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Group Wants Ban on GMO Plants in Jackson County
Sun, 13 May 2012 23:05:28 -0700

A group of local farmers and food activists wants Jackson County to pass an ordinance banning the planting of genetically modified plants in the southwestern Oregon county.

Farmers, activists seek ban on genetically modified plants in Oregon's Jackson County
Sun, 13 May 2012 14:59:30 -0700

Jackson County commissioners say are looking at whether they could legally pass such a county law.

Oregon Primary Winners Look Forward To November
Wed, 16 May 2012 17:05:39 -0700

Southern and eastern Oregon's representative in the U.S. House, Republican Greg Walden will be challenged this November by Democrat Joyce Segers. Republican Art Robinson will challenge incumbent U.S. Representative Peter Defazio in the general election. The November race for Jackson County District Attorney is already set; Beth Heckert received more than 50% of the vote, meaning there is no need ...

Breidenthal and Scroggin Named Unofficial Winners of Jackson Co. Commissioner Pos. 2
Wed, 16 May 2012 00:16:27 -0700

Jackson County residents cast their votes and made their voices heard. They voted for Jackson County Commissioner Position 2. According to the first release of election results, the winner for Democrats was Jeff Scroggin who raked in more than 60% of the votes. He's Chief of Staff for District 3 of the Oregon Senate. Prior, he served in the army. Scroggin was endorsed by Senator Alan Bates and ...

Oregon Politics: Jackson County measures would fight state on land use
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:07:34 -0700

Jackson County voters are considering two property rights measures that echo a 2004 initiative, Measure 37, that was later rolled back by voters. The politics roundup also looks at the Lane County commissioner's race and other political news around the state.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Find a new friend
Fri, 18 May 2012 09:53:22 -0700

The Oregon Humane Society is offering adult cats for $20 all weekend long in honor of cat behaviorist Jackson Galaxy's visit to Portland. If you prefer canine companionship, the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro offers a 50 percent discount on senior dogs ages six and older. Multnomah County Animal Services in Troutdale offers dogs for $25 and cats for $12.

Jackson County Democrats will host county commissioner forum
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:25:24 -0700

Jackson County Democrats will hold a county commissioner candidate forum from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at the Oregon Education Association, 2495 S. Pacific Highway, Medford.

Fire Destroys Home in Rural Jackson County
Sun, 13 May 2012 00:29:04 -0700

By Erin Maxson & Michael Cooper JACKSON COUNTY, Ore., -- Firefighters took extra precautions because of the hot weather when they headed out to a home fire on Dead Indian Memorial Road. Investigators have not determined an official cause, but neighbors think a heat lamp in the garage, meant to keep pheasants warm, started the blaze which destroyed the house. Neighbors say the homeowner was on ...

Health survey has good news, bad news for county
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:23:14 -0700

Jackson County ranked 15th among Oregon's 33 counties in a 2012 County Health Rankings report that measured health levels across the nation.

Heckert has won DA race
Thu, 17 May 2012 02:23:03 -0700

District Attorney-elect Beth Heckert was back in court Wednesday after voters resoundingly supported her bid for Jackson County's top spot in law enforcement.