KBOO 90.7 Portland, OR 🇺🇸

KBOO 90.7 FM, a cornerstone of Portland's media landscape since its founding in 1968 by the Lewis & Clark College Radio Workshop, stands as a non-commercial, listener-supported community radio station. Operating at 90.7 FM, KBOO distinguishes itself by providing a platform for voices and perspectives often marginalized by mainstream media. The station's programming is largely driven by volunteers, fostering a grassroots environment and allowing for a broad spectrum of expertise and viewpoints. KBOO maintains editorial control as an independent entity, free from the influence of major media conglomerates or political parties, ensuring alternative viewpoints are available to listeners. KBOO's programming showcases an eclectic mix of music, encompassing genres such as world music, jazz, folk, blues, electronic, hip-hop, punk, alternative, and classical. Beyond music, KBOO delivers public affairs and news programming with a strong focus on local issues, investigative journalism, interviews with community leaders and activists, political commentary from progressive perspectives, and coverage of social justice topics. The station supports the arts community through interviews with artists, coverage of local arts events, and original radio dramas and storytelling programs. KBOO also provides educational programming on health and wellness, environmental issues, and technology, alongside a community calendar announcing local events.