Just say no to data centers: Oregon city does a 180 on big data

On this edition, we talk with Mike Rogoway of the Oregonian about how the city of Hillsboro - once a champion of data centers - recently voted to stop all new construction on these controversial cente...

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Some of Oregon's richest company's force workers onto Medicaid

On this edition, we talk with Alex Baumhardt of the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about her story on how Oregon's largest companies don't offer health insurance to workers even though they rake in huge pro...

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Sisters-hood: Central Oregon community hopes fire danger has passed

On this edition, we talk with Jim Cornelius, editor-in-chief of the Nugget Newspaper in Sisters. He's both the chronicler of The Akawa Butte Fire, and its threat to the community of Sisters, as well a...

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Top of the World: A Local Man's Story of Summiting Mt. Everest

On this edition of Oregon on the Record, you’ll hear from Eric Gran, a Eugene man who braved hypothermia, avalanches, frost bite and respiratory distress, to stand on the tallest peak in the world - M...

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New sheriff in town, but same old problems

On this edition we talk with Jen Baires, a reporter with OPB about continuing issues of trust, and allegations of lying by a deputy at Deschutes County Sheriff's office who is running to become head o...

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On the beat: Riding along with EPD

On this edition, we ride along with Patrol Officer Alan Kawasaki of Eugene Police to learn what its like to patrol Eugene city streets on a late Friday night.

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New in town: Springfield Public Schools has a new interim superintendent

On this edition, we talk with Dr. Shawn Stover, the new interim superintendent for Springfield Unified Schools. The district has wobbled from one controversy to the next, and Dr. Stover is being broug...

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Oregon’s labor force has dropped in 2026. Are more people retiring?

Oregon's unemployment rate holds at 5.2% as a shrinking labor force suggests baby boomer retirements are picking up pace. State economists explain the shift.

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EWEB commissioners vote to start the process for a second water treatment plant

EWEB commissioners voted to design a $392 million water treatment plant on the Willamette River to ensure regional backup supply and allow repairs on its 76-year-old primary facility.

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Eugene passes new tax exemptions for housing developers

Eugene City Council unanimously approved 10-year property tax exemptions for housing developers to help the city meet a state-mandated goal of 26,000 new units.

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Eugene rehab center barred from accepting new residents after patient's death

It comes after a patient with dementia and Parkinson’s disease went missing from the facility and was found dead three days later.

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Party parity? U of O prof says D's and R's differ on scandal impact

On this edition, we talk to U of O Journalism professor Gretchen Soderlund about how republican constituencies tend to be more forgiving then democratic ones when politicians are caught up in sexual s...

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Something in the air: New report shows region's alarming pollution

On this edition, we talk with Hannarose McGuinness of the Register Guard about her story on the poor air quality of Eugene/Springfield and the toll wildfire smoke takes on our air and lungs. Then we t...

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More trouble for LCC: Accreditation org. looks at board disfunction

On this edition we talk with Mike McInally of Lookout Eugene/Springfield about his story on the continuing challenges at Lane Community College and the continuing battles between the board of educatio...

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Irrigation and frustration: Bend-area water rights called unfair

On this edition, we talk 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 wat...

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Hidden fees = high rents: Expose on issue plaguing renters in Oregon

On this edition we talk with Tracie McMillan of The Guardian about her expose on Greystar and other apartment owners who charge exorbitant and often hidden fees to renters throughout the nation and in...

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Fire at Eugene’s Davis NW Smokehouse being investigated as arson

The early-Saturday fire left the restaurant too damaged to operate and the owner wondering about its future.

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Eugene Pride cancels rally and march; festival to continue

Eugene Pride has announced that their annual march from Kesey Square will be cancelled.

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Potholes and IPOs: Roads That Never Get Fixed and a $2 Trillion Stock

On this edition we talk with Lookout Eugene/Springfield reporter Ben Botkin about his article which describes how miles of roads in the county are in no municipal jurisdiction and therefore never get ...

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Oregon heavyweight Intel making a comeback

On this edition we talk with Mike Rogoway of The Oregonian about how one of Oregon's largest employers, Intel, is making a comeback due to the AI revolution that almost caused the company to collapse....

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Oregon renters' advocate shares cooling advice ahead of projected heatwave

The Springfield Eugene Tenant Association wants to remind renters of their rights during the heat.

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Here's where to find a cooling center in Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, Corvallis, and more Oregon cities

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...

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At what cost? Data centers in Oregon often cost more than they earn

On this edition, we talk with Alex Baumhardt of the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about her reporting on the explosion of data centers in Oregon and how the promise of jobs and economic vibrancy is often u...

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Calling out the media on not calling out Trump

On this edition, we talk with Dan Froomkin, the editor of Press Watch and a long-time media critic about how the national media is failing to hold President Trump to account for his lies.

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Therapy ranch feels effects of nearby Coffin Butte Landfill

The Coffin Butte Landfill in Benton County has been criticized for poor waste management practices and was fined by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality earlier this year. The nearby non-pro...

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Hayward Field evacuated due to bomb threat

The University of Oregon issued an alert Tuesday afternoon due to a bomb threat targeting Hayward Field.

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Pride of the community - Eugene Gay Men's Chorus

On this edition we talk 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.

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Oregon's concerning low vaccination rate

On this edition, we talk with Dr. Howard Chiou of Oregon Health Authority about Oregon's low vaccine rate and its potential impact to adults and children. Then we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about ne...

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Eugene Police Department adds e-bike, scooter, moto complaints to its online reporting system

Complaints filed online will help the department plan enforcement efforts to target people who drive unsafely or illegally.

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