Chris M Lehman
News DirectorChris Lehman has been reporting on Oregon issues since 2006. He joined the KLCC news department in December 2018 and became News Director in March 2023. Chris was born and raised in Pennsylvania, and graduated from Temple University with a degree in journalism. His public broadcasting career includes stops in Louisiana and Illinois. Chris has filed for national programs including “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered.”
Chris has been to all 50 states and every Canadian province. He’s also traveled abroad extensively, though his current favorite place to be is at home with his wife, three children, and a handful of backyard chickens.
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According to the Deschutes County Sheriff, four residences were destroyed and one was damaged. -
Crews responded to several new wildfires in southeast Lane and eastern Douglas Counties Sunday after a series of thunderstorms rolled through.
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The blaze started Thursday evening and has grown to more than 18,000 acres. -
Fire officials said Wednesday evening that the blaze is in mop-up status. -
The Piper Lake Fire was 30% contained as of Wednesday morning. -
The "Tsunami Advisory" that had been in effect since Tuesday evening has been canceled. -
As of Monday evening, the Piper Fire was roughly 20 acres and was not threatening any populated areas. -
Avelo Airlines, which has come under fire due to its contract to operate deportation flights for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, will cease serving Eugene in December, an airline spokesperson confirmed to KLCC Monday. -
The 2025 edition of the Oregon Country Fair wrapped up Sunday evening after three days of live music, activities and food. KLCC brought our microphones to the fair and brings you this audio postcard featuring the sounds of the Oregon Country Fair. -
The dean of the University of Oregon’s journalism school is resigning.
