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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Eugene-based Greenhill Humane Society has developed a new online tool to help people find lost pets or reunite them with their owners.
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About 125 fires are burning across the state and the largest fire in the country is in eastern Oregon. All these fires are putting a strain on crews and resources.
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The Eugene Public Library’s annual Teddy Bear Picnic is this Saturday at Amazon Park in Eugene. The event is celebrating its 30th year.
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Fans of the Oregon Coast Aquarium have a new way to show their support. A new puffin license plate may be available soon. The aquarium is selling vouchers for the plate on its website.
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Oregon Democratic Rep. Val Hoyle continues to support President Biden after his recent debate performance led some people to call for Democrats to choose a different nominee.
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The College Hill Reservoir in Eugene will be closed to the public for good as of Monday morning, July 8.
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Highway 242 over McKenzie Pass will be open to traffic on Thursday morning.
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The utility says they don't anticipate a shortage during this heat wave. But they are anticipating a hotter-than-normal summer which will continue to put a strain on power supplies.
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Eugene Springfield Fire crews were able to get a brush fire under control Tuesday evening on North Game Farm Road near Interstate 5.
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Lane County District Attorney Patty Perlow has ruled a recent shooting by an Oregon State Police Trooper during a traffic stop to be a justified use of deadly force.