The Jefferson Exchange

State leaders are considering new rules for data centers as AI drives demand for larger facilities and raises questions about energy, water and tax breaks.

A Cascade Girl program at the White City VA introduces veterans to tending beehives, with opportunities to continue beekeeping after treatment.

A Cal Poly Humboldt study found barn owls can reduce rodent populations in Napa Valley vineyards while changing how the remaining pests behave.

Experts will examine found and inherited objects as the Archaeology Roadshow brings hands-on history, exhibits and activities to Central Point.

An Ashland librarian and bookstore owner share the books drawing Southern Oregon readers this summer, from cozy novels to mysteries and social satire.

Myrtle Point Mayor Samantha Clayburn says jobs, affordable living and a tight housing market are key challenges as the Southern Oregon city looks to retain families.

Ashland author Max Doty makes his traditional publishing debut with “The House That Eats the Dead,” a horror novel about a home with a sinister appetite.

Three stories from Oregon and Northern California explore a tribal business dispute, cultural connections inside prison and the future of wildfire goat grazing.

Oregon State University researchers found that training and caring for family cats may increase activity and responsibility among children with developmental disabilities.

WinterSpring has doubled its school-based grief support program, bringing free peer groups to 15 elementary, middle and high schools in Southern Oregon.

The Great Redwood Trail will convert 307 miles of rail into a multiuse path, linking San Francisco and Humboldt bays while restoring ecosystems.

A new FDA-approved medication and expanding support networks are offering hope to families living with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

Chad Brown, a filmmaker whose new documentary, "Unseen" explores the capacity of wilderness terrain Oregon to bring healing to a diverse group of veterans, shares his background in the Arctic, and in connecting BIPOC groups with power of nature.

Planning a camping trip in Southern Oregon or Northern California? Outdoor guides share advice on camping, backpacking, Leave No Trace, safety and favorite destinations.

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

Author Tara Lohan discusses “Undammed,” her book examining dam removal and how rivers and ecosystems recover, including the Klamath River.

Oregon news includes concerns about data center pollution in Eastern Oregon, a job training program for incarcerated girls and the growth of the Cascade Head Biosphere Region.

Animal welfare leaders say access to water, shade and cooling supplies can make a critical difference for pets and community cats during Oregon's hottest days.

SOU's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has expanded to a record 160 fall courses, giving older adults new opportunities to learn, socialize and stay engaged.

After 25 years transforming his Eugene property, Jan Spencer says lasting environmental change begins with individuals and their neighborhoods

Find the best roadside restaurants in Southern Oregon and Northern California, from classic burger stands to Beckie's Cafe and other local favorites.

Known as the Bigfoot Capital of the World, Willow Creek is highlighting its museums, Native partnerships and outdoor recreation alongside its famous legend.

High school juniors and seniors in Humboldt and Del Norte counties can earn up to six Cal Poly Humboldt credits for $25 per semester while taking university classes.

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.

The changes aren't limited to hotter summers. Scientists say warmer winters and shifting seasons are transforming ecosystems in unexpected ways.

From restoring Southern Oregon's disappearing oak savannas to rebuilding Pacific lamprey populations and keeping Arcimoto vehicles on the road, this week's regional roundup highlights conservation and innovation efforts across Oregon.

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.

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.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has launched a formal review to determine whether the Cascade red fox and three native Goose Lake fish should receive federal protections under the Endangered Species Act.

Coos County has updated its Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the first time in more than a decade, with new guidance on defensible space, home hardening, insurance inspections and recruiting volunteer firefighters.

Health officials have confirmed Jackson County's first West Nile virus-positive mosquito pool of the year and are urging residents to eliminate standing water as crews also monitor an invasive day-biting mosquito.

A federal program that has invested millions in repairs to Oregon public lands has expired. Advocates are urging Congress to renew the fund.

A documentary explores how a partnership between Hiroshima survivor Hideko Tamura Snider and Southern Oregon arborist Mike Oxendine helped grow and plant "survivor trees in more across Oregon.

From a mountaintop music festival to poetry, theater and free concerts, JPR shares arts events happening across Southern Oregon this summer.

As Rogue River plans for future growth, Mayor Pam VanArsdale discusses infrastructure, public safety, regional advocacy and the collaborative approach she says keeps the city moving forward.

A proposed Southern Oregon nickel mine, the enduring legacy of Tule Lake and Lakeview's drinking water challenges highlight three of the biggest stories from around the region.

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

The Oregon Remembrance Project's Sunrise Project is helping communities confront the legacy of sundown towns through free trips that connect Black Portlanders with Southern Oregon.

A new staged reading explores the life of Southern Oregon pioneer John Beeson, who defended Native Americans during the Rogue Indian Wars and was forced to flee his home.

A new $1 million gift will help Oregon Humane and Oregon State University expand hands-on veterinary training as rural communities face a shortage of veterinarians.

A North Bend project aims to digitize more than 80 years of local newspapers before fragile paper copies and microfilm deteriorate. Fundraising has surpassed the halfway mark toward its goal.

A planned wildlife crossing on Interstate 5 south of Ashland has secured $33 million in federal funding. Construction is expected to begin in 2027.

Cal Poly Humboldt researchers are using unused strands in fiber-optic cables to track earthquake vibrations across Northern California.

A childhood keepsake inspired Ashland author Michelle St. Romain's debut novel, "Song of Belonging," a story of ancestral memory, Louisiana roots and magical realism.

As America marks its 250th anniversary, Oregon librarians and a bookseller recommend fiction and nonfiction that offer new perspectives on U.S. history.

Darryl Goodson is an engineer who didn't plan to become a fish farmer. But he now owns a sustainable fish sturgeon farm in Fort Klamath, Oregon.

The Mt. Shasta Sisson Museum uses hands-on exhibits and a historic hatchery building to bring Northern California's history and geology to life.

Discover family-friendly lakes, scenic rivers and beginner surf spots across Southern Oregon and Northern California.

Andrew Parmalee, known as the “Rogue Rockhound,” turns raw Pacific Northwest stones into polished spheres and shares his process with thousands on YouTube.

A lawsuit could force federal action on the western ridged mussel, a key species that helps keep rivers clean across Oregon and the West Coast.

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.