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 City of Corvallis has closed the indoor pool at the Osborn Aquatic Center until further notice. -
Oregon State Parks is raising many of its fees next year. -
The Springfield Police Department has been awarded a half-million dollar grant to fight organized retail theft. -
Move-in days for the University of Oregon are Thursday and Friday, and thousands of Ducks are expected to flock to their residence halls. -
Rural camps on Oregon public lands can become environmental hazards, and can start wildfires. One community in Central Oregon is finding solutions. -
Demolition is well underway at the College Hill Reservoir in South Eugene. -
This month, law enforcement in Douglas County shut down five illegal marijuana operations, including two of the largest sites ever seen in the county. -
McKenzie River Trust has acquired more than 280 acres south of Eugene, to be protected in perpetuity. -
This summer, the invasive emerald ash borer beetle was found in four Oregon counties. So far, none have been detected in Oregon State Parks, and the parks department wants to keep it that way for as long as possible. -
Lane Transit District is expanding its bus service on Monday. An increase in demand and a successful hiring effort make it possible.
