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KLCC News Staff reviews the major stories of the week, and takes you behind the scenes with a local reporter to learn about their latest feature.

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Northwest Passage: Protesters Divided Over 'Tactics' After EPD Declares Recent Protest A Riot

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 27:44


Weeks after the Eugene Police Department declared a riot on May 29, the department declared one again last Saturday, July 25. Demonstrators in Eugene gathered to stand in solidarity with Portland protesters in opposition of the Federal Department of Homeland Security and against police brutality.

Northwest Passage: Eugene & Springfield BLM Protesters Hold Steady In Push For Change

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 22:14


In the third episode of KLCC's special series covering Black Lives Matter protests in Eugene and Springfield, Black Unity leaders stand in solidarity with Portland protesters, All Lives Matter protesters chant "Black Lives Matter," and Eugene's long-awaited City Council work session on policing is right around the corner. Join KLCC News Director Rachael McDonald and reporters Elizabeth Gabriel and Nathan Bouquet in the latest episode of the Northwest Passage.

Northwest Passage: Continuing Coverage of BLM Movement in Eugene and Springfield

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 21:57


On this episode of the Northwest Passage podcast, tensions between police and protesters in Springfield flair, a hit-and-run during a peaceful children's march leads to increased friction between protesters and the Eugene Police Department, meanwhile EPD says they have plans for reform.

Northwest Passage: A Look At Ongoing Black Lives Matter Protests In Eugene & Springfield Part I

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 23:25


The May 25 death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis Police custody has sparked national outrage, and has reignited the Black Lives Matter Movement in towns and cities across the country. In Eugene and Springfield protesters have held marches nearly every day since May 29. The local movement has galvanized activists to form new advocacy groups seeking to change policing in schools and communities. KLCC News Director and Reporter Rachael McDonald spoke with KLCC Reporters Elizabeth Gabriel and Melorie Begay about ongoing protests in Part I of this special Northwest Passage episode.

Northwest Passage: Coronavirus Spurs Ban on Large Gatherings, Universities go Online

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 26:13


Governor Kate Brown bans large public events to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Meanwhile the number of cases of COVID-19 grows in Oregon.

Northwest Passage: Coronavirus, Leg. Session, Housing Funds, Gustavo Balderas, And The Bachelor

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 34:41


Coronavirus is in the Northwest, we discuss best practices for prevention and what state officials are doing.The short legislative session wraps up in Salem on March 8 th . Will anything get accomplished amidst the Republican walk out?

Northwest Passage: Another Legislative Walkout, Coronavirus, Brian Babb Verdict, And Duck Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 29:17


The legislative session is at a standstill as Oregon GOP Lawmakers continue to boycott the cap and trade bill.

Northwest Passage: Plentiful Pot Shops, Code Red, Love Scams, and more

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 27:11


Oregon is number one in the country for marijuana dispensaries per capita. Eugene schools consider how to better accommodate religious holidays.

Northwest Passage: Truckers Rally in Salem, Acquittal Protest, Duck Basketball, And More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 18:19


President Trump’s acquittal brings activists to the streets of Eugene to protest what they call a sham trial.

Northwest Passage: Legislative Session, Eugene Parking, Birds, And Mary Louise Kelly

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 27:13


Lawmakers gather in Salem next week for their short session. Will Republicans walk out again?

Northwest Passage: Climate Lawsuit, Trump Rallies, Womens' Basketball, And Milk For Senators

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 26:19


A court panel dismisses the kids’ climate lawsuit. People rally in favor of and against President Trump in Eugene.

Northwest Passage: Funds For Lane County Homeless Services, Taco Time is 60, Emerald Trust Project

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 26:15


Lawmakers prepare to take on cap and trade legislation again in Salem. More funding is allocated for homeless services in Lane County. The University of Oregon considers a fixed tuition model.

Northwest Passage: Hate Crime, Opioids, States of Cities, And Royal Family Shakeup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 26:50


An attack on an elderly business owner in Redmond will be prosecuted under Oregon’s revised hate crime law. An opioid overdose alert is issued in Douglas County City and county leaders site homelessness as their biggest challenge.

Northwest Passage: A Look Back At 2019, New Oregon Laws, & Tumbleweeds Attack Cars

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 29:27


A ban on single-use plastic bags takes effect statewide in Oregon. The results of the next census could mean an additional congressional representative. We look back on the big stories of 2019 and we talk about our new years resolutions.

Northwest Passage: Some Of Our Best Moments Of 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 22:19


For this final Northwest Passage podcast of the year, we listen back to some of our favorite moments.

Northwest Passage: Homeless Camping, Eugene 4J Food, Impeachment, And More

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 20:51


The U.S. Supreme Court won’t review an Idaho court’s decision regarding homeless people camping on sidewalks, Lane County considers a homeless camp at the Fairgrounds.

Northwest Passage: Bonus For UO President, Electric Airplane, Cat Clowder, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 25:07


UO President Michael Schill gets a $100-thousand bonus despite objections from students and staff members. The University has also settled an age-discrimination lawsuit. Oregon has only raised about half the 40 million dollars it needs to host the 2021 World Track and Field Championships in Eugene. A clowder of cats in Veneta gets help from animal advocates And an all-electric plane makes its maiden voyage. Those stories and more on this week’s Northwest Passage with KLCC News Director, Morning Edition host Anni Katz, and reporter Brian Bull.

Northwest Passage: EPD Report, Christmas Tree Industry, Low Snowpack, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 20:00


Eugene Police don’t disproportionately target minorities according to a recent state report. Some Oregon Christmas tree growers are facing tough times. Mountain snowpack is low for this time of year… And young people will be marching to urge action on climate this week in Eugene and around the world.

Northwest Passage: Timber Lawsuit, I-5 Bridge, And World Toilet Day

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 22:12


13 Counties win a billion dollar lawsuit against the state of Oregon that claims it has failed to maximize revenue from logging.

Northwest Passage: Eugene's Homelessness Ranking, NAACP On OSU Student Case, And Patrician Vote

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 23:25


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Northwest Passage: Indigenous Peoples' Day, Black Cultural Center, Great Shakeout, And Coffin Races

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 20:40


Three Democrats have declared they’re running for Oregon Secretary of State in 2020, Springfield raises flags to celebrate Indegenous People’s Day, The University of Oregon opens its new Black Student Union, Eugene holds coffin races this month, Great Oregon Shake-Out Those stories and more in this edition of the Northwest Passage podcast. Join KLCC's News Director Rachael McDonald, Morning Edition host Anni Katz, and reporters Elizabeth Gabriel and Brian Bull.

Northwest Passage: Housing First Apartments, Community Conversation, And Scooters

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 15:27


Lane County plans for a new Housing First Apartment complex for people who've been chronically homeless. We debrief KLCC's recent Community Conversation on racism, hate, Oregon's history, and the media. Those topics and more on the Northwest Passage podcast with KLCC's News Director Rachael McDonald, Morning Edition host Anni Katz, and reporter Melorie Begay.

Northwest Passage: Trump Hotel Investigation, NRA Report, Disaster Preparedness, And Compost

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 24:44


mcdonaldr@lanecc.edu (Rachael)

Northwest Passage: Climate Change, Marijuana Banking, Cat Bonding, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 18:31


Oregon Pushes forward with an action plan on climate change. Classified staff at the state’s Public Universities prepare to go on strike. And scientific evidence shows cats actually can form bonds with people.Those stories and more in this edition of the Northwest Passage podcast.

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