Independence Day Thoughts from John Frohnmayer (Morning Edition)
Commentator John Frohnmayer says there’s more to celebrating the 4th of July than shooting off fireworks.
Frohnmayer is a lawyer, author and ethicist. He was chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts during the first Bush Administration. He teaches at Oregon State University.
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7/3/2009
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Spencer Spit (Natural World)
Violent spring tides and sunny weather make this visit to Lopez Island idyllic. Bald Eagles snack on Shiner Perch at the outlet to a small lagoon.
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7/2/2009
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150 Pies for Oregon's 150th 4th (Northwest Passage)
There’s nothing more American than Apple Pie. How about a hundred and fifty of them? The Yachats Ladies Club plans to serve 150 pies at their annual social on the 4th of July to celebrate Oregon’s sesquicentennial. The event is from 11 to 3 at the Yachats Commons. KLCC’s Rachael McDonald spoke with Sandy Dunn who is president of the Ladies Club.
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7/1/2009
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Final Gavels Falls on Oregon Legislature (Northwest Passage)
The final gavel has dropped. The 2009 Oregon Legislature wrapped up business at 9:45 Monday night. Lawmakers beat their self-imposed deadline to adjourn by one day. But the debate over their accomplishments is not ending. Two possible referenda on tax increases are in the works. Lawmakers plan to return to the capitol next February, perhaps to deal with the aftermath of what voters decide. Salem Correspondent Chris Lehman reports:
Oregon Legislature:
http://www.leg.state.or.us/index.html
Photo: “Senators Chris Telfer (L) and Jason Atkinson (R) enjoy the view from the top of the capitol on the final day of the 2009 Oregon Legislative session.”
Copyright 2009 OPB.
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6/30/2009
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Mixed Voices (Mixed Voices)
Wild is this month's Mixed Voices theme, featuring pieces by Carly Walker, Jemila Spain, and Renee Lee.
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6/29/2009
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Petunias Today (Good Gardening)
Petunias, once considered a homely flower, have evolved into a most appealing, multi-colored bloom. Here's "Good Gardening," with Master Gardener Renate Tilson.
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6/29/2009
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Green Jobs - Where are They? (City Club of Eugene)
Rusty Rexius, Co-president, Rexius
Terry McDonald, Executive Director, St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County
Gavin McComas, Proprietor, Sundance Natural Foods and Sundance Wine Cellars
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6/29/2009
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Congressman Defazio on Transportation and more (Northwest Passage)
While Congress is on recess this week, Oregon Democratic Representative Peter Defazio is home. He spoke with KLCC’s Rachael McDonald about local, national and international issues. Rachael first asked the Congressman about the latest budget passed by the Lane County Board of Commissioners that adds back jail beds.
Congressman Peter Defazio spoke with KLCC’s Rachael McDonald at his office in Eugene.
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6/29/2009
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Sunday at Noon: Gardening (Sunday at Noon)
Hosts Andrew Bartholomew and Claude Offenbacher were joined by Mary-Kate Mackey, founder of the KLCC Garden Tour, and Renate Tilson, KLCC's Master Gardener. They shared gardening tips and offered creative ideas for starting a garden. Also, an interview with University of Oregon President Dave Frohnmayer. He retires at the end of the month, after fifteen years as U of O president.
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6/28/2009
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Here's to you, Brother Dave (Morning Edition)
Dave Frohnmayer will retire as president of the University of Oregon at the end of this month. His fifteen year term is the second longest in University history. His brother John Frohnmayer offers these thoughts.
John Frohnmayer is a lawyer, author and ethicist. He was chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts during the first Bush Administration. He teaches at Oregon State University.
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6/26/2009
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