KBOO reporter Jennifer Kemp went out into the community talking to bus riders to see whether Tri Met was well serving low income people in Portland-or catering more to business people and tourists. In collaboration with Envrionmental Justice organization OPAL, the story explores how Tri Met works, who it works for, and who it doesn't.
"I wrote my first song at 12, I was published at 13. I made a record at 14. I had a hit at 15, and I was a has-been at 16", so says Janis Ian. But that 's not exactly true. She's been quite busy in the nearly four decades since her first Grammy in 1975 for "At Seventeen" as Don Merrill discovered when he had the chance to talk with this songstress, author and musical legend.
KBOO's Jennifer Kemp spoke with an expert on vaccination issues. Cynthia discusses a possible correlation between kids receiving vaccination and developing autisim. Although there is still debate on the legitimacy of this conenction, the interview delves more into both sides of the issue.
KBOO's Jennifer Kemp spoke with an expert on vaccination issues. Cynthia discusses a possible correlation between kids receiving vaccination and developing autisim. Although there is still debate on the legitimacy of this conenction, the interview delves more into both sides of the issue.
The Portland Public School District presented data at Monday's School Board Meeting that students of color are more likely to be disciplined, and disciplined more harshly than white students. Strikingly, African American students were 4.1 times more likely to be suspended or expelled than their white counterparts, and were also high for Latino and Native American students. School Board members are looking for ways to reduce these numbers, and make school a positive experience for students of all racial groups. KBOO's Jennifer Kemp spoke with Mary Lee, the director of the Multnomah County Commission on Children, Families and Communities for more on the story...