Oregon On The Record talked with OPB's Emily Cureton Cook about her stories on water rights and usage in Central Oregon from the Deschutes River, and how some properties are encouraged to use as much water as possible, while farmers in other areas are struggling to water their thirsty crops.

Oregon On the Record talked with legendary singer/songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter ahead of her concert this weekend in Bend. www.klcc.org/podcast/oreg...

Oregon On The Record talked with The Guardian about how hidden fees are jacking up rents in Oregon and the nation.

A fire at Eugene restaurant Davis NW Smokehouse appears to have been started intentionally, according to investigators. Fire Chief Mike Caven said crews extinguished the 2:30 a.m. fire on Saturday. Investigators found evidence that the fire was intentionally set. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

Eugene Pride has announced that its annual march will be cancelled. A festival scheduled for this Saturday will proceed as scheduled. www.klcc.org/arts-culture...

Oregon On The Record talked about Lane County's roads that never get repaired and also talked with U of O Prof. Yuchi Yao about the SpaceX IPO.

Oregon On The Record talked with The Oregonian about Intel's comeback.

Tim Morris, the Executive Director of the Springfield Eugene Tenant Association, wants to remind renters of their rights during the heat. www.klcc.org/housing-home...

Extreme heat has been forecasted in the Willamette Valley this Sunday through Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to exceed 95 degrees. Cities and counties have cooling centers available for the public to cool off during the heat wave. www.klcc.org/health-medic...

Oregon On The Record talked with the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about the explosion of data centers in Oregon and how the promise of jobs and economic vibrancy is often underwhelming, while negative environmental impacts are often under-estimated. www.klcc.org/podcast/oreg...

Oregon On The Record talked with @froomkin.bsky.social about the media's failings to hold President Trump accountable for lies and exaggerations.

Bit By Bit Adaptive Riding is an equine therapy organization located near Coffin Butte Landfill in Benton County. Citing safety and air quality concerns from the landfill, the non-profit organization has relocated its horses. Clients are feeling the impact. www.klcc.org/environment/...

The University of Oregon issued an alert Tuesday afternoon, calling for an evacuation of Hayward Field due to a bomb threat. The alert was issued at 1:39 p.m. University of Oregon said UO police and "partner agencies" were on the scene investigating. www.klcc.org/news-briefs/...

Oregon On The Record talked with Chris Swires and Evan Miles of the Eugene Gay Men's Chorus about their upcoming show - Out Loud. We also listen in to their recent rehearsal.

Oregon On The Record talked with Dr. Howard Chiou of OHA about the state's low vaccination rate.

The Eugene Police Department now accepts complaints about powered bicycle and scooter users online. The department added a category to its online reporting portal as complaints about how people drive the electric-assist vehicles grow with the devices’ popularity. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

Oregon On The Record talked with Beyond Toxics about their new mapping tool which is searchable to show where pesticides are being used in the community. #klcc #pesticides #aerialspraying

Oregon On The Record talked with Bright Saver a nonprofit advocating for balcony solar, and Oregon Rep. Sarah Finger McDonald who is trying to pass legislation in the state to make it easier for consumers to get it. #klcc #BalconySolar #solarenergy

It's KLCC Summer Sign-up! You can help KLCC unlock an extra $10,000 challenge gift and finish the budget year strong. Donate by Friday at 5 p.m., and ou'll be automatically entered to win dinner for 4 at Marché and a 4-pack of tickets to see Bob Dylan at the Cuthbert. www.klcc.org/donate-social

Oregon On The Record talked with the founders of the River Road Anthology - a collective work of local authors. #klcc #booksbooksbooks #literacy

Like other districts across the region, Greater Albany Public Schools (GAPS) is navigating what steps to take as its student enrollment — and therefore, state funding — continues to decline. www.klcc.org/education/20...

Oregon On The Record talked with OPB to get the latest on the Longview papermill disaster. #klcc #OPB #longviewwa

Oregon On The Record talked with Brendan Ballou of the Public Integrity Project about the growth of forced arbitration by corporations and the harm done to consumers - and how such actions hide in those lengthy terms of service contracts we get every day. #KLCC #PublicInterest

The former bookkeeper for Eugene Weekly, Elisha Young, has been sentenced to three years in prison and two years of supervised release. Prosecutors accused Young of stealing more than $138,000 from the Weekly between July 2021 and December 2023. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

Oregon On The Record talked with the editor of the Daily Emerald about the paper's fierce independence and investigative style. #klcc #universityoforegon #journalism #StudentNewspapers

