011

KBOO is a proud media partner for Terrapin Event's Run Like Hell 2011 When: Saturday October 23rd, 2011   CHECK OUT THE 2011 RUN LIKE HELL VIP EXPERIENCE! FIND OUT MORE HERE! ABOUT THE 2011 RUN LIKE HELL: Run Like Hell is a Halloween-themed rac... Read more

The new poll tax

The great Rachel Maddow on the modern poll tax: (still working on embedding video. Watch it anyway, foo!) (H/T, Pandagon) -A   Read more

Station Schedule on the Way...

Programmers may be noticing outdated information on the website regarding their programs.  One of the most commonly reported problems is when a show is listed as "currently unscheduled."  This is because the current date system can only report information on the current wee... Read more

Happy Birthday to KBOO! We're releasing a 7"!

KBOO Community Radio was born in June, 1968; a healthy 10 watt baby that would eventually grow up to change the idea of what radio could be: who is on the air, what kind of content is provided to listeners, and how radio waves are valued.KBOO was the local outlet for the Li... Read more

Portland police tackle racial profiling...again

People of color continue to be stopped and searched by the police than other Portlanders. Racial profiling has not abated according to a draft 36-page report released February 18 by Portland Police Bureau Chief Rosie Sizer. The report, long awaited by the community, outline... Read more

December 2011 Programming Notes

Portland bassist David Friesen has been hosting Christmas concerts, many with Bay Area pianist and vocalist Jeannie Hoffman, in the Portland area for 37 years.  On 12/7 at 2 p.m. we'll hear some of this music, and hear this year's schedule and band makeup from David. After, w... Read more

Roosevelt Oral History Project on the air This Wednesday!

As you may remember, KBOO was awarded funding from the Regional Arts & Culture Council for a collaborative project with Roosevelt High School.  Six students are participating in the project. Brooke Palmer, Ryan White, and I have been working weekly with the kids who are pa... Read more

NEW in KBOO music library November 13, 2013

Cut Copy Free Your Mind Loma Vista Alt Rock Gross Ghost Public Housing Odessa Alt Rock Ian Fays, The The Most Spectacular Party We Were Never Being Boring Alt Rock ... Read more

Movies to check out this week

The Portland International Film Festival continues at the NW Film Center this week. I haven't seen as many this year as I'd like to, but the ones I have seen have been good. Recommendations (be sure to check nwfilm.org for an updated schedule): Bluebeard Francedir: Catherin... Read more

Karaoke Music Tonight on'a Confessional starting at Midnight

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