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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The state is experiencing a historically low snowpack, but a likely shift in the weather could bring some snow to Oregon's mountains. -
Lane Community College’s faculty union and administration are heading into mediation as they continue to differ on contract negotiations. -
An extended cold snap in Eugene is putting extra strain on the power supply. -
The Egan Warming Centers have been activated in Eugene and Springfield for a full week, and it’s likely they’ll continue through at least Saturday. -
A new exhibit at the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History highlights portraits of Oregon’s Black pioneers. -
The plan would reduce spending by $8 million over the three-year period. -
As reported first by the Eugene Weekly, the distribution center would be on 85 acres on Highway 99 in Eugene. -
Here's a look at what was popular for library patrons in books, movies, and things on offer at local public libraries. -
If you’re looking for a last minute holiday gift for a loved one or yourself, a Eugene-based author, artist, and birder is offering something unique: Real letters in the mail. -
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.
