Students at Marist Catholic High School in Eugene are speaking out after they claim a teacher was dismissed for commenting on the recently-slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. www.klcc.org/education/20...

Local county health officials are backing recent respiratory virus vaccination recommendations from the Oregon Health Authority and the newly-formed Western States Health Alliance. Oregonians can be vaccinated against respiratory illnesses without a prescription. www.klcc.org/health-medic...

Although it may have smelled strongly of smoke Thursday, National Weather Service Meteorologist Colby Neuman said air quality in Eugene saw highs in the “moderate” range. He said that any degraded air should clear as winds shift to the north Friday. www.klcc.org/environment/...

A clarinet professor from the University of Oregon has been chosen as the artistic director for ClarinetFest, the world’s largest gathering of clarinet artists, performers, and educators. www.klcc.org/arts-culture...

It’s been one year since workers at the Oregon-based drinks distributor Bigfoot Beverages went on strike, and some picketers are still on the line today. On Thursday, the union held a barbeque outside the Bigfoot facility, in order to commemorate the anniversary. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

A bill sponsored by Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley in the Senate and Rep. Val Hoyle in the House, would seek to end the trend of insurance companies buying, or owning medical clinics. www.klcc.org/health-medic...

Frank Lawson, who has served as CEO and General Manager of the Eugene Water & Electric Board for more than a decade has announced his retirement. Lawson says he’ll remain in his position until Spring of 2026. www.klcc.org/news-briefs/...

The Ducks and Beavers meet for their annual Rivalry Game Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. It will be the 129th meeting between the two teams and comes as Oregon State is winless in their first three games of the season. www.klcc.org/sports/2025-...

Pacific Northwest drivers are paying some of the highest gasoline prices in the country this week. This month, a major pipeline outage contributed to pushing up the price of gas. Gas stations were able to start selling winter gasoline blends on Sept. 15. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

Immigration enforcement agents took a man into custody outside a Newport motel Wednesday morning in a highly public arrest that sent fear through many workers who staff local lodging and restaurant jobs. From our news partner, Lincoln Chronicle. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Earlier this week we reported on the mysterious absence of Vaux’s Swifts around Roseburg. The Umpqua Valley Audubon Society wanted help tracking flocks of these migratory birds, and now the watch parties are back on after a thousand swifts were sighted around town. www.klcc.org/human-intere...

KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White brings you a bird's eye view of the "Roadless" areas in Oregon that could soon lose protections under the Trump Administration. www.klcc.org/environment/...

KLCC's Viz City from Sandy Brown Jensen: The O'Brien Gallery in Eugene presents a show of fine art monochrome photography by owners Sandi and Walt O'Brien, revealing the emotional depth and tonal beauty found in their distinct infrared and platinum/palladium work. www.klcc.org/show/viz-cit...

Oregon Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle violated rules meant to increase the transparency of stock transactions by members of Congress, according to a report by the non-profit Open Secrets. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

From humble blue collar beginnings, to the biggest MMA stage in the world, Eugene UFC fighter, Adam Fugitt, has put in the work to become one of the best fighters in the nation. www.klcc.org/sports/2025-...

A man fell into Thor’s Well and drowned Monday, the third such victim since 2017 at the popular but dangerous attraction near the base of Cape Perpetua just south of Yachats. From our news partner, Lincoln Chronicle. www.klcc.org/disasters-ac...

A dire mystery has the Umpqua Valley Audubon Society asking the public for help: vast numbers of the migratory birds, Vaux’s Swifts, have disappeared. The hanging questions are: Why? And where have the swifts gone? www.klcc.org/human-intere...

It’s been a wild ride for Matt Wallace, who’s owned Eugene Coin and Jewelry since January. “It seems like every single day we walk in, we’re hitting new records for gold," he told KLCC. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

Inevitably, one word comes up when discussing Robert Redford: golden. Redford gleamed through more than 80 movies, many of them classics. His life included decades of activism and founding the Sundance Institute that profoundly shaped decades of independent film. www.klcc.org/npr-obituari...

Oregon On The Record talked with NPR's Tom Bowman about his long and exciting career as a war correspondent. #klcc #npr #WarCorrespondent

Oregon researchers say several “magic mushroom” products sold on store shelves don’t actually contain any psilocybin. www.klcc.org/health-medic...

The major pipeline delivering gasoline to Oregon spent around 10 days out of service, forcing prices at the pump to surge across the state, before reportedly restarting Friday. www.klcc.org/2025-09-13/o...

The destructive Emerald Ash Borer beetle has been increasing its range in the U.S. for decades. It’s been confirmed in five Oregon counties. The beetle is coming for Oregon Ash trees, but scientists and residents can help soften the blow. www.klcc.org/environment/...

Around 1,000 people gathered in Eugene Saturday evening at a candlelight vigil honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last week in Utah. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

At a church in West Eugene, a group of Hispanic preteens and teens from the dance group, Ballet Folklorico Colibri, are practicing their dance moves. In Eugene, this traditional Mexican folk dance is helping many Latine kids connect with their culture. www.klcc.org/arts-culture...

