Anni Katz
Morning Edition Host / ReporterBorn and raised in Eugene, Anni started at KLCC in 2000 as a reporter and co-host of Northwest Passage. After graduating from the University of Oregon, Anni moved to New York City. She worked in education for several years before returning to her true love, journalism. Anni co-founded and co-hosted Dailysonic, a narrative-based news podcast. She interned at WNYC's On The Media, then becoming WNYC's assistant producer of Morning Edition.
Anni moved back to Eugene in 2008 and opened a farm-to-table pub with her husband. She co-hosted KLCC's Food For Thought until moving into her current position in 2015.
Anni has 2 daughters and enjoys cooking, being outside and a good book.
April 2, 2020 -- Continued Questions and Answers with Anni Katz:
You have lived around the country, what brought you back to Oregon?
Family! I wanted my kids to grow up near my parents. I'm also a West Coast girl at heart - the access to nature, the more laid back approach to life, etc. I wanted to be part of a community, to know my neighbors.
You worked at some of the biggest public radio stations, any career highlights you'd like to share?
I interned at On The Media. This experience was intimidating and inspiring - truly everyone was the smartest person in the room. I got to work on the pilot for The Takeaway and as a Morning Edition producer.
When life returns to normal, what's a perfect weekend morning for your family?
To stay in bed as long as possible! Luckily, I my two daughters appreciate the power of a good "snuggle puddle." We lounge in bed until my husband makes me a mean oat milk latte.
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It's no toss-up: South Eugene's gender-diverse ultimate frisbee team dominates national championshipThe South Eugene Gender Diverse Ultimate Frisbee team has won the High School National Championship. To clinch the win, they beat Roosevelt - a Seattle team - 15-to-4 in Richmond, Virginia on Sunday night.
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On Monday, the Oregon Coast Aquarium turns 30! The Aquarium was originally founded on May 23, 1992.
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Going against Oregon Health Authority rules, the Alsea School District is no longer enforcing masks in any school setting, except for when riding on a bus.
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This weather is expected to bring heavy snow and sustained temperatures below freezing, resulting in critical transportation failures and disruptions to power and communications infrastructure.
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Expect hazardous, icy conditions on roads throughout the Eugene-Springfield area Tuesday morning. Many area school districts are on two-hour delays and some have closed for the day.
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A SWAT Team successfully resolved a standoff in South Eugene last night. The suspect is being held at the Lane County Jail on charges including attempted assault in the first degree and unlawful use of a weapon.
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There’s a potential for river flooding Thursday through Saturday along creeks and rivers in Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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The House select committee on the Jan. 6 insurrection is holding its first hearing. The committee has been plagued with partisan conflict but is pushing…
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A brush fire near The Dalles is 70% contained as of Thursday morning. The Milepost 85 Fire burned 130 acres in grass, brush, and scattered timber on both…
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There’s new guidance on masking at school from the state Department of Education and the Oregon Health Authority. This means that Eugene School District…