Mike Green
Jefferson Exchange hostMike Green is host on the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
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Facing Republican Brad Hicks, the former public health professor discusses school reforms, affordable homes and working across political divides.
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Democrat Chris Beck discusses national health coverage, rural housing and dam removal as he challenges Cliff Bentz in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District.
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The Almeda Fire and pandemic reshaped the nonprofit’s work. Now its director is focused on stable funding to keep responding to community needs.
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Incumbent Colene Martin, left, and challenger John West are running for Josephine County commissioner Position 1 in the November 2026 election.
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Cave Junction leaders are investing in tourism, parks and development while working to preserve the Southern Oregon town's small-town character.
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In "When We Become Trees," Anna Elkins draws on 25 years of poems to explore roots, growth and the value of slowing down.
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The candidates named different top concerns for Northern California voters and outlined their approaches to federal spending and forest management.
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Coker explains his approach to county spending and sheriff’s office funding as he seeks to keep his seat against challenger Jeremy Dumire.
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OPB’s Lauren Dake explains the limits of a new Oregon governor poll and the challenges facing Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan before November.
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The sheriff candidate says more jail space could reduce citations issued to repeat offenders, but opening a unit may require changes to patrol staffing.
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Jackson County Library Services Community Engagement Manager Josh Letzinger offers insight into the impact of Dolly Parton's local impact.
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North Bend Mayor Jessica Engelke discusses downtown improvements, support for small businesses and a planned workforce housing project.