Evening News

 The Western Oregon Plan Revision, otherwise known as the “Whopper” threatens old growth forests and could add to global warming.  The Bureau of Land Managent took comments until January 11.   KBOO’s Stephanie Potter spoke with Sean Stevens of Oregon Wild.    Read more

 A private meeting was held today concerning chemical agent waste issues at the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility near Hermiston, Oregon.   The issue at stake is how to dispose of one  ton containers of mustard gas. These containers account for nearly 70 percent of ... Read more

 An update now on the homeless in New Orleans.  Last month, the New Orleans City Council Voted to demolish hundreds of units of public housing. Now residents are forced to live on the street and are unable to return to their homes. Yesterday a march was staged to bring a... Read more

 If you are one of the 13 percent of Americans who use an antenna to receive over the air television signals… get ready.  In just about a year from now, the type of signal your antenna receives will change.  A new digital signal will accommodate digital television, and you’... Read more

Living sustainably is not an easy thing to do in city life. Too often everyday people are forced to make harder and harder decisions when it comes to their environmental impact. KBOO’s Michael Ianello brings us one community’s example of sustainable city living. Read more

 Next we have our recurring news segment Civil Liberties Watch. Kboo reporter Linda Olson-Osterlund speaks with Oregon attorney Brandon Mayfield for an update on his case against the Patriot Act. Read more

 A group of hunting and fishing advocates says the Bureau of Land Management’s new plan for public lands in Western Oregon focuses too much on increasing timber production and creating “ATV playgrounds,” and not enough on saving fish and wildlife habitat.  KBOO’s Spencer ... Read more

An Interview with attorney Brandon Mayfield about his successful lawsuit to have the Patriot Act declared unconstitutional.  Read more

    The Portland City Council will look a lot different by the end of the year. Four of the five council seats are up for reelection this year because of a series of vacancies left by current members. KBOO’s Spencer Raymond reports. Read more

Candlelight vigils will replace a celebration that the groupBasic Rights Oregon had expected to host tonight.     This follows the news that a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday, delaying the implementation of Oregon's new Domestic Partnership law.... Read more