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'Terrifying' and 'truly bothered:' Lawmakers hear about impacts of PeaceHealth ED changes Two representatives of Eugene Emergency Physicians went before an Oregon Senate Committee in Salem Thursday, to address issues related to emergency department staffing changes in Lane County.

Two members of Eugene Emergency Physicians went before an Oregon Senate Committee in Salem Thursday, to address issues related to emergency department staffing changes in Lane County.

They spoke to the importance of being local.

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Oregon lawmakers pass new guardrails for automatic license plate readers The bill comes after cities across Oregon, including Eugene and Springfield, contracted with private companies that operate networks of cameras that photograph vehicles and store the images in a searc...

Oregon lawmakers have approved new guardrails for automatic license plate reader technology.

Under the bill, police must delete images after 30 days if they’re not linked to an investigation. They must also limit out-of-state access and record and justify every search.

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Oregon lawmakers reject state investment in the upcycling of fish processing scraps Oregon lawmakers have rejected funding for a program that supporters said would help the state’s fishing industry.

Oregon lawmakers have rejected funding for a program that supporters said would help the state’s fishing industry.

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'Dopamine Kids' explains why children crave screens and helps them enjoy life instead A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

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University of Oregon to begin offering abortion medications on campus this fall The University of Oregon says it will begin offering abortion medications at its health center this fall.

The University of Oregon says it will begin offering abortion medications at its health center this fall.

Students will be able to access mifepristone and misoprostol, which are commonly used to terminate pregnancies during the first 11 weeks.

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Oregon lawmakers approve measure to prohibit ICE agents from wearing masks Oregon state Democratic lawmakers approved a measure on Thursday that would prevent federal immigration officers from wearing masks. The measure is a response to the Trump administration’s nationwide ...

Oregon state Democratic lawmakers approved a measure on Thursday that would prevent federal immigration officers from wearing masks.

House Bill 4138 would require officers to clearly display their name or identifying number, their agency and their badge.

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Eugene eyes retail climate tax as Coffin Butte landfill expansion hits a wall Can Eugene hold big retailers accountable for their carbon footprint? A new ballot initiative modeled on Portland's Clean Energy Fund would require corporations earning over $1 billion nationally to p...

Oregon On The Record talked with the Eugene Clean Energy Fund campaign about their effort to tax major corporations in Eugene to help offset their carbon footprint.
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Corvallis Community Center receives memorial solar array to honor local solar pioneer Solar installers from across Oregon are coming together to install a solar array at the Corvallis Community Center in honor of industry pioneer James Reismiller.

Solar installers from across Oregon are coming together to install a solar array at the Corvallis Community Center in honor of industry pioneer James Reismiller.

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Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda."

President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma would replace her. The announcement comes after Noem spent two days being grilled by lawmakers in Congress over her leadership.

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Oregon Humanities to hold 'Beyond 250' events to examine the next 250 years of independence Between now and July 4, the Portland-based nonprofit Oregon Humanities is running a series of conversations across the state, with 16 topics inspired by the Declaration of Independence.

Between now and July 4, Portland-based nonprofit Oregon Humanities is organizing a series of conversations across the state, with 16 topics inspired by the Declaration of Independence.

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Oregon Senate OKs $365 million for Moda Center revamp The money is conditioned on the Trail Blazers remaining in Portland.

Oregon lawmakers are a vote away from sending a major infusion of state money to renovate the 30-year-old Moda Center, after the state Senate approved SB 1501 Wednesday in a 24-6 vote. SB 1501 now moves to the House. Gov. Tina Kotek has said she will sign the bill.

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KLCC's Oregon Ready: Answering your disaster preparedness questions We are in month 3 of Oregon Ready, following the Eugene Water & Electric Board's Pledge to Prepare to be “2 weeks ready” for disaster situations. We've received several disaster preparedness questions...

In the third installment of Oregon Ready, KLCC host Love Cross talks with EWEB's Emergency Management Specialist, Jenny Demaris, to answer questions that listeners and readers submitted.

What questions do YOU have? Let us know by emailing questions@klcc.org.

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The loyal, and angry, opposition: Val Hoyle talks war and re-election On this edition we talk with Oregon Representative Val Hoyle about war with Iran, Trump tariffs and her re-election bid. Then we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about a censure vote against Lane County C...

Oregon On The Record talked with Rep. Val Hoyle about the war with Iran, Trump's tariffs, her bid for re-election and local issues with PeaceHealth.
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Valley River Center to introduce DICK’s House of Sport interactive store The Valley River Center mall in Eugene announced Wednesday it will begin site work for a DICK’s House of Sport this spring.

The Valley River Center mall in Eugene announced Wednesday it will begin site work this spring for a DICK’s House of Sport, which is an interactive store concept from DICK’s Sporting Goods.

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KLCC Celebrates Rural Voices Day 2026 KLCC is celebrating Rural Voices Day on March 4, 2026. This event recognizes the important connection between public media and rural communities.

Today is Rural Voices Day! 🎙

Thanks to our partnership with you, KLCC is proud to embody the voices of rural Oregon, preserve our unique history and culture, and keep neighbors connected -- no matter where they listen.

