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Demand Justice for Quanice Hayes with Don't Shoot PDX

Airs at: Tue, 02/28/2017 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Don't Shoot PDX will be at Wednesday's city council meeting to demand justice for Quanice Hayes, the teenager who was killed by Portland Police on February 9. Organizer Teressa Raiford spoke with KBOO News to talk about Wednesday's action as well as the violent police respo... Read more

Lunar New Year with Portland Asians4BlackLives

Airs at: Mon, 01/23/2017 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News
It's Lunar New Year week and Portland Asians4BlackLives are marking the holiday by hosting a series of events for the Asian and Asian-American community. In a time of year that sees families and communities celebrating a time of togetherness, Portland Asians4BlackLives is a... Read more

Injustice Boycott Roundup 12-13-16

Produced for:  Evening News
This week marks the second week of the Injustice Boycott, a nation wide boycott organized by activist Shaun King, aimed to focus on social injustices caused by systemic oppression. King is demanding that city officials in San Francisco, New York, and Standing Rock meet with... Read more

Grand Teton NP acquires Antelope Flats

Airs at: Tue, 12/13/2016 at 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Six Hundred Forty acres of land located within the Grand Teton National Park was transferred from state to federal ownership on December 13th, protecting it for generations to come. The newly acquired area, known as Antelope Flats, is within the migration route of the world... Read more

East Portland Holiday Bazaar

Airs at: Thu, 12/08/2016 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
The First Annual East Portland Holiday Bazaar is taking place this Saturday. The bazaar will be featuring local artists and crafters, many from the east side of Portland. Organizer A'misa Chiu spoke with KBOO News about what inspired the event and what people can look forwa... Read more

Climate justice with the Coalition of Communities of Color

Airs at: Wed, 12/07/2016 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
As climate change increasingly affects everyday life, communities of color and low-income communities are feeling its impact. How can communities work towards climate justice and equitable environmental solutions? KBOO News spoke live in Studio 2 with the Coalition of Commu... Read more

Rally to save wild salmon

Airs at: Tue, 12/06/2016 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Advocacy groups are joining efforts to rally for wild salmon and steelhead in the Snake River. 4 dams are being proposed for removal along the lower Snake River. The Army Corps of Engineers will be holding a meeting to take public comments on Dec. 7, so advocates are holdin... Read more

Water is Life Peace and Prayer Caravan

Airs at: Tue, 11/29/2016 at 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
The Water is Life Peace and Prayer Caravan is headed out to North Dakota is bring supplies and support to the water protectors who continue to struggle in stopping the Dakota Access Pipeline. KBOO News spoke with John Sanchez, elder Buzz Nelson, Rose Looking, and Tachina Mc... Read more

Grappling with VP-elect Mike Pence's religious-based bigotry; and an interview with John Waters!

Airs at: Tue, 11/29/2016 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Preference
We'll be talking with Indiana queer activist JJ Gufreda about Mike Pence, Vice-President-elect, and his history of anti-LGBTQ legislation and actions as Indiana governor, and in the years prior to his taking office. There's a lengthy list of ways that Pence has found, to ma... Read more

Natalie Sept of What Now?

Airs at: Tue, 11/22/2016 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News
Organizer Natalie Sept talks live to the KBOO News about her action fair at Revolution Hall last night, which brought people together for positive action post elections. Read more