Evening News

Just over a week ago a major operating manual for the United States Military prison camp at Guantanamo Bay was leaked and posted on the internet.This manual reveals that the military had an official policy of putting some new prisoners in isolation to break them down psycho... Read more

 Vice President Dick Cheney was behind a controversial decision to block California’s attempt to impose tough emission standards on car manufacturers.KBOO’s Crystal Leighty has more.  Read more

This past Friday was declared ‘Fur Free Friday’ by animal rights activists nationwide.  Here in Portland, a march was held by the group ‘In Defense of Animals’. Matt Rosell is a representative of that group.  He spoke to KBOO about Friday’s protest:  Read more

This past Friday was declared ‘Fur Free Friday’ by animal rights activists nationwide. Here in Portland, a march was held by the group ‘In Defense of Animals’. Matt Rosell is a representative of that group.  He spoke to KBOO about Friday’s protest Read more

The Portland City Council took testimony on renaming a major street in honor of César Chávez. KBOO’s Andy Seaton has the report. Read more

Starting a new life can be difficult after a felony conviction, but Multnomah County is removing one barrier.  It has gotten rid of a question on its job applications asking about felony convictions.  KBOO’s Helen Honey reports in collaboration with the Oregon News Service. Read more

Fish and wildlife experts are criticizing the new federal water plan that dictates how much water is allowed to flow down the Klamath River for the next decade. They say the plan puts already struggling fisheries, fishing communities, and national wildlife refuges at risk, ... Read more

On Friday a young college student was arrested when she went to the Department of Motor Vehicles in Hillsboro to  renew her drivers license. KBOO reporter Linda Olson-Osterlund has more. Read more

The Portland City Council voted this morning to undo renaming 4th Avenue to Cesar Chavez Avenue.  They also reset the renaming of any other streets back to square one. KBOO’s Andy Seaton has the Story. Read more

  The city of Portland has recently implemented a youth commission to advise the city on matters important to youth.  KBOO’s Eoin (Owen) Bastable went to City Hall to find out more: Read more