Special Programming: Public Affairs

Portland supporters of Palestinian equal rights joined dozens of other cities this week in a Day of Rage for Palestine. The protest focus included condemnation of Israel’s annexation attempts in the West Bank. Protest organizers say, "We recognize that this is the latest m... Read more

Special program featuring audio from protests in Portland, and live call-ins from the protest march. Read more

Tuesday May 5th has been dubbed ‘Giving Tuesday Now’ - a day to raise awareness and support for struggling nonprofits across the US. On Tuesday, May 5th, at 9 AM, KBOO will host a Giving Tuesday Special, featuring non-profit organizers talking about their strife and Triumph... Read more

Bristol Bay, Alaska is the source of the largest sockeye run on the planet, located south of Iliamna Lake, at the terminus of several salmon rivers. The main communities are the town of Dillingham, pop. 2,500-ish; and the village & surrounding area of Naknek, pop. 900. Each... Read more

KBOO is livestreaming the Urban League of Portland's Online Mayoral Forum. This forum is an opportunity for Black voters and other allies to ask direct questions to the candidates who are seeking to serve our community. Multnomah County and Portland are home to some severe ... Read more

This week, Nuclear Hotseat's annual Fukushima Anniversary Voices from Japan. We’ll have an exclusive interview with reporter Takeshi Yamakawa, part of Tokyo Shimbun’s Nuclear Power Reporting Team.  Later, we’ll gain first-hand impressions of radiation problems in the Exclus... Read more

On today's program KBOO's News Director, Althea Billings and Public Affairs Director, Tammy Habteyes will be joined by Marc Koller co chair of the Celsi Celebration to discuss the Multnomah County Democrats efforts to get younger people involved with the organization. We wi... Read more