The Jefferson Exchange

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.

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

Oregon State University viticulturist Alec Levin explains bud break, spring frost risks, water concerns and why the Rogue Valley can grow more than 70 grape varieties.

Author K.C. Winters discusses her book on the WWII balloon bomb tragedy in Bly, with events in Ashland, Klamath Falls and Bly.

Raymond Jetson joins JPR host Vanessa Finney on My Better Half to discuss the organization, 'Aging While Black,' that he and Kali Graves launched in February 2023.

From Medford cafes to winery brunches and self-guided wine tours, here are Mother’s Day weekend brunch ideas across Southern Oregon.

Oregon ranks near the bottom in instructional time, with students spending fewer days in class and high absenteeism compounding learning gaps.

Ashland mayor Tonya Graham shares insights into the current challenges and future vision for Ashland, Oregon.

From a lost bridge in Washington to long COVID among farmworkers and life on an Oregon sheep farm, a look at challenges shaping the Northwest.

Author Tamika Thompson brings her debut novel “The Curse of Hester Gardens” to Ashland for a talk on April 30 at Bloomsbury Books.

Candidates in Shasta County’s District 5 race clash over leadership, public trust and priorities ahead of the June 2 primary.