
Sajina Shrestha
KLCC Public Radio Foundation Journalism FellowSajina 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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A clarinet professor from the University of Oregon has been chosen as the artistic director for ClarinetFest. It’s the world’s largest gathering of clarinet artists, performers, and educators.
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In Eugene, this traditional Mexican folk dance is helping many Hispanic kids connect with their culture.
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The City of Roseburg is considering whether to ban legal fireworks. However, Roseburg city councilors are asking staff to conduct more research before drafting an ordinance.
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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of other attorneys general successfully reversed a $184 million federal cut to AmeriCorps. However, some places that relied on the program are still reeling from the initial cut.
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Melissa Nolledo says her project aims to share stories of immigrants as a way to show their humanity and to connect people beyond their labels.
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The Lane County Audubon Society is changing its name as part of a nationwide effort to reevaluate the legacy of John James Audubon.
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People who live or work in downtown Eugene will soon have a new way to get around. Lane Transit District is launching a pilot program called the Downtown Loop.
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Upstream Art is an agency of the City of Springfield Stormwater Team that raises awareness about water pollution and and local water quality through art.
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EWEB is hoping to transfer ownership of city-owned fire hydrants from the City of Eugene to the utility. According to EWEB, this transfer will help streamline the maintenance and upkeep of Eugene’s hydrants.
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A no-cost childcare program that serves Central Oregon including Bend and Redmond is accepting applications for families with children ages six weeks to three years old.