KLCC aired this story about Eugene's Black Cultural Initiative on June 16, 2026. The reporter is Ana Páramo, a University of Oregon journalism student.

Comedian Noah Blodgett has built a following on Instagram and TikTok through his “Top Five” video series, a collection of short sketches that turn everyday Eugene experiences into deadpan rankings.

Several members of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians recently shared their perspective about harvesting a humpback whale last November. The event was to establish the mammal’s cultural and historical importance to coastal Natives.

German chocolate cake is an American invention named for its creator Samuel German and the Baker's Chocolate you might use to make one is named for Dr. Charles Baker. Our quizmaster calls these delightful names "apatronyms" and this week's quiz is all about them! Listen along with Paul from Eugene and see how he does.

Sandy Brown Jensen reviews Bets Cole's stunning solo exhibition "The Living Landscape" at Eugene's Karin Clarke Gallery, on view through July 11th.

Attorneys for musician Chuck Redd say a D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against him for canceling a performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Donald Trump’s influence over the venue.

This week on the KLCC Conundrum, Oregon's most puzzling quiz, summer's almost here so we're having some fun with Mrs. Sams and her seventh grade class at Eugene Waldorf School! This quiz's answers will all pair with the word "ball." Think "moth," or "fire." Class is in session!

On this edition we talk with Joan Dobbie and Erica Goss, two editors and creators of the River Road Anthology which compiles more than 150 local author's works in the state. We also talk with Rebecca Hansen-White about an outbreak of parvo in dogs along the coast.

A group of Siletz Indians are holding a presentation Saturday, June 6th to honor a humpback whale that washed ashore in Lincoln County last fall and died. It’s to help non-Natives understand the historical and cultural significance of these mammals.

This week our quiz is all about words that pair with "fingers." Will Jake from Eugene find success within his grasp? Listen along and find out, on the KLCC Conundrum!