The Jefferson Exchange

Looking for your next summer read? Southern Oregon librarians and booksellers recommend books for Pride Month and summer, from queer history and historical fiction to romance, satire and nonfiction.

A young California condor's nearly 400-mile flight into Southern Oregon marks the species' first recorded visit to the region in more than a century.

Oregon has not recorded a confirmed pesticide-related bee kill since 2020. Oregon State University researchers discuss the education, research and conservation efforts helping protect pollinators.

Oakland, Oregon, once moved its downtown 1.5 miles to meet the railroad. Today, the small town works to preserve its historic character while facing modern challenges.

A proposed monument in Eureka would recognize sex workers whose fines helped fund city services in the early 1900s.

Learn how smokejumpers train for wildfire season, how tribes restored habitat in the Siuslaw estuary and how students are studying marine ecosystems at Oregon's PacWave test site.

Medford doctors Som Ghosh and Mujahid Rizvi discuss immigration hurdles, visas and what it takes for foreign-born physicians to practice in the U.S.

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in Ashland is offering eight weeks of STEAM summer camps featuring shark dissections, gem mining, art projects and hands-on learning.

Major Connections, a nonprofit founded by a Klamath Falls family, is creating an inclusive play center and community hub for people with disabilities and their families.

Klamath Wetlands Week connects visitors with the wildlife, birds and restoration projects that make the Klamath Basin one of the West's most important wetland ecosystems.

Coos Art Museum in Coos Bay celebrates the 90th anniversary of its historic Art Deco building while showcasing maritime art in its annual "Surge" exhibition.

Wildlife Images in Grants Pass cares for about 1,000 injured and orphaned animals each year while educating visitors about wildlife conservation.

Explore the Oregon Coast Historical Railway in Coos Bay, where century-old locomotives and hands-on exhibits preserve the South Coast's history.

Local runners and climbers share advice on training, safety and preparation as the trail-running and mountaineering season begins in Southern Oregon and Northern California.

Juliana Luchessi works overtime as both mayor of Dunsmuir, California, and assistant city manager of Yreka, a neighboring town 45 miles north.

This week's news roundup features Oregon's recovering snowy plovers, Portland's queer wrestling community and a mammoth excavation in Washington.

After 28 seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Scott Kaiser reflects on performing, directing and teaching every play in Shakespeare's canon.

A Rogue Valley vineyard discusses its new orange wines, the federal labeling challenge that required a special disclaimer and the connection between wine and lavender farming.

Monarch butterfly populations have declined dramatically in recent decades. Environmental advocates are pushing for federal protections as concerns grow about habitat loss and pollinator decline.

Arthur Monarque became the first incarcerated student at Pelican Bay State Prison to earn a bachelor's degree through Cal Poly Humboldt. Now he's headed to Wake Forest University on a full scholarship.

A new Cal Poly Humboldt study found river otters at the Arcata Marsh hunt ducks and other waterbirds during winter, revealing surprising predator behavior in the North Coast wetland.

Residents of Lincoln Heights in Northern California are working to preserve one of the state's oldest Black neighborhoods after the Mill Fire destroyed much of the area.

Historians Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith discuss how World War I, the 1918 flu pandemic and social upheaval transformed America.

Kathy Sell, mayor of Eagle Point, Oregon offers insight into what is attracting so many people to her town, including notable celebrities.

From inclusive sports in Klamath County to rising fishing costs, Oregon drone growth and a Beatles sing-along, here are stories from the Northwest.

A North Bend project aims to digitize more than 80 years of local newspapers before fragile paper copies and microfilm deteriorate.

Oregon primary election results, including the overwhelming defeat of a gas tax measure, suggest affordability will be a central issue in the governor's race.

The Talent Food Project uses a neighborhood donation system to help address food insecurity in Jackson County and support local families.

Leaders from the Albina Vision Trust join one of the co-founders of the Ashland community group, All Together Now, to discuss the process of collectively envisioning the future of local communities.

Looking for something to do this month? Here are Southern Oregon arts picks, from concerts and documentaries to outdoor performances and new music.

Cave Junction leaders are investing in tourism, parks and development while working to preserve the Southern Oregon town's small-town character.

This week's regional roundup includes a Southern Oregon town facing financial strain, Eugene residents working to buy their mobile home park, and efforts to preserve historic apple trees.

A roundtable conversation focuses on the benefits and challenges of rural public transportation.

New research from Oregon State University suggests forest restoration in Southern Oregon and Northern California could improve wildfire resilience while supporting northern spotted owl habitat.

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is expanding free community events in Klamath County to help children build resilience and reduce the long-term impacts of childhood trauma.

A rare blue whale skeleton found near Gold Beach in 2015 will soon go on display at Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center after a decade-long preservation effort.

Shasta County Supervisor Kevin Crye discussed local control, county fees, infrastructure projects and health care priorities ahead of the June 2 election.

Oregon health officials are warning about harmful algae blooms in lakes and rivers as warmer temperatures raise risks for swimmers, boaters and pets.

Stewart Janes is the author of a birder's guide for Crater Lake National Park.

Southern Oregon librarians and booksellers share summer reading recommendations for children and teens, from “Big Nate” and “Captain Underpants” to “Hunger Games.”

Trinidad Mayor Cheryl Kelly discusses how the tiny Northern California coastal town balances tourism, infrastructure needs and preserving community character.

JPR associate producer Maddie Peterson hosts a series of short news features from around our region.

Author Dave Young is the operations manager at Jefferson Public Radio. He shares with Vanessa Finney insights from his personal journey through the world of fitness.

Paul French, director of the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, and Christopheren Nomura, an internationally acclaimed baritone soloist, talk about Nomura's world premiere performance in Ashland set for Saturday and Sunday on Mother's Day Weekend at SOU's Music Recital Hall.

Ranger Chandler Baird of the Eureka Police Department offers safety tips for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians in Eureka, California.

Southern Oregon University President Rick Bailey says the school faces difficult decisions as its board considers major cuts tied to emergency state funding.

Tobias Read offers insight into the upcoming May 19 statewide primary election and urges voters to capitalize on Oregon's convenient mail voting system by participating early to meet mailing deadlines.

Republican candidate Andrea Carr is running to replace incumbent Representative Cliff Bentz in Oregon's largest congressional district. Voting is May 19.

Oregon State Ph.D. student Rudrajit Choudhuri and Professor Anita Sarma reveal extraordinary declines in cognition among students using generative AI regardless of varying levels of knowledge and experience.

Outdoor guides share their favorite spring adventures, from horseback riding and wildflower hikes to paragliding over the Applegate Valley.

Nikki Wood shares insights about being the mayor of a town along the Oregon coast that was once a popular vacation spot for Hollywood celebrities during the early 20th century.