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Evening News on 08/17/20

Airs at: Mon, 08/17/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Protests in Portland against police brutality and systemic racism continue into their 12th consecutive week; COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in Oregon and across the country; And in international news, protesters in Thailand a... Read more

Evening News on 08/14/20

Airs at: Fri, 08/14/2020 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
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  After two weeks on-site, the Oregon State Police have pulled out of the federal courthouse downtown.   Coronavirus vaccine trials are beginning in Meford and Portland.   Portland may be on the verge of enacting the most stringent facial recognition ban in the country.... Read more

North Portland Tenants Collective works to preserve low income housing from demolition

Airs at: Thu, 08/13/2020 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
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  In the midst of a pandemic when many are struggling to pay for rent, local developers are planning to demolish what has been called the Flanders Home, located at 2124 NW Flanders St, within the upcoming year. In its place, they plan to build a 19 unit apartment complex w... Read more

Black demonstrators in Portland talk about their message being hijacked

Airs at: Thu, 08/13/2020 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
Produced for:  Evening News
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  The trajectory of Black Lives Matter protests in Portland has been a varied one. Since the introduction of federal agents last month, some have argued that the protests have gotten off message. They say that focus shifted away from the fight for racial justice, just when... Read more

August 13th Oregon Coronavirus update

Airs at: Thu, 08/13/2020 at 5:15pm
Produced for:  Evening News
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  Umatilla County is coping with some of the worst workplace outbreaks of COVID-19 in Oregon. Cases continue to climb in Oregon, Washington and throughout the world. And, a dire warning about the virus from the CDC. KBOO's Annette Newell has these and more stories in this ... Read more

Evening News on 08/13/20

Airs at: Thu, 08/13/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Evacuations are ordered after a wildfire breaks out in the Columbia River Gorge; The Umatilla COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow; And, do Black demonstrators think their message has been hijacked? Read more

Portland Mercury Editor details the paper's adaptation to the COVID era

Airs at: Wed, 08/12/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
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  Much has been said about the impact of coronavirus restrictions on small businesses. The uncertainty has been trying, and many businesses have had to adapt or close entirely. But what about small media organizations? The Portland Mercury has been a fixture of the Portla... Read more

Evening News on 08/12/20

Airs at: Wed, 08/12/2020 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Police remained mostly peaceful at yesterday's protest, marking the 76th night of Portland's demonstrations against police brutality; The runoff results are in: Dan Ryan will join Portland City Council to complete the rest of la... Read more

Evening News on 08/11/20

Airs at: Tue, 08/11/2020 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  Evening News
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: Amid ongoing protests against police brutality and racial injustice, the Multnomah County District Attorney announces they will not prosecute many of the arrested protesters; Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announces... Read more

Local professional and Beirut native on political turmoil following explosion in Lebanon

Airs at: Mon, 08/10/2020 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
Produced for:  Evening News, News In Depth
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  Nadine Elbitar is a native of Beirut, Lebanon and a professional here in the Portland Metro Area. She speaks with KBOO's Charles Shambry about her home country of Lebanon, and the recent political turmoil there following the explosion in Beirut last week. Read more