Sajina Shrestha
Sajina Shrestha joined the KLCC news team in 2025. She is the KLCC Public Radio Foundation Journalism Fellow. She has a masters in Journalism from the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, CUNY, where she studied audio and data journalism. She previously interned at Connecticut Public and Milk Street Radio. In her free time, Sajina enjoys painting and analyzing data in Python.
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The James Beard Award is one of the highest accolades for people working in the restaurant industry. This year, its list of semi-finalists for Best Chef includes a Eugene chef: Isaiah Martinez. -
Recently announced cuts by the Trump Administration may affect the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s ability to reach the state’s rural communities. -
Officials in Roseburg are advising property owners to get flood insurance. -
A $20 million federal grant to support environment and climate justice in Lane County has been suspended. Local officials are now unclear on what’s next. -
The Lane County Audubon Society is working with Eugene/Springfield residents to create a welcoming habitat for native flora and fauna. -
Recent projects at Mount Pisgah Arboretum are designed to make the facility more accessible. -
Hundreds of protestors gathered outside Eugene City Hall on Tuesday afternoon ahead of President Donald Trump’s speech to a Joint Session of Congress. -
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History at the University of Oregon has a new exhibit highlighting the 150-year history of Chinese Oregonians. It also features artifacts belonging to two Chinese Americans who were notable business figures in Eugene. -
Lane County commissioners have unanimously approved a plan to offer more discounts on parking passes at county parks. -
A large crowd attended this week’s public comment session for the Lane County Board of Commissioners. They rallied in support of immigrant and transgender rights.
