Roman Battaglia
Reporter | ɫèappAfter 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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Curbside recycling in Oregon is about to get easier starting in July. A state law is taking effect designed to modernize the recycling process. -
The fourth annual Medford Pride will take place on Saturday. The event is moving to a different location this year. -
Humboldt County Supervisors approved a budget Tuesday with a $12 million deficit. But that's an improvement from last year. -
Southern Oregon University’s Board of Trustees adopted a new budget on Friday. It includes a sobering $5 million budget deficit the university has to address within a year. -
In Fernbridge, a tiny town on California’s northern coast, a new wool mill is spinning to life. It’s part of a goal to revive an industry that died out decades ago. -
Governor Tina Kotek was an unexpected speaker at Southern Oregon University’s 99th commencement ceremony on Saturday. -
A former commissioner in Josephine County successfully got an ethics complaint about an alleged conflict of interest dismissed by the state. -
Where can you fly a plane, fight a wildfire and dissect a human body in one place? At the Hall of Simulation at the Cal Poly Humboldt library. This endeavor is part of an effort to connect with the local community. -
The proposed budget for the elections department in Shasta County gives some insight into the new clerk’s goals to overhaul the department. -
Josephine County Commissioners appear to be ready to bring back funding for the county’s 4-H program and extension service, a year after defunding them. -
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek warns that gaps in federal support could complicate Oregon’s wildfire response during what’s expected to be a severe summer. -
Electric utilities are preparing for another wildfire season. The area’s largest power company is upgrading its system to reduce the number of power outages.
