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Adult Care Foster Home

Airs at: Tue, 01/14/2014 at 12:00am
Susan Cecil has lived in Adult Care for one year. Here is a short commentary on her experiences. Read more

Water District Proposal

Airs at: Thu, 01/09/2014 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
KBOO's Genevieve McDaniel speaks with Kent Craford, a water ratepayer advocate and one of the chief petitioners working towards establishing a Portland Water District separate from City Council control. Read more

Megaload Protest: the Breakfast of Governors

Airs at: Thu, 01/09/2014 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
This morning, protesters with Rising Tide interrupted a "power" breakfast being held by Governor Kitzhaber at downtown Portland's Governor Hotel, in order to give voice to concerns over the movement of megaloads of extraction equipment through tribal land in Eastern Oregon ... Read more

Matthew McCarthy talks about Awakening and the Oneness Blessing, Deeksha

Airs at: Tue, 01/07/2014 at 12:00am
Produced for:  New Visions for Peace
This is the second conversation that I had with Matthew, focusing more in detail on how the Oneness Blessing facilitates Awakening.   Matthew McCarthy is a Oneness Trainer, body-worker, musician, and life coach for both individuals and work place professionals. He has be... Read more

Tom Hudson talks about his life and “E.A.S.E: Expressions of Associative Stress Energies”

Airs at: Sat, 12/28/2013 at 12:00am
Produced for:  New Visions for Peace
Tom Hudson has been empathic since a small child. His first career as an X-ray technologist started him on his path as a healing professional in 1970. Later he studied the biochemistry of metabolism and cellular biology at Colorado State University in graduate school. At 4... Read more

Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Decrease Middle-Class Wages, Report Says

Airs at: Thu, 12/05/2013 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
The Center for Economic and Policy Research released a report saying that the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal between 18 Pacific Rim countries will likely lead to decreases in middle-class wages in the US. Genevieve McDaniel spoke to Mark Weisbrot of the Center today. Read more

McDonald's Protest in Portland

Airs at: Thu, 12/05/2013 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
Portland residents participated in a national day of action today to call attention to the low wages paid to McDonald's workers. KBOO reporters were at the rally in downtown Portland. Read more

Klamath Tribes and Ranchers Reach Agreement Over Water Rights

Airs at: Thu, 12/05/2013 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
In Klamath Falls, Oregon, the fight over water between farmers and native tribes may have come to a conclusion that will satisfy all parties.  Kristin Yount spoke to Don Gentry, the Commissioner of the Klamath Tribes, for more. Read more

Cold Weather Shelters in Portland

Airs at: Thu, 12/05/2013 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Evening News
Portland is experiencing record low temperatures which will continue for several days at least, intensifying the need for shelters for people living on the streets. Sam Bouman spoke with Jaymee Cuti, Public Information Officer with the Portland Housing Bureau. Read more

Mental Health, Disabilities and the Affordable Care Act

Airs at: Mon, 11/25/2013 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Old Mole Variety Hour
Jan Haaken talks with Bob Joondepth, Director of Disabilities Rights Oregon, about the promises and pitfalls of the Affordable Care Act for those with mental health needs. They talk about the nuts and bolts of services people may receive, but also raise political questions ... Read more