Roman Battaglia
Reporter | Jefferson Public RadioAfter graduating from Oregon State University, Roman came to JPR as part of the Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism in 2019. He then joined Delaware Public Media as a Report For America fellow before returning to the west coast. When not out in the field, Roman enjoys travelling and finding new books.
Get in touch with Roman at battaglir@sou.edu
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An environmental advocate in Southern Oregon said a new policy excluding the public from federal timber auctions hurts accountability and transparency. -
After months of delays and refinement, Shasta County Supervisors have approved funding for an elections experiment in the county meant to improve transparency. -
Firefighters in Grants Pass are getting a major pay raise for next year. The costs could spell trouble for the city’s budget. -
Josephine County commissioners walked back a plan to bar the public from meetings. Future sessions will stay open, but under tighter security. -
The Almeda Fire turned the Bear Creek Greenway between Ashland and Phoenix into a barren, ashy landscape. Recovery has involved many partners and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. -
An invasive mosquito species was found in Ashland last week, marking the second year it's been found in southern Oregon. -
Natural gas customers in southwest and northeast Oregon may see slightly higher bills starting in September. -
The Eureka City Council is sending a letter asking California’s state pension fund to divest from companies supporting Israel’s war in Gaza. -
Josephine County Commissioners approved a new lease with the community library in Grants Pass on Thursday, but a last-minute change to the contract prompted concern from library officials. -
The night skies over Humboldt County will soon grow a bit darker, thanks to a new outdoor lighting ordinance approved by county supervisors. -
National parks advocates met near Crater Lake over the weekend to raise concerns about the impact of federal funding cuts to the National Park Service. -
Weed city leaders have begun the process of selling the building that houses the public library — a move that has some residents worried about its future.
