MEDFORD, Ore. — The audio has been released of a Jackson County Judge’s remarks to a man convicted of child sexual abuse. Those comments from Judge Tim Barnack resulted in a censure by the Oregon Supreme Court last month. Barnack’s comments came from a sentencing in January 2012. Judge Barnack’s censure stemmed from comments made … Continue reading »
Oregon Supreme Court Rejects Measure 47
SALEM, Ore. — A ballot measure approved by Oregon voters in 2006 cannot be enforced; that’s the decision the Oregon Supreme Court came to concerning restrictions on campaign financing. The court says it the restrictions can’t be enforced because voters actually struck down a companion measure, which would have allowed the state’s constitution. The court’s … Continue reading »
Timeline of New Walmart In Medford
MEDFORD, Ore. — The opening of the new south Medford Walmart comes after about a decade of battles between the Medford City Council, the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals, special interest groups and even the Supreme Court. In 2003, Medford residents fought the plan for a couple reasons, including to save Miles Field, but … Continue reading »
