KLCC (FM)
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KLCC 89.7 FM is a National Public Radio affiliate for Eugene
, Oregon
and the southern Willamette Valley
. It also operates on various other repeater frequencies at other cities in West Central Oregon.
The station is noteworthy for its eclectic music blend, both on its weekday program Fresh Tracks and on various programs that focus on specific musical genres. Its programming schedule is rounded out with the flagship NPR newsmagazines Morning Edition
, Weekend Edition
, and All Things Considered
, Northwest Passage, a locally produced newsmagazine that airs late afternoons prior to All Things Considered, Car Talk
, and various other public affairs and discussion programs. The station is licensed to Lane Community College
.
Eugene, Oregon
Eugene is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Lane County. It is located at the south end of the Willamette Valley, at the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about east of the Oregon Coast.As of the 2010 U.S...
, Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
and the southern Willamette Valley
Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley is the most populated region in the state of Oregon of the United States. Located in the state's northwest, the region is surrounded by tall mountain ranges to the east, west and south and the valley's floor is broad, flat and fertile because of Ice Age conditions...
. It also operates on various other repeater frequencies at other cities in West Central Oregon.
The station is noteworthy for its eclectic music blend, both on its weekday program Fresh Tracks and on various programs that focus on specific musical genres. Its programming schedule is rounded out with the flagship NPR newsmagazines Morning Edition
Morning Edition
Morning Edition is an American radio news program produced and distributed by National Public Radio . It airs weekday mornings and runs for two hours, and many stations repeat one or both hours. The show feeds live from 05:00 to 09:00 ET, with feeds and updates as required until noon...
, Weekend Edition
Weekend Edition
Weekend Edition is the name given to a set of American radio news magazines produced and distributed by National Public Radio . It is the weekend counterpart to Morning Edition. It consists of Weekend Edition Saturday and Weekend Edition Sunday , each of which airs for two hours, from 8 a.m. to 10...
, and All Things Considered
All Things Considered
All Things Considered is the flagship news program on the American network National Public Radio. It was the first news program on NPR, and is broadcast live worldwide through several outlets...
, Northwest Passage, a locally produced newsmagazine that airs late afternoons prior to All Things Considered, Car Talk
Car Talk
Car Talk is a radio talk show broadcast weekly on National Public Radio stations throughout the United States and elsewhere. Its subjects are automobiles and repair, and it often takes humorous turns...
, and various other public affairs and discussion programs. The station is licensed to Lane Community College
Lane Community College
Lane Community College is a two-year college located in Eugene, Oregon. Its slogan is "Transforming Lives Through Learning."-Education:Lane Community College offers a variety of Associate's Degrees, such as:...
.