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Sen. Bob Packwood, R-Ore., works in his Capitol Hill office Friday Aug. 25, 1995. Packwood, reversing his earlier position, said Friday he wants public hearings into charges that he committed sexual and official misconduct.
DENNIS COOK
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AP
Politics & Government
Bob Packwood, longtime Oregon Senator marred by scandal, dies at 93
Dirk VanderHart, Kristian Foden-Vencil
Packwood built a reputation as a maverick Republican and champion of women’s rights. It collapsed amid revelations of sexual misconduct.
A voter fills their ballot at a vote center at Sol Mexican Grill in Chico on June 2, 2026.
Salvador Ochoa
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CalMatters
Politics & Government
The top-two primary was supposed to change California politics. Did it flop?
Ben Christopher, Jeanne Kuang
Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during his election night watch party in Los Angeles on June 2, 2026.
Jae C. Hong
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AP Photo
Politics & Government
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to November race for California governor
Jeanne Kuang
Lawmakers listen as Gov. Tina Kotek delivers her State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. Dozens of new laws passed by the Oregon Legislature earlier this year will soon go into effect.
Laura Tesler
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Oregon Capital Chronicle/Pool
Politics & Government
Dozens of new Oregon laws went into effect this week. Here’s a closer look
Shaanth Nanguneri
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Broadway’s Steffanie Leigh is back home at Ashland High School's Theatre to premiere a new solo cabaret about her lifelong relationship with her voice.
  1. After years on Broadway, Steffanie Leigh comes home to Ashland
  2. Southern Oregon gardeners can still plant in June, expert says
  3. JPR News: SOU financial plan, Shasta County election results, and animal welfare investigation
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Police officers stand outside a polling station in Las Vegas on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024. In recent years, election administrators have formed closer working relationships with local law enforcement.
  1. As American elections become more tense, officials are turning to local police
  2. 1 million people flood Madrid streets to see the pope's flower-carpeted procession
  3. Bumblebees have tiny brains but they can solve problems like chimps and elephants
OREGON NEWS >
A metal sign on the corner of a building outside that reads, "Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center"
Roman Battaglia
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JPR News
Business and Labor
Federal labor agency orders Asante to bargain with union, three years after vote
Justin Higginbottom
The Medford hospital argued the union vote was illegal because of pre-election speeches and free cake.
Downtown Bandon, Ore.
Paul Westhelle
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JPR
Education
Bandon School Board places superintendent on paid leave amid investigation
Jane Vaughan
A grassy park with some trees. A sign in the foreground reads, "City of Medford, Hawthorne Park."
Roman Battaglia
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JPR News
Politics & Government
Medford goes 50-50 with the Eugene Emeralds on a stadium engineering study
Roman Battaglia
In this 2018 image provided by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, a buoy used to gather data floats in the Pioneer Mid-Atlantic Bight off the coast of North Carolina.
Darlene Trew Crist
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AP
Science & Technology
Scientists lose critical climate monitoring in oceans along nation’s coastlines in wake of Trump funding cuts
Annika Hammerschlag
SOU sophomore Tyler Penney shows President Rick Bailey and Provost Casey Shillam her suggestions for restructuring the university's academic programs. Shown June 3, 2026.
Jane Vaughan
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JPR
Education
With clock ticking, Southern Oregon University students question their futures
Jane Vaughan
CALIFORNIA NEWS >
Protesters gathered in Eureka on June 3 following allegations against animal sanctuary Miranda's Rescue.
Courtesy of Jennifer Raymond
Law and Justice
Humboldt County residents call for closure of animal sanctuary after allegations
Justin Higginbottom
Humboldt County authorities are investigating allegations that dogs were shot and buried at Miranda's Rescue near Fortuna. Protesters are demanding accountability.
In the foreground is a single-story brown building, surrounded by trees, grass, and plants. In the background is a large, snow-capped mountain.
Dawnie Slabaugh
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College of the Siskiyous
Education
College of the Siskiyous faces frustration between faculty and leadership
Jane Vaughan
California gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks during an election night event in Los Angeles on June 2, 2026.
Jae C. Hong
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AP Photo
Politics & Government
Five takeaways from California’s election, from Congress to the governor’s race
Ben Christopher
Two rows of TVs mounted above a table with an American flag tablecloth. Behind is additional tables with TVs and scanners on them.
Roman Battaglia
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JPR News
Elections
Controversial Shasta County election measure headed for approval
Roman Battaglia
A close up shot of a women with long blond-brown hair outside looking to the left
Roman Battaglia
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JPR News
Elections
Shasta county election results: Francescut winning county clerk, moderate supervisor candidates leading
Roman Battaglia
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