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In state and national news this year, many Oregonians stood out for standing up. From protests and marches against President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies and executive orders, to dozens of lawsuits against the federal government.
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From lawsuits to new laws, these Oregonians made biggest impacts on state politics in 2025
A roundup of Oregonians who played an outsized role in the protests, policies and major tax cut and spending packages that made headlines this year
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January 2, 2026 at 7:45 PM
In state and national news this year, many Oregonians stood out for standing up. From protests and marches against President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies and executive orders, to dozens of lawsuits against the federal government.
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University of Oregon researchers say wildfires can form cancer-causing compounds in the soils they burn on top of.
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Oregon researchers say wildfires can create cancer-causing compounds in soil
University of Oregon researchers say wildfires can form cancer-causing compounds in the soils they burn through.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:47 PM
University of Oregon researchers say wildfires can form cancer-causing compounds in the soils they burn on top of.
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“They’ve earned this opportunity,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. “I told them go get their pound of flesh today. They did that today.”
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Defense carries the day for Oregon, as Ducks move into CFP semifinals by topping Texas Tech 23-0
Oregon dominated Texas Tech with a 23-0 victory in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl.
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January 1, 2026 at 9:59 PM
“They’ve earned this opportunity,” Oregon coach Dan Lanning said. “I told them go get their pound of flesh today. They did that today.”
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Eugene Public Library patrons checked out lots of books and things over the course of last year.
KLCC wanted to know what the library's most popular items were in 2025, so we asked Library Director Angela Ocaña.
Read her list in our story!
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KLCC wanted to know what the library's most popular items were in 2025, so we asked Library Director Angela Ocaña.
Read her list in our story!
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Most checked-out library books of 2025 in Eugene and Springfield
Here's a look at what was popular for library patrons in books, movies, and things on offer at local public libraries.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Eugene Public Library patrons checked out lots of books and things over the course of last year.
KLCC wanted to know what the library's most popular items were in 2025, so we asked Library Director Angela Ocaña.
Read her list in our story!
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KLCC wanted to know what the library's most popular items were in 2025, so we asked Library Director Angela Ocaña.
Read her list in our story!
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Whatever your New Year's resolution looks like, NPR has a newsletter journey that will help you smash your goals this month.
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Guides to help you tackle your New Year's resolutions
From building your strength to tackling credit card debt, NPR's Life Kit has a newsletter journey to help you tackle your New Year's resolution.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Whatever your New Year's resolution looks like, NPR has a newsletter journey that will help you smash your goals this month.
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“If you’re going for a walk, if you’re going kayaking, if you’re going surfing, sailing, you can already help us, all you need to do is do the training, download the app, and then whatever you see you just upload it or add data offline."
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Here's how to sign up to help search for Killer Whales on the Oregon coast
Scientists know a surprising amount of information about Southern Resident Killer Whales, but once the whales leave their home waters of Puget Sound, their whereabouts become a little more murky, espe...
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December 31, 2025 at 11:35 PM
“If you’re going for a walk, if you’re going kayaking, if you’re going surfing, sailing, you can already help us, all you need to do is do the training, download the app, and then whatever you see you just upload it or add data offline."
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Are you aiming to sleep better, eat healthier, scroll less and/or generally upgrade your life starting on Jan. 1?
Join the club — it's several thousand years old.
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Join the club — it's several thousand years old.
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Why do we make New Year's resolutions? A brief history of a long tradition
One of the earliest mentions of New Year's resolutions appeared in a Boston newspaper in 1813. But the practice itself can be traced back to the Babylonians.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Are you aiming to sleep better, eat healthier, scroll less and/or generally upgrade your life starting on Jan. 1?
Join the club — it's several thousand years old.
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Join the club — it's several thousand years old.
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Oregon On The Record took a look back at the big stories of 2025, with our KLCC reporters and the Oregon Capitol Chronicle.
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Auld Lang-xiety: looking back on the challenging year of 2025
We talk to KLCC's Nathan Wilk and Rebecca Hansen-White, and the Oregon Capital Chronicle's Julia Shumway about the big news stories of 2025.
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December 31, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Oregon On The Record took a look back at the big stories of 2025, with our KLCC reporters and the Oregon Capitol Chronicle.
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A transgender musician from Eugene has recorded a series of duets, harmonizing with his own voice before and after starting hormone therapy.
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Eugene trans musician on finding his register and duetting with himself
A transgender musician from Eugene has recorded a series of duets, harmonizing with his own voice before and after starting hormone therapy.
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December 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A transgender musician from Eugene has recorded a series of duets, harmonizing with his own voice before and after starting hormone therapy.
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The Bureau of Land Management’s state office in Oregon increased its timber sales in 2025, leading to one of its largest years for sales by board-feet and dollars in decades.