#RuralVoicesDay #ResilientCommittedLocal

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Benton County Commissioners deny Coffin Butte landfill expansion in major reversal Benton County Commissioners have denied the application to expand the Coffin Butte landfill, in a reversal of their previous decision last year.

Benton County Commissioners have denied the application to expand the Coffin Butte landfill, in a major reversal of their decision last year.

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Lane County commissioners censure Commissioner David Loveall Commissioners had previously set a deadline of March 3 for an apology. Loveall refused to take part, calling the meeting and process “illegal.”

The Lane County Board of Commissioners voted to censure one of their own, Commissioner David Loveall, at a Tuesday meeting.

That vote was followed by a call for Loveall to offer an apology for his alleged actions.

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Unforgiven: A minor infraction in 2010 may rip apart an Oregon Family On this edition, we talk with Eli Hager, a reporter from ProPublica about his story detailing how an Oregon man with a misdemeanor family charge may end up deporting him nearly two decades later and h...

Oregon On The Record talked with ProPublica about an Oregon man who is being deported for a minor crime in 2010 that is also a test case for how far ICE can go to remove immigrants from the US.
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Corvallis bookstore to continue serving the community after being purchased by three of its employees Grass Roots Books and Music is an independent bookstore that has served Corvallis since 1971. Recently, the store's founders announced they’d be selling the business to three employees: Jay Enghauser,...

Grass Roots Books and Music is an independent bookstore that has served Corvallis since 1971. Recently, the store's founders announced they’d be selling the business to three employees.

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Auditor clears Eugene Police Department of ICE cooperation concerns at January protest Eugene’s police auditor says officers did not violate sanctuary law earlier this year when they helped several cars leave the downtown Federal Building during an anti-ICE protest.

Eugene’s police auditor says officers did not violate sanctuary law earlier this year when they helped several cars leave the downtown Federal Building during an anti-ICE protest.

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The U.S. shuts some Gulf embassies and warns of a prolonged war with Iran The United States evacuated diplomats across the Middle East and shut down some embassies as war with Iran intensified Tuesday while President Trump signaled the conflict could turn into extended war.

The United States evacuated diplomats as attacks intensified across the Middle East, with drones striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while President Trump signaled the conflict with Iran could turn into an extended war.

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Protesting Ewoks and Women ranchers: Oregonians changing stereotypes On this edition we first talk with Samantha Pierotti, of the Register Guard about her story on the inflatable protestors of Eugene helping to bring levity to a serious situation and we talk with Miche...

Oregon On The Record talked about the inflatable protesters at the ICE protests in Eugene, and also talked about women ranchers and the sustainability ethic.
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Lion & Owl plans to reinvent itself as The Paddock in South Eugene The popular spot in downtown Eugene is having it's final service as the Lion & Owl on March 2.

Eugene restaurant Lion & Owl plans to reinvent itself as The Paddock in South Eugene this month.

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Logging sports competition returns to Oregon State University Oregon State University Department of Forestry Logging Sports team hosted the 2026 edition of the Spring Thaw, a logging sports competition.

The Oregon State University Department of Forestry Logging Sports team hosted the 2026 edition of the Spring Thaw, a logging sports competition.

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A 4th U.S. soldier has died as the war with Iran further engulfs the region The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed in action.

The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a fourth U.S. service member was killed in action.

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Eugene’s Claim 52 Brewery to take over brewpub where Rogue Ales began its Newport operations Claim 52 hopes to open the Bayfront Boulevard restaurant that was formerly Rogue Bayfront Public House in May.

A Newport building that played a role in Oregon’s craft beer history will remain in the industry.

Eugene-based Claim 52 will open a brewpub at 748 SW Bay Blvd., the location where Rogue Ales set up shop when it relocated to Newport in 1989.

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Coalition of parents petition for recall of the entire Corvallis School Board A coalition of parents have filed petitions to recall all seven members of the Corvallis School Board. If the petitions gain enough support by early April, a special election for new board members cou...

A coalition of parents have filed petitions to recall all seven members of the Corvallis School Board. If the petitions gain enough support by early April, a special election for new board members could take place.

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Eugene protesters decry attacks on Iran The protest was organized as a last-minute response to the United States and Israeli attacks on the country Saturday morning.

Protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Eugene Saturday afternoon to denounce United States and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Yachats hopes to further its environmental goals with new Bird City designation Yachats will officially be deemed a Bird City on Sunday. The town hopes the designation will sharpen the community’s environmental focus.

Yachats will officially be deemed a Bird City on Sunday. The town hopes the designation will sharpen the community’s environmental focus.

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Panic, fury, and some hope, in Iran as U.S. launches strikes In Tehran, panicked residents rushed home to shelter and terrified children poured out of classrooms as U.S. air strikes hit the capitol.

Iran responded to the attacks by launching strikes against Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf.

It declared that following the airstrikes in Iran early Saturday, it considered all U.S. and Israeli interests and assets in the region legitimate targets.

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