Evening News

We lost our good friend Sam A. Mowry a few months ago. Sam was a towering figure here in Portland, as an actor, both on stage and behind the microphone, a director, and a giant of radio theater, especially in his role as Artistic Director of the group he founded, Willame... Read more

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News: A group of Oregon teachers prepare to strike in the next week and a half. Juveniles convicted of crimes still have voting rights, in Washington state. And a Pacific Northwest congresswoman describes her election countdown trave... Read more

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News: Two Oregon and Washington Counties haven’t received their ballots. Oregon government leaders urge Oregonians to stay calm after the election. And in international news, Spain experiences deadly flash floods. Read more

The annual Portland Book Festival is our city’s biggest literary event, and one of the most popular on the entire West Coast. This year’s festival takes place Saturday, November 2nd, just a few days away, and features on-stage discussions with over 80 authors, pop-up rea... Read more

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News: Portland-Area Fred Meyer and QFC workers secure a new three-year contract. Multnomah County is opening 250 recovery beds in the next two years. And a new Portland Temporary Alternative Shelter Site welcomes RV’s. Read more

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News: Two ballot boxes were set on fire in Portland and Vancouver. OHSU delays its nomination of a new president. And The Washington Post won’t endorse a president for the first time in 36 years. Read more

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News: Investigations on Campaign Finance find Rubio free of violations. Portlanders prepare to rank candidates on their November ballot. And OHSU President Dr. Danny Jacobs resigns amidst hospital’s financial turmoil. Read more

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News: Not good enough: that’s the response from Boeing workers as they decide to stay on strike. Speaking out to save Oregon’s Canyonlands, and protect us from the toxic effects of plastics. And will voters in Washington state deci... Read more

  On this episode of the KBOO Evening News: A Clackamas County Police Department wants to play Hide and Seek. Vice President Kamala Harris remarks on the dangers of Donald Trump. And in international news, Israel continues air strikes in and around Lebanon. Read more

  Portland will be using Ranked Choice Voting to elect 12 new City Councilors, it's Mayor and City Auditor on November 5th. And for councilors, there will be multiple winners in each district’s race – the three most popular in the district. Counting these ballots, or t... Read more