
Anni Katz
Morning Edition Host / ReporterBorn and raised in Eugene, Anni started at KLCC in 2000 as a reporter and co-host of Northwest Passage. After graduating from the University of Oregon, Anni moved to New York City. She worked in education for several years before returning to her true love, journalism. Anni co-founded and co-hosted Dailysonic, a narrative-based news podcast. She interned at WNYC's On The Media, then becoming WNYC's assistant producer of Morning Edition.
Anni moved back to Eugene in 2008 and opened a farm-to-table pub with her husband. She co-hosted KLCC's Food For Thought until moving into her current position in 2015.
Anni has 2 daughters and enjoys cooking, being outside and a good book.
April 2, 2020 -- Continued Questions and Answers with Anni Katz:
You have lived around the country, what brought you back to Oregon?
Family! I wanted my kids to grow up near my parents. I'm also a West Coast girl at heart - the access to nature, the more laid back approach to life, etc. I wanted to be part of a community, to know my neighbors.
You worked at some of the biggest public radio stations, any career highlights you'd like to share?
I interned at On The Media. This experience was intimidating and inspiring - truly everyone was the smartest person in the room. I got to work on the pilot for The Takeaway and as a Morning Edition producer.
When life returns to normal, what's a perfect weekend morning for your family?
To stay in bed as long as possible! Luckily, I my two daughters appreciate the power of a good "snuggle puddle." We lounge in bed until my husband makes me a mean oat milk latte.
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The inaugural Eugene Tea Festival takes place this Sunday, May 21 in downtown Eugene.
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Monday’s sighting is the first confirmed report of a wolverine outside of the Wallowa Mountains in over 30 years.
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The Eugene Symphony performs Return of the Jedi live this Saturday at the Hult Center.
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"Sinfonía Isleña" has its world premiere in Eugene this Thursday. It's the first symphony from composer Angélica Negrón.
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The Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport has announced the passing of Nuka, the Aquarium’s resident northern sea otter.
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College basketball season is here. All Oregon & Oregon State teams began their seasons with wins on Monday.
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The Cedar Creek Fire burning on the Willamette National Forest east of Oakridge has burned 3,234 acres.
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There wasn't much growth on Thursday, but the number of fires around the region has increased.
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Officials with the Willamette National Forest say there’s a new blaze burning about 18 miles east of Oakridge.
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After weekend thunderstorms passed through the region, wildfires are burning on the Willamette, Umpqua, and Deschutes National Forests.