Rachael McDonald
All Things Considered Host and Editor of the KLCC ExtraRachael McDonald is KLCC's All Things Considered host. She also reports on a variety of topics including local government, education, and breaking news. Rachael has a BA in English from the University of Oregon. She started out in public radio as a newsroom volunteer at KLCC in 2000. After reporting for the Northwest News Network and KAZU, Rachael returned to KLCC in 2007 as Morning Edition host and a general assignment reporter covering politics, the environment, education, and the arts. She was KLCC News Director from 2018- 2022. Rachael is a constant reader, loves to bake, and enjoys hiking and biking and exploring the natural world.
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A new water storage facility in South Eugene is now online. The two 7.5 million gallon tanks are built to withstand a major earthquake.
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The family of an award-winning author who formerly taught at Oregon State University has established a fund to support students at the Corvallis campus who study writing.
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A pilot program seeks food trucks for Eugene’s parks this summer.
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Angela Ocaña has been named Eugene Public Library Director. She’s served as interim director since August when former director Will O’Hearn left for a new job.
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A popular scenic byway that goes over McKenzie Pass west of Sisters is getting repaved.
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The deadline for Oregon drivers to remove their studded tires is approaching.
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The City of Eugene is considering four affordable housing proposals that seek public funding.
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Spring Whale Watch week kicks off Saturday along the Oregon coast. While the weather won’t be ideal, there may be more gray whales migrating north to Alaska.
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Eugene-based McKenzie River Trust has partnered with a nature preserve and learning center east of Newport to protect a large swath of forest and wetlands in perpetuity.
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There's a lot of construction on downtown Eugene streets.