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During a visit to Food for Lane County, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said food should not be used as a political weapon.

He said the injury goes beyond recipients and also impacts the places people normally shop and places that distribute food free of charge to people in need.

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Wyden talks SNAP funding and Newport ICE activity in stop at Food for Lane County facility
Sen. Ron Wyden said efforts are needed to help food banks recover after delay in SNAP benefit releases, and said he and other Oregon lawmakers will fight an ICE detention center in Newport.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Oregon On The Record talked with the Oregon King Tides Project about the high tides and spectacular waves hitting the coast and the dangers they can bring.
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King of the coast: King Tides make for a fantastic, and dangerous show
On this edition we talk with Rhiannon Bezore of the Oregon King Tides Project about the beauty and the danger of huge tides hitting our Oregon coast right now. They are also increasing in voracity due...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act has been in place for more than three months. For the most part, the correct containers are showing up in the county’s mixed recycling.

But there’s one material that is a big offender: bags.

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Oregon’s new recycling law is three months old. Here’s one thing residents should stop doing
Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act has been in place for more than three months, and so far, both consumers and recycling centers seem pleased.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Chess's international governing body said Tuesday that it filed a complaint against former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik after he leveled unproven allegations of cheating against fellow players, including Daniel Naroditsky, who died last month at age 29.

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The chess federation accuses a former champion of harassing a rival who died
The game's governing body has filed a complaint against Vladimir Kramnik. Other players say he spent months making unproven allegations of cheating against Daniel Naroditsky, who died last month.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Hundreds of community members showed up Wednesday evening for a special meeting of the Newport City Council to offer public comment on the potential new ICE facility to be located at the Newport Municipal Airport.

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'We are going to do everything we can to fight this’: Newport unites against ICE facility, Coast Guard helicopter loss
Hundreds of community members showed up Wednesday evening for a special meeting of the Newport City Council to offer public comment on the potential new ICE facility to be located at the Newport Munic...
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November 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM
John Olbrantz is the director of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art in Salem, Oregon. He recently spoke with Barbara Dellenback on Oregon Grapevine about the museum's connection to Willamette University, the transformational work of museums, and his life as an art historian.

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Oregon Grapevine: Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Salem's Hallie Ford Museum of Art houses an extensive collection of Northwest art. Director John Olbrantz speaks with Oregon Grapevine host, Barbara Dellenback, about the museum's connection to academ...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality says it's taking enforcement action against the Coffin Butte landfill north of Corvallis.

By the beginning of 2026, DEQ wants the company to apply for drone monitoring at the site and submit a new flare maintenance plan.

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Oregon DEQ announces enforcement action against Coffin Butte landfill
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality says it's taking enforcement action against the Coffin Butte landfill north of Corvallis.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The Corvallis School Board is scheduled to vote on the closure of two schools on Thursday. But parents are rallying against making the decision that day, calling the process of deciding on school closures opaque and rushed.

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Parents rally as Corvallis School Board considers closing schools
The Corvallis School Board is scheduled to vote on the closure of Letitia Carson Elementary and Cheldelin Middle School on Thursday.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has hired a new group of physicians to provide 24/7 maternity care at its birth center in Springfield. This comes after the hospital lost all its contracted OB-GYNs following a shakeup at Oregon Medical Group.

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McKenzie-Willamette restores labor and delivery services with new OB-GYN hires
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has hired a new group of physicians to provide 24/7 maternity care at its birth center in Springfield. This comes after the hospital lost all its contracted OB-GYNs ...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has hired a new group of physicians to provide 24/7 maternity care at its birth center in Springfield. This comes after the hospital lost all its contracted OB-GYNs following a shakeup at Oregon Medical Group.

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McKenzie-Willamette restores labor and delivery services with new OB-GYN hires
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center has hired a new group of physicians to provide 24/7 maternity care at its birth center in Springfield. This comes after the hospital lost all its contracted OB-GYNs ...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
For Veterans Day, Oregon On The Record talked with two men helping fellow veterans transition to civilian life.

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Veterans helping veterans
On this special Veterans Day edition, we talk to two vets who work hard to help their colleagues transition to civilian life. First we talk with Al Ezelle, Coordinator at theMaxwell Student Veteran Ce...
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November 12, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The race to represent Springfield on the Lane County Board of Commissioners is officially contested. On Monday, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon declared his candidacy and incumbent David Loveall announced he was seeking a second term.

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Incumbent David Loveall, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon, both officially in race for county commission
The race to represent Springfield on the Lane County Board of Commissioners is officially contested. On Monday, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon declared his candidacy and incumbent David Loveall anno...
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November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
A third party saying they represent a federal agency has asked the city of Newport about leasing land next to U.S. Coast Guard property at the airport for what could be a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention or operations center.

