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Oregon On The Record interviews Esther Tishman, founder of Liberty Walks, an American pilgrimage from Eugene, Oregon to Washington, D.C., starting July 4. Tishman, a former university professor and healthcare chaplain, aims to foster civility and positive change through a 3,000-mile walk, breaking the journey into 146 stops with community sponsors. The walk embodies respect, kindness, curiosity, and courage. Tishman emphasizes the importance of slowing down to connect with people and the nation's diverse communities. The initiative is part of a broader effort to reclaim a sense of common ground and shared values. Then, Sajina Shrestha reports on an art exhibit at the University of Oregon, highlighting the intersection of indigeneity and queerness, featuring works by indigenous LGBTQ artists.

Growing up in a progressive city, Ludwig van Beethoven embraced the ideals of the Enlightenment, the philosophical movement that shook Europe and helped shape the composer's music.

The Lane County Board of Commissioners Tuesday dealt a blow to hopes for a baseball stadium and convention center at the fairgrounds in Eugene.

A cultural festival and resource fair part of the Day Without an Immigrant Campaign was held in Eugene Monday. Community organizations set up tables along the perimeter of Eugene’s Farmers Market Pavilion, as residents collected stickers, flyers and resource brochures.

Oregon lawmakers had a chance to hear from Eugene-area activists and law enforcement about automatic license plate reader technology Monday. The cameras, and the company Flock Safety's presence in Eugene, were the topic of an Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee meeting.

Community members in Eugene and Springfield have raised concerns for months about privacy, and potential federal abuse of the data Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras collect.

Numerous “warming centers” will be open in Eugene, Springfield, Florence, Cottage Grove, Oakridge and Veneta-- for individuals without shelter or heating.

On this edition we talk to Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley about the government shutdown and the proposal of federalized troops in Oregon, and then we change gears and talk with KLCC arts and culture reporter, Kendra Schertell about fun activities for fall.