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The Debrief
by Jefferson Public Radio
The JPR Newsroom leads conversations with JPR reporters and regional journalists about the issues and events that impact Southern Oregon and Northern California communities. Listen for a deeper look at the stories unfolding in our region.
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Missing whales, crematory protests and SOU's finances
JPR reporters examine ...
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A truck-only lane, an AI-assisted climb and a $77,000 incinerator
JPR reporters examine Redding’s planned truck-only lane, a Mount Shasta rescue involving AI and Coos County’s new animal incinerator.
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Klamath ambulance cuts, Curry County sheriff dispute and Medford development reveal
This week’s regional news includes longer ambulance response times, an escalating Curry County dispute and new details about Creekside Quarter.
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Winston drops Flock, KCC faces labor complaint, Shasta election office draws scrutiny
JPR reporters discuss Flock cameras in Winston, a Klamath Community College labor dispute, Shasta County elections and Phoenix’s new garden.
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Shasta County clerk reprimanded, Ashland clinic sued, tariffs favor Oregon seafood industry and coastal martens win protection
JPR reporters break down the latest news stories they've been working on this week.
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Ashland voters, Port Orford seafood and a Bandon schools ruling
JPR reporters break down the Ashland utility fee ballot measure, Port Orford’s seafood hub plans and a labor ruling against Bandon schools.
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SOU budget, tribal dispute and Bandon schools
Catch up on the week's top stories, including Southern Oregon University's budget, the Alturas Indian Rancheria dispute, leadership changes in Bandon schools and a major Siskiyou County conservation project.
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SOU cuts, $300K boat salvage in Coos Bay, Talent rejects truck stop
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the news they worked on this week.
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Oak savannas, emerald ash borers and Roseburg's camping debate
The JPR news team breaks down efforts to restore oak habitat, prevent an invasive beetle and a key Roseburg City Council vote.
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Tule Lake's legacy, housing for older adults and a mining debate
The lasting legacy of Tule Lake, new affordable senior housing in Phoenix, and a proposal to build North America's largest nickel mine in Southern Oregon.
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JPR news: Animal rescue scandals, housing wins, and legal upheaval
The JPR news team discusses the top news stories they've worked on this week.
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SOU cuts and Shasta County lawsuit
SOU approves sweeping budget cuts, and Shasta County declines to defend Measure B.
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Jackson County cuts, fish hatchery reopens, Bandon schools
The JPR news team discusses three of the week's biggest stories: budget-driven service reductions in Jackson County, the reopening of the Klamath Fish Hatchery in Chiloquin and leadership changes in the Bandon School District.
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JPR News: SOU financial plan, Shasta County election results, and animal welfare investigation
The JPR news team discusses shifting election results in Shasta County, Southern Oregon University's budget crisis and concerns about its future, and the investigation into a Humboldt County animal sanctuary.
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School consolidation, smokejumpers and redistricting
JPR reporters discuss a school district consolidation, California's redrawn 2nd Congressional District, smokejumper training in Redding and efforts to combat human trafficking at illegal cannabis grows.
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JPR roundtable: Southern Oregon election results, Grants Pass homeless update, financial woes in Shasta County
JPR reporters discuss the top news stories they've worked on this week.
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JPR roundtable: SOU recovery plan, Oregon solar project and fire season
JPR reporters discuss Southern Oregon University’s recovery planning, Oregon’s first floating solar project, Bandon School District resignations and the start of fire season in Southern Oregon.
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SOU, Asante experience financial challenges and a punk rock band attracts thousands in Medford
JPR reporters discuss the hundreds of layoffs at Asante, a critical vote for SOU's financial future and surprising success for a band searching for a local venue.
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Regional news: JPR reporters discuss Shasta elections, SOU cuts and Asante deal
JPR reporters discuss Shasta County’s Measure B, Southern Oregon University’s financial crisis and Asante’s request for an exemption in a Medford surgical center deal.
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JPR reporters discuss medical ambitions at Simpson University, zoo scandals, and local elections
JPR roundtable: Doctor shortage, animal neglect case and local politics
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JPR reporters discuss salmon fishing, wildfire risk and library ruling
This week’s JPR roundtable covers Crescent City fishing restrictions, fire season prep and a Grants Pass library ruling.
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JPR Regional News: Tensions rise over resource scarcity, government regulation and potential misconduct
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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JPR News: Legal and ethical tensions rise across southern Oregon governance
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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A cooking contest, election ruling, fraud case and salmon return
JPR reporters discuss the week’s top stories, including a student cooking competition, a Shasta County election ruling, a fraud case and the return of Chinook salmon.
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Hospital rescue, offshore wind gaps and rural healthcare training
JPR reporters discuss a Coos Bay hospital lifeline, offshore wind challenges and a new pathway to train healthcare workers in rural Oregon.
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Competitive elections and fiscal challenges in the Pacific Northwest
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Inside the week’s news: bikes, budgets and bold deer in Ashland
JPR reporters discuss the week’s top Southern Oregon stories, including Ashland’s bike mechanic school, a proposed $15 million lifeline for SOU and aggressive deer.
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SOU budget crises, Medford baseball stadium update, Easter Lily pollution rules for Del Norte County
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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New Josephine County leaders, Wiyot land return, Oregon's wind roadmap
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Bandon board seats new members, Josephine narrows commissioner search
The JPR news team features a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've worked on this week.
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Jackson County peer respite program, SOU budget crisis and Redding funds auditorium
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Bethel Church apologizes, Oregon counties welcome more logging revenue
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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JPR News: OSF reports successful 2025 season | Asante decision triggers backlash in Ashland | JCLS fires director
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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JPR reporters discuss library backlash, civil rights claims and aging city buildings
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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JPR News: Fire in Arcata, library leadership shake-up and a recall vote
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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JPR looks back at 2025's biggest stories
To kick off 2026, the JPR News Team sat down a conversation about the most impactful stories our reporters covered in 2025.
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JPR News: Resignations erode parent trust at Bandon School District
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Medford taxpayers mull baseball stadium; food banks prep for SNAP impact
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Court rules in favor of former Medford timber business on proposed development
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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JPR News: Green cemetery in Humboldt County; Salmon return, farmers dismayed
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Jackson County DA sues state DOC; Grants Pass awards $1.2M to address homelessness (again)
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Grants Pass selects $1.2M grant recipient to address homelessness
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Shasta County elections chief under fire | Pollution from illegal cannabis grows
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Sheepdog competition in Alturas; Grants Pass school board settles with 'I Resolve' activists
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of their top news stories.
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Southern Oregon test scores lag behind state; youth mental health programs launch
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Jail contractor sued for inmate death; Fire District 5 owes $1.4M; Josephine County reverses meeting ban
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Impact of the Almeda fire, five years later
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Feds pull $427M from wind project; Oregon DOJ won't probe fire district; Curry County to lease forest lands
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Eureka asks CalPERS to divest from Israel; multiple indictments for roadside zoo owner
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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Divers recover the dead; Dark sky ordinance; Wyden visits Medford airport
The JPR news team gathers for a roundtable discussion of the top news stories they've been working on this week.
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The JPR Newsroom leads conversations with JPR reporters and regional journalists about the issues and events that impact Southern Oregon and Northern California communities. Listen for a deeper look at the stories unfolding in our region.
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