J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE / Associated Press Activists demonstrate at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., as the justices heard arguments in Grants Pass v. Johnson on Monday morning. The justices are considering a challenge to rulings that found punishing people for sleeping outside when shelter space is lacking amounts to unconstitutional cruel and unusual punishment.
By Vickie Aldous of the Daily Courier
A conservative majority of Supreme Court justices appeared sympathetic to Grants Pass during oral arguments on a homelessness lawsuit Monday.
Their questions and comments showed five conservatives may be leaning toward the city of Grants Pass side, one conservative might be on the fence and three liberals may be siding with homeless people.
The final decision of the court is expected by the end of June. Read More »
Grants Pass had four players score in the 80s to win Monday's Southwest Conference girls' golf tournament on Monday at Stone Ridge Golf Course in Eagle Point.
Annalisa Norland led the way, firing a 39 on the back nine for an 81 to take medalist honors.
Ava Guthrie carded an 84 for second overall and Jaylee Hix fired an 86 to place fourth. Chloe Daywitt had an 88 to round out the Cavers' scoring. Read More »
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced Sunday he is postponing upcoming town hall meetings in Josephine, Curry, Coos and Douglas counties.
Wyden's office said in a press release that Senate votes are scheduled in the next few days that require the senator to remain in Washington, D.C. Read More »
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