/tags/jpr-news-featured JPR News | Featured en-US Copyright Sat, 31 May 2025 13:55:50 GMT /education/2025-05-31/trump-cites-california-lgbtq-centers-to-justify-big-cuts-to-woke-campuses San Diego’s community college district finds itself directly in Trump’s crosshairs: Its “pride centers” were the only items called out by name in the administration’s plan to slash more than $10 billion of federal spending on education. Sat, 31 May 2025 13:55:50 GMT /education/2025-05-31/trump-cites-california-lgbtq-centers-to-justify-big-cuts-to-woke-campuses Adam Echelman /politics-government/2025-05-27/oregons-effort-to-bridge-the-digital-divide-at-risk-after-trumps-announcement The Digital Equity Act was intended to fill gaps and cover unmet needs that surfaced during the massive broadband rollout. Tue, 27 May 2025 13:28:13 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-27/oregons-effort-to-bridge-the-digital-divide-at-risk-after-trumps-announcement Barbara Ortutay, Claire Rush /education/2025-05-27/another-casualty-of-trump-research-cuts-california-students-who-want-to-be-scientists At least 24 University of California and California State University campuses lost training grants that provided their students with annual stipends of approximately $12,000 or more. Tue, 27 May 2025 13:05:01 GMT /education/2025-05-27/another-casualty-of-trump-research-cuts-california-students-who-want-to-be-scientists Mikhail Zinshteyn /education/2025-05-26/5-creative-ways-california-colleges-are-feeding-students-beyond-food-pantries A majority of California’s college students experience food insecurity. Some campuses, including Cal Poly Humboldt, are stepping up with innovative free meal programs. Mon, 26 May 2025 13:48:54 GMT /education/2025-05-26/5-creative-ways-california-colleges-are-feeding-students-beyond-food-pantries Amy Elisabeth Moore /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2025-05-26/why-pacific-northwesterners-are-driving-tiny-right-hand-drive-firetrucks-from-japan They're tiny, they're bright red, and they can be seen scooting around Seattle: Mini Japanese firetrucks known as kei trucks. People say they not only love the cars — but the culture surrounding them, too. Mon, 26 May 2025 13:28:49 GMT /outdoors-leisure-and-sports/2025-05-26/why-pacific-northwesterners-are-driving-tiny-right-hand-drive-firetrucks-from-japan Casey Martin /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-23/prescribed-burns-southern-oregon-wildfire-prevention In fire-prone Southern Oregon, residents of the Greensprings joined forces to carry out a 12-acre prescribed burn—lighting controlled fire to reduce wildfire risk and restore forest health. The effort reflects a growing movement to use“good fire” to reshape landscapes and build community resilience. Fri, 23 May 2025 13:34:56 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-23/prescribed-burns-southern-oregon-wildfire-prevention Juliet Grable /politics-government/2025-05-22/grand-old-podcasts-oregon-republicans-have-a-new-messaging-strategy GOP lawmakers have launched three podcasts from a Salem basement this year, with more on the way. Thu, 22 May 2025 13:49:55 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-22/grand-old-podcasts-oregon-republicans-have-a-new-messaging-strategy Dirk VanderHart /music-arts-culture/2025-05-19/artists-breaking-barriers-shows-how-talent-can-serve-communities The new documentary out on KEET-TV, the PBS station based in Eureka, explores how young local artists are using their creativity for civic engagement, identity, expression and social change. JPR's Vanessa Finney speaks with the producer/director of the film, Jack Lucido and Grayson Johansen, one of its featured artists. Mon, 19 May 2025 12:52:03 GMT /music-arts-culture/2025-05-19/artists-breaking-barriers-shows-how-talent-can-serve-communities Vanessa Finney /politics-government/2025-05-17/undermined-a-small-federal-agency-was-investigating-dangers-to-miners-then-came-doge For 55 years, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has sent specialized teams of trained medical detectives into workplaces to investigate what could be making workers sick — everything from dust, fungus, asbestos and radiation. Now, dozens of these ongoing investigations have been canceled. Sat, 17 May 2025 14:07:44 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-17/undermined-a-small-federal-agency-was-investigating-dangers-to-miners-then-came-doge Daniel Walters /politics-government/2025-05-16/how-proposed-medicaid-cuts-could-impact-health-care-in-oregon A bill that passed a key committee vote in Congress this week would add a work requirement for some on Medicaid and would jeopardize billions in Medicaid funding for Oregon. Fri, 16 May 2025 13:33:23 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-16/how-proposed-medicaid-cuts-could-impact-health-care-in-oregon Amelia Templeton