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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AP calls US House 5th District race for Democrat Janelle Bynum; GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer concedes
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democrat Janelle Bynum has flipped Oregon’s 5th Congressional District and will become the state’s first Black member of…
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FBI offers $25,000 reward for tips leading to arrest of man who set three ballot boxes ablaze in Portland, Vancouver
The FBI’s Seattle Field Office announced Wednesday it s offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest…
Continue Reading FBI offers up to $25,000 reward for information about suspect behind Northwest ballot box fires
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The FBI said Wednesday it is offering up to $25,000 as a reward for information about the suspect behind…
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Deschutes County sees nearly 75% of ballots returned – higher number, lower percentage
More than 121,000 Deschutes County mail ballots were returned to the clerk’s office for last week’s election, a turnout of about 75%. Voters with…
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‘The playbook is the same’: State lawmakers Bonham, Kropf offer reaction to election results, ’25 session outlookÂ
(Update: Adding video, comments by Daniel Bonham, Jason Kropf) REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A Redmond Patriots meeting was held on Veterans Day with guest…
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Donald Trump supporters celebrate president-elect’s win with a victory lap around C. Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Election night was five days ago, when Donald Trump won and was declared the 47th president. On Sunday, Central Oregonians…
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‘It’s going to be a battle,’ Senator Wyden tells town hall at Portland high school
By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Speaking to a crowded room of high school students worried about the impact of…
Continue ReadingDecision 2024: Clackamas County voter shift appears to be key in Bynum’s projected win over Chavez-DeRemer
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– In what could be a historic win, The Oregonian is projecting Democrat Janelle Bynum to win her race in Oregon’s Fifth…
Continue ReadingDemocrat Andrea Salinas wins reelection in Oregon’s 6th District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas has won reelection in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District, beating Republican Mike…
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Janelle Bynum declares victory in hard-fought race against Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Surrounded by a hastily assembled group of campaign volunteers, Democrat Janelle Bynum declared victory in Oregon’s closest congressional race at a…
Continue Reading Janelle Bynum projected to win Oregon’s 5th District, ousting Lori Chavez-DeRemer
Democratic state lawmaker Janelle Bynum is projected to win the race for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, according to The Oregonian, ousting…
Continue Reading Outcome still unclear in Oregon’s tight Fifth District race
SALEM, Ore. (KGW/KTVZ) — Oregon’s 5th Congressional District race remained too close to call Thursday evening, almost a full two days after polls…
Continue ReadingIn Portland, Oregon, political outsider Keith Wilson elected mayor after homelessness-focused race
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Voters in Portland, Oregon, have elected political outsider Keith Wilson as their new mayor, following a…
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Decision 2024: Jefferson County votes could help $97.7 million Redmond school bond ensure success
The renewal bond measure before Redmond School District voters, including some in Jefferson County, has held onto a narrow but growing margin of…
Continue ReadingFreshman Democrat Val Hoyle wins reelection to US House in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle has won reelection in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District. The freshman incumbent defeated…
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Bend City Councilor Barb Campbell unseated by teacher Steve Platt in surprising election upset
In a surprise outcome, a Bend teacher, Steve Platt, unseated 10-year incumbent City Councilor Barb Campbell Tuesday…
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Decision 2024: Central Oregon voters, party officials react to the outcome of the presidential race
With the last ballots being counted, Central Oregonians, including representatives of the two major political parties, have been sharing their…
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