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KBOOs Public File is now OnLine

The FCC has mandated the transition of all radio stations to put their public files on line. Here's KBOOs! https://publicfiles.fcc.gov/fm-profile/kboo The advantages to this new system are that physical access to the studio for purpose of inspecting the public file has be... Read more

Woohoo! We met our fundraising goal!

Yesterday was the last day of our end of year fundraising and it was a rousing success thanks to all of our supporters! We raised over $58,000 through our Give Guide fundraiser, surpassing our initial and stretch goal. With times the way they are, we are humbled and gratefu... Read more

KBOO Board of Directors Candidate Interviews

Airs at: Tue, 10/27/2020 at 10:00am - 11:00am
  It's time to vote for KBOO's Board of Directors. Tune in to hear from all our candidates to help you decide who should fill our open seats. This special program will air on Tues Oct 27 at 10am, and re-airing on Wed Oct 28 at 7pm. Ballots for KBOO's Board of Directors are... Read more

About the recent departure of two KBOO programmers

  Today it was announced that long-time KBOO program Press*Watch would no longer be airing. We know that this is a surprise to listeners of the show. Press*Watch host Theresa had originally announced that she was taking a short break from her program, but ultimately decide... Read more

R.I.P. Lorenzo Milam (1933-2020)

KBOO would like to express our deepest condolences on the recent passing of Lorenzo Milam.  Lorenzo was a pioneer in community radio. His belief in and passion for community radio lead to the nickname "The Johnny Appleseed of Community Radio" due to his pioneering efforts i... Read more

News from the BOO: KBOO Program Director Erin Yanke

Airs at: Wed, 04/22/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News from the BOO
Interview with Erin Yanke about her recent announcement about her resignation as KBOO's Program Director. The radio broadcast of this interview was truncated version of the full interview which is available below.  Read more

News from the BOO: Our partial station shutdown and a thank you to our supporters

Airs at: Wed, 03/25/2020 at 5:45pm - 6:00pm
Produced for:  News from the BOO
  Transcription: “Good evening. You’re listening to News from the Boo here on your community radio station, KBOO Portland. I am your host Jenna Yokoyama, recording from my closet and on my cell phone. I am also one of your interim station co-managers. I hope you’re all s... Read more

Keep KBOO Healthy: Bring Your Own Mug

B.Y.O.M.D.U.  (bring your own mug, dish ware, and utensils) In an effort to help prevent or slow the spread of infection at KBOO, we are asking all our staff and volunteers to please bring your own mug. We have removed all of our communal mugs, dish ware, and utensils from... Read more

THANK YOU for supporting the Winter Drive!

  Dear KBOO Community,  THANK YOU for your support during our recent Winter Drive! We made our goal and then some thanks to you. In just 3 days, we raised over $18,000! Woohoo! Because of your generosity, KBOO is able to bring volunteer powered, community focused radio to... Read more

ITEM NEEDED: Suitcase (carry on size)

Hey KBOO Community, We're in need of a carry-on size roller suitcase for our tabling team. Got one to donate? Please contact the station manager at manager [at] kboo [dot] fm or 503-231-8032.  Item must be in new or great condition. We put a lot of miles on our suitecases... Read more