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Oregon On The Record talks about the fragile, but fascinating, ecosystem that is Delta Ponds in Eugene.

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Red alert: Delta Ponds showing impacts of climate change

On this edition, we talk with Lauri Holts, an ecologist with the City of Eugene about the amazing, and fragile ecosystem that is the Delta Ponds watershed in the city.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 9h

Google recently courted the township of Franklin, Indianapolis, so that it could construct a campus to house the computer hardware that powers its internet business. But the company needed to rezone more than 450 acres in the suburb, and residents weren't having it.

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Data centers are booming. But there are big energy and environmental risks

How tech companies and government officials handle local impacts will shape the industry's future in the U.S.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 12h

“It's the biggest competition in the United States. It's all judged by our peers."

Eugene’s Alesong Brewing, 2 Towns Cider in Corvallis, and UPP Liquids in Bend were among the winners at this year’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colo.

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Several regional breweries win national awards

Eugene’s Alesong Brewing, Two Towns Cider in Corvallis, and UPP Liquids in Bend were among the winners at this year’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 1d

At a press conference on Monday at the Lane County Health & Human Services building, Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said Oregonians who buy their insurance through the A.C.A. marketplace will pay 68% more on average when new rates come out later this week.

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Oregon’s Senators push for ACA credits during Eugene stop

Sens. Wyden and Merkley hope for a bipartisan solution as the public sees the reality of subsidy cuts in new rates.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 1d

White Bird Clinic has agreed to a settlement with a former CAHOOTS worker, after the employee claimed she’d been retaliated against for reporting a coworker’s sexual misconduct.

White Bird agreed to pay the plaintiff $600,000, according to her lawyer.

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White Bird agrees to settlement in CAHOOTS retaliation lawsuit

White Bird Clinic has agreed to a settlement with a former CAHOOTS worker, after the employee claimed she’d been retaliated against for reporting a coworker’s sexual misconduct. The nonprofit agreed t...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon On The Record spoke with federal district court judge, Mustafa Kasubhai, the first Muslim federal judge in Oregon.

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From the bench: Conversation with an Oregon judicial pioneer

On this edition we talk with Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai, US District Court Judge for the District of Oregon. Kasubhai is the first Asian American lifetime judge and first Muslim lifetime judge in the D...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 1d

“I was so panicked."

In February, a widow of a veteran in Lincoln County received a notification from her bank that more than $50,000 had been withdrawn from her account.

The bank told her the U.S. Department of Treasury had emptied her account.

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Federal disruption impacts family member of Lincoln County veteran, amidst concerns about VA staffing cuts

People who work with veterans worry disruption at the federal level could make the already daunting process of accessing healthcare and benefits more difficult.KLCC spoke with the family member of a v...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 1d

Wheel the World is a travel planning platform focused on helping people with disabilities find locations that can accommodate their needs.

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Oregon is the first state to be ‘Accessibility Verified’ by platform for travelers with disabilities

After Wheel the World mappers visited more than 750 locations across Oregon, the platform gave out its first statewide stamp of approval.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon State fired coach Trent Bray on Sunday after the team fell to 0-7, its worst start to a season since 1991.

Robb Akey will be the interim head coach for the rest of the season pending a national search for Bray's successor, athletic director Scott Barnes said.

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Oregon State fires Trent Bray with Beavers off to 0-7 start

Oregon State has fired coach Trent Bray after the team fell to 0-7, its worst start since 1991. Athletic director Scott Barnes announced the decision on Sunday. Robb Akey will serve as interim head co...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 3d

A U.S. citizen in Portland, Oregon, was detained by plainclothes officers and held at the city's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building for hours before being released, according to his attorney.

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US citizen detained and held at ICE building in Portland for hours before release, lawyer says

A lawyer in Portland, Oregon, says he is representing a U.S. citizen who was detained and held at the city's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building for hours before being released.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 3d

One of this weekend's biggest college football games is happening Saturday in Eugene when No. 3 Oregon hosts No. 7 Indiana. Both teams are undefeated at 5-0.

The Ducks/Hoosiers game is at 12:30 p.m. at Autzen Stadium and will be broadcast on CBS.

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On the gridiron: Ducks host Hoosiers in top 10 showdown

No. 3 Oregon hosts No. 7 Indiana in a top 10 showdown Saturday in Eugene. Both teams are 5-0. ESPN's College GameDay will broadcast from the University of Oregon on Saturday morning.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 4d

Eugene Police say they’ve arrested seven people suspected of burglarizing an Asian American community member’s home in the Bethel area.

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Police arrest seven suspects in burglary targeting Asian American household in Eugene

Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner said at a Friday press conference that his department is still investigating whether these suspects are linked to nearly two dozen similar burglaries targeting local ...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 4d

Lebanon High School is competing for a $1 million prize in the national T-Mobile 5-G Friday night lights contest. The winnings would go to a new stadium.

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Oregon high school competes for cash in corporate contest

An Oregon High School is competing for a $1 million prize in a national contest. The winnings would go to a new stadium.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 5d

In this most unusual fall, Oregon On The Record talked about the Natl' Guard in PDX with Senator Merkley, and talked autumn with our arts and culture reporter.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 5d

The Eugene City Council voted Wednesday to ask their city manager to immediately turn off their automatic license plate readers, also known as Flock cameras.

Eugene has 57 AI license plate reader cameras, owned by Georgia-based company Flock Safety.

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Eugene City Council asks to turn Flock cameras off amidst fears of federal misuse

City Council members said recent efforts to deploy National Guard troops in Portland, and aggressive federal immigration enforcement tactics made them nervous about continuing to use a new surveillanc...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 5d

Settlements have been reached in U.S. District Court in Oregon in two class action lawsuits against the J.H. Baxter company. Filed in 2021, both suits alleged wrongful disposal of hazardous waste by J.H. Baxter, affecting people’s properties, wellbeing and health.
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Class action suits against J.H. Baxter settled

Settlements have been reached in U.S. District Court in Oregon in two class action lawsuits against the J.H. Baxter company.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 5d

Market of Choice will host a food drive for Food for Lane County at its four Eugene locations from Oct. 9 through Nov. 30. In addition to the food donations, Food for Lane County’s Rebecca Sprinson said they’re also matching donations made at the checkout, up to $10,000.
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Food for Lane County partners with Market of Choice for fall food drive

Federal cuts to food assistance programs are making times tough for regional food banks and the people who rely on them.

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 6d

Oregon On The Record talked with the chief of Lane Fire Authority about the need for a voter-approved levy to fund vital services.

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Funding firefighting: Lane Fire Authority needs levy to keep up

On this edition we talk with Dale Borland, fire chief of Lane Fire Authority about the need for a new voter-approved levy to fund vital services. And we also talk with KLCC's Julia Boboc about protest...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 7d

Oregon On The Record talked with The Oregon Capitol Chronicle and OPB about what is happening with the National Guard and ICE in Portland.

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Battle for Portland: The latest from the frontlines

On this edition we talk with Julia Shumway, editor-in-chief of the Oregon Capitol Chronicle to get the latest on national guard troops deploying to Portland at the behest of President Trump and we tal...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 7d

Since six OB-GYNs have quit Oregon Medical Group, the practice is forced to close its obstetrics department. That means OMG is unable to renew its contract for obstetrics services with McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center.

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OB-GYNs quit Oregon Medical Group, affecting birth plans for some expecting moms in Eugene-Springfield area

Over the past few years, pregnant women in the Eugene-Springfield area have seen birthing options dwindle. Maternity health services, including midwifery units, have been shut down. A recent exodus of...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 8d

Oregon On The Record talked Flock cameras - digital license plate readers which help cops, but at what cost to privacy?
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Cops and flocks: Controversy of license plate cameras

On this edition we talk about Flock Safety cameras, the new digital license plate cameras in Eugene and Springfield that police use for law enforcement, but also are alleged to be spying on motorists....

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 8d

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The University of Oregon has reopened the two oldest buildings on its Eugene campus, following structural upgrades, including new HVAC systems, disability accommodations, and steel and concrete supports.

University Hall opened in 1876, and Villard Hall opened in 1886.

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University of Oregon reopens its two oldest buildings following structural upgrades

The University of Oregon reopens historic University and Villard Halls after $96M in seismic upgrades, modernizing the 19th-century buildings with HVAC, accessibility improvements, and dedicated space...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 8d

The rally follows months of contract bargaining and the LCC Administration's recent budget and program cuts, including a reduction of more than $3 million per year from the college’s budget over the next three years.

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Lane Community College faculty, students and allies rally in downtown Eugene

Dozens of Lane Community College workers marched through downtown Eugene Saturday afternoon to protest the college’s administration and demand contracts that protect the rights of employees and studen...

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KLCC | NPR for Oregonians @klccoregon.bsky.social · 9d

President Donald Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge blocked the administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, according to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

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Circumventing court order’s intent, Trump sends California National Guard to Oregon

President Donald Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge blocked the administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, according to California Gov. G...

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