Maria Carter
JPR News DirectorMaria Carter is ɫèapp’s news director, overseeing daily news coverage and The ɫèapp. She previously worked at public radio stations in Kansas City and Pittsburgh and managed Harvest Public Media, a collaboration dedicated to food and agriculture reporting. She graduated from Reed College and holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri.
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The Upper Applegate Fire, burning in Jackson County since June 18, remains estimated at 470 acres. Crews have lined most of the perimeter and begun mop-up operations. -
If approved, the deal would ban camping in seven more parks, some near schools and in residential neighborhoods. -
Southern Oregon’s public radio and television stations could face significant budget shortfalls under a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump. -
The Shasta County Board of Supervisors has selected Clint Curtis, who advocates for hand-counting ballots, to serve as the next county clerk, following a public interview process with five finalists.
