Justin Higginbottom
Reporter | ɫèappJustin Higginbottom has worked in print and radio journalism in Utah as well as abroad with stints in Southeast Asia and the Middle East. He spent a year reporting from Thailand, India and Myanmar where he covered the Myanmar civil war. He’s also been a contributor to NPR, CNBC, The New Republic, and Deutsche Welle (Germany’s public media organization). Now he’s happy to be back in the West where he enjoys public lands and skiing. Justin can be reached at higginbottomj@sou.edu.
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Over the weekend, police arrested two teens they claim were planning a mass shooting. -
A recent lawsuit alleges law enforcement has terrorized reservation cannabis growers. That complaint raises questions about police authority on tribal land. -
A government agency has listed Medford’s federal courthouse as up for sale. What does that mean for current staff? -
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. -
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. -
Small, rural airports are fighting to attract airlines. An Oregon bill could help Klamath Falls bring back commercial travel. -
This month the Federal Emergency Management Agency cancelled nearly $900 million in grants it deemed wasteful. Those cuts are impacting water infrastructure projects in Southern Oregon. -
Klamath Falls may someday become home to Oregon's second public medical school. -
Curry County voters will see a law enforcement levy on May's ballot to fund its struggling sheriff’s department. That vote comes amid tension between county commissioners and the sheriff. -
The potential for new Oregon firearm restrictions is driving residents to gun stores. -
Oregon now ranks second to last — just behind Alaska — for pharmacy access. A proposed state bill is meant to help the struggling industry. -
Humboldt County cannabis farmers are struggling as the price of their crop drops. Add local taxes and regulations, and it’s likely never been harder to make it growing legal marijuana. But economists say there may be hope for small growers — if they can survive long enough.
