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Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for Evening News

Activist Suing the Eugene Chief of Police

Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for Evening News
A Eugene activist is suing the Eugene Chief of police after he was arrested only to have the charges dropped when a police officer was found lying on video tape. KBOO’s Paul Munday talks to his lawyer. Read more

More Nations Rank Higher on Fund for Peace "Failed States Index"

Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for Evening News
The Fund for Peace compiles an annual "Failed States Index" that ranks countries with the most political, economic and social instability.  The higher the ranking, the more critical the need for help.  The world average is about 75 on a 100-point scale, but more nations ... Read more

Activist Sues Eugene Police

Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 12:00am
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Alison Weir speaks on history of Israeli organ trafficking

Airs at: Tue, 09/01/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for Evening News
The Israeli government has accused a Swedish newspaper of anti-Semitism for publishing an article documenting possible cases of organ trafficking by the Israeli military. Israeli offi cials said that the article was quote “hate porn” meant to demonize both the Israeli ... Read more

Health Provider Care-Oregon Offering Nutrition Counseling

Airs at: Thu, 08/20/2009 at 12:00am
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About one in six Oregonians receives food stamps. It can be difficult turning a small food budget into healthy meals.  That’s why health provider Care-Oregon is offering nutrition counseling to help people stretch their limited food dollars. KBOO reporter Andrew Schwager... Read more

Group Called “Working America” Advocating Healthcare Reform

Airs at: Tue, 08/18/2009 at 12:00am
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Members of the labor-sponsored group “Working America” are advocating healthcare reform by toning down the debate’s fiery rhetoric and speaking to people one-on-one. Going door to door they are collecting Oregonians’ opinions concerning health insurance and medical care... Read more

Union for 14 PSU Student Workers Files Unfair Labor Practice Complaint

Airs at: Fri, 08/14/2009 at 12:00am
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A union representing fourteen part-time recycling specialists at Portland State University has filed an unfair labor practice complaint against Chancellor George Pernsteiner and the Oregon State Board of Higher Education.They say the University refused to include the rec... Read more

Human Rights Watch Criticizes Israel for shooting civilians waving white flags

Airs at: Thu, 08/13/2009 at 5:00pm
Produced for Evening News
Human Rights Watch has issued a report criticizing the Israeli military for targeting civilians waving white flags during the January invasion of Gaza. KBOO’s Jenka Soderberg spoke with Fred Abraham, who helped author the report:   Read more

Rove Involved in Political Firings

Airs at: Wed, 08/12/2009 at 5:00pm
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Karl Rove may face prosecution for his role in the political firings of US attorneys in 2006. After a thousand new documents came to light this week, the former Bush advisor has been exposed as being deeply involved in the firings. KBOO’s Jenka Soderberg spoke with Columbi... Read more