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Sunset at the Milton-Freewater Drive-IN brought the start of "Call of the Wild" as people stayed plenty socially distant in their surrounding cars.

Reporter's Notebook: A Drive-In Movie Gives A Welcomed Reminder That Life Goes On

As we all know, entertainment options are limited right now. Everyone is working to keep a social distance to help their communities stay healthy. But...

Even Harder Than Shutting Down: How Does Newsom Reopen California?

Some restless Californians are letting Gov. Gavin Newsom know they’re over his statewide order to stay home to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. At noisy street demonstrations and in polite letters from government officials, they’re saying: Let us start getting back to normal.

The Oregon State Capitol houses the offices of the Secretary of State

Oregon Democratic Secretary Of State Race Could Be 2020's Most Competitive Primary

JPR's Salem Correspondent Dirk VanderHart discusses the Oregon Secretary of State race with JPR's Liam Moriarty

A woman holds her hand out to have blood collected for a 15-minute test for coronavirus antibodies at a drive-through site in Hempstead, N.Y.

Antibody Tests Go To Market Largely Unregulated, Warns House Subcommittee Chair

Most coronavirus antibody test-makers are choosing to skip FDA verification, says Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy.

Acting Locally On A Global (Warming) Concern

Since none of us are able to fly into space and change the planet, Superman-style, any actions on climate change will be done at the local level. Message…

The Privatizing Of Commercial Fishing In The Ocean

We have private schools and private prisons... how about private oceans? The question is facetious, but only mildly so. Because commercial fishing in the…

"In this work I explore eroding memory. Here, my grandmother, who battled with dementia, remembers the relationship with her daughter (my aunt) but mistook me for her when she momentarily lost recognition of my face. I became unknown but familiar," writes Amy Parrish in an Instagram post about her project "Check the Mail for Her Letter."

Artist Explores Grief, Memory And Loss Through Photographs

Artist Amy Parrish uses modern and vintage photographs to explore the loss of her grandmother who was suffering from dementia in her series "Check the Mail for Her Letter."

President Trump on Friday signed about $484 billion more in relief funds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Americans Are Generally Skeptical Of Government, But Want It To Intervene In A Crisis

The coronavirus pandemic is an example of when Americans want competence from their government at all levels and need to be able to trust their leaders.

Despite recent changes in insurance policy, some patients say doctors and insurers are charging them upfront for video appointments and phone calls — not just copays but sometimes the entire cost of the visit, even if it's covered by insurance.

Patients Are Being Billed For Some Phone Chats With Doctors That Used To Be Free

As part of their social distancing policies, elected leaders suggested phone and video medical appointments would be covered by health insurance. So why are some patients paying $70 per virtual visit?

Roxy Theatre in Medford, Ore., Offers Good Times

The Roxy Theater owners, Gene and Mae Childers, opened for business in 1932 on East Main in Medford, Ore. The modern and luxurious theater had…

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