For most high schoolers, summer break usually means sleeping in and taking it easy. That’s not the case for a group of teens who are spending their holiday working with the Northwest Youth Corps.

For five weeks this summer, six teenagers joined a crew to learn more about the outdoors, conserve parks and open spaces around Eugene, and grow their leadership skills. KLCC’s Gabriella Sgro [SKROH] has the story: [SOQ 4:14]

Days with high wildfire risk can bring a number of issues for electricity providers. KLCC’s Zac Ziegler reports utilities are updating their power lines to mitigate the danger:

Days with high wildfire risk can bring a number of issues, including the risk that electricity will be shut off.

A program in Southern Oregon gives high school students an opportunity to get their hands dirty and learn about ecological restoration. Jefferson Public Radio's Roman Battaglia (buh-TALLY-uh) reports despite federal funding challenges, the program has thrived this year.

People who rely on C-PAP machines and other medical equipment aren’t able to run these devices during a power outage.

Following COVID, the federal government set aside funds to expand Medicaid services.

The owners of a Eugene sawmill will receive an estimated $6 million dollars in state tax exemptions.

The Cram Fire in Central Oregon has now burned more than 77-thousand acres. As Kathryn Styer Martínez reports, a prison near the fire is taking safety precautions.

Potential federal energy spending cuts could impact Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in the Tri-Cities.

A new airline will begin service to Eugene Airport in March. KLCC’s Zac Ziegler reports: