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February 5, 2019

Airs at: Tue, 02/05/2019 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
  On our inaugural show: --we try to explain the title for the first time of many --The Portland Police Association (PPA) raids AFSCME for workers at the Portland Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) --We take a look at the PPA's legal and lobbying team --Sgt. Greg... Read more

Postal pilot project hurts workers and residents alike

Airs at: Mon, 12/02/2019 at 5:15pm
Produced for:  Evening News
  Mail routes have been increasingly inconsistent in the Kenton neighborhood of Portland recently, and a new pilot project is to blame. On Saturday, residents of the 97217 zip code rallied outside the Kenton Post office to protest the haphazard mail delivery. The pilot ... Read more

Protest crackdowns in Bolivia intensify

Airs at: Wed, 11/27/2019 at 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
  In Bolivia:  Indigenous protesters continue to take to the streets to protest the coup government, which has cracked down on protests with violent force, killing at least 32. The legislature passed a bill that bans deposed President Evo Morales from running for elect... Read more

Oregon's millionaires are increasing: We explore why

Airs at: Tue, 11/26/2019 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  Oregon, the land of millionaires. New research shows the rate of people with million dollar incomes is growing in Oregon faster than any other state, with Washington close behind.  KBOO's Annette Newell talks to Juan Carlos Ordonez with the Oregon Center for Public P... Read more

Author Chris Ryan talks the myth of progress

Airs at: Tue, 10/22/2019 at 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
  Does civilization really mean progress? That’s the question that author Chris Ryan tackles in his new book. Ryan co-authored the bestselling book Sex at Dawn back in 2010, and in his new work he argues that the way forward may be a look backward. Ryan will be at Powel... Read more

Multnomah County Commissioners hold public hearing on energy goals; Pacific Power criticized by activists for doing too little

Airs at: Thu, 10/17/2019 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
  This week the Multnomah County Commissioners held a public hearing on the progress towards the county’s 100 percent clean energy goal. The county a major energy consumer, and at the hearing, Portland General Electric, Northwest Natural and Pacific Power gave presentati... Read more

Rahab's Sisters benefit promises laughs

Airs at: Thu, 10/17/2019 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  Rahab’s Sisters is a nonprofit which works to serve those marginalized by poverty, houselessness, sex work, violence or substance use. Every Friday, they open their doors to women and people whose gender identity makes them vulnerable, offering a hot meal, a safe space... Read more

Cider Riot owner stresses the importance of a safe haven for advocacy groups

Airs at: Thu, 10/17/2019 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
  Following the recent death of activist and Cider Riot Cider-house patron, Sean Kealiher, and a tumultuous summer of clashes with far-right extremist groups, Cider Riot owner Abram Goldman- Armstrong has weathered on.  He’s stressing the importance of providing a safe h... Read more

Activist block Port of Vancouver in protest of Trans Mountain Pipeline

Airs at: Thu, 10/17/2019 at 5:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
  Activist have shut down the Port of Vancouver today to protest the import of Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion infrastructure through Washington State. The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion would transport tar sands oil across Canada, from the Alberta Tar Sands to the ... Read more

SEIU 503 leadership debriefs contract negotiations

Airs at: Tue, 10/15/2019 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
  In late September, more than 4,000 university workers were prepared to strike. Now, as they prepare to vote to approve the Service Employees International Union or SEIU 503's new contract with public universities in Oregon, KBOO's Claire Rischiotto and Lesley McLam si... Read more