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 mil... Read more

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 ha... Read more

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… a... Read more

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 recycl... Read more

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

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 Columbia ... Read more

City officials launched a two year Eighteen Million dollar scheme to improve traffic flow in the East Burnside area.     The scheme will see traffic become one way, eastbound on East Burnside between Northeast 3rd Avenue and Northeast 14th Avenue with a corresponding westbo... Read more

Normal 0 The US Congress recently decided to triple the amount of money designated for the ‘cash for clunkers’ program. The Program is supposed to reduce carbon emissions by getting old cars off the road. But critics have challenged the increased spending on a pr... Read more

Representative David Wu held a town hall meeting yesterday in McMinnville where the debate over healthcare got up close and personal. More than 100 people packed the meeting room to pepper Wu with questions, but the action outside – where several hundred gathered – revealed... Read more

On august 6th, 1945, the United States dropped two nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki killing 200,000 people. To commemorate the event, Eugene will have a community gathering. KBOO’s Robert Bancord has more.In Portland, there will be also be a commemoration ceremony by... Read more