Decision 2022 debate: Bend mayoral candidates Melanie Kebler, Chris Piper Part 2
On Tuesday evening, NewsChannel 21 hosted the first in a series of debates between candidates in the November general election. First up: Bend…
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Decision 2022 debate: Bend mayoral candidates Melanie Kebler, Chris Piper, Part 1
On Tuesday evening, NewsChannel 21 hosted the first in a series of debates between candidates in the November general election. First up: Bend…
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Candidate spent $900k on signatures to get on Oregon ballot
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The independent candidate for governor in Oregon, Betsy Johnson, spent almost $900,000 to gather signatures to secure a place…
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NewsChannel 21 to air, livestream six Decision 2022 debates in coming weeks
NewsChannel 21 will air a series of six debates in the coming weeks to help voters cast an informed ballot, starting with Tuesday evening’s debate,…
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GOP nominee from Oregon cleared of campaign cash violation
By BRIAN SLODYSKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Alek Skarlatos, a Republican nominee for Congress in Oregon, was cleared this week of…
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Unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate Johnson gets on ballot
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon election officials notified unaffiliated candidate for governor Betsy Johnson on Thursday that she has qualified for the…
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Group stymied in bid for 2022 independent redistricting ballot measure files again for 2024
PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) —Â People Not Politicians announced Wednesday that they have filed with the Oregon Secretary of State a proposed initiative…
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Oregon gubernatorial election moves toward 3-way race
By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s gubernatorial election took a step closer Tuesday to being a three-way race…
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Madras HS teacher Brad Johnston fifth candidate to announce run for mayor
Brad Johnston, local high school teacher, veteran and former Astoria police chief, with 25 years experience in public service, has announced he’ll…
Continue Reading Newhouse’s primary success rare among GOP impeachment voters
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The 4th Congressional District in Washington state is a land of snow-capped volcanic…
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Redmond City Councilor, former mayor Ed Fitch declares run for mayor
Redmond City Councilor Ed Fitch is again seeking the job as mayor he held over 20 years ago. Fitch is the fourth candidate to file in the wake of…
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Drazan: Declare state of emergency for homeless crisis in OR
By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Republican candidate for governor, Christine Drazan, on Monday called…
Continue Reading Trump’s pick overtakes GOP House member who voted to impeach
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Republican Joe Kent, who challenged incumbent Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler over…
Continue Reading Clackamas County again under fire for election issues
OREGON CITY, Ore. (AP) — Clackamas County is under fire for another elections blunder. Thousands of voters this week received the wrong pamphlets…
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It’s a busy election year at Oregon’s county fairs, too
The Deschutes County Fair doesn’t just draw crowds in an election year, but also political candidates and parties seeking out votes among those…
Continue Reading GOP Rep who voted to impeach advances in Washington primary
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse, who voted to impeach Donald Trump, advanced Friday to the…
Continue Reading Open primary may save Trump’s GOP targets in Washington
By RACHEL LA CORTE Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The two Republican members of Congress from Washington who drew interparty challenges due…
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Murray, Smiley advance in Washington Senate primary
By CHRIS GRYGIEL Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray advanced Tuesday to the fall election in her quest for a sixth…
Continue Reading Ex-gov. candidate Kristof donates remaining political cash
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Former Oregon gubernatorial candidate Nick Kristof said Monday he is getting back into journalism. The longtime New York…
Continue Reading Murray, Smiley advance in Washington Senate primary
By CHRIS GRYGIEL Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray advanced Tuesday to the fall election in her quest for a sixth…
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