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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A piece of outdated infrastructure in the Willamette River in Eugene has been a hazard to river users for years. Now, the city is considering removing the Millrace low head dam. -
Eugene Water & Electric Board customers will likely see a roughly 7% increase in water and electric rates next year. -
The City of Eugene is starting construction on new parking and accessibility improvements around the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Alton Baker Park. -
A project underway by the city of Eugene is seeking stories about what it was like to live in the community while Black over the years. -
Bodhi café has roots in Corvallis -
With cooler weather and recent rainfall, fire season is officially over in Lane County as of midnight on Friday, Oct. 16. -
A long-vacant Lane Community College building in downtown Eugene will be demolished to make way for a 133-unit mixed-income housing development. -
Oregon transportation officials are urging drivers to pay attention, slow down, and give space in work zones on state freeways and highways. That's after a tragic crash earlier this week. -
Experts are encouraging Lane County residents to take precautions, including closing their doors and windows, staying cool and using air purifiers. -
Crews arrived from other states and countries to help with firefighting in Oregon this week.
