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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The federal Bureau of Reclamation announced its initial water supply allocation for Klamath Basin farmers yesterday. Despite average snowpack in the region, the projected supply still isn’t enough to meet agricultural demands.
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A draft plan estimates it could cost up to $4.5 billion dollars to connect a future offshore wind energy project on the Northern California coast with the rest of the state’s electric grid.
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A U.S. District Court judge recently sided with the City of Medford in a lawsuit over its public camping regulations.
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An energy project northeast of Klamath Falls will be one of the first new pumped storage hydroelectric systems in the U.S. in 30 years. Developers announced last week the project design is finished.
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The Klamath County Sheriff faced an unsympathetic Board of Commissioners on Tuesday. They denied his request to pay an $11,605 legal bill.
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The recall for Supervisor Kevin Crye failed by just 50 votes. The final count from the March primary election was announced by the county elections office on Thursday afternoon.
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Shasta County supervisors approved a $12 million settlement on Tuesday for an officer-involved shooting by a county sheriff's deputy.
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A growing number of tribes in Oregon and California are coming out in opposition to federal offshore wind projects. Some tribes don’t believe there’s been enough research into the impacts on the environment.
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The Ashland City Council voted to borrow the money to fund a new water treatment plant earlier this month. Now, one resident is trying to force the city to bring the issue to voters.
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The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland returns for another season starting on Tuesday. With new leadership and stable financial footing after the pandemic, the theater is ready to welcome back audiences for a full 10-show season.
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will continue the Dungeness crab season through the end of March, despite concerns that crabbing equipment poses a threat to migrating humpback whales.
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The volunteer fire department in Yreka, California is in desperate need of upgrades. The city is considering a 1% sales tax to put on the November ballot that could help alleviate staffing and facility issues.