Brian Bull

Eugene

Reporter and Producer at KLCC-FM (Eugene, OR)

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Trump plan to eliminate NOAA’s research division troubles Newport officials

1 week ago | opb.org | Brian Bull

Among the White House’s latest potential cuts to federal spending is the elimination of the scientific research unit for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. If enacted, those could have a major impact on a coastal Oregon city. NOAA’s Marine Operations Center in Newport harbors two research ships which help the Pacific fleet protect marine life, manage commercial fisheries, study climate change, and make nautical charts for safe navigation.
Trump plan to eliminate NOAA’s research division troubles Newport officials

1 week ago | klcc.org | Brian Bull

Among the White House’s latest potential cuts to federal spending is the elimination of the scientific research unit for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. If enacted, those could have a major impact on a coastal Oregon city. NOAA’s Marine Operations Center in Newport harbors two research ships which help the Pacific fleet protect marine life, manage commercial fisheries, study climate change, and make nautical charts for safe navigation.
What is an elder? Tell us what it means to you — Buffalo’s Fire

1 week ago | buffalosfire.com | Brian Bull

Share your own reflections and understanding of what it means to be an elder on Substack, Reddit, Instagram, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok and XWe’re gathering reflections on what it means to be recognized as an elder in Native communities today. While highly revered in Native culture, the title of “elder” lacks a universal definition, prompting questions about whether it signifies age, a specific role or an earned distinction.
Eugene town hall attendees make case for keeping CAHOOTS going

1 week ago | opb.org | Brian Bull

Roughly 200 people gathered inside the UO's Prince Lucien Campbell Hall on the night of April 10, 2025. Panelists discussed the role CAHOOTS has in the community, and how they might be able to become operational again in Eugene. The mobile crisis intervention service CAHOOTS is essential and needs to be continued.
Town hall attendees make case for keeping CAHOOTS going

1 week ago | klcc.org | Brian Bull

The mobile crisis intervention service CAHOOTS is essential and needs to be continued. That was the message from those who attended Thursday night’s town hall meeting held at the University of Oregon, following the elimination of CAHOOTS services in Eugene earlier in the week. Presenters—including former and current CAHOOTS employees—told the audience how the Eugene community benefits from the work they do on the streets.
Huge crowd turns out in Eugene to denounce President Trump’s actions

2 weeks ago | klcc.org | Brian Bull

Thousands of protesters surrounded Eugene City Hall Saturday. It was part of the national “Hands Off!” protests against the Trump Administration and DOGE.
Nearly three weeks after his disappearance, search for Jonathan House becomes more about recovery than rescue

3 weeks ago | klcc.org | Brian Bull

The search for a missing Grande Ronde tribal elder continued over the weekend. 63-year-old Jonathan House of Eugene disappeared in mid-March after leaving a crashed truck in the Coast Range foothills west of Junction City. Given the amount of time that’s passed, as well as heavy patches of cold and rainy weather, prospects are dim that House is still alive.
After 45 years, Siletz Tribe fully regains subsistence rights on their territory

1 month ago | opb.org | Brian Bull

In this June 21, 2023 photo, a Siletz tribal member and friends dig for camas bulbs outside of Eugene. Only until this past week are Siletz people able to harvest, hunt, and fish on their traditional lands since their tribe entered into a consent decree in 1980. Nearly half a century after losing their right to hunt, fish and gather on their ancestral lands, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have just regained it.
After 45 years, Siletz Tribe fully regains subsistence rights on their territory

1 month ago | klcc.org | Brian Bull

Nearly half a century after losing their right to hunt, fish, and gather on their ancestral lands, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians have just regained it. In 1980, the Siletz and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife agreed to create a reservation for the tribe, after it regained its federal status after being terminated in the 1950s. But in exchange, the Siletz gave up their subsistence rights.
Oregon officials and advocates meet in Eugene to address human trafficking

1 month ago | opb.org | Brian Bull

Human trafficking awareness and prevention was the focus of a community discussion last Thursday at Eugene’s Hult Center. Among those attending were advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. More than 150 people attended the sold-out event, organized by the Junior League of Eugene. Among them was Amanda Freeman, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. She has testified in the Oregon Legislature for bills to improve response and awareness of MMIP cases.