Erik Neumann
Erik Neumann is a radio producer and writer. A native of the Pacific Northwest, his work has appeared on public radio stations and in magazines along the West Coast. He received his Bachelor's Degree in geography from the University of Washington and a Master's in Journalism from UC Berkeley. Besides working at KUER, he enjoys being outside in just about every way possible.
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The federal Bureau of Reclamation is considering reducing the amount of water sent down the Klamath River by up to 40% over the coming winter months. A draft proposal released this month outlined the cuts ahead of another possible drought year.
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On Thursday afternoon, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland visited Iron Gate Dam, along the Klamath River, to celebrate its decommissioning in what will be part of the largest dam removal and river restoration project in U.S. history.
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This election season, county clerks in Southern Oregon and Northern California have reported hearing about so-called “voter integrity” groups questioning residents at their homes. The activity has been seen as voter intimidation by some, and it's part of a broader national trend motivated by election conspiracy theorists.
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Southern Oregon University is facing a challenging financial path ahead as it deals with declining enrollment. SOU president Rick Bailey told faculty and staff on Tuesday morning that the school is facing a multimillion-dollar budget deficit.
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Administrators at Southern Oregon University announced the largest gift in the school’s 150-year history on Wednesday night. Approximately $12 million will be donated to SOU from Lithia Motors, the Medford-based auto dealership.
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UPDATED 8/28/22, 1:30 P.M. No new evacuation orders were issued for the Rum Creek Fire in Josephine County on Sunday. The fire grew had grown to 8,404 acres.
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Federal officials announced on Thursday that water will be cut off to farmers in the Klamath Basin for the rest of the irrigation season.
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The McKinney Fire, burning in Siskiyou County near the Oregon-California border, is causing new problems. On Friday, biologists with the Karuk Tribe identified thousands of dead fish of all species in areas where muddy debris flows had entered the river.
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UPDATE Monday 8:00 A.M. Two people were found dead inside a burned vehicle in the path of the McKinney Fire, according to the Siskiyou County sheriff's office on Monday morning.
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Most people take for granted having a fire department available to protect their home in case of a disaster. But one part of Josephine County hasn’t had a taxpayer-funded fire department for decades. That creates gaps in protection for local residents.