Oregon On The Record talked with Oregon State University about a new way to categorize fire prone areas to include social vulnerability and also talk to an organization concerned about the safety and impact of Oregon's factory farms. #klcc #oregonstateuniversity #wildfire #FactoryFarming

Oregon On The Record talked with two local Girl Scouts about leadership and developing skills for the future. #klcc #girlscoutsofamerica #leadership

Oregon On The Record talked with Lane Council of Governments about programs to help seniors in the community deal with chronic health conditions that can also lead to stress, anxiety and isolation. #SeniorLiving #klcc #eldercare

Oregon On The Record talked with Travel Lane County about efforts to bring a large indoor sports facility to the community - one that would add space for local teams, and also attract out-of-town visitors. #klcc #travellanecounty #indoorsports #tourismindustry

Several activists held a press conference Friday in Eugene’s Scobert Park, following last weekend’s release of bodycam footage that showed a Eugene Police officer making racist remarks, and joking about domestic violence and gassed protesters. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

Oregon On The Record talked with Dr. Maneka Brooks of Portland State University about a new way to teach students who are bilingual, while also helping them feel more welcome and appreciated. #KLCC #portlandstateuniversity #bilingualeducation

“I think one of the most significant parts of the importance of this is the inspiration that it’s going to generate for everyone who happens upon it,” said Lisa Ballance, director of the Marine Mammal Institute. www.klcc.org/environment/...

In a message to the community Thursday, Scholz announced he was immediately freezing hiring and pay increases, except for some raises UO has already committed to. www.klcc.org/education/20...

An investigation by the Oregon Department of Education found that what Springfield School District students are being taught in two subjects doesn’t meet state standards. www.klcc.org/education/20...

“No one believes the behavior of one person shapes the reputation of an entire group,” said one of the activists calling for the police chief's resignation. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

PeaceHealth announced Thursday that Dr. Jim McGovern is no longer serving as chief executive for the Oregon region, effective immediately. A spokesperson with the hospital system confirmed McGovern no longer works for PeaceHealth. www.klcc.org/2026-05-14/p...

On a recent evening, the performance space in the back of Eugene’s Tsunami Books was full of people singing along to the Beatles. It’s standing room only for the Beatles sing-along. It’s a project by Paul Safar, a Eugene musician, composer and teacher. www.klcc.org/arts-culture...

Dr. Stephen Kornfeld is an oncologist from Bend who was traveling on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. He said he had volunteered to help care for fellow passengers who began getting sick aboard the MV Hondius in April. www.klcc.org/health-medic...

Oregon On The Record talked about the aftermath of the Eugene Police officer's racist remarks, and also talked with U of O Super star Kayvon Thibodeaux on his efforts to educate college athletes on money issues. #klcc #KayvonThibodeaux #eugenepolice

Oregon On The Record talked with The Oregon Capitol Chronicle about political leader's worry's for the upcoming fire season; and also talked to OPB about the raucous season opener for the WNBA Portland Fire. #klcc #WNBA #wildfire #wnbaportlandfire

Oregon On The Record talked with #oregonstateuniversity President Murthy about a major new influx of money to spend on the university's athletics program including coaches and players. #KLCC #oregonstateuniversity #collegeathletics

Residents of a retirement mobile home park in West Eugene are working to buy their own community after it was put up for sale by its out of state owners. www.klcc.org/housing-home...

A Eugene Police Officer has resigned and the city’s independent police auditor has vowed an investigation, after EPD bodycam footage emerged online Saturday that contained profane and racist language. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

Photos from the KLCC Insect Walk yesterday at Mount Pisgah Arboretum! www.klcc.org/klcc-insect-...

Oregon On The Record checked in with Senator Ron Wyden on a host of issues, including the war in Iran, and the evolving local situation with PeaceHealth. #klcc #RONWYDEN #wariniran #TrumpAdministration

Ready to fill out your ballots? KLCC's Voters Guide will help you make informed choices as you vote in the 2026 Oregon Primary election. www.klcc.org/election-cov...

A Tennessee-based company with a history of contract work with the federal government was paid $269,225 to install “concrete security barriers” around the Eugene federal building. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Oregon On The Record talked with former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich about our political moment and standing up to bullies. #klcc #robertreich

PeaceHealth has reversed course, announcing Wednesday it now intends to renew its contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians to staff its Lane County emergency departments. www.klcc.org/breaking/202...

The opponents of the “Lane County Watersheds Bill of Rights” initiative have raised around 10 times more money than the supporters, as of Monday. www.klcc.org/environment/...