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The Global Citizen - Prof. Mel Gurtov

Airs at: Tue, 05/20/2025 at 5:15pm - 5:30pm
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"Donald in Arabia" discusses the president's primarily business trip, at which he raked in hotels, cryptocurrency, and supposedly, weapons deals. Read more

Evening News on 05/20/25

Airs at: Tue, 05/20/2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Evening News on 05/19/25

Airs at: Mon, 05/19/2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: The Oregon May special election will close tomorrow, Tuesday May 20th City Councilors are attempting to soften the 93 million dollar Portland budget shortfall. And tolls on the new I-5 bridge will start later than expected. Read more

Evening News on 05/16/25

Airs at: Fri, 05/16/2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this edition of the KBOO Evening News: The Wisconsin judge charged with interfering with an ICE arrest pleads not guilty, Portland’s music community pushes back against the PCC’s plans to end the Music and Sonic Arts Program, And, the Southeastern Oregon paper the... Read more

Evening News on 05/14/25

Airs at: Wed, 05/14/2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News:   A federal judge rules the ICE arrest of a Venezuelan man in Oregon was illegal.   Oregon lawmakers grapple with a budget shortfall.   And, the trade war hits sustainable businesses in Oregon. Read more

Evening News on 05/13/25

Airs at: Tue, 05/13/2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News:   Just one week remains until Oregon’s Special Election on May 20th.   Oregon Governor Tina Kotek supports a controversial bill to change foster care in the state.   And in international news, Russian President Vladimir Puti... Read more

Vox Pop: Portlanders on Trump's attacks on higher education, and the importance of international students

Airs at: Mon, 05/12/2025 at 5:30pm - 5:45pm
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  'Vox pop' is short for vox populi, meaning voice of the people. On April 11th, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to Harvard University with a list of demands. They included seizing the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion in admissions and hiring, limit... Read more

Evening News on 05/12/25

Airs at: Mon, 05/12/2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News:   Federal funding may be denied If States, including Oregon, don’t drop diversity, equity and inclusion.   Oregon House Republicans confessed its staff grossly miscalculated revenue from leasing out Unused Oregon Department ... Read more

Evening News on 05/09/25

Airs at: Fri, 05/09/2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News:   An underwater volcano off the Oregon coast is primed for eruption.   Federal budget cuts threaten upkeep of the Pacific Crest Trail.   And, the Portland Pickles sue Disney for copyright infringement. Read more

A 'Cinderella' story: Jefferson High School puts on its first musical in 20 years

Airs at: Thu, 05/08/2025 at 5:15pm
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  Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical ‘Cinderella’ has two iconic versions, the 1957 movie starring Julie Andrews, and the 1997 version starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Portland's Jefferson High School is adding its contribution to that tradition, with an on-stage ad... Read more