Evening News

Normal 0 sdThe immigrant right's group CAUSA is organizing a kid's rally for those eighteen and under that are affected by immigration. KBOO's Nick Walker, in collaboration with the Oregon News Service, has more on the story. Read more

Portland General Electric is cited for violating the federal clean air act. Read more

On the 9th anniversary of the war in Afganistan, local anti-war groups have sent letters to the Oregon Congressional Delegation to take action to end the war. KBOO's Crystal Leighty has more. Read more

State lawmakers and peace activiists urge Oregon's Congressional Delegation to take a stand against the war in Afghanistan. Portland General Electric is cited for violating the Federal Clean Air Act. Record number of undocumented immigrants have been deported over... Read more

According to a new study, a dollar donation can make a 150 dollar difference for nonprofit advocacy groups in the northwest. KBOO's Nick Walker has more in collaboration with the Oregon News Service. Read more

Compact Fluorescent Lights are becoming more common as consumers become more energy conscious. Even though use of these lights may lower your power bill, there are health and environmental concerns to address. KBOO's Ric Pryor has more in collaboration with Soundbite Services. Read more

Headlines for this newscast A new study reports on the effectiveness of northwest non-profits The U.S. Interior Department issued new offshore oil drilling and spill regulations Equador's president declares a state of emergency as the military protests new au... Read more

The tribunal of an army specialist accused of killing Afgan civilians began today in Tacoma, Washington. The specialist, along with four others, is accused of creating scenarios during which they could kill civilians. Evan Tenenbaum brings us the story Read more

The superindendent of Portland Public Schools announced plans to close Marshall High School in Southeast Portland. Reaction to the closure has been swift and crital according to reports. KBOO's Ursula Wolf spoke with the president of the Lents Neighboorhood Association, Nick... Read more

An aid shipped carrying Jewish activists bound for Gaza has been seized by the Israel Navy. For an update on the situation, KBOO's Crystal Leighty spoke with Steven Zunes, a professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. Read more