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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Local Ocean adopted a 20% service charge during the pandemic, but has decided to return to voluntary tipping. -
AAA projects a record 877,000 Oregonians will travel for the Fourth of July. Officials warn of heavy traffic and construction delays on major routes like Interstate 84. -
The 57th Oregon Bach Festival begins June 27 in Eugene, celebrating its legacy and themes of "Creation and Invention" with accessible, sliding-scale, and free community concerts. -
What’s better than a summer afternoon spent reading? This is the time of year we read for fun. And local libraries have a lot to offer this summer. -
Due to unprecedented demand, Eugene Water & Electric Board says it needs to put its e-bike rebate program on hold. -
Just in time for summer, there is a newly updated Oregon Coast Bike Route map. -
The parking lot at the summit of Skinner Butte is closed to motor vehicles until October. -
After more votes were counted Thursday afternoon, a local option levy to fund Oregon State University Extension in Lane County was passing. In earlier vote counts, it was behind. -
A program that provides advocates for people in long-term care in Oregon is looking for volunteers. -
Lane County voters voiced their support for libraries in Tuesday’s primary.
