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Alyson YatesA new Oregon State University study shows cats are far more trainable than most people think, and the benefits go both ways. On this episode of Oregon On The Record, host Michael Dunne talks with Monique Udell, an OSU professor who directs the Human-Animal Interaction Lab, about her research on cat-child training. The study paired 36 children with developmental disabilities with their family cats for a six-week training program covering basic commands, harness training and cat body language. The results: children took on more caretaking responsibility, cats showed increased sociability, and the child-cat bond grew stronger over the following year. Udell also discusses cats' potential as therapy animals, the “adventure cat” movement, and how training can boost stimulation and welfare for indoor-only cats. -
Oregon Health AuthorityOn Aug. 10, President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines and splitting up the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Despite this, Lane County’s recommendations for childhood vaccinations have not changed.
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The interactive forecasting map from Washington State University predicts local air quality conditions over a three-day period. -
On this edition we talk with Annie Waldman of ProPublica about her investigative story, "The Milkman," about the largest raw milk producer in the country whose built his empire on bad science and denial of harm from his products. -
Extreme heat and poor air quality has been forecasted in the Willamette Valley this week. Temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees. Cities and counties have cooling centers available for the public to cool off during the heat wave. -
Experts are encouraging Lane County residents to take precautions, including closing their doors and windows, staying cool and using air purifiers. -
PeaceHealth has announced plans to outsource its information technology services to a provider based in India. -
On this edition, we talk with Tia Nordstrand, who runs Kindred Matters a state-wide nonprofit that helps siblings separated by the foster care system to maintain connection through programs and camps that unite these kids for weekends and summers. We also talk to KLCC reporters Julia Boboc and Hannah Bush about helping animals through wildfire and new upgrades at the Cascades Raptor Center. -
Oakridge nonprofit Hear the Art uses music and creative outlets to support rural Oregon youth facing depression, addiction, and mental health challenges. -
The mental health nonprofit Kairos NW has opened a new outpatient clinic in Eugene. -
PeaceHealth has hired a new executive to join its ranks. Portland native Matt Swafford has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer. -
State environmental regulators warn unhealthy air conditions could persist through the week.
