Evening News
Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov
Main topics for this episode: COP30 falls short of expectations; interpreting the Xi-Trump conversation; the phony war with Venezuela
Evening News on 12/03/25
An Oregon lawsuit against the Trump Administration attempts to restore SNAP benefits for Immigrants and asylum seekers. Local Starbucks workers stay out on strike. And in national News, November employment numbers decreased.
Evening News on 12/02/25
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson nominates a permanent city administrator. Portland Public School Board will vote on a controversial construction contract. And TriMet cuts go into effect.
Evening News on 12/01/25
Portland City Council will consider a detention center impact fee and a change to city investment policy  Lawmakers and advocates raise concerns that automatic license plate readers are leading to ICE arrests, And, the shooting of two National Guard members in D-C promp...
Evening News on 11/28/25
Evening News on 11/27/25
Evening News on 11/26/25
ICE may be trying to build a Detention Facility in Newport. Oregon’s Attorney General issues warning that they will criminally investigate federal officers who abuse their authority. And several national groups call a holiday boycott of corporations that are complicit wi...
The Global Citizen - Prof. Mel Gurtov
"Zelensky's Predicament" examines the pressure being exerted on the Ukraine president to accept a peace plan made in Moscow.
Evening News on 11/25/25
Newport wants a helicopter back. A rare comic sells for more than 9 million dollars. And in international news, Paris investigators make more arrests related to the recent louvre burglary.
Evening News on 11/24/25
A proposed detention center fee is discussed at Portland City Council. Oregon Food Bank tries to counter growing food scarcity after SNAP benefits were delayed this month. And in international news, Indigenous Representatives reflect on the outcomes of COP30.
Evening News on 11/21/25
Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov
Main topics in this episode: China-Japan row worsening; US peace plan for Gaza harms Palestinians; Saudi-US ties strengthen
Evening News on 11/20/25
Another court decision comes down about national guard troops in Portland. Oregon's Governor unveils her plan to speed up and strengthen the state's quest for clean energy. An Oregon man is held up as an example of a healthcare crisis.
Evening News on 11/19/25
The state of Oregon pushes back, yet again, against a Trump Administration grab of voter data PacifiCorp Settles another class action lawsuit for NOT shutting down power in a 2020 Labor Day fires Trump officials say SNAP recipients must reapply for benefits,
Evening News on 11/18/25
Federal immigration officials report their arrest numbers for October in Portland – far higher than advocates knew about Portland City Council mulls a fee for detention facilities, and a ban for AI rental price fixing And in international news, an incarcerated man in Aus...
Evening News on 11/17/25
California National Guardsmembers sent to Portland are going home Oregon’s public defender crisis shows signs of improvement And, local New Seasons Workers authorize a December strike
Jefferson Dancers sell out 50th anniversary kick-off performance
Pictured: Jay'Quan Lewis-Price (above) and Sierra Miller (below) during the final performance of Soar on Friday. Â The Jefferson Dancers are celebrating their 50th anniversary today at Bodyvox Dance Studio in Portland. The award-winning dance company is part of Je...
'Trouble in Toyland' report cautions parents on teddies with AI chatbots and other dangerous toys
The holiday season is approaching, and for kids, that means hoping for a new toy. But not everything looks as good as it does on the package. A new report advises parents and families on potentially harmful toys to look out for this season, from counterfeit items, to s...
Evening News on 11/14/25
Global Citizen International Digest with Prof. Mel Gurtov
Main topics in this episode: Obstacles to Trump's Gaza plan; COP30 lobbying; US attacks on alleged drug boats
Evening News on 11/13/25
Why are fewer and fewer children showing up in Oregon schools? Pacific Northwest leaders explain their votes; How healthcare figured into their decision on whether to stop the shutdown. Saving wildlife in the Northwest.