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California lawmakers passed a six-bill climate and energy package extending cap and trade to 2045, expanding the state’s wildfire fund, approving new oil drilling, and opening the door to a regional power market.

Organizations across Oregon received notice from the U.S. Department of Education that they’d lose hundreds of thousands of dollars.

California leaders wrapped this year’s legislative session Saturday afternoon, prolonged by last-minute backroom deals on climate and energy, sparking deep frustration among some lawmakers.

Drivers across Oregon paid an average of 16 cents more per gallon on gas last week after an unplanned pipeline outage limited the gasoline supply flowing into the state.

JPR’s Vanessa Finney recently spoke with three artists creating a song cycle about survivors of the 2020 Almeda Fire. Composer Jesse Sanchez, director Dalia Ashurina and lyricist Sami Horneff describe their collaboration on “Letters from Almeda."

After a summer characterized by masked federal agents detaining immigrants in Los Angeles, the California Legislature passed two measures Thursday that seek to force law enforcement officers to identify themselves.

A federal lawsuit claims Medford authorities violated the constitutional rights of those working for harm-reduction group Stabbin’ Wagon.

Despite a last-minute scramble, California Senate leaders failed to fix an environmental law rollback for advanced manufacturing, leaving pollution concerns untouched as session ends.

Marion County is enlisting the support of other local governments as it seeks to clarify its obligations under Oregon’s sanctuary law.

Joining the Exchange are Congressmember Andrea Salinas (OR-6) and Haleigh Martin, Communications Manager for KS Wild.

JPR's Charlie Zimmerman hosts a showcase of news features.

The threats come as figures across the political spectrum fear political violence following the Charlie Kirk assassination.