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Kathy Sullivan and pilot Victor Vescovo, seen after their dive to Challenger Deep.

1st U.S. Woman To Walk In Space Dives To Deepest Point In The Ocean

Kathy Sullivan traveled to Challenger Deep, nearly 7 miles beneath the surface of the South Pacific. Already an accomplished astronaut, Sullivan made history with her trip to the site.

Lane County Commissioners Approve Resolution To Support Black Lives Matter

The Lane County Board of Commissioners Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement.It includes a commitment to…

NAACP, Clergy, And Community Leaders In Eugene Voice Support for Black Lives Matter

The Eugene Springfield NAACP, local clergy, and community leaders joined Tuesday to voice support for Black Lives Matter. This comes as protests continue…

Local Libraries Begin To Re-open Services

As counties across Oregon continue to re-open, so do local libraries. KLCC’s Aubrey Bulkeley found out how some are adapting to new restrictions. As with…

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is heading up a working group to draft a legislative response for Senate Republicans on issues of racial discrimination that have become more prominent since George Floyd's killing.

Led By Tim Scott, Senate Republicans Begin Drafting Their Own Police Reform Plan

A day after Democrats rolled out a policing reform bill, Senate Republicans create a group to draft a plan. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell asks Sen. Tim Scott to take the lead.

University of Cincinnati pitcher Nathan Moore considers the proposed renaming of Marge Schott Stadium "a really simple decision."

She Was Generous. She Was Also Racist. Should This Ballpark Carry Her Name?

As debate swirls once again about Confederate monuments and symbols, the University of Cincinnati is having to wrestle with what to do about its baseball stadium named for controversial Marge Schott.

A sign at Fort Bragg, N.C., one of the army bases named after a Confederate leader. As the nation erupts in protests over police treatment of African Americans, these base names are coming under scrutiny — again.

Pressure Mounts To Rename Army Bases That Honor Confederate Officers

Many U.S. military bases in the South are named after Confederate officers. Now protests over treatment of African Americans are prompting a new call to change those names.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference in Washington on March 3. Companies can borrow money from the Fed under its new lending programs, but the central bank's effort to help the economy has had lopsided results.

The Fed Helped Companies Borrow Money. Some Laid Off Thousands Anyway

Companies can borrow money from the Federal Reserve under its new lending programs. It's been good for the stock market, but the central bank's effort to help the economy has had lopsided results.

Visitors to the New York Department of Labor are turned away at the door by personnel because of closures over coronavirus concerns in New York on March 18. New York state began offering job protections for those required, or cautioned, to self-isolate or quarantine by a government entity.

From Rent Freezes To Liquor Buybacks: How States Are Helping People Cope

With limited resources themselves, states are having to get creative helping residents deal with the COVID-19 economic slowdown. But how much help you can get depends on where you live.

Vatican Museums Reopen To Smaller Crowds Amid Pandemic

Imagine taking in the splendor of the Sistine Chapel without packs of tourists. That experience can be had now for those who set aside COVID-19 fears to visit the reopened Vatican Museums.

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