In an interview recorded January 2, 2025, Susan Stamberg talks to KLCC's Brian Bull about her earliest years with the then-new and growing National Public Radio organization, as well as her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cranberry relish recipe, and thoughs on the public media industry.

Eugene businesswoman Sue Kesey has died.

Imagination Library is an international program launched by Parton in 1995 to combat illiteracy. Inspired by her father’s inability to read, she started the program in Tennessee, in the same county she grew up in.

The park is among several new construction projects coming to the 20-acre former EWEB headquarters site.

This August, more than 400 senior-aged Oregonians will head to Corvallis to participate in competitive tournaments as part of the Oregon Senior Games. With events in swimming, golf, tennis, disc golf, bowling, and more, the annual event encourages competition, camaraderie, and physical fitness for those above 50 years old.

The new location is housed in the old Northwood Christian Church building, located across the street from Elizabeth Page Elementary School, and will primarily serve as a church and center for youth programming.

Most of us avoid hornets and wasps, whose sting can be quite painful…and for some, even deadly. But there are actually some people who seek these venomous insects out, partly for the thrill but also for making some cash. Turns out there’s a niche pharmaceutical market for the bugs, that can help save lives.

A new welcome center in the town of Blue River had its grand opening this month. The McKenzie Crossing and Native Center is meant to highlight the historical presence of Native people in the area.

On Sunday afternoon, at least 150 protesters stood outside Eugene’s federal building to denounce the U.S. military strikes against Iran.

Writer, actress, comedienne, and activist Jana Schmieding is known for her work with Native-themed series such as “Rutherford Falls” and “Reservation Dogs," but she’s also a “Duck." The University of Oregon alum is this year’s commencement speaker, and spent this weekend reconnecting with her campus community.