Zac Ziegler
ReporterZac Ziegler joined KLCC in May 2025. He began his career in sports radio and television before moving to public media in 2011. He worked as a reporter, show producer and host at stations across Arizona before moving to Oregon. He received both his bachelors and masters degrees from Northern Arizona University.
Zac has received numerous Public Media Journalists Association, regional Edward R. Murrow and Arizona Press Club awards as well as a Rocky Mountain regional Emmy. He’s filed stories for national programs including All Things Considered, Here and Now, Morning Edition and The Indicator from Planet Money, and has appeared on the BBC Radio 4 and the CBC.
Zac likes getting outside, be it on a bike, hiking trail or in the snow. But he’s also happy spending time at home with his wife, daughter and three dogs. He’s an avid basketball fan and enjoys cooking and a good jam session.
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Corvallis and Eugene rank among the least affordable college towns in the U.S., with home prices far above the national median, impacting students and local workers alike, according to a Redfin report. -
Agencies say they felt the need to do so because of changing rules at the federal level. -
Despite first job gains since April, the unemployment rate continued its slow climb. -
Closure covers more campgrounds and trailheads along the scenic highway. -
Rep. Val Hoyle failed to disclose 217 stock trades on time, violating congressional transparency rules. The $500K in transactions stemmed from her husband's 401(k) plan shift, raising ethical and legal questions. -
A portion of Oregon Highway 242 is closed due to Foley Ridge Fire in eastern Lane County. Crews work to contain 437-acre blaze near McKenzie Pass. -
Recent moisture and humidity have kept fires from rapid growth through the week. -
The rural Douglas County community has fought to rebuild with the help of an area nonprofit that rethought its mission after the fire. -
The restaurant features food with roots in West Indian and Caribbean cuisine. -
Oregon is facing a housing crisis — especially for those reentering society after incarceration. In this KLCC Oregon Rainmakers episode, Zac Ziegler speaks with leaders from Homes For Good and Sponsors Inc. about affordable housing, systemic barriers, and the power of supportive services.
