/tags/jpr-news-featured JPR News | Featured en-US Copyright Sun, 04 May 2025 13:43:55 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-04/they-found-their-homeless-loved-ones-after-years-apart-but-that-was-just-the-beginning After reading a CalMatters article, two people were able to reconnect with their homeless relatives. Here’s what happened next. Sun, 04 May 2025 13:43:55 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-04/they-found-their-homeless-loved-ones-after-years-apart-but-that-was-just-the-beginning Marisa Kendall /science-technology/2025-05-02/medford-psychiatrists-research-into-autism-and-telepathy-sparks-debate-over-communication A viral podcast showcases a Medford doctor’s research into whether some children with autism can communicate telepathically. But the fiercest debate isn’t about mind reading — it’s about a method used to help some people spell out words, and whether they are truly speaking for themselves. Fri, 02 May 2025 13:26:53 GMT /science-technology/2025-05-02/medford-psychiatrists-research-into-autism-and-telepathy-sparks-debate-over-communication Justin Higginbottom /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-01/i-couldnt-afford-it-older-adults-are-being-priced-out-and-ending-up-homeless A growing number of older adults are ending up homeless for the first time — often after a lifetime of work. With few options, little support and growing health risks, being older and homeless comes with unique difficulties. Thu, 01 May 2025 13:50:20 GMT /poverty-and-homelessness/2025-05-01/i-couldnt-afford-it-older-adults-are-being-priced-out-and-ending-up-homeless Jane Vaughan /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-26/oregon-is-getting-hotter-this-state-program-is-helping-thousands-of-renters-stay-cool Environmental and climate groups are asking lawmakers to again fund heat pump rebates for rental housing. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:03:28 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-26/oregon-is-getting-hotter-this-state-program-is-helping-thousands-of-renters-stay-cool Monica Samayoa /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-23/how-trump-tariffs-could-upend-california-farms-wine-businesses-and-ports From higher costs to export worries, California’s agricultural and wine industries face many possible tariff effects. But some hope for opportunity. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:02:17 GMT /food-and-agriculture/2025-04-23/how-trump-tariffs-could-upend-california-farms-wine-businesses-and-ports Levi Sumagaysay /education/2025-04-22/state-budget-cuts-may-delay-jackson-county-addiction-recovery-school In 2023, the Oregon legislature created a plan for more recovery high schools for teens with substance use disorder. But, Governor Tina Kotek’s recent proposed budget cuts back on what was promised. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:59 GMT /education/2025-04-22/state-budget-cuts-may-delay-jackson-county-addiction-recovery-school Jane Vaughan /politics-government/2025-04-18/high-workloads-strain-the-shasta-county-das-office-more-pay-may-not-fix-it The district attorney's office in Shasta County is facing high workloads and high vacancy rates. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:14:53 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-18/high-workloads-strain-the-shasta-county-das-office-more-pay-may-not-fix-it Roman Battaglia /music-arts-culture/2025-04-17/aiff-2025-spotlights-documentaries-on-log-lady-book-bans-and-refugees JPR's Vanessa Finney spoke with AIFF co-director of programming, Richard Herskowitz, plus filmmakers Richard Green and Gary Lundgren, about the curated slate of films. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:21:32 GMT /music-arts-culture/2025-04-17/aiff-2025-spotlights-documentaries-on-log-lady-book-bans-and-refugees Vanessa Finney /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-16/commercial-salmon-season-is-shut-down-again-will-californias-iconic-fish-ever-recover While it’s an unprecedented third year in a row for no commercially caught salmon, brief windows will be allowed for sportsfishing in California. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:53:45 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-16/commercial-salmon-season-is-shut-down-again-will-californias-iconic-fish-ever-recover Alastair Bland /law-and-justice/2025-04-14/license-to-kill The California DMV routinely allows dangerous drivers with horrifying histories to continue to operate on our roadways. Too often they go on to kill. Many keep driving even after they kill. Some go on to kill again. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:45:45 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-04-14/license-to-kill Robert Lewis