KBOO News Team

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News:  she survived human trafficking, and now helps others out of the same trap she was in. people who depend on snap food benefits, have less protection from the crime of benefit theft. And pacific northwest senators have tough q... Read more

  On this episode of KBOO News in Depth, KBOO's Althea Billings interviews Ellen Clarke from Street Roots about her latest article, called "Jim Lommasson Exhibit Shares Mementos from Portland's Street Community."  More information at streetroots.org Read more

We’re joined live in the studio today by Gemma Whelan, Portland-based and Irish-born writer, director, and educator. After leaving Ireland for the U.S., Gemma settled in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she directed more than 60 stage productions and was founding artist... Read more

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News: A stumbling Robert Kennedy is repeatedly attacked at his first senate confimration hearing;  a federal ban on grants and assistance is lifted, amid widesread confusion about its implementation; And, in international news,  a ... Read more

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News: A federal judge blocks Trump’s order to freeze billions in federal spending—for now, Oregon lawmakers consider a bill to pivot public employees pension funds to the green economy, And, undocumented Oregonians could receive be... Read more

  On this episode of  the KBOO Evening News: Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signs an executive order preparing for Trump’s immigration crackdown, Better access to Mental Health is on the priority list for Washington lawmakers, And in weather news, there is a chance o... Read more