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Three senior Democrats in the Oregon state Senate received emailed threats Thursday morning – false claims that bombs were lodged in their home mailboxes. This story comes from our news partners at OPB. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

The community of Blue River was devastated by the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire. A lot of work has been done to bring back essentials, including a fire station, post office, medical clinic and library. But, five years later, the town’s only store is still not open. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

Authorities have arrested a suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials said Friday, bringing an end to a frantic manhunt for the gunman. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson of Utah. www.klcc.org/npr-politics...

Brett Eagleson and Elizabeth Miller each lost their father in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11th, 2001. Now, as advocates for other families, they are trying to hold the government accountable for bringing the 9/11 case to completion. They differ on how to resolve it. www.klcc.org/npr-top-stor...

Locals in Veneta have long said the intersection of Oregon Hwy 126 and Huston Road is dangerous. The intersection is scheduled for a significant safety overhaul. But troubles with federal funding may shrink the project, and push back construction at least a year. www.klcc.org/transportati...

The Beachie Creek Fire was just one of the many fires that devastated parts of Oregon on Labor Day 2020. Five years later, KLCC’s Love Cross headed to the Santiam Canyon to catch up with an old friend in Lyons to hear her experience. www.klcc.org/disasters-ac...

Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist and an ally of President Trump, died after a shooting at an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to Kirk's organization Turning Point USA and Trump. www.klcc.org/breaking/202...

Eugene restaurant Yardy Rum Bar is one of two Oregon restaurants featured on the New York Times’ 2025 Restaurant list. Yardy started as a pop-up in 2020 before becoming a food cart. It moved into its current location at 837 Lincoln St. in downtown Eugene in January 2024. www.klcc.org/economy-busi...

On the most recent Oregon Grapevine: sports as a college major. Professor Erienne Weight speaks with Barbara Dellenback about the study of performance innovation, the lessons learned on the court, and the history of racism and classism in the conversation. www.klcc.org/podcast/oreg...

The City of Roseburg is considering whether to ban legal fireworks. However, Roseburg city councilors are asking staff to conduct more research before drafting an ordinance. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order to ensure new state buildings larger than 10,000 sq. ft. are built to withstand a Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Oregon On The Record talked to experts about how cougars, humans and livestock can coexist and the myths that can hurt the cougar population. #KLCC #mountainlion

In 2012, many government officials had welcomed private equity firms like Blackstone into the housing market. They worried about abandoned houses and saw rental conversions as a win. Now, these investors compete with families and individuals for starter homes. www.klcc.org/npr-news/202...

The University of Oregon has been chosen as a hub to study post-fire landslides, hurricane-induced flooding, and related natural disasters. It’s part of a five-year, $15 million National Science Foundation grant that was recently announced. www.klcc.org/science-tech...

Officials on the Emigrant Fire announced over the weekend that primary control lines have been completed. The fire, which is estimated to have burned 32,294 acres as of Monday morning, is also now listed as being 1% contained. www.klcc.org/disasters-ac...

The University of Oregon announced its next round of layoffs Monday, following months of speculation. The school said it will cut another 60 employees, and eliminate 59 vacant positions. That's in addition to the layoffs that were announced earlier this year. www.klcc.org/education/20...

Oregon On The Record talked to journalists OPB and The Oregonian about the west coast teaming up to go its own way on vaccines. #klcc #OPB #theoregonian #westcoast #vaccine

Five years after the Holiday Farm Fire ravaged the McKenzie River Valley, destroying hundreds of homes, survivors still grapple with delayed grief and the lingering trauma of witnessing their homes and everything they owned go up in flames. www.klcc.org/disasters-an...

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of other attorneys general successfully reversed a $184 million federal cut to AmeriCorps. However, some places that relied on the program are still reeling from the initial cut. www.klcc.org/politics-gov...

Oregon medical leaders say they’re seeing an uptick in COVID cases across the state. The Oregon Health Authority reports that August saw the highest COVID test positivity rates of the year. www.klcc.org/health-medic...

The University of Oregon’s former president, Michael Schill, is resigning from his post as the president of Northwestern University, which comes after the Trump administration froze $790 million in research in April, amid allegations of antisemitism on campus. www.klcc.org/education/20...

Melissa Nolledo says her project, titled "Our Stories: Immigrants of America," aims to share stories of immigrants as a way to show their humanity and to connect people beyond their labels. The photo exhibit is currently on display at the Eugene Downtown Library. www.klcc.org/arts-culture...

Lane Community College’s Board of Education voted to censure board member Zachary Mulholland, after an independent investigation substantiated allegations that he had engaged in bullying and discriminatory behavior toward LCC’s president and other women at the college. www.klcc.org/education/20...

Oregon On The Record talked with the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about the special session in the legislature and attempts to pass the massive transportation bill. #klcc #OregonLegislature #oregoncapitolchronicle #transportation