KLCC-FM (Eugene, OR)

KLCC 89.7 FM serves as the primary National Public Radio affiliate in Eugene, Oregon, and the surrounding southern Willamette Valley. The station also broadcasts on several repeater frequencies in various West Central Oregon cities. It is operated under the license of Lane Community College. KLCC began broadcasting in 1967, introducing a community-focused noncommercial radio station to Eugene for the first time. Before KLCC, the local NPR audience was served by KOAC in Corvallis, which is part of Oregon Educational Broadcasting (now known as Oregon Public Broadcasting). Since KLCC's launch, other stations like Jefferson Public Radio and OPB have also established their presence in Eugene, making it one of the few small markets in the country with several NPR member stations competing for listeners.

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A timeline of the federal trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs

1 day ago | klcc.org | Anastasia Tsioulcas

The federal trial against hip-hop tycoon Sean Combs is finally getting underway, some eight months after he was arrested on criminal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs — also known by a number of monikers including P. Diddy, Puff Daddy and Puff — concurrently faces dozens of civil lawsuits from men and women who allege that he drugged and sexually assaulted them.
Major League Baseball lifts lifetime ban on Pete Rose and 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson

1 day ago | klcc.org | Russell Lewis

Updated May 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM PDTThe commissioner of Major League Baseball has removed Pete Rose, 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased players from the sport's permanent ineligibility list. The move clears the way for Rose, Jackson and others to potentially be voted into the Hall of Fame. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made the decision after the Rose family filed an application to change the policy following Rose's death last year at age 83.
How did the Mavericks beat long odds to win top overall pick in the NBA draft?

1 day ago | klcc.org | Becky Sullivan |Juana Summers |Vincent Acovino |John Ketchum

The Dallas Mavericks have received the top pick in the next NBA Draft ... which has led to questions after the team traded away its star to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year.
Imagination Library is now available to every young child in Oregon

3 days ago | klcc.org | Rachael McDonald

The Imagination Library has reached a milestone in Oregon. The program that sends free books to children under age 5 is now available throughout the state. The organization says it reached the statewide threshold by establishing a partnership with Lower Umpqua Library in Reedsport. Laurie McNichols, State Director for the Imagination Library of Oregon, said now every zip code in the state has access.
Protected bike lanes are coming to a stretch of East 24th in South Eugene

3 days ago | klcc.org | Rachael McDonald

After public input, the City of Eugene is moving forward with plans to put protected bike lanes on East 24th Avenue in the South University neighborhood. The stretch between Agate Street and Amazon Parkway passes a small shopping area, the Eugene YMCA and Roosevelt Middle School. The road also connects to the Amazon Bike Path. Marion Suitor Barnes with Eugene Public Works said the public expressed a preference for something different from the protected bike lanes in other parts of town.
The Friends of Hendricks Park are prepared for a busy Mother’s Day holiday

5 days ago | klcc.org | Karen Richards

Eugene’s oldest city park is a favorite place to visit on Mother’s Day. Hendricks Park draws crowds because of the colorful blooms there in early May. Beth Copeland, a member of the Friends of Hendricks Park, said there are many colorful blooms right now, from ground-level native plants to rhododendrons (or "rhodies"), and a large clematis vine in a tree on the upper lawn. She told KLCC the park is accessible for Mother’s Day visitors.
Judge rules Thursday that Waldport council must reinstate ousted mayor; city may appeal or try to move case to federal court

5 days ago | klcc.org | Quinton Smith |Garret Jaros

This story was originally published on LincolnChronicle.org and is used with permission. Lincoln County’s presiding judge ruled Thursday that the Waldport city council had to reinstate Heide Lambert as mayor until there is time to decide whether her removal last month was legal.
University of Oregon student workers reach tentative deal, agree to end strike

6 days ago | klcc.org | Nathan Wilk

The University of Oregon’s student workers union has reached a tentative deal on its first contract, and agreed to end its strike. The resolution came Wednesday night, more than a week after workers first hit the picket lines.
Inspiring Minds: Marilyn Hinson

6 days ago | klcc.org | Love Cross

Marilyn Hinson is a fitness educator at the Downtown Athletic Club in Eugene. Two of Marilyn's longtime students, Caroline Moore and Liz Coleman, nominated Marilyn as an Inspiring Mind, sharing that she keeps them inspired to embrace the movement of their bodies. Marilyn has been a fixture at the Downtown Athletic Club for 32 years, teaching classes and holding the noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday slot for 31 of those years.
Allergy season is accelerating in the Willamette Valley

1 week ago | klcc.org | Karen Richards

After a wet April, this year’s allergy season in the Willamette Valley seemed like it might be delayed. But now that we've had a few sunny weeks, some pollen counts are ahead of normal. Pollen counts are in the moderate range this week for trees and grass, according to Dr. Kraig Jacobson with Oregon Allergy Associates. He said warm, dry weather has sped up deciduous tree development. “The tree pollens usually finish by the end of May and we're seeing them taper off pretty rapidly here," he said.