A spring arts guide to Southern Oregon and Northern California, featuring dance events, film festivals, author talks and a kelp forest documentary.

Central Point Mayor Taneea Browning discusses growth, walkability, youth leadership and the city’s long-term vision in Southern Oregon.

Eight candidates are running for Josephine County commissioner, Seat 2. Mark Jones and Matt Eide offer their ideas for county leadership.

A regional news roundup covers jail reforms in Washington, kelp restoration on the Oregon coast and new findings in the Asante hospital investigation.

This week’s JPR roundtable covers Crescent City fishing restrictions, fire season prep and a Grants Pass library ruling.

The Ashland Independent Film Festival marks 25 years with films, panels and events across four venues in the Rogue Valley.

Klamath Tribal Cultural and Heritage director Perry Chocktoot and archaeologist Richie Rosencrance join Chelsea Rose to discuss their article, "Collaborative Understanding: Using Archaeology, History, and Indigenous Knowledge to Support Elk Conservation in Oregon’s Great Basin."

Six candidates are running for Josephine County commissioner. Two outline competing visions on homelessness, economic growth and local governance.

"Sequoias of the Sea" examines why Northern California lost 95% of its kelp forests and how communities are working to bring them back.

Peter Larson offers insight into his background, his campaign platform and his concerns across a broad array of issues impacting Oregon's congressional district 2.

The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon grew from a grassroots effort into a regional hub, drawing 110,000 visitors and expanding across Medford and beyond.

Matthew Vargas, a biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife presented the Ashland City Council with options to consider in managing the deer population.