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 Grants Pass-based coffee company Dutch Bros announced this week that it’s moving a significant portion of support staff to Arizona. -
Environmental groups have successfully pushed for a ‘green terminal’ strategy at the Port of Humboldt outside Eureka.
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While the Klamath County sheriff is under investigation for a possible ethics violation, his son is threatening to sue the county for being denied the chance at a promotion at the sheriff’s department.
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A winter storm passing through the region is causing closures or delays along higher-elevation highways and roads.
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On Tuesday, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek extended the state’s homelessness emergency that she enacted a year ago, following her inauguration. The extension will allow some new homeless shelters to remain open.
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This week, the Medford Police Department confirmed their investigation into the alleged theft of controlled substances at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.
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A group of rural Northern California counties are jointly applying for funding from Caltrans to develop zero emission vehicle charging plans.
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A lawsuit was filed last week against the National Marine Fisheries Service seeking to protect the endangered Pacific leatherback sea turtle.
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The flu is spreading rapidly in Southern Oregon this season. Public health officials point to an increase in emergency department visits for flu-like symptoms, and an especially sharp increase among children.
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Big floating offshore wind turbines will soon become a reality along the West Coast.
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A standoff between the Klamath County sheriff and commissioners won’t end in the firing of the sheriff’s sons, for now. County commissioners have suspended an ultimatum that was triggered by an ethics complaint.
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Last week, the Hoopa Valley Tribe in Northern California announced its largest land acquisition since its reservation was established in 1864.
