Michael Dunne

On this edition, we talk with Darren Sparks of Tipping Point and Katie Wilgus of Downtown Eugene Inc. about a new pilot program in Eugene that aims to coordinate resources to better support those living unhoused and business owners who often are impacted by people forced to live on the streets.

On this edition, we talk with KLCC's Zac Ziegler about his story detailing how a timber executive was able to skirt permitting requirements on her McKenzie River property. The owner, Kathleen Jones-McCann received a favorable ruling from Lane County commissioners after she donated thousands of dollars to two key commissioners, David Loveall and Ryan Seniga.

On this edition we talk with Mike McInally of Lookout Eugene/Springfield about his story on the continuing challenges at Lane Community College and the continuing battles between the board of education and President Stephanie Bulger. We also talk to KLCC's Karen Richards and a new section of trail opening in Eugene.

On this edition, we talk with Hannarose McGuinness of the Register Guard about her story on the poor air quality of Eugene/Springfield and the toll wildfire smoke takes on our air and lungs. Then we talk to KLCC interns, Macy Moore and Hannah Bush about their stories of important developments at OSU and Corvallis.

On this edition, we talk to U of O Journalism professor Gretchen Soderlund about how republican constituencies tend to be more forgiving then democratic ones when politicians are caught up in sexual scandals.

On this edition we talk with Travis Brouwer, Deputy Director of the Oregon Department of Transportation, about how fuel efficient cars and electric vehicles are reducing gas taxes that pay for road repairs and bridge construction. The agency is looking at new ways to fund projects as more and more people convert to EV's in the state.

On this edition, we talk with Dr. Shawn Stover, the new interim superintendent for Springfield Unified Schools. The district has wobbled from one controversy to the next, and Dr. Stover is being brought in to calm the waters.

On this edition, we talk with Prissila Moreno, the outgoing University of Oregon Student Body President who made a challenging speech at commencement including harsh words for ICE that drew a strong condemnation from one of the University's Board of Trustees. We also spoke with Jefferson Public Radio's Jane Vaughan about her story on how the statewide cellphone ban is doing in Southern Oregon.

On this edition, we talk with Joe Moll and Holly McRae of McKenzie River Trust about Green Island, which was a former farm area that has been restored by the organization to its natural habitant and teems with birds, animal and native plants.

On this edition, we ride along with Patrol Officer Alan Kawasaki of Eugene Police to learn what its like to patrol Eugene city streets on a late Friday night.