Oregon On The Record talked about the expansion plans at the Eugene Airport and also talked with our own Love Cross about Oregon Ready and emergency preparedness. #eugeneairport #EmergencyPreparedness #klcc

In our second installment of "Oregon Ready", Love Cross continues her emergency preparedness journey with a focus on tips to stay warm and safe when the power goes out. Submit your Oregon Ready questions: [email protected] www.klcc.org/human-intere...

The Olympic gold medal match between the U.S. and Canadian women's ice hockey teams is set for Thursday at Santagiulia Arena in Milan. www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

Avel Gordly, one of Oregon’s most influential civil rights champions and a politician who was often referred to as the “conscience of the state Senate” for her strong moral compass, died at home on Monday. She was 79. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

A week after a report was released finding that Lane County Commissioner David Loveall retaliated against county employees, his colleagues have asked him to apologize. Loveall and his attorney, Jill Gibson, disagreed with the findings during Wednesday’s commissioners meeting. bit.ly/4qEouy1

Under the proposed ordinance, motorists could have been fined up to $50 for handing items to pedestrians through their windows while in traffic, including while stopped at a red light. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Oregon On The Record talked with the Black Cultural Initiative about a new monument to original black families in Eugene. And we also spoke to Greenhill Humane Society about their recent efforts to save dozens of cats in a single residence. #klcc #BlackHistoryMonth #blackculturalinitiative

The engines on some of timber company Weyerhaeuser's log trucks driving around western Oregon may sound the same, but what is in their fuel tanks is not diesel. The company has begun using trucks that run on compressed natural gas. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

The Eugene Emergency Physicians (EEP), who staff PeaceHealth’s emergency departments, have issued an open letter. In it, EEP expresses dismay over the PeaceHealth’s decision to end its contract. They also state a willingness to continue their practice —as long as it remains local. bit.ly/4tEcsrn

There’s some chance of low elevation snow for Oregon's valleys Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Tyler Kranz is a lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Portland. He said there are three possible scenarios for snowfall along the I-5 corridor. www.klcc.org/environment/...

Oregon On The Record talked with KLCC's Tiffany Eckert about all the challenges facing PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center including replacing local emergency room docs with an out-of-state corporation. #peacehealth #klcc #hospital

The City of Springfield has been working for decades on plans to redevelop the Glenwood area. Community members can get an update on the project this week at the Glenwood Riverfront Redevelopment Meeting. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Many Oregonians qualify for free help preparing their income tax return, thanks to the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. The program partners with local organizations to offer assistance with trained volunteers for people who meet criteria. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, an American civil rights leader, minister, and politician, who was a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and in the 1980s reshaped Democratic politics with two galvanizing presidential campaigns, died Tuesday at the age of 84. www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

Those looking for a unique way to think about history and culture might want to check out a free lecture series coming soon to the Eugene Public Library. Comics College will be presented by local scholar Dr. Andréa Gilroy, owner of Books with Pictures Eugene. www.klcc.org/arts-culture...

A monument honoring Eugene’s five founding Black families is being created to be placed in Alton Baker Park this fall. The sculpture was revealed Friday at Reinmuth Foundry, with descendants of the families present. www.klcc.org/human-intere...

In the last two weeks, two class action lawsuits against the J.H. Baxter company have been reclassified as civil suits. Both filed in the spring of 2021, they stemmed from noxious odors and dioxins from its now-shuttered Eugene plant. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

Old growth forests with just modest exposure to fire are now most at risk for severe wildfires across the region. That’s according to a new analysis from scientists with Oregon State University and the USDA Forest Service Research & Development. www.klcc.org/environment/...

PeaceHealth has begun another round of layoffs, impacting skilled caregivers across its hospital system. The staffing reduction is the third such move in the past nine months. www.klcc.org/health-medic...

Oregon On The Record talked with both sides of an issue related to the Oregon Legislature trying to retract certain elements of the massive federal tax bill. We also spoke to our own Rachel McDonald about road safety (or lack of it) in Eugene. #klcc #HR1 #taxation #roadsafety

Eugene has been chosen to host the 2027 USA Track & Field Outdoor Championships and Para National Championships. The meet will serve as the Team USA qualifier for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. www.klcc.org/news-briefs/...

Ron Wyden, Oregon’s senior senator, was a co-sponsor of Section 230 during his time in the U.S. House. Many say the rule helped bring about the modern internet and prevents content hosts from being sued. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Oregon On The Record talked about the increase in measles in Oregon and journalism's role in holding President Trump's language to account. #klcc#measles #journalism

The Federal Aviation Administration abruptly closed the airspace around El Paso late Tuesday night for ten days — only to reopen it hours later after the Pentagon authorized use of a laser to shoot down what it believed to be a Mexican drone. www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

A bill that would enable the Oregon Ocean Science Trust to expand fundraising in support of ocean research is advancing through the state legislature. The Oregon House approved HB 4097 Tuesday. www.klcc.org/environment/...

Last week, PeaceHealth revealed it will not renew its decades-long contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians to staff its ERs in three Lane County hospitals. KLCC spoke with two local emergency physicians, with reactions to the hospital system’s decision. www.klcc.org/health-medic...

A report commissioned by Lane County found that Commissioner David Loveall retaliated against three employees, including multiple instances of retaliation against all three. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Lane County Commissioners agreed to send to May's ballot a levy that would support OSU’s Lane County Extension services, preserving and expanding current services with some new offerings. www.klcc.org/education/20...

Oregon On The Record talked with The Oregon Food Bank for the State of Hunger in our state. We also spoke with the Oregon Historical Society about Oregon's birthday on Saturday. #oregonfoodbank #klcc

Springfield School District’s top administrator, Superintendent Todd Hamilton, has submitted his resignation after months of turmoil with board members, and criticism from the community. www.klcc.org/education/20...

The International Skating Union, the sport's governing body, banned the backflip in 1977, in part because of the level of danger and in part because it violated the principle of jumps landing on one skate. www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

Oregon lawmakers heard overwhelming opposition Monday to a Democratic proposal that would speed up a vote on gas taxes and other road fees. Opponents of Senate Bill 1599 urged Democrats to back off what they said was an ill-conceived and overtly political maneuver. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Oregon On The Record talked with Claire Herbert of the U of O about the increasing criminalization of homelessness in our community, state and nation. #klcc #universityoforegon #homeless

KLCC invites you to join us for a special screening of Oregon’s Boat, a documentary about the history of the McKenzie River drift boat, followed by a discussion with the film’s creator. Sunday, February 22nd at the Art House in Eugene. 🎟️ on sale now: www.klcc.org/2025-12-16/k...

Residents and advocates are pushing for changes to Patterson Street in South Eugene after a University of Oregon PhD student was killed by a driver while bicycling last month. www.klcc.org/transportati...

The State Department is removing all posts on its public accounts on the social media platform X made before President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, 2025. The posts will be internally archived but will no longer be on public view. www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

All during February, local restaurants, food trucks, delis and breweries will roll out special vegan entrees. www.klcc.org/human-intere...

If you love ooey-gooey cheesiness, this month is for you. Food For Lane County’s annual Grilled Cheese Experience goes through February. www.klcc.org/human-intere...

Quaas-Annsa has been on the school board for less than two years, becoming chair in the fall after two fellow board members were accused of violating policy. www.klcc.org/education/20...

Earlier this year, a coalition of local and student organizations urged EWEB and UO not to move forward with the project. www.klcc.org/science-tech...

Oregon On The Record talked with Federal Judge Mustafa Kasubhai about the rule of law in these trying times. We also spoke about the Eugene Library levy. #klcc #Federalcourt

The decision to contract out for emergency doctors has left many hospital nurses and physicians concerned about patient care. www.klcc.org/health-medic...

An attorney representing Springfield Superintendent Todd Hamilton and Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Dave Collins filed a tort claim against the Springfield School District in December. www.klcc.org/education/20...

Oregon On The Record talked with The Oregon Journalism Project about how low cost cannabis is negatively impacting tax revenue to support mental health services in the state. #KLCC #cannabis #mentalhealth

Oregon’s budget hole just got a bit shallower. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Whale entanglements are becoming more common along the west coast of the United States, with NOAA Fisheries reporting as many as three dozen confirmed sightings in 2024. www.klcc.org/environment/...

The 3-2 decision comes after outcry about privacy and fears the technology could be abused. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

Oregon On The Record talked with Brittany Quick-Warner of the Eugene Chamber about recruiting business leaders to run for office. #klcc #chamberofcommerce #business

When it comes to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons cases, search teams have to be prepared for finding a corpse. One Oregon group is proactively helping their volunteers prepare for that." www.klcc.org/health-medic...

A nonprofit that supports youth experiencing homelessness in Linn and Benton Counties recently opened a new drop-in service center in Albany. www.klcc.org/human-intere...