Evening News

Portland’s City Council voted today to extend the so-called sit-lie ordinance.  This measure makes it illegal to sit or lie down on a public sidewalk in downtown Portland. It was set to expire in June, but the City Council has extended the ordinance until October. Homele... Read more

The U.S. Government has announced that it will drop all charges against two long-term lobbyists of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC (EH-pack), after a U.S. Congressmember was implicated in the case. Read more

The Rooney Bill, passed Friday by the Oregon House and now moving along in the Senate, will require universities in the state to use affirmative action laws when hiring new sports coaches. Previously, schools were allowed to violate state affirmative action laws in order... Read more

The home foreclosure crisis has created a booming industry of firms promising to stop foreclosure. A growing number are flat out scams. To counter the predators, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services held a home preservation event at the Memorial Colise... Read more

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Many people and groups oppose Liquefied Natural Gas in Oregon for environmental reasons. One bill oringinally introduced by the Bradwood Landing L-N-G facility, though, is facing opposition from the Northwest Property Rights Coalition. House bill three-oh-five-eight was de... Read more

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on friday, activists around oregon gathered in portland and salem to rally in support of immigrant and workers rights. KBOO’s Pete Anderson spoke with Andrea Townsend, who is one of the organizers of Portland’s annual Mayday celebration. Read more

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