Claire Rischiotto

  "A lot of us in this moment are reassessing our ideas about policing, our understanding of public safety, and being an organization that is rooted in imagination, we truly believe we can imagine an alternative." The Movement for Racial Justice has put the spotlight on po... Read more

  Thousands of Portlanders are demanding justice be served be defunding the Portland Police Bureau in order to pave a way towards a more peaceful tomorrow.  Standing behind the movement are several community leaders and organizations including Unite Oregon and The Portlan... Read more

  Pandemic stress is impacting everyone differntly, but the uncertainty in the future while under a stay home order can be tough to manage. Whether its financial stress, health stress, cabin fever, or being separated from loved ones, social distancing in the face of an unk... Read more

  On March 10, Portland Mayor and Commissioner candidates met to discuss transportation problems and solutions in the city. KBOO's Claire Rischiotto brings us this recap. Read more

  Bark volunteers Jess Page and Camilo Marquez join KBOO's Linda Olson-Osterlund and Claire Rischiotto to discuss their upcoming events, the meaning of Mt. Hood, and how they got started in the watchdog organization. Read more

  Access to menstruation products continues to be an issue facing women and menstruators across the nation. For those without sufficient financial resources, a period can mean missed school or work, or even a decision between a meal and having the products to address thei... Read more

  On October 12, at least 500 people gathered in downtown Portland to protest the ill treatment of animals in the meat, fashion, and science industry. KBOO’s Claire Rischiotto was on the scene last Saturday at the rally. (Photos by Claire Rischiotto) Read more

  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 sit d... Read more