Tiffany Eckert
Tiffany joined the KLCC News team in 2007. She studied journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia and has worked in a variety of media including television and daily print news. For KLCC, Tiffany reports on health care, social justice and local/regional news. She has won awards from Oregon Associated Press, PRNDI, and Education Writers Association.
When not tracking down a story, Tiffany spends time growing food and flowers, traveling, singing, and having fun with her family and friends.
Her reporting comes to JPR through the Northwest News Network, a collaboration between public media organizations in Oregon and Washington.
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The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) stretches along the entire 362-mile coastline-- from Washington to California. There are some gaps along the way-- disconnected sections of trail that pose safety concerns for hikers. Now, the public is asked to provide feedback on plans to reconnect the OCT. -
In response to the Omicron surge, the University of Oregon鈥檚 COVID-19 Monitoring and Assessment Program, or MAP, has begun offering free testing to people with mild viral symptoms. KLCC visited the outdoor testing site, which operates safely from an unlikely spot on the campus. -
Oregon鈥檚 foreclosure moratorium ended December 31. Beginning in January, homeowners who used this protection may be expected to resume mortgage payments and catch up on those missed. -
These extra nutritional benefits are meant to offset some of the worst health impacts of the pandemic鈥攍ike hunger. -
More than 130 Douglas County medical professionals have signed an open letter to residents, calling on them to wear masks indoors, get vaccinated and steer clear of unproven treatments for COVID-19. -
PeaceHealth has placed 420 caregivers on administrative leave because they remain unvaccinated against COVID-19. -
As the delta variant of the coronavirus spreads across Oregon, more and more children are testing positive for COVID-19. The Oregon Health Authority shared an update on pediatric cases in its report on the virus on Thursday. -
The State of Oregon has been approved to expand the Pandemic Food Assistance program. Nearly $591 million will be used to feed about 430-thousand... -
Each day, Douglas County continues to see triple digit COVID-19 cases --many resulting in hospitalization and too often, in deaths. -
Lane County is experiencing another COVID-19 surge. Health officials are concerned not only about the rise in cases but also the growing number of people refusing to comply with contact tracing efforts. -
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners just sent another letter to Oregon Governor Kate Brown. The latest missive asks for a halt to enhanced unemployment benefits put in place during the pandemic. -
More than 75 Oregon county commissioners call on Gov. Kate Brown to reconsider
