MEDFORD, Ore. — The Jackson County officials elected in November are now officially on the job. Monday morning, four officials took the oath of office, including the county’s newest commissioner, Doug Breidenthal. He spent his first day on the job doing paperwork and touring his new office. After getting settled in, Bridenthal says he will … Continue reading »
President Announces New Cabinet Members
ABC News is carrying a special report: President Obama announces new cabinet members. News reports say the President will nominate Chuck Hagel to be the next defense secretary & John Brennan to be the next CIA director.
Merkley Responds To Fiscal Cliff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A U.S. Senator from Oregon is saying he voted for the Fiscal Cliff deal, but that does not mean he’s in full support of it. In a released statement, Senator Jeff Merkley said he voted for the deal because failing to pass it would have been a disaster for so many working … Continue reading »
Fiscal Cliff Delays Tax Returns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Although the Fiscal Cliff was deferred, tax returns could still be affected. The problem is that the IRS can’t put out 2012 tax forms until the agency knows what the tax policy is. Since Congress did not get a deal finished until January 1st, the IRS is scrambling to reprogram its systems … Continue reading »
Clackamas County Volunteer Indicted
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — A grand jury says a Clackamas County Elections volunteer is facing up to five years in prison and a $125,000 fine. After several ballots were changed right before the November election. On Thursday, a Clackamas County grand jury says the woman should be charged with two counts of unlawfully altering a … Continue reading »
Siskiyou County To Hold Special Election
YREKA, Calif. – Siskiyou County will hold a special election, after no candidates received a majority of votes in the November primary. The special election will be to fill an empty seat for Senate District 4. Two candidates will on the ballot Jim Nielsen and Michael Harrington. Sample ballot booklets will be mailed to voters … Continue reading »
Cave Junction Still Counting Ballots
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – It’s almost three weeks since Oregon voters went to the polls, and there are still some boards and councils that have yet to fill vacancies because of close votes. In Josephine County, the board of commissioners has one vacancy to be settled by a mandatory recount and in Cave Junction, write-ins … Continue reading »
Ashland City Council Race Still Close
ASHLAND, Ore. – The race for an Ashland City Council seat has still not been decided. According to Wednesday’s updated election results from Jackson County, incumbent Carol Voisin leads challenger Jackie Agee by just 29 votes. According to the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office, the deadline to certify the results is December 6th. If the … Continue reading »
Recount In Commissioner Race
GRANTS PASS, Ore. – There will be a recount in the race for Josephine County Commissioner. The final results are so tight in the race between Cheryll Walker and Bob Just, the votes will be tallied again next week. The Josephine County Elections Office certified the results for County Commissioner Position 3 earlier this week … Continue reading »
Close Election Races For Southern Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore. – Nearly two weeks after the election, several local races have still not been called and county officials say the results may come down to a recount. The Ashland City Council race between Carol Voisin and Jackie Agee is neck-and-neck: Agee is leading by just 13 votes. In Josephine County, the race for … Continue reading »
