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New Series on KPFK Features Voices of Land Defenders and Environmental Justice Advocates

Creative FRONTLINE airs on KPFK, from Producers Robert Lundahl and Tracker Quinone

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) - The new series on KPFK features "voices from the frontline," from Producers Robert Lundahl and Tracker Quinone (Apache).

The mission of this collective is determined by the issues of development and inequity becoming more prominent, more destructive, and occurring now across California and the West, with little oversight.

Florida Man Sentenced for Sexual Abusing an Oregon Child

In October 2020, he threatened to kill the child and the child’s family.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - A Florida man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison today for video recording himself sexually abusing a child he met on social media and sharing the abuse video with others online.

In March 2018 he travelled to Oregon to meet the child.

Gun Control, the Third Rail of American Politics

Why are American men so obsessed with guns?

(SAN FRANCISCO, CA.) - For the third straight year the United States has experienced over 600 mass shootings in which four or more people, other than the attacker, were shot.

Just recently, five people were killed in a mass shooting at Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colo.; six were killed at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Va.; four more were killed at the University of Idaho; and three were killed and two others wounded at the University of Virginia. This is intolerable.

Oregon Elections Division Rejects Kristof Candidacy

Kristof appeals decision regarding residency requirements for Office of Oregon Governor

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Elections Division notified the Nicholas Kristof campaign Thursday that it is rejecting his filing for Governor because he does not meet the constitutional requirements to serve.

"Today I filed with the Supreme Court my challenge to yesterday's Secretary of State decision," said Kristof.

Who has the President`s Ear?

As we face the future, nothing presents a greater danger than the threat of nuclear war.

(PORTLAND, Ore. / PeaceVoice) - Each Spring our country funds its priorities for the coming year.

This annual process gives us the opportunity for renewal as we address our critical needs.

Petition to Recall Governor Brown Lacks Necessary Signatures

No submission was received from the Oregon Republican Party.

(SALEM, Ore.) - At approximately 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, Michael Cross, Chief Sponsor of the “Flush Down Kate Brown” petition to recall Governor Brown delivered 9 boxes of petitions to the Oregon Secretary of State's office, together with a Petition Submission form SEL 339, attesting to a “Completed Petition Submission” "estimating 290,000" signatures.

However, the submission fell short of the 280,050 signatures necessary to trigger a recall vote.

Water Stations To Open in Salem and Turner

There are several sites to fill up your containers with good water.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Free drinking water will be available at multiple locations throughout Marion and Polk counties tonight. The water distribution operation is a cooperative effort between Marion County, City of Salem, and the Oregon Military Department.

Once they begin, the sites will operate around the clock until further notice. All bulk water distribution locations are pull-through. Residents must bring their own containers. There is a 5 gallon limit per vehicle.

SALEM: Water Advisory for Vulnerable Populations remains in Effect Until Further Notice

News Release from City of Salem

(SALEM, Ore.) - Based on test results received today, the City of Salem will be maintaining the Vulnerable Population Water Advisory until further notice.

Tap water is safe for consumption for healthy children over the age of six and healthy adults. Further information regarding water distribution and assistance will be released shortly in a separate update.

Praise for Passage of Oregon Bill to Implement Comprehensive Rape Kit Reform

Oregon SB 1571 addresses the embarrassing backlog of untested rape kits.

(NEW YORK) - DNA evidence is an invaluable investigative tool. When tested, rape kit evidence can identify an unknown assailant, confirm the presence of a known suspect, affirm the survivor's account of the attack, connect the suspect to other crime scenes, and exonerate the wrongly convicted.

Yet too often the decision is made not to test these kits. Right now, there are hundreds of thousands of untested rape kits sitting in police and crime lab storage facilities across the country. We don’t yet know the extent of the backlog in Oregon. But we are soon to find out.

FBI Ends Evidence Collection at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

It will likely take a number of months before the various forensic exams are complete.

(BURNS, Ore.) - FBI personnel completed the evidence collection process at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge today, turning control of the facility over to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Please note that the refuge is not yet open to the public (or to the media), and it will not be open until the U.S. Attorney's Office and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determine that it is appropriate to do so.