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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Jackson County passed its budget. And the numbers are looking pretty good. -
Carbon credits are supposed to fight climate change, letting companies offset emissions by funding projects that pull carbon from the air. But a carbon credit startup with deep ties to Northern California is facing a lawsuit that alleges it misled investors. -
Officials warn that sinking ground, linked to groundwater loss, threatens infrastructure and long-term water storage. -
The criminal case of a former Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center nurse accused of diverting patients’ painkillers is moving forward — slowly. -
Authorities served multiple search warrants at West Coast Game Park Safari in Coos County this month. -
Oregon made use of a unique investigative team to probe animal abuse at a zoo in Coos County. -
Police have finished searching a zoo in Bandon after serving multiple warrants at the property last week.
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A federal court ruled last year that Humboldt residents can challenge county fines for illegal cannabis operations. Now, plaintiffs want the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in. -
New public access sites have opened along the post-dam Klamath River, allowing opportunities to enjoy the free-flowing river. -
Oregon State Police along with local and federal agencies have served multiple search warrants at West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon.
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There are over 1,000 tide gates in Oregon, preventing the ocean from flooding valuable agricultural land. Many were installed more than 70 years ago. And now, they’re at risk of failure. But replacing them isn't easy. -
Over the weekend, police arrested two teens they claim were planning a mass shooting.