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BLM increases timber sales in Oregon, triples nationwide mandated increase
The Bureau of Land Management’s state office in Oregon increased its timber sales in 2025, leading to one of its largest years for sales by board-feet and dollars in decades. Sales measured in board-f...
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December 30, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The Bureau of Land Management’s state office in Oregon increased its timber sales in 2025, leading to one of its largest years for sales by board-feet and dollars in decades.
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Oregon State Parks is offering its First Day Hikes on January 1st. Rangers and volunteers will lead guided hikes at 25 parks around the state. Participants will learn about the park's history, geology, wildlife, and plants.
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Kick off 2026 with a free, guided hike
Choose from 32 First Day Hikes in 25 parks across Oregon. All hikes will be guided by a park ranger or volunteer who will share stories about the park's history, geology, wildlife, and plants.
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December 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Oregon State Parks is offering its First Day Hikes on January 1st. Rangers and volunteers will lead guided hikes at 25 parks around the state. Participants will learn about the park's history, geology, wildlife, and plants.
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Officials are warning about an obstruction on the Upper McKenzie River at milepost 52 on Highway 126. A large tree trunk and smaller debris are completely blocking the river. It cannot be passed safely, and there are no safe portage options.
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Officials warn of an obstruction on the Upper McKenzie River
Officials are warning about an obstruction on the Upper McKenzie River below Paradise Campground. It's at milepost 52 on Highway 126, which parallels the river.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Officials are warning about an obstruction on the Upper McKenzie River at milepost 52 on Highway 126. A large tree trunk and smaller debris are completely blocking the river. It cannot be passed safely, and there are no safe portage options.
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Lane County’s planned recycling and waste diversion project, CleanLane, has hit another speed bump. A state board rejected the county’s zoning appeal last week, siding with garbage haulers and neighbors.
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State board rules against Lane County’s bid to site trash, recycling diversion facility in Goshen
A state board upheld a local ruling that found CleanLane is incompatible with zoning in the proposed Goshen location. The decision could be appealed in the new year, and the county is exploring moving...
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December 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Lane County’s planned recycling and waste diversion project, CleanLane, has hit another speed bump. A state board rejected the county’s zoning appeal last week, siding with garbage haulers and neighbors.
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Oregon On The Record talked about the looming budget crisis for Eugene 4J and also took a look back at some of our favorite shows of 2025.
Crisis ahead and a look back: 4J's finances and favorite shows of 2025
We talk with KLCC's Rebecca Hansen-White about her interview with Dr. Miriam Mickelson, superintendent of Eugene's 4J schools about a looming budget crisis. And then we take a look back on some of our...
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December 29, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Oregon On The Record talked about the looming budget crisis for Eugene 4J and also took a look back at some of our favorite shows of 2025.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino justified the high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup by announcing that the tournament had already received over 150 million ticket requests during the latest sales window.
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FIFA president defends World Cup ticket prices, saying demand is hitting records
The FIFA President addressed outrage over ticket prices for the World Cup by pointing to record demand and reiterating that most of the proceeds will help support soccer around the world.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
FIFA President Gianni Infantino justified the high ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup by announcing that the tournament had already received over 150 million ticket requests during the latest sales window.
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2026 may be the year that Eugene Springfield firefighters get a long awaited change to how their department is funded and structured, and the head of their union is in support.
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Eugene Springfield firefighters union hopes for resolution of merger/funding issue in 2026
With the Eugene City Council taking steps towards a change, the head of the firefighters union expresses support.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
2026 may be the year that Eugene Springfield firefighters get a long awaited change to how their department is funded and structured, and the head of their union is in support.
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It happens every year: apples fall to the ground, squash overripens, and backyard trees shed more fruit than families can use. The Eugene Area Gleanders is a non-profit organization that aims to step in before that food becomes compost.
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After the holidays, Gleaners keep neighbors connected through year-round food sharing
It happens every year: apples fall to the ground, squash overripens, and backyard trees shed more fruit than families can use. In Lane County, a nonprofit organization aims to step in before that food...
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December 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It happens every year: apples fall to the ground, squash overripens, and backyard trees shed more fruit than families can use. The Eugene Area Gleanders is a non-profit organization that aims to step in before that food becomes compost.
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State officials expect an increase in violations of Oregon’s mover certification rules in 2026, as a new law that expands what constitutes a violation goes into effect.
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ODOT expects an increase in uncertified mover cases as new rules go into effect
New rules about what enforcement also come with a much heftier fine for violators.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:54 PM
State officials expect an increase in violations of Oregon’s mover certification rules in 2026, as a new law that expands what constitutes a violation goes into effect.
