Northwest Passage Podcast

Weeks after the Eugene Police Department declared a riot on May 29, the department declared one again last Saturday, July 25. Demonstrators in Eugene gathered to stand in solidarity with Portland protesters in opposition of the Federal Department of Homeland Security and against police brutality.

In the third episode of KLCC's special series covering Black Lives Matter protests in Eugene and Springfield, Black Unity leaders stand in solidarity with Portland protesters, All Lives Matter protesters chant "Black Lives Matter," and Eugene's long-awaited City Council work session on policing is right around the corner. Join KLCC News Director Rachael McDonald and reporters Elizabeth Gabriel and Nathan Bouquet in the latest episode of the Northwest Passage.

On this episode of the Northwest Passage podcast, tensions between police and protesters in Springfield flair, a hit-and-run during a peaceful children's march leads to increased friction between protesters and the Eugene Police Department, meanwhile EPD says they have plans for reform.

The May 25 death of George Floyd while in Minneapolis Police custody has sparked national outrage, and has reignited the Black Lives Matter Movement in towns and cities across the country. In Eugene and Springfield protesters have held marches nearly every day since May 29. The local movement has galvanized activists to form new advocacy groups seeking to change policing in schools and communities. KLCC News Director and Reporter Rachael McDonald spoke with KLCC Reporters Elizabeth Gabriel and

Governor Kate Brown bans large public events to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Meanwhile the number of cases of COVID-19 grows in Oregon.

Coronavirus is in the Northwest, we discuss best practices for prevention and what state officials are doing.The short legislative session wraps up in Salem on March 8 th . Will anything get accomplished amidst the Republican walk out?

The legislative session is at a standstill as Oregon GOP Lawmakers continue to boycott the cap and trade bill.

Oregon is number one in the country for marijuana dispensaries per capita. Eugene schools consider how to better accommodate religious holidays.

President Trump’s acquittal brings activists to the streets of Eugene to protest what they call a sham trial.

Lawmakers gather in Salem next week for their short session. Will Republicans walk out again?