Pros and cons of Measure 114 gun-safety proposal focus of debate on NewsChannel 21
The pros, cons and details of Measure 114, the gun safety and regulation proposal on Oregon’s Nov. 8 ballot, were debated for an hour Thursday…
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OSU-Cascades audience members voice reactions after spirited gov debate
Betsy Johnson, Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan took the stage for a spirited gubernatorial debate on Tuesday evening before a packed room of about 80…
Continue ReadingDecision 2022: Drazan, Johnson and Kotek spar over wide number of issues at Bend debate
The three top candidates to be Oregon’s next governor sparred over a wide array of issues during an over 90-minute debate Tuesday evening at…
Continue ReadingDecision 2022: Oregon gubernatorial debate, Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of Tuesday night’s live Decision 2022 debate in Bend, hosted by OSU-Cascades, KTVZ and the City Club of Central Oregon, featuring the…
Continue ReadingDecision 2022: Oregon gubernatorial debate, Part 1
Here’s Part 1 of Tuesday night’s live Decision 2022 debate in Bend, hosted by OSU-Cascades, KTVZ and the City Club of Central Oregon, featuring the…
Continue ReadingPortland City Council hopeful demands waiver of $77K fine
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland City Council candidate has formally asked elections officials to waive a $77,000 fine, arguing that a deeply…
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Political signs not allowed along state highway right of way, removed due to driver safety hazard
With the November 8th elections coming up, political signs have been popping up around…
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City Club of C.O., League of Women Voters of Deschutes County set candidate forums
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City Club of Central Oregon and the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County have partnered to bring Deschutes County voters…
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Decision 2022 debate: Redmond mayoral candidates, Part 3
Here’s Part 3 of NewsChannel 21’s Decision 2022 debate Wednesday evening among the four candidates for Redmond mayor: Charles Baer, Ed Fitch, Jay…
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Decision 2022 debate: Redmond mayoral candidates, Part 2
Here’s Part 2 of NewsChannel 21’s Decision 2022 debate Wednesday evening among the four candidates for Redmond mayor: Charles Baer, Ed Fitch, Jay…
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Decision 2022 debate: Redmond mayoral candidates, Part 1
Here’s Part 1 of NewsChannel 21’s Decision 2022 debate Wednesday evening among the four candidates for Redmond mayor: Charles Baer, Ed Fitch, Jay…
Continue ReadingPortland candidate fined $77K over campaign office deal
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man running for a seat on the Portland City Council has been fined $77,000 for accepting and failing to report a steep…
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Flood of record requests hamper Oregon election officials
By ANDREW SELSKYAssociated Press SALEM, Ore. (AP) — County clerks in Oregon are inundated with public records requests stemming from “the big…
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League of Women Voters of Deschutes County holding student mock election, essay contest
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The League of Women Voters of Deschutes County is excited to announce two great opportunities this fall for students to get…
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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…
Continue ReadingDecision 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…
Continue ReadingCandidate 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…
Continue ReadingNewsChannel 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,…
Continue ReadingGOP 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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