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If you want to see a whale off the coast of Oregon, this weekend is a good time to do it. Whale Watch Week this year runs from Dec. 27-31.
Gray whales are migrating south, from summer feeding grounds off the coast of Alaska down to the lagoons of Mexico, to give birth.
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Gray whales are migrating south, from summer feeding grounds off the coast of Alaska down to the lagoons of Mexico, to give birth.
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Whale Watch Week starts Dec. 27 on the Oregon Coast
Volunteers with Oregon State Parks will fan out along the coast from Dec. 27 to Dec. 31 to help people see gray whales swimming past Oregon.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:03 PM
If you want to see a whale off the coast of Oregon, this weekend is a good time to do it. Whale Watch Week this year runs from Dec. 27-31.
Gray whales are migrating south, from summer feeding grounds off the coast of Alaska down to the lagoons of Mexico, to give birth.
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Gray whales are migrating south, from summer feeding grounds off the coast of Alaska down to the lagoons of Mexico, to give birth.
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The Kennedy Center says it plans to file a $1 million lawsuit against jazz artist Chuck Redd, after the musician canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance.
Redd pulled out of the show days after President Trump's name was added to the exterior of the building.
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Redd pulled out of the show days after President Trump's name was added to the exterior of the building.
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Kennedy Center vows to sue musician who canceled performance over Trump name change
The Kennedy Center is planning legal action after jazz musician Chuck Redd canceled an annual holiday concert. Redd pulled out after President Trump's name appeared on the building.
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December 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Kennedy Center says it plans to file a $1 million lawsuit against jazz artist Chuck Redd, after the musician canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance.
Redd pulled out of the show days after President Trump's name was added to the exterior of the building.
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Redd pulled out of the show days after President Trump's name was added to the exterior of the building.
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"I opened the door, and here was the same couple that I had met the night before with a picnic basket full of food," Klein recalled. "They just sat down and shared their Christmas dinner with me."
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The strangers who guided her home — and returned with Christmas dinner
Mary Klein had just moved to a new city when she got lost. A couple stopped to help and guided her home. They returned the next day with Christmas dinner.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
"I opened the door, and here was the same couple that I had met the night before with a picnic basket full of food," Klein recalled. "They just sat down and shared their Christmas dinner with me."
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Gusts of 50 miles per hour to as high as 70 mph could pass through much of western Oregon and Southwest Washington between 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
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Oregon, SW Washington brace for a possible windstorm on Christmas Eve
Forecasters with the National Weather Service are closely monitoring the windstorm but say it’s still too early to predict how strong those winds will be on Wednesday.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Gusts of 50 miles per hour to as high as 70 mph could pass through much of western Oregon and Southwest Washington between 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
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An ongoing initiative in Oregon is sharing non-traditional Santas, who give kids and their families a holiday figure they can relate to.
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Diverse Santas give Oregonians an inclusive Christmas icon
An ongoing initiative in Oregon is sharing non-traditional Santas, who give kids and their families a holiday figure they can relate to.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
An ongoing initiative in Oregon is sharing non-traditional Santas, who give kids and their families a holiday figure they can relate to.
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Last-minute shoppers in Eugene still have a chance to see hundreds of local craft vendors ahead of Christmas.
Eugene Holiday Market will stay open on Dec. 23 and 24, at the Lane Events Center. It is open from 10am-6pm on Dec. 23 and 10am-4pm on Dec. 24.
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Eugene Holiday Market will stay open on Dec. 23 and 24, at the Lane Events Center. It is open from 10am-6pm on Dec. 23 and 10am-4pm on Dec. 24.
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Eugene Holiday Market stays open Tuesday and Wednesday, providing last-minute shoppers a chance to buy local
The annual event stays open until 4:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve this year, with hundreds of local vendors and craftsmakers.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Last-minute shoppers in Eugene still have a chance to see hundreds of local craft vendors ahead of Christmas.
Eugene Holiday Market will stay open on Dec. 23 and 24, at the Lane Events Center. It is open from 10am-6pm on Dec. 23 and 10am-4pm on Dec. 24.
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Eugene Holiday Market will stay open on Dec. 23 and 24, at the Lane Events Center. It is open from 10am-6pm on Dec. 23 and 10am-4pm on Dec. 24.
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Oregon On The Record talked with Kyra Buckley of OPB about how women's sports is becoming an economic powerhouse in Oregon.
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The power of women's sports: Oregon becoming a female sports mecca
On this edition we talk with Kyra Buckley of OPB about her recent reporting that shows in a sluggish state economy, women's sports are doing much better economically than other industries in Oregon.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Oregon On The Record talked with Kyra Buckley of OPB about how women's sports is becoming an economic powerhouse in Oregon.
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