The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency shared some recommendations as Oregonians head into the heat of the summer, and the risk of wildfire smoke increases.
This week on Oregon On The Record:
Monday 7/7 Behind the scenes at Hayward Field
Tuesday 7/8 Oregon AG Dan Rayfield
Wednesday 7/9 Springfield's new police chief
Thursday7/10 United Way's new leader
Have a topic or guest suggestion? We'd love to hear it: questions@klcc.org
Monday 7/7 Behind the scenes at Hayward Field
Tuesday 7/8 Oregon AG Dan Rayfield
Wednesday 7/9 Springfield's new police chief
Thursday7/10 United Way's new leader
Have a topic or guest suggestion? We'd love to hear it: questions@klcc.org
Every Oregon school district will have to adopt a policy prohibiting student cellphone use by Oct. 31. The policies must be in full effect by 2026.
More local news from KLCC
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Eugene 4J School District’s new superintendent is on the job, as of this week.
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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is developing a plan to protect Southern Resident orcas, which were added to the state’s Endangered Species List last year.
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We talk with a U of O graduate school reporter, Abby Snethen, about her recent story of increased crime on Highway 99 and what businesses and the police are trying to do to address the issue. We also talk Joseph Vaile from Defenders of Wildlife who warns of potential damage to Oregon forests from congressional and executive actions, emphasizing the importance of public lands and the need for public advocacy.
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Without a state-mandated tax base, some rural first responders work unpaid.
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Starting July 11, the Roseburg News-Review will cut its daily print publication from five times a week to once a week. An online version of the paper will be released daily.
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Lane County’s jail deflection program celebrated its four newest graduates at a ceremony in Eugene Friday.
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Even with older homes and high housing demand, Oregon home flipping remains below national average.
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Despite rising fuel prices, Americans are still heading out to celebrate the 4th of July.
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This month, Bend launched a rebate program to help get more e-bikes into lower-income households. And the Deschutes National Forest is also moving closer to allowing certain e-bikes on a select number of trails.
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The number of police chases in Eugene fell sharply last year, according to new city data.