Maria Carter
JPR News DirectorMaria Carter is Jefferson Public Radio’s news director, overseeing daily news coverage and The Jefferson Exchange. She previously worked at public radio stations in Kansas City and Pittsburgh and managed Harvest Public Media, a collaboration dedicated to food and agriculture reporting. She graduated from Reed College and holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri.
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The fire remains 5% contained after another day of challenging weather. -
Two Southern Oregon food entrepreneurs launched Butter Babes, a Medford catering business built on local ingredients, community and friendship. -
The lasting legacy of Tule Lake, new affordable senior housing in Phoenix, and a proposal to build North America's largest nickel mine in Southern Oregon. -
Discover family-friendly lakes, scenic rivers and beginner surf spots across Southern Oregon and Northern California. -
Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is expanding free community events in Klamath County to help children build resilience and reduce the long-term impacts of childhood trauma. -
A rare blue whale skeleton found near Gold Beach in 2015 will soon go on display at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center after a decade-long preservation effort. -
Jefferson Public Radio journalists earned recognition from major journalism organizations this year, including a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award and eight honors from the Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards. -
New research from Oregon State University suggests forest restoration in Southern Oregon and Northern California could improve wildfire resilience while supporting northern spotted owl habitat. -
Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is expanding free community events in Klamath County to help children build resilience and reduce the long-term impacts of childhood trauma.
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A rare blue whale skeleton found near Gold Beach in 2015 will soon go on display at Oregon State University’s Hatfield Marine Science Center after a decade-long preservation effort.
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Fire season begins Friday in Jackson and Josephine counties as drought, dry vegetation and low snowpack raise wildfire concerns across Southern Oregon. -
Authorities have issued a shelter-in-place order for parts of Dorris, following a chemical spill involving a highly toxic herbicide.
