Oregon governor candidate Q&A: Keisha Merchant
Editor’s note: NewsChannel 21 reached out to all of the Democrat and Republican candidates for governor and asked if they would respond to the same…
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Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read seeks to be state’s next governor
Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read brought his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor to Bend this…
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Democratic candidate for governor George Carrillo talks with NewsChannel 21
NewsChannel 21 spoke Monday with Sherwood resident and Democratic candidate for governor George Carrillo, a former sheriff’s deputy and Marine, whose…
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Baker City Mayor Kerry McQuisten seeks GOP nomination for governor
NewsChannel 21 spoke Saturday with Kerry McQuisten, the mayor of Baker City and a Republican candidate for Oregon governor. McQuisten’s top…
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GOP candidate for governor Jessica Gomez speaks with NewsChannel 21
NewsChannel 21 met with Republican gubernatorial candidate Jessica Gomez on Saturday. Gomez’s top three priorities are building a strong resilient…
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Republican candidate for governor Stan Pulliam pays visit to Central Oregon
Sandy Mayor Stan Pulliam, a Republican candidate for governor, visited Madras and Redmond on Wednesday and plans to visit La Pine And Christmas…
Continue ReadingCentral Oregon’s May primary ballot features several contested races, big money measures
The May 17 primary election ballot is set – and it’s bound to be a lengthy one, with (for example) three-dozen candidates for governor, nearly…
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Cheri Helt files to run for state Labor and Industries commissioner
Bend restaurateur and former Oregon House and Bend-La Pine School Board member Cheri Helt filed on Tuesday’s May 17 primary filing deadline as the…
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Deschutes County clerk finalizes new precinct lines after redistricting completed
In coordination with Oregon’s redistricting process, Deschutes County finalized new precinct lines on Feb. 18. Many Deschutes County residents will…
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Court: Ex-NY Times columnist Kristof ineligible to run for Oregon governor
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday that former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof is not eligible to run for governor because he does not…
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Deschutes County commissioners send Sunriver Public Safety Building levy to May ballot
Deschutes County commissioners last week unanimously approved a resolution sending to the May 17 primary ballot a Sunriver Service District 10-year…
Continue ReadingNike co-founder gives Oregon gubernatorial candidate $250K
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Nike co-founder Phil Knight made a $250,000 contribution this week to the Oregon gubernatorial campaign of Betsy Johnson, an…
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Reschke files to run for re-election in newly redrawn House District 55
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (KTVZ) — State Rep. E. Werner Reschke, R-Klamath Falls, filed Friday with the secretary of state’s office to run as a…
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Former Bend councilor Chris Piper announces run for mayor
Chris Piper, a 17-year Bend resident appointed to a City Council vacancy after voters elected Councilor Sally Russell as the city’s first elected…
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Tumalo businessman Crumpacker launches 2nd bid for Congress, in redrawn 5th District
Tumalo businessman and Republican Jimmy Crumpacker announced Tuesday his second bid for a seat in Congress, this time in the newly redrawn Fifth…
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Oregon DOJ asks state Supreme Court to back Fagan on Kristof disqualification
The Oregon Department of Justice filed a brief with the Oregon Supreme Court Thursday on behalf of Secretary of State Shemia Fagan, asking the…
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Crook County School District sends $66 million bond measure to May ballot
The Crook County School Board voted unanimously this week to place a $66 million school bond measure before voters at the May election, largely for…
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Tumalo resident Michael Sipe files for GOP nomination for open House District 53 seat
Long-time Tumalo resident, small business owner, community leader and Army veteran Michael Sipe announced Tuesday he has filed paperwork with the…
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Gubernatorial hopeful Nick Kristof visits Bend, meets with union workers
Former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof came to Bend Sunday to speak with union workers concerning issues with affordable housing,…
Continue Reading Ex-NY Times columnist Kristof ruled ineligible to run for Oregon governor
Oregon’s secretary of state ruled Thursday that former New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof is not eligible to run for governor because he…
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