Melorie Begay
ReporterMelorie Begay is a multimedia journalist for KLCC News. She was the Inaugural KLCC Public Radio Foundation Journalism Fellow. She has a bachelors in Multimedia Journalism from the University of New Mexico. She previously interned at KUNM public radio in Albuquerque, NM and served as a fellow for the online news publication New Mexico In Depth.
The Journalism Fellow position was created in 2018 and is funded by the KLCC Public Radio Foundation.
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With Lane County facing multiple wildfires and another heatwave, officials are urging residents to take precautions and review safety plans.County…
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The Lane Transit District is extending their campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The decision follows a surge in cases in Lane…
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The Oregon Health Authority reported 3,229 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19, Monday. The case count includes new infections recorded since…
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A report from an oversight board found Eugene’s Community Safety Initiative is meeting its objective.The CSI's Community Advisory Board reviewed…
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An air quality advisory is in effect for parts of Lane County for the next two days. Smoke from the Middle Fork Complex Fire is expected to make its way…
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A new mural outside Memos Mexican Restaurant in Springfield is nearing completion. The art celebrates the city’s Latinx community and was inspired by…
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People in need of respite from heat can get a free ride to a cooling center on any LTD bus route. On July 30 and 31st starting at 1 p.m. riders can tell…
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KLCC spoke with Lane County Public Health's Emergency Program Coordinator Selene Jaramillo about how to prepare for emergency situations and what to pack…
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Lane Community College employees, students, and staff will return to a fully vaccinated campus this fall. Board members voted unanimously to require…
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The City of Eugene announced the purchase of carbon offsets July 7 in an effort to meet their 2020 carbon neutrality goal outlined by the Climate Recovery…