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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An Oregon appeals court overturned Robert Keegan's manslaughter conviction in the 2020 fatal shooting of Aidan Ellison, clearing the way for a new trial. -
This month, Asante paid a $4 million penalty to Ashland after ending inpatient services at a local hospital. -
Despite a nationwide increase in tick bites, Oregon health officials say the state remains relatively low risk. -
Authorities accused the Jacksonville man, who also faces drive-by shooting charges, of defrauding federal COVID relief programs. -
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is removing bed space at its jail amid rising costs. -
The Medford hospital argued the union vote was illegal because of pre-election speeches and free cake. -
Humboldt County authorities are investigating allegations that dogs were shot and buried at Miranda's Rescue near Fortuna. Protesters are demanding accountability. -
New data shows student vaccination rates in Oregon are at historic lows. -
Climatologists are predicting an active fire season after a dry winter. Firefighters around the west are standing ready. That includes crews at California’s only smokejumper base. -
A lawsuit claims school districts in Shasta and Del Norte Counties have missed out on state funding. -
Law enforcement has targeted illegal cannabis grows for decades. But deputies are increasingly on the lookout for cases of human trafficking at those sites. -
Shasta County is one of several California counties bracing for higher costs tied to federal legislation.
