(CNN) — A 29-year-old computer technician for a U.S. defense contractor leaked details of a top-secret American program that collects vast streams of phone and Internet data, American and British newspapers revealed Sunday. “My sole motive is to inform the public as to that which is done in their name and that which is done … Continue reading »
SCOTUS Rules on DNA Swab after Arrest
(CNN) — On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled police can collect DNA from criminal suspects without first getting a warrant. The vote was a very close 5 to 4. The ruling involved a Maryland case where a man was convicted of rape based on a DNA sample taken during an arrest on an unrelated … Continue reading »
Law Enforcement Levy Fails
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — For the second time, a tax measure to restore public safety in Josephine County failed to win voter approval. The unofficial results show 49 percent voted yes and 51 percent voted no. Around 400 votes separate the two sides as of 9:50 p.m. Measure 17-49 proposed a property tax of $1.48 … Continue reading »
Medford School Board Elections
MEDFORD, Ore. — Candidates were vying for three positions on the Medford School Board for the Special Election. Initial results show Larry Nicholson leading for Position 1, and incumbents Jeff Thomas and Tricia Prendergast leading for Positions 2 and 3. Medford’s superintendent, Phil Long, says the elections show the community is still invested in the … Continue reading »
Special Election: Preliminary Results
Jackson County Medford School District Positions Director, Position 1: Larry W. Nicholson Director, Position 2: Jeff Thomas Director, Position 3: Tricia M Prendergast Eagle Point School District Director, Position 2: Scott Grissom Director, Position 3: Don Hodges Director, Position 5: Dianne Mihocko Phoenix-Talent School District Director, Position 1, Zone 2: Ruth Staten Director, Position 3, … Continue reading »
Special Election: Initial Results
Preliminary numbers are coming in for the special election. Here’s what we have so far: A race with big implications for the leadership of Medford schools is the school board elections. Medford voters voted Larry Nicholson in Position 1. Position 2 belongs to Jeff Thomas and Position 3 seems to go to Tricia Prendergast. In … Continue reading »
Grants Pass School Bond Up for Vote
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — When votes are counted in Josephine County on Election Night, School District 7 officials and patrons will be looking to see if they will be paying for school construction and repairs for another five years. A $17.5 million bond measure is proposed for construction of kindergarten classrooms at every district elementary … Continue reading »
Ballot Drop Sites Open Until 8 p.m.
Counties across Oregon that are taking part in the May 2013 Special Election need voter ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 21. It is too late for voters to mail in their ballots. However, ballots can be returned to any of these official drop-off sites in Jackson, Josephine, Curry, Klamath and Lake counties. JACKSON COUNTY … Continue reading »
Ballot Turn-out Low This Election
MEDFORD, Ore. — Voters only have a few hours left to drop off their ballots and cast their votes on items ranging from public safety levies to school board races. So far, elections officials say the turnout has been low, and they say they are not surprised. Jackson County elections officials say it’s a drastic … Continue reading »
Josephine County Weighs Levy Options
GRANTS PASS, Ore. — There’s a little more than 24 hours before ballots are due for Tuesday’s special elections. Josephine County residents have their eye on one measure which would impact county criminal justice departments. A decision that will impact many county services is in the hands of Josephine County voters. Measure 17-49 is a … Continue reading »
