The Jefferson Exchange

Natalia Schulzhenko, a professor of veterinary medicine at Oregon State University, offers insight into encouraging research that can extend the life of dogs with cancer.

California Assemblyman Chris Rogers authored a new bill with a priority on climate resiliency for state demonstration forests.

JPR reporter Roman Battaglia inquires about Oregon's behavioral health challenges with Oregon First Lady, Aimee Kotek Wilson.

Yreka Assistant City Manager Juliana Lucchesi describes the process of transforming the city's all-volunteer fire department into a professional infrastructure.

Oceana scientist Ben Enticknap offers a solution to whale entanglement being used in California. Oregon has not yet adopted the successful tech-based solution.

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

A winter dining guide to Siskiyou County featuring Mount Shasta eateries, historic bars, craft drinks and seasonal cooking ideas inspired by local flavors.

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

A regional news roundup examines Sen. Ron Wyden's defense of online speech, PeaceHealth's plan to replace Eugene's longtime ER physician group and a Washington program encouraging bird-friendly ranching to support conservation.

Elaine Weiss joins the Exchange to talk about her book, "Spell Freedom."

JPR Senior Producer Natalie Golay, sitting in for host Mike Green, visited with JX Arts guides Vanessa Finney and Dave Jackson.

Liana Soifer, executive director of BIPOC Adoptees VOICES, offers insights into the experiences of adopted children of color in Oregon.

The state money gives tribes flexible support for homelessness prevention, housing development and local priorities.

Cal Poly professor Lucy Kerhoulis led a team of researchers in an investigation of powerline corridors to help PG&E better understand how vegetation maintenance can sometimes contribute to power outages and wildfires.

Oregon State University professor, Olena Taratula, led a team of medical researchers in the discovery of nanoparticles that can be in a less-invasive treatment of melanoma tumors.

George Kimbrell, co-director of the Center for Food Safety, blames industrial agriculture corporations like Monsanto for distributing chemicals that have led to the near-extinction of critical pollinators like the monarch.

Mark Morrison is an IT professional who built a tech-heavy, personal-use cooler to keep beverages cold. Then he realized his invention may have more humanitarian applications.

Historian Stephen Forrester examines how Richard Neuberger reshaped Oregon politics and advanced conservation in the U.S. Senate.

A class project that including multiple teams of Oregon student engineers produced a custom car for a disabled Oregon child.

Rogue River Mayor Pam VanArsdale discusses the town's history, aging population and efforts to balance rising service costs in Southern Oregon

Tanya Day from Community Works in Jackson County offers insight into the problem of domestic violence in the Rogue Valley among teens who are in dating relationships.

Oregon moves up crab fishing restrictions as whale entanglements rise, while advocates push ropeless gear to protect humpback and other whales.

Oregon begins phasing in new recycling rules under a 2021 law that standardizes curbside recycling, shifts costs to producers and tightens processing standards.

Bianca Fox Ballara is an indigenous Latina with Taino and Cuban roots who serves on the community leadership team for Pride in Numbers, a groundbreaking statewide research project that's a force for change and community empowerment in Oregon.

Josh Letsinger, Kristin Anderson and Sami Pierson offer their book recommendations for reading this month.

Dr. Geneva Craig and Tara Houston offer personal insights and an invitation to a community event at Southern Oregon University on Feb 18 at 6:30 pm.

Bruce Campbell premieres his Southern Oregon-shot film “Ernie and Emma” at Medford's Holly Theatre. The screening benefits the Ashland Independent Film Festival.

Rob Griswell Lowry, Director of the Rogue Valley Peace Choir, describes the collaboration with three other Oregon peace choirs to perform on Feb 15 at SOU Music Recital Hall.

Mayor Michelle Sumner outlines Sutherlin's workforce housing plans and her vision for managing growth in the Douglas County city.

Peer respite setbacks, a Springfield school board recall and Spokane students joining pro soccer academies lead this week's roundup.

Rafael Martinez studies undocumented youth movements and how young activists challenge immigration policies and narratives that label them “illegal.”

Vanessa Houk discusses the Courage award, her life and her mission.

Oregon State University scientist Jane Lubchenco played a key role in developing the United Nations High Seas Treaty on ocean conservation.

On February 19th, Klamath Community College will host a pivotal event for the region's agricultural future.

Seth Miller, executive director of Oregon Parks Forever, discusses registration and event details for its annual fundraiser.

Madeleine DeAndreis, mayor of Fort Jones, California, offers insights about her city, current challenges and future outlook.

Devin Price is co-founder and executive director of the Southern Oregon Hoop Factory, which provides a 'holistic' approach to developing the bodies, minds and character of youth through sports.

JPR resident outdoor guides Ray Pettengell and Nicole Larsen are joined by guests Jennifer Bray and Isaac Roman to discuss winter outdoor activities around the region.

JPR Associate Producer, Maddie Peterson, host a series of short news features from across the JPR media network.

Oregon State researchers led a three-month project in northern California to study the Humboldt marten across a 150-square-mile area.

Oregon State researcher Dana Ross leads a team of professional and community researchers in nighttime discoveries of more than 1,000 species of moths through the Siskiyou Crest Moth Project.

Linda Croft is president of the local P.E.O. Chapter ("F.O.") in Ashland. Her organization supports the academic pursuits of Abby Kohler, an Ashland scholarship recipient pursuing a master's degree in nursing while working at a regional medical center.

Heather Cristenbury, executive director of the Coos History Museum, discusses the many artifacts and images that help preserve and tell the history of the southern Oregon coast.

JR meteorologist Milt Radford explains the impact of air stagnation and other winter-related weather events.

JPR reporter Roman Battaglia speaks with researchers Julia Bingham and Lauren Hart about Community Benefit Agreements for coastal communities affected by wind energy infrastructure.

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.

JPR's resident food enthusiasts Erika Bishop and Will Smith highlight the soulness of cooking and discuss citrus and winter food recipes with Natalie Golay, Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange.

Collette Adkins is a senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, which launched a lawsuit against the Department of Fish and Wildlife to comply with court-ordered protections for gray wolves. Adkins also serves as the Center's Carnivore Conservation Program Director.

Author Judith Enck says there are both real and false solutions to the dire consequences of plastics in our environment and bodies, and the perpetrators are identifiable.

Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read celebrates victory in lawsuit brought by the DOJ in its quest to obtain sensitive information on more than three million Oregon voters.

OHSU President, Dr. Shereef Elnahal, said he is committed to meeting the challenge of increasing investments needed to improve the health innovation economy and talent workforce in southern Oregon.