From Lincoln Chronicle.

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City of Newport says Homeland Security inquiring about leasing airport property for ICE operations or detention center
If it is a detention center, it would be the first of its kind in Oregon.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Oregon On The Record talked with the The Register-Guard about major cuts coming to Eugene School District 4J.
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Budget shortfall at 4J: Cuts looming for the region's largest district
On this edition we talk with Miranda Cyr, the education reporter at the Register Guard about her reporting on the large budget deficit for Eugene's 4J School District and the upcoming staffing cuts. W...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Trump admin tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits
The Trump administration late Saturday directed states that they must "immediately undo" any actions they have made to provide benefits to low-income families via SNAP.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Atticus Sappington kicked a 39-yard field goal with 3 seconds left, and No. 6 Oregon escaped with an 18-16 win over Iowa on a rainy Saturday in Iowa City.

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No. 6 Oregon escapes with 18-16 win over Iowa on Sappington's field goal with 3 seconds left
Atticus Sappington kicked a 39-yard field goal with 3 seconds left, and No. 6 Oregon escaped with an 18-16 win over Iowa on a rainy Saturday.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Airlines have begun canceling hundreds of flights to comply with an order from the Federal Aviation Administration, with the goal of gradually reducing air traffic at dozens of the nation's busiest airports by 10%.

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The FAA's air traffic reductions are taking effect. Here's what to know
Airlines are canceling hundreds of flights to comply with the FAA's order. But there are still questions about the plan, which the agency says will keep the skies safe during the government shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
“As of this morning, Oregon families are beginning to access their full November SNAP benefits restored on their Oregon Trail Cards,” Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement Friday morning.

SNAP recipients are urged to check EBT card balances before making purchases.

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Oregon SNAP recipients will receive November benefits today, DHS says
People in Oregon who receive SNAP food assistance will receive 100% of their November benefits on Friday, Gov. Tina Kotek announced.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Thank you to everyone who voted for Love Cross, Downtown Deb and Brian Bull in this year's Best of Eugene awards by @eugeneweekly.com!

Your support and trust mean the world to us. Thank you!

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Love Cross wins "Best Radio Personality" in Eugene Weekly's 2025 Best of Eugene Awards
Readers of Eugene Weekly voted for KLCC hosts and reporters in the 2025 Best of Eugene awards, naming Love Cross as "Best Radio Personality."
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November 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Eugene 4J School District will start its budget process earlier than normal as it faces a projected $30 million shortfall.

During Wednesday’s board meeting, Superintendent Miriam Mickelson said she wanted to give the community and staff time to weigh in on cuts.

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Eugene 4J will start budget process early as it faces deficit, enrollment challenges
Eugene 4J School District will start its budget process significantly earlier than normal as it faces a projected $30 million shortfall.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The City of Eugene is looking to fund a new peer navigation service to help fill the gaps created by the loss of CAHOOTS.

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City of Eugene plans its crisis response future, wants to add peer navigation services
A recent report from the city notes an increase in crisis service response by fire and police, and peer navigation is intended to help lower such calls.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Chuck Kesey, co-founder of Springfield Creamery and probiotic pioneer, died Thursday at the age of 87.

Chuck was preceded in death by Sue Kesey, his wife of nearly 65 years. She died on August 19, 2025.

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Probiotic foods pioneer and Grateful Dead enthusiast Chuck Kesey dies at 87
The co-founder of an iconic Eugene business died Thursday. KLCC has this remembrance of Chuck Kesey.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Oregon On The Record talked with the founder of Fund. Found and organization which uses play to help children with mobility issues. We also spoke with a Seattle comic in town to perform at Olsen Run, Bo Johnson.
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Play as therapy: New nonprofit helping kids with mobility challenges
On this edition, we talk with Sophia Patel, Founder of Fun.Found (Functional Foundations Pediatric Services) a Eugene nonprofit helping children with mobility and other physical challenges. We also sp...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
As the steady winter rains mark the ending of the summer garden season, it's a good time to look back at what worked and failed in your garden this year.

In today's Good Gardening, KLCC's John Fischer shares his own successes and failures from the 2025 garden season.

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Good Gardening: Seasonal Reflections
As the steady winter rains end really end the summer garden season, it's a good time to look back at what worked, failed, and surprised you so next years garden can be better - or if there were a lot ...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Lane Community College faculty have been working without a contract for four months. At an on-campus rally Wednesday, union leaders decried the administration for what they termed anti-union negotiations.

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LCC faculty rally as contract negotiations continue
Lane Community College faculty have been working without a contract for four months. At an on-campus rally Wednesday, union leaders decried the administration for what they termed anti-union negotiati...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM