Tiffany Eckert
ReporterTiffany joined the KLCC News team in 2007. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia and worked in a variety of media including television, technical writing, photography and daily print news before moving to the Pacific Northwest.
As a life long public radio enthusiast, Tiffany has contributed to KLCC with reports on health, education, social justice, environmental issues and local and regional news.
In 2008, she became a staff co-host on KLCC’s award-winning news magazine, Northwest Passage, with News Director Tripp Sommer.
In 2011, Tiffany produced the 20th Anniversary program finale which featured every past co-hosts’ outro over two decades, which were retrieved from recordings on cassette tapes. Later that year, she joined Tripp to inaugurate KLCC’s local, mid-day program, News at Noon.
Tiffany’s reporting has been recognized as part of the KLCC News team's Edward R. Murrow Overall Excellence awards annually from 2019-2023. She’s won individual writing and reporting awards from Society of Professional Journalists, Oregon Associated Press, Public Media Journalists Association (formerly PRNDI,) Education Writers Association, among others.
For Tiff, the good life is spending time with her husband, son and the rest of her lovin’ family and friends. She adores traveling, singing, seeing epic concerts, growing things, and hearing really good jokes.
Tiffany has a cool cat and a Boston Terrier named Buckminster. And then there’s that bit about her never saying no to a fresh picked tomato…
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The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) is looking to expand its Summer Food Service Program. Grant funds of up to $20,000 dollars are available for organizations to start summer meal sites.
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A computer scientist at Oregon State University-Cascades has received a state grant to make computer science more engaging and inclusive for students from kindergarten through high school graduation.
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As thousands of Oregonians pick up the pieces in the aftermath of recent ice storms, mental health professionals warn there’s another threat looming: toxic stress.
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A librarian at Lane Community College has won a national honor for outstanding public service. The 2024 “I love My Librarian” award was bestowed to only ten librarians in the country.
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During the recent ice storm that crashed through Lane County, Eugene Springfield Fire saw a near triple increase in its emergency call volume. Many requests for help were for falls.
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In the aftermath of major ice storms that pummeled much of northwest Oregon, many homeowners are dealing with property damages. A state consumer advocate agency has some tips for folks considering filing an insurance claim.
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Oakridge leaders say their city’s airport needs a new runway and advanced air mobility to better detect and suppress wildfires. They’re backing an effort to upgrade the airstrip and create a hub for autonomous aircraft operations.
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In the same way that traits like height or eye color are inherited-- genetic mutations that can cause cancer are also passed down through generations. This is the story of four sisters living with a family legacy of breast cancer and how differently each sibling has faced her odds of developing the deadly disease.
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Starting in 2024, all data brokers operating in Oregon must register to legally collect, license or sell personal information. Here's what this means for consumers.
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Let’s face it. The holidays can be stressful. A Eugene psychologist has some basic tips to preserve our mental health this time of year.