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Today on Oregon On The Record you’ll hear from two leaders in our community who work exceptionally hard to teach about the history of black people in our state – to both understand and remember all of the pain and suffering, yet also to celebrate the joy and triumphThey run the Black Cultural Initiative in Eugene and their goal is to cultivate a healthy and connected Black community by creating welcoming spaces that attract Black people, while also centering and celebrating black culture. You’ll hear how and why what they do is so important to all of us.

The Libraries of Eastern Oregon (LEO) Leo helps libraries in 16 Oregon counties, over 60,000 square miles, collaborate and offer services to rural Oregonians.Executive Director Stephanie Chase speaks with Oregon Grapevine host Barbara Dellenback about the challenges of providing library services over great geographic distances.

Today on Oregon On The Record you’ll hear from an expert on our state’s history, the executive director of the Oregon Historical Society. He’ll talk about how history is a living breathing thing and that its more important than ever that we as citizens learn our history and use historical lessons to chart a better future.

Today on Oregon On The Record you’ll meet the people who work with these amazing dogs to both search and apprehend would-be criminals and also search and find those who’ve become lost and in need of help. The Lane County Sherriff’s office both employs officers in K-9 patrol and enlists volunteers for search and rescue missions and you’ll hear how they work with their furry companions to make Lane County safer.

On this edition of Oregon On The Record, a conversation with the Bird Curator at Eugene’s Cascade Raptor Center Kit Lacey about her very unusual job and how she goes about doing it. The falcons, hawks, owls and eagles at the center are not just birds of prey, but truly her friends, and clients and they all work together toward the goal of creating an environment of trust and collaboration.

On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you’ll hear from Alex Baumhardt, reporter for Oregon Capital Chronicler about how she found that insurance premiums are skyrocketing, yet the number of companies willing to write policies is dwindling.We’ll also air a conversation with Bethany Cartledge, the new Executive Director of St. Vincent DePaul Society of Lane County who takes over for the organization’s long-time leader.

On this edition of Oregon on the Record, a conversation with the newly appointed. Dr. Sejal Hathi , the new Director of the Oregon Health Authority. She’s charged with leading this sprawling organization, delivering better overall healthcare outcomes, and navigating the increasing political demands on the department. Additionally, we talk with Nancy Buffum of the Eugene Education foundation.

On this edition of Oregon on the Record, you’ll hear from Eric Gran, a Eugene man who braved hypothermia, avalanches, frost bite and respiratory distress, to stand on the tallest peak in the world - Mt. Everest.

On this edition of Oregon On The Record, listeners hear from Alexander Lavake, the coordinator of Lane County’s Fentanyl awareness program and how they hope to educate the public about the dangers of this drug, promote life-saving overdose prevention and promote a community-wide collaboration.

On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you’ll hear from Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis and City Manager Sarah Medary about the June opening of the new City Hall.