Justin Higginbottom
Reporter | Jefferson Public RadioJustin Higginbottom has worked in print and radio journalism in Utah as well as abroad with stints in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. He spent a year reporting from Thailand, India and Myanmar where he covered the Myanmar civil war. He’s also been a contributor to NPR, CNBC, The New Republic, and Deutsche Welle (Germany’s public media organization). Now he’s happy to be back in the West where he enjoys public lands and skiing. Justin can be reached at higginbottomj@sou.edu.
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Josephine County projects cutting jail capacity by more than half and ending juvenile detention operations without renewed funding. The levy expires in June. -
Mark Jones and Colene Martin led votes for Position 1 and 2 on the board. -
The shooting occurred at the site of vandalized businesses. -
The Trump administration takes the fight over California voter rolls to local election offices. -
Several businesses had shattered windows near the shooting scene on A Street. Neither the man shot nor the Ashland officer has been publicly identified.
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The complaint centered on foundation donations. Most of the alleged conduct fell outside the Oregon ethics panel’s four-year jurisdiction. -
Republican Cliff Bentz and Democrat Chris Beck differ on Medicaid, rural health care and Trump’s policies as they compete to represent Oregon’s 2nd District. -
Four candidates are running for two Josephine County commissioner seats, offering different approaches to housing, public safety and county spending.
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Rising costs and invasive mosquitoes are adding to the workload for Jackson County’s vector control district, which is seeking a five-year levy. -
Prediction market company Kalshi is expanding partnerships with tribes amid legal disputes. -
After decades of F-15 pilot training, Kingsley Field is preparing for a new mission. Local leaders say the approval offers economic security for the region. -
The Oregon Nurses Association alleges Asante leadership has favored profit over services.
