Rachael McDonald
All Things Considered Host and Editor of the KLCC ExtraRachael McDonald is KLCC's All Things Considered host. She also reports on a variety of topics including local government, education, and breaking news. Rachael has a BA in English from the University of Oregon. She started out in public radio as a newsroom volunteer at KLCC in 2000. After reporting for the Northwest News Network and KAZU, Rachael returned to KLCC in 2007 as Morning Edition host and a general assignment reporter covering politics, the environment, education, and the arts. She was KLCC News Director from 2018- 2022. Rachael is a constant reader, loves to bake, and enjoys hiking and biking and exploring the natural world.
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Most parts of Oregon avoided serious flooding as a result of Thursday's atmospheric river. A new round of snow is headed for the Cascades. -
If you’re traveling for the holidays, you will have lots of company. AAA forecasts a record number of travelers over the next couple of weeks, including 1.7 million Oregonians. -
Several major highways saw downed power lines and trees after gusty winds and heavy rain blew through western Oregon early Wednesday. Much of western Oregon is under a flood watch starting Thursday morning. -
As of Tuesday morning St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County still had nearly 1,000 food boxes available for people to sign up for. -
Booksellers from Eugene, Corvallis, and Bend share book recommendations for the holiday season. -
It’s never too late to get vaccinated, according to the Oregon Health Authority’s Dr. Howard Choi. -
College leaders say the plan would help address deficits and help to build reserves for the future. -
Expect more people on the roads over the Thanksgiving weekend. And prepare for fog and rain and possible mountain snow in Oregon. -
Tension over diversity, equity and inclusion policies on campus are setting back faculty union negotiations at Lane Community College. -
The whale that was found stranded on a beach near Yachats had to be euthanized.
