Evening News

  One of the measures on Oregonian's ballots this fall is Measure 116. If passed, it would create an Independent Salary Commission to determine the pay for state legislators and state elected leaders like the Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer and BOLI Commissioner. I... Read more

   Coming up on the KBOO Evening News: :> Oregon joins 13 other states in suing TikTok for its impact on kids mental health. :> Portland City Council will vote on a 500 thousand dollar settlement for a couple attacked by and off duty police dog. :> And in national news, ... Read more

    Coming up on the KBOO Evening News: :> Multnomah County will open its drug deflection center next week. :> Portland police request more than 2 million extra dollars in potential overtime for possible election protests. :> And, a revised Northwest forest plan could be ... Read more

   Coming up on the KBOO Evening News: :> Portland experiences the second warmest September since the 1940’s. :> The 2024 Attitudes and Awareness Survey from TriMet are in. :> And Nibi the diva beaver almost goes to court. Read more

We’re living through a time of almost constant stress and anxiety, with school shootings, the ravages of climate change, religious and ethnic intolerance, and, perhaps overshadowing all that, the upcoming election here in the U.S., just a month away, which presents an exist... Read more

   Coming up on the KBOO Evening News: :> Governor Tina Kotek announces progress in the state’s fight against homelessness. :> A Washington congressional race is one of the nation’s closest watched, with the candidates clashing in debates this week. :> And people gather ... Read more

   Coming up on the KBOO Evening News: :> Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance go head to head in last night’s Vice Presidential debate. :> Oregon fire season is over, mostly. :> And tolling on the Interstate Bridge causes concern.   Read more

In tonight's episode, "On the Brink in the Middle East." Israel's assassination of Hassan Nasrullah and invasion of southern Lebanon are leading to wider war that could include a direct US confrontation with Iran. As in Gaza, the US is doing nothing to restrain Israel. Read more

   Coming up on the KBOO Evening News: :> Oregon nursing home workers could go on strike as their contracts expire. :> It’s the first annual ‘Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy’ – we visit their exhibit in Old Town. :> And in national news, former President Tru... Read more

   Coming up on the KBOO Evening News: :> Hurricane Helene devastates the Southeastern United states. :> The group ‘People for Portland’ disbands. :> And, local therapists unionize ahead of an expected merger between Legacy Health and OHSU.   Read more