Jordan Valley News

No big surprise in the defeat of the Eugene city services fee on this week's ballot.

The horse tripping controversy continues as more information arises about the arrest of an activist at the Big Loop Rodeo.

Also in attendance this year -- an animal activist group that believes that one popular event is nothing more than cruelty to animals.

A bill that would ban roping horses by the neck and legs and tripping them for entertainment passed out of the Oregon Senate with a vote of 22-6 and has been the subject of several recent House Judiciary Committee hearings.