Northwest Passage Podcast

Northwest Passage: Protesters Divided Over 'Tactics' After EPD Declares Recent Protest A Riot

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...

Northwest Passage: Eugene & Springfield BLM Protesters Hold Steady In Push For Change

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...

Northwest Passage: Continuing Coverage of BLM Movement in Eugene and Springfield

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...

Northwest Passage: A Look At Ongoing Black Lives Matter Protests In Eugene & Springfield Part I

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...

Northwest Passage: Coronavirus Spurs Ban on Large Gatherings, Universities go Online

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

Northwest Passage: Coronavirus, Leg. Session, Housing Funds, Gustavo Balderas, And The Bachelor

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?

Northwest Passage: Another Legislative Walkout, Coronavirus, Brian Babb Verdict, And Duck Basketball

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

Northwest Passage: Plentiful Pot Shops, Code Red, Love Scams, and more

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

Northwest Passage: Truckers Rally in Salem, Acquittal Protest, Duck Basketball, And More

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

Northwest Passage: Legislative Session, Eugene Parking, Birds, And Mary Louise Kelly

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

Northwest Passage: Climate Lawsuit, Trump Rallies, Womens' Basketball, And Milk For Senators

A court panel dismisses the kids’ climate lawsuit. People rally in favor of and against President Trump in Eugene.

Northwest Passage: Funds For Lane County Homeless Services, Taco Time is 60, Emerald Trust Project

Lawmakers prepare to take on cap and trade legislation again in Salem. More funding is allocated for homeless services in Lane County. The University of Oregon considers a fixed tuition model.

Northwest Passage: Hate Crime, Opioids, States of Cities, And Royal Family Shakeup

An attack on an elderly business owner in Redmond will be prosecuted under Oregon’s revised hate crime law. An opioid overdose alert is issued in Douglas County City and county leaders site homelessness as their biggest challenge.

Northwest Passage: A Look Back At 2019, New Oregon Laws, & Tumbleweeds Attack Cars

A ban on single-use plastic bags takes effect statewide in Oregon. The results of the next census could mean an additional congressional representative. We look back on the big stories of 2019 and we talk about our new years resolutions.

Northwest Passage: Some Of Our Best Moments Of 2019

For this final Northwest Passage podcast of the year, we listen back to some of our favorite moments.

Northwest Passage: Homeless Camping, Eugene 4J Food, Impeachment, And More

The U.S. Supreme Court won’t review an Idaho court’s decision regarding homeless people camping on sidewalks, Lane County considers a homeless camp at the Fairgrounds.

Northwest Passage: Bonus For UO President, Electric Airplane, Cat Clowder, and More

UO President Michael Schill gets a $100-thousand bonus despite objections from students and staff members. The University has also settled an age-discrimination lawsuit. Oregon has only raised about half the 40 million dollars it needs to host the 2021 World...

Northwest Passage: EPD Report, Christmas Tree Industry, Low Snowpack, and More

Eugene Police don’t disproportionately target minorities according to a recent state report. Some Oregon Christmas tree growers are facing tough times. Mountain snowpack is low for this time of year… And young people will be marching to urge action on...

Northwest Passage: Timber Lawsuit, I-5 Bridge, And World Toilet Day

13 Counties win a billion dollar lawsuit against the state of Oregon that claims it has failed to maximize revenue from logging.

Northwest Passage: Measles Tracking, Hemp Legalization, Walden's Last Term, and Candy

Northwest Passage: Eugene's Homelessness Ranking, NAACP On OSU Student Case, And Patrician Vote

Northwest Passage: Indigenous Peoples' Day, Black Cultural Center, Great Shakeout, And Coffin Races

Three Democrats have declared they’re running for Oregon Secretary of State in 2020, Springfield raises flags to celebrate Indegenous People’s Day, The University of Oregon opens its new Black Student Union, Eugene holds coffin races this month, Great Oregon Shake-Out...

Northwest Passage: Housing First Apartments, Community Conversation, And Scooters

Lane County plans for a new Housing First Apartment complex for people who've been chronically homeless. We debrief KLCC's recent Community Conversation on racism, hate, Oregon's history, and the media. Those topics and more on the Northwest Passage podcast with...

Northwest Passage: Trump Hotel Investigation, NRA Report, Disaster Preparedness, And Compost

Northwest Passage: Climate Change, Marijuana Banking, Cat Bonding, and More

Oregon Pushes forward with an action plan on climate change. Classified staff at the state’s Public Universities prepare to go on strike. And scientific evidence shows cats actually can form bonds with people.Those stories and more in this edition of...

Northwest Passage: Senior Scams, Emergency Preparedness, Global Climate Strike, And Cokie Roberts

Public University workers in Oregon have voted to authorize a strike just as students prepare to go back to class. Eugene holds an emergency preparedness fair. And we remember NPR and ABC reporter and commentator Cokie Roberts who passed away...

