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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An Oregon High School is competing for a $1 million prize in a national contest. The winnings would go to a new stadium. -
Federal cuts to food assistance programs are making times tough for regional food banks and the people who rely on them. -
The Eugene Public Library’s downtown branch is getting a refresh on its first floor. The change is meant to provide better access to some popular collections. -
Classes start next week at Lane Community College. LCC President Dr. Stephanie Bulger talks about enrollment, the new Bachelor's in Nursing, the Board of Education, and concerns over federal and state budget impacts. -
A beloved restaurant in Eugene is moving from the downtown location it's held for nearly 40 years to a larger space in the 5th Street Market. -
Five years after the Holiday Farm Fire, the owner of Meyer's General Store is still trying to rebuild the town's only place to shop for food and other items. -
Patence Winningham was Lane County's Emergency Manager when the Holiday Farm Fire swept through the McKenzie River Valley. That's also her home. She reflects on that time and how Blue River has recovered. -
Oregon’s deputy emergency manager said, five years after the devastating Labor Day Fires, the state is better equipped to handle disasters -
The agency responsible for youth in Oregon's juvenile justice system has seen numerous complaints alleging sexual abuse in its corrections facilities. -
A fire in Central Oregon is threatening homes in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties.
