Sheriff Nelson, challenger Schaier clash on hot issues during KTVZ debate
Even though nearly half of Deschutes County voters have already returned their ballots, Sheriff Shane Nelson and challenger Scott Schaier fought to…
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Ex-DCSO workers claim discrimination, harassment; Sheriff Nelson responds
Several women who formerly worked for the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office spoke out Monday about what they called a history of gender…
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Oregon AG’s office provides ‘Voter Protection Hotline’ to answer questions, concerns
Why do some voters receive multiple ballots? What if my signature doesn’t match the one on file with elections officials? How do I report…
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Rep. Cheri Helt says she will cease negative ads
In a hotly fought race for House District 54, Rep. Cheri Helt announced Thursday her campaign will no longer run negative ads about her opponent,…
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Redmond city councilor resigning, days before election
Redmond City Councilor Albert Calderon, appointed earlier this year by Mayor George Endicott, has announced his resignation, due to the time…
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More than 16% of Oregonians have already cast their ballots
With less than two weeks until the 2020 election, more that 16% of Oregon’s registered voters have already returned their…
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Bend voters considering two large bond measures amid pandemic
This election, voters in Bend are considering two $190+ million bonds to fund transportation projects and expansion of the Deschutes Public Library…
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Amid big jump in Deschutes voters, county clerk answers some election questions
Central Oregon has seen a major increase in new voters. In fact, according to the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office, the county went from about 101,000…
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Mushrooms issue: What is Oregon’s Measure 109?
Oregon’s November ballot features what could be a historic measure, if passed.…
Continue ReadingFace-off: Senate District 27 candidates Kiely, Knopp debate the issues on KTVZ
State Sen. Tim Knopp, R-Bend, and challenger Eileen Kiely debated the issues Tuesday evening on KTVZ, but the intensity of the many “attack” ads was…
Continue ReadingBattle of Phils: Henderson, Chang square off in KTVZ county commission debate
Contrasting stands on a variety of Deschutes County issues, from land use and marijuana to COVID-19, were the focus Monday evening as Republican…
Continue Reading ‘Swamped’: Ballots begin flowing into C.O. county clerks’ offices
Voters across the High Desert have been returning their ballots in high numbers through the first weekend of voting for the Nov. 3 election, a wave…
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Central Oregon Women’s March takes time to honor RBG
In solidarity with marches all across the country, supporters in Central Oregon held their own Women’s March on Saturday in downtown…
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Mailboxes left wide open at NW Bend apartments leave voters concerned
Residents of one apartment complex in NW Bend where mailboxes were left wide open for hours were afraid they’d lose their ballots before they even…
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Oregon federal prosecutor to oversee election fraud, voting rights complaints
United States Attorney Billy J. Williams announced Friday that Assistant U.S. Attorney Austin Rice-Stitt will lead local efforts in connection with…
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Redmond mayoral debate: Baer, Endicott and Robertson generally genial
Redmond Mayor George Endicott and his two election challengers, Charles Baer and Tanner Robertson, met for a generally genial debate on NewsChannel…
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Oregon ballots hit the mail for Nov. 3 general election: Make sure your vote counts
On Wednesday, election officials began mailing ballots to every registered voter across Oregon for