Northwest Passage: Vaping, Opioid Addiction, Cat Colony Update, and More

Nationally, there’ve been 6 deaths traced to vaping including one in Oregon. Opioid addiction is leading to overflows at a dusk to dawn homeless camp in Eugene. And an update on the case of 400 cats on a Veneta property

Northwest Passage: Cat Colony, Warming Centers, Lawmakers Tackle Rx Costs, And Vinis To Run Again

In this week's installment of The Northwest Passage, our roundtable of journalists discuss a Lane County homestead that's seen a boom of felines, politicians wanting to rein in the cost of pharmaceuticals, Springfield's quest for a warming center, and Eugene...

Northwest Passage: Fire At Mt. Pisgah, Body Cams For Springfield Cops, GM Sperm, And Billie Eilish

A fire at the popular hiking spot Mount Pisgah burned more than 50 acres last week, it was caused by a mower. Springfield’s City Attorney calls for police to wear body cams. An unofficial count tallied more than 38 thousand...

Northwest Passage: God, Guns & Liberty Rally, GloryBee Layoffs, Trash, & Birth Center Closes

Workers at McKenzie Willamette Hospital say they may strike. Last weekend, counter-protesters outnumbered Trump supporters at a rally in downtown Eugene.

Northwest Passage: Local Reaction To Mass Shootings, Fire Weather, Roseburg VA, and more

Forecasts for thunderstorms have put fire managers on alert for new fire starts, pertussis is confirmed in Lincoln County, local activists respond to the recent mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, and despite those incidents, a pro-Trump group plans...

Northwest Passage: Milepost 97 Fire, Girls Fire Summer Camp, River Plastics, and Woodstock 50

The latest on the Milepost 97 Fire near Canyonville, a teen girls’ fire summer camp, a program to clean-up Eugene sidewalks, and more.

Northwest Passage: Eugene Condemns White Supremacy, Greenhill Update, And We Remember Frank Nearing

Eugene City Councilors vote twice on a resolution condemning white supremacy, Governor Kate Brown signs legislation that changes youth sentencing guidelines, Greenhill Humane Society gets renovated, Cascadia Subduction Zone, bison, butterflies, and we remember KLCC's Frank Nearing.

Northwest Passage: Cougars, Scorpions, and Otters, Oh My!

The City of Eugene dedicates money to a homeless shelter, but without a location or timeline, Republicans start gathering signatures to recall Democratic Governor Kate Brown, cougars are spotted in Lane County, and we learn about the musical genre Wizard...

Northwest Passage: Cahoots, EPD Audit, Smokey Bear, and Jazzercise

The Oregon legislature is still mopping up after a rancorous session, the Eugene Police Auditor has released a report that paints a not-so-positive picture of the EPD, Oregonians can get a Smokey Bear licence plate, and Jazzercise turns 50 this...

Northwest Passage: GOP Walkout Continues in Salem, Wildfire Danger, and Planting Strips

The Republican boycott of climate legislation continues in Salem. We get an update and analysis on the situation that has brought national attention to Oregon.

Northwest Passage: Republicans Walkout Again, Leaf-blowers, Country Fair

Oregon's Senate Republicans walk out to avoid voting on a Cap and Trade bill. It's the 2nd time they've wallked out this session.

Northwest Passage: Climate Kids, Grass Pollen, Coyotes, and Sasquatch

21 youths suing the government over climate change were in court this week in Portland. We discuss that lawsuit, firefigher health, the heavy grass pollen in the Willamette Valley, the latest from the Oregon legislature and more in this week's...

Northwest Passage: Jackie Winters Dies, Homeless Point In Time, Plastic Bags, Smores, And Godzilla

In this edition we discuss the late Oregon Senator Jackie Winters, who died this week prompting tributes from fellow lawmakers. We also discuss Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden's response to Robert Mueller's statement on the Russian investigation, Lane County's annual...

Northwest Passage: Pioneer Statue, Legislative Update, Cartoon Crushes, and Game of Thrones

This week, we share our cartoon crushes, get an update on Oregon's legislative session, hear about controversy about a statue on the UO campus, and discuss the results of Tuesday's special election. Join KLCC News Director Rachael McDonald, Morning Edition...

Northwest Passage: Student Success, Conestoga Huts, Community Conversation, and Doris Day

Oregonians will get a kicker next year, legislators passed an education bill, Eugene Police helped build tiny houses, turkeys caused a power outage, these are just some of the stories we discuss in this week's Northwest Passage.

Northwest Passage: Teacher Walkout, Tom Petty, Royal Baby, and Tourism Dollars

Thousands of Oregon teachers walked out of class Wednesday to call for more K-12 funding. KLCC's weekly podcast features News Director Rachael McDonald, Morning Edition Host Anni Katz, and reporters Brian Bull and Aubrey Bulkeley. We discuss the week's big...

Northwest Passage: School Funding, Native Artists, William Shatner, and Phish Studies

William Shatner, Phish Studies, Native Artists, School Funding. In this week's edition of the Northwest Passage podcast, KLCC News Director Rachael McDonald, Morning Edition host Anni Katz, reporters Brian Bull and Karen Richards discuss the weeks local and regional stories....

Northwest Passage: Homeless Youth, Legislative Stories, Wildfire Outlook, Eugene Steam Plant

KLCC News Director Rachael McDonald, Morning Edition host Anni Katz, and reporters Brian Bull and Tiffany Eckert discuss the news stories on KLCC this week in our new weekly podcast The Northwest Passage.