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.
-
Oregonians are in for more rain, especially on the coast, and more snow in the mountains this weekend. Transportation officials urge travelers to be prepared. -
Two wolves were illegally killed in November and conservation groups are offering rewards totalling $26,500 for information leading to arrests of those responsible.
-
Longtime South Eugene High School teacher Anna Grace talks about her career as a romance novelist.
-
The Oregon Health Authority is offering free opioid reversal kits to schools across the state.
-
Lane County Commissioners have added their voice to the chorus calling for Measure 110 reform.
-
A couple missing since Sunday were located Monday afternoon stuck in the snow on a logging road outside Oakridge.
-
Oregon State University’s marine researchers want an octopus. They’re asking local fishermen to let them know if they happen to find one.
-
Lincoln County Transit will start all new Sunday service to and from Waldport and Yachats as of this weekend. It’s also restoring Sunday service on the Blue Line and Saturday service on the East County route.
-
St. Vincent de Paul of Lane County is waiving application fees for its affordable housing properties through the end of the year.
-
A project to make downtown Eugene more accessible and walkable is nearing completion.
