Evening News

Today marks the anniversary of the world’s first nuclear bomb explosion.  That bomb was dropped by the United States airforce on Hiroshima, Japan on August 6th 1945.  It was followed three days later by a second nuclear bomb, also dropped by the U.S. airforce, on Nagasaki, J... Read more

Southeast Portland nonprofits and progressive businesses are vacating their current building sooner than expected.  KBOO’s  Marc de Giere Reports. Read more

Another edition of the local environmental series, Our Backyard with K-BOO’s Edison Carder. Read more

And now, another edition of the local environmental series, Our Backyard with K-BOO’s Edison Carder. Read more

Portland State University, in collaboration with the Bradley Angle House and Healing Roots Village, is expanding and reprioritizing the domestic violence dialogue and awareness. Yvette Maranowski attended this weekend's annual conference and has the details.   Read more

As we reported earlier this week, the Oregon State Senate passed a bill which would regulate the payday loan industry. The legislature is still considering other pieces of legislation which would reign in similar predatory lending practices like sub-prime mortgages. KBOO’s... Read more

The Oregon Senate passed a bill today that will allow trophy hunters to kill cougars in the state in large numbers. KBOO’s Jenka Soderberg spoke with Brian Vincent of Big Wildlife about what today’s vote means for Oregon’s cougars. Read more

A 35-year-old Afghani radio station owner, teacher and mother of six has been killed in Kabul. KBOO’s Lina Aglialoro has more. Read more

There was an action today in front of the Sears Department Store at Lloyd Center. Liam Delta spoke with Brian of the Campaign to Stop La Perota Dam. Read more

Comprehensive immigration reform supporters are gathering in front of Oregon Senator Smith's Office today to rally in opposition to the immigration reform bill being considered in the U S Senate. KBOO’s Laura Young Reports. Read more