Karen Richards
Reporter and HostKaren Richards joined KLCC as a volunteer reporter in 2012, and became a freelance reporter at the station in 2015. In addition to news reporting, she’s contributed to several feature series for the station, earning multiple awards for her reporting.
Beginning in 2022, Richards also fills in as a host on KLCC’s news magazines.
Richards has a background in editing and publishing, and has worked for magazines and book publishers, as well as doing some unconventional freelance writing, such as constructing crossword puzzles and producing playing cards.
When she’s not near a microphone, Karen might be holding a macro-lens camera, taking photos of insects.
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This month, voters in the Lincoln County community have a chance to fund a water tank replacement.
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The Eugene Police Department recently began embedding a Lane County Behavioral Health professional with police, for mental health related calls in downtown Eugene. A new federal grant will help expand the program.
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The Bureau of Land Management has announced some campground closures in Lane County because of understaffing.
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Oregon Football plays its Spring Game Saturday. It’s part of a busy sports weekend in Eugene.
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The Lane Council of Governments has been awarded a significant federal grant to assess vulnerabilities in Lane County’s transportation network.
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Officials are warning that downed trees from winter storms could make for increased boating hazards this year.
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The Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District is asking for voter support in May to fund new equipment. The District is also crafting a unique cross-agency relationship.
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Oakland voters will see a school bond measure to replace an aging gym on the May ballot. A similar bond failed in November, but this measure is different.
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This year’s tax filing deadline is coming up soon, but there’s another tax deadline that may be costing Oregonians a total of over $15-million dollars.
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This weekend and next, Dexter Lake, east of Eugene, will be teeming with activity as racers and spectators gather for the 28th annual Covered Bridge Regatta.