Decision 2026: Candidate Conversations – Republican Danielle Bethell
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — As midterm races approach, KTVZ is bringing viewers in-depth interviews with candidates in local and statewide contests. I…
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Bend-La Pine teacher Mary Doyle announces bid for U.S. House seat held by Rep. Cliff Bentz
(Update: adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Longtime Bend-La Pine educator Mary Doyle officially announced her campaign for Congress Wednesday,…
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Supreme Court agrees to decide if mail-in ballots can arrive after Election Day
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court agreed Monday to decide whether states may count mail-in ballots received after Election Day,…
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Deschutes County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker student contest for 2026 election will mark America’s 250th birthday
(Update: Adding video) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Next year, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration…
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Here’s who’s running so far for Deschutes County Commisioner
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The May 2026 Deschutes County Commissioner race is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in recent memory, with the board…
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President Trump plans executive order in an attempt to end mail-in ballots. How could it affect Central Oregon voters?
President Trump says he plans to sign an executive order ending mail-in ballots nationwide. Opponents say the move would cause major challenges —…
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Decision 2026: More candidates file to run for four Deschutes County commissioner seats
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– More candidates have filed to run for four out of the five Deschutes County commissioner seats on the ballot in next May’s…
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley announces he will be running for a fourth term in the 2026 election
(Update: Adding video, recorded livestream from meeting with reporters) PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Senator Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, announced Thursday…
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President Trump talks with reporters after major bill passage as he departs for Iowa rally
WASHINGTON (NBC) – Before boarding Air Force One on Friday for a rally in Iowa, President Trump spoke with reporters about congressional passage of…
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Your vote does count: More than 25 Oregon May primary election races have gone to automatic recounts by hand
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is reminding Oregonians that their votes can decide elections. As of Tuesday, the…
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75% of staff will be laid off after Madras Aquatic Center permanent levy fails to pass – again
Just over 50 percent of Jefferson County voters who took part in Tuesday’s Special Election voted for the Madras Aquatic Center Recreation District…
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Decision 2025: Deschutes County struggling with ‘sluggish’ turnout at just 16%
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a Special Election for all three of Central Oregon’s counties less than 24 hours away, the largest of our counties is on…
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The May 20 Special Election is coming up: Deschutes County details the voter deadlines and ballot timelines
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Deschutes County Elections officials are sharing important information for voters ahead of the Tuesday, May 20, Special District…
Continue Reading May Special Election: All you need to know as ballots arrive next week
Ballots for the May 20 Special Election soon will be going out to Jefferson, Crook and Deschutes County voters, including a variety of races and…
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Fact check: Trump made more than 20 false claims in his Inauguration Day remarks
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — President Donald Trump made only a smattering of false claims in his inaugural address on Monday, mostly…
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Oregon secretary of state, Gov. Kotek sign papers certifying 2024 general election, presidential electors
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade and Governor Tina Kotek met Wednesday to officially certify the 2024 General…
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US Postal Service says it delivered 99.2 million returned ballots, most within a day, using ‘extraordinary measures’
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — The United States Postal Service released its 2024 Post-Election Analysis Report Tuesday, outlining the agency’s steps to…
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Oregon Democrats have 34-vote edge in quest for House supermajority
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With a potential Democratic supermajority on the line, a Republican state…
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FBI investigating bomb threats emailed to C. Oregon election offices, others around state; says ‘none credible thus far’
The FBI confirmed Friday it’s investigating bomb threats emailed to election offices across Oregon, including Deschutes County, a week ago, three…
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Redmond schools superintendent thanks voters for approving $97.7 million bond measure, lays out next steps
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond School District Superintendent Dr. Charan Cline thanked the community on Thursday for voter approval of a $97.7…
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