Oregon On The Record talked with Kyra Buckley of OPB about how women's sports is becoming an economic powerhouse in Oregon. #klcc #womeninsports #portlandfire #portlandthorns #SportsBra

On Saturday, the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department assisted a wayward juvenile sea lion that had wandered onto Highway 101 a few miles south of Newport. A staff member of the Oregon Coast Aquarium and other community members responded to the scene to assist. www.klcc.org/news-briefs/...

A palliative care doctor in Austin says listening to vinyl music can lift heavy moments for families and patients receiving end-of-life care. www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

An audit by the Oregon secretary of state’s office has found gaps in the state health authority’s implementation of Ballot Measure 110, the state’s landmark drug decriminalization law. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

Springfield leaders will discuss a new payroll tax in the new year, though the city can’t collect it until 2027 at the earliest. They have not yet settled on how they would spend their funds, and are continuing to discuss other logistics required to roll out a new tax. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

The Ducks (12-1) advanced to face Texas Tech in a quarterfinal game at the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1. Oregon won a playoff game for the first time since 2014, when the Ducks beat Florida State in the Rose Bowl semifinal before losing to Ohio State. www.klcc.org/sports/2025-...

The College Football Playoff is pretty much business as usual for Oregon, which is more accustomed to playing at this level. The story is different in several ways for James Madison, a newcomer to the playoff. www.klcc.org/sports/2025-...

Less than a week after a Republican-led campaign put new money for state roads on ice, lawmakers are in a partisan squabble over how to fund winter road maintenance throughout Oregon. www.klcc.org/transportati...

An atmospheric river that dumped record-setting amounts of rain in many western Oregon cities Thursday gave way to a mixture of sunshine and scattered showers Friday. It caused flooding that covered fields and lowlands, and temporarily closed several rural highways. www.klcc.org/disasters-ac...

Eugene is holding a candlelight vigil Sunday evening, which is National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day, in honor of homeless residents who have died this year. At the Farmers Market Pavilion, there will be a resource fair at 5 p.m., and a memorial service at 6 p.m. www.klcc.org/housing-home...

The first harvest of fresh Dungeness crab is in and folks are lining up to purchase the long-awaited crustaceans. Fisherman’s Market in Eugene was bustling with customers Thursday morning. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

Despite pouring rain and howling wind, community members gathered along the Ferry Street Bridge in Eugene Thursday chanting and holding signs that said “Immigrants welcome” and “No human being is illegal" in the first of five “Day Without An Immigrant” events. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Another in a series of windy, rainy storms moved into western Oregon on Thursday, bringing a new round of power outages and concerns over flooding. The worst hit area on Thursday afternoon was Lincoln County, where more than 16,000 customers were in the dark. www.klcc.org/disasters-ac...

"The Set Aside Clinic" is a legal service in Eugene that is helping individuals clear their criminal records, offering a path to new opportunities in employment and housing. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

The No. 5 Ducks host No. 24 James Madison Saturday. The matchup marks the Ducks’ third all-time playoff appearance. It’s the first playoff game to be held at Autzen. www.klcc.org/sports/2025-...

Opponents of the Coffin Butte landfill expansion petitioned to overturn the county commissioners' November approval of the expansion. The county commissioners voted Tuesday to withdraw their approval to allow further discussion before it goes through the appeals process. www.klcc.org/environment/...

Oregon On The Record talked our failing traffic safety record and what advocates think we can do about it. #KLCC #roadsafety #VisionZero

Opponents of Waldport’s mayor have been given the green light to gather signatures to try to force her out of office. It means that for the second time since August, Waldport voters will be asked to sign a petition to recall an elected city official. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

In the latest episode of KLCC's Oregon Rainmakers, host & business reporter Zac Ziegler talks with Richard Goosman, the owner of Radar Toys and other toy shops around Eugene. www.klcc.org/podcast/klcc...

After hearing about the Bondi Beach terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration Sunday morning, Anni Katz reached out to her mom. “How are we going to get through this? How do we celebrate the holiday tonight?" Katz asked. The answer: “We have to be proud of who we are." www.klcc.org/human-intere...

Christmas is almost here, and children have just a few more chances to tell Santa Claus what's on their list. Here are some places to meet Santa in western and central Oregon. For more holiday happenings, visit KLCC's community calendar, The Shortcut. www.klcc.org/arts-culture...

As of Tuesday morning Saint Vincent de Paul of Lane County still had nearly 1,000 food boxes available for people to sign up for. “There’s no requirements. We’re not asking for any information. If you sign up, you’re going to get a box." www.klcc.org/human-intere...

Unemployment in Lane County continued to follow a statewide growth trend in September. The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eugene area reached 5%. Numbers have steadily increased since May 2023, when the area hit a recent low of 3.6%. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

Oregon On The Record talked with Aimee Green of The Oregonian about the high cost of lift tickets in Oregon. #klcc #skiing #winterwonderland

Oregon’s two senators and the congresswomen representing Lincoln County got a letter of reassurance Friday from the U.S. Coast Guard’s commandant that he intends to permanently keep its rescue helicopter in Newport. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Hunter Communications, a Medford-based fiber optic internet service provider and the largest private internet provider in Oregon, has been acquired by Oak Hill, a private equity firm with a history of buying fiber optic internet providers and communications companies. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

Oregon On The Record spoke with Farm Forward about salmonella contamination at Costco and also talked with one of our reporters about a disturbing ICE stop in Cottage Grove. #klcc #costco #ICEraids

Oregon lawmakers will likely consider restrictions on Automatic License Plate Reader technology next year. Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, told KLCC he’s convened a workgroup that includes the ACLU, local anti-surveillance group Eyes Off Eugene, and law enforcement. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner were found dead inside their home in Brentwood, Calif. on Sunday afternoon. Their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and taken into custody. His bail has been set at $4 million. www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

The holiday season is underway, but Oregon’s ski areas are still waiting for snow. While the Pacific Northwest has had plenty of moisture, freezing levels haven’t stayed low enough to accumulate snow. www.klcc.org/environment/...

About 25 years ago, University of Oregon biology professor Alan Shanks started daily counts of baby Dungeness crabs washing ashore in Coos Bay. Over time, he found that the number of larval crabs counted through the summer correlates with the crab catch four years later. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

"St. Nick is all well and good, but at the end of the day, people want to see something darker. They want to see Krampus." www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

In November, the Trump administration fast-tracked a set of rules which criminalize “loud or unusual noise” surrounding its federal facilities nationwide. A pair of Eugene protesters are now suing over what they describe as free speech violations and illegal targeting. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center will be closed from Dec. 16 through mid-May. The site, south of Yachats along Highway 101, is run by the Siuslaw National Forest. It’s getting new flooring, upgraded accessibility, and fresh exhibits, all within a $60,000 budget. www.klcc.org/environment/...

Two gunmen attacked a Hannukah celebration on a Sydney beach Sunday, killing at least 11 people in what Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called an act of antisemitism and terrorism. www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

We are almost halfway to unlocking a $50,000 challenge gift! You can help us keep up the momentum by making a donation today. Everyone who donates to KLCC by December 31st will be automatically entered into our "Adventure in Astoria" prize drawing! www.klcc.org/donate-social

Commercial Dungeness crabbing boats in Oregon have a three day window to set their traps before they can begin their harvest at 9:00 a.m. on Dec. 16. Crabbers will begin setting their traps on Dec. 13. The industry has not been able to collectively agree on a price. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

A landslide has closed Oregon route 229, a state highway in Lincoln County. The slide shut down the road about 10 miles north of Siletz. The Lincoln County Sheriff's office said five residential properties were affected by the slide, with serious impact to three homes. www.klcc.org/news-briefs/...

On Wednesday, the McKenzie Community Land Trust cut the ribbon on six freshly built homes now available for ownership by fire survivors. Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek attended and told an excited crowd the new Rose Street Neighborhood is a “blueprint” for disaster recovery. www.klcc.org/housing-home...

Children from schools across Eugene took part in the culmination of a nearly two-month project Thursday morning at Alton Baker Park. The students released salmon fry that they watched develop since they were eggs. www.klcc.org/education/20...

During this season of giving, KLCC checked in with some local booksellers to find out how they’re doing and what books they recommend for gifting or reading yourself. www.klcc.org/arts-culture...

Eugene 4J school district has projected a $30 million shortfall caused by declining enrollment and rising costs. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson is announcing proposed cuts in three stages. www.klcc.org/news-briefs/...

Flood watches and warnings are in effect for much of the area through Thursday afternoon. The heavy rains mean there’s an elevated threat for urban, small stream and river flooding. www.klcc.org/transportati...

The University of Oregon shared mixed financial news during Board of Trustees meetings this week. The school is now anticipating a $2 million budget shortfall this fiscal year. www.klcc.org/education/20...

The number of passengers in and out of Eugene Airport has been relatively flat since 2021. Airport officials say that’s because flight capacity is pretty much full, prompting talk of expansion. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

On today's Oregon On The Record, host Michael Dunne talks with Allie Yee, Interim Executive Director for Partners For A Hunger Free Oregon. She tells us about their work to advocate for better food equity and lobby for more food assistance in the state. www.klcc.org/podcast/oreg...

Data from a dropshipping firm shows slowest times tend to be in the Pacific Northwest. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner confirmed Tuesday that a Flock camera was turned on after the city ordered the AI-powered license plate readers to be shut down. Flock’s data showed as recently as Monday that its Eugene police cameras had been active in the past month. www.klcc.org/crime-law-ju...

Looking for the perfect gift for the public radio and bird fan in your life? When you donate to KLCC today - by becoming a Sustaining Member at $15 a month or a one-time gift of $180 - we'll ship you a BirdNote calendar to arrive in time for holiday gifting. www.klcc.org/donate-social

Sanipac, the garbage hauler that handles Springfield’s trash, has not paid millions of dollars in fees it owes to Lane County, according to the county. That could mean higher fees for Springfield residents at transfer stations. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...