Tiffany Eckert
ReporterTiffany joined the KLCC News team in 2007. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia and has worked in a variety of media including television and daily print news. For KLCC, Tiffany reports on health care, social justice and local/regional news. She has won awards from Oregon Associated Press, PRNDI, and Education Writers Association.
When not tracking down a story, Tiffany spends time growing food and flowers, traveling, singing, and having fun with her family and friends.
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On Saturday, Oct. 14, an annular solar eclipse will make its North American debut on the Oregon Coast. Here are some tips for visitors hoping for a prime coastal spot to view the “ring of fire” event. -
With infections from COVID-19 still on the rise in Oregon and across the nation, the CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get the newly updated COVID vaccine.
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Health officials are gearing up for respiratory virus season and Oregonians are urged to protect themselves. Influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19, once again pose a triple threat.
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In 2017, Oregon was one of the states in North America treated to excellent views of a total solar eclipse. Next month, a different celestial event will occur: an annular eclipse.
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The number of severe COVID-19 cases in Lane County is on the rise as Oregon awaits delivery of the new vaccine and booster.
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For decades, scientists have been independently studying the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which runs from northern California to British Columbia. Now, there's a centralized research hub where all that is known—and still unknown about this fault-- can be shared.
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Boats and ships abandoned in Oregon waterways are a serious, costly problem. The hazardous vessels contaminate water, degrade habitat and impact navigation. Now the state agency responsible for removing these derelict vessels has more funding to do it.
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A steady rise in syphilis cases in Lane County has health officials on high alert.
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The Eugene 4-J School Board will consider a proposal at its meeting Wednesday that could lead to board members getting paid for the first time ever.
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The U.S. Forest Service is hiring Wildland Firefighters in Oregon and Washington. About 150 permanent positions will be filled in September.
