Karen Richards
Reporter and HostKaren Richards joined KLCC as a volunteer reporter in 2012, and became a freelance reporter at the station in 2015. In addition to news reporting, she’s contributed to several feature series for the station, earning multiple awards for her reporting.
Beginning in 2022, Richards also fills in as a host on KLCC’s news magazines.
Richards has a background in editing and publishing, and has worked for magazines and book publishers, as well as doing some unconventional freelance writing, such as constructing crossword puzzles and producing playing cards.
When she’s not near a microphone, Karen might be holding a macro-lens camera, taking photos of insects.
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The Springfield Utility Board says there’s been a lot of interest for their new pilot program that offers zero-interest loans to help customers buy an electric generator or transfer switch. -
Central Oregon’s Newberry Volcano region has been a hot spot for geothermal power experiments for decades. -
A new program in Oregon will enable people living in rural areas to enter a medical apprenticeship. -
Oregon State University Extension's potluck this weekend is for farmers who share something in common: They’re all military veterans. -
An Oregon State University scientist has predicted a volcanic eruption in 2025. But at about one mile under the ocean, the volcano isn’t considered a threat. -
The UO says it's currently the only research center of its kind in the United States. -
Lane County Waste Reduction and NextStep Recycling are holding an electronics recycling contest for Lane County Schools. -
Oregon State University’s marine energy research got a boost this week, with federal funding for three projects. -
The No. 1 Oregon football squad takes on No. 4 Penn State Saturday for the Big Ten Conference Championship. -
For those interested in a unique, outdoor family outing, permits are available to harvest Christmas trees from Oregon’s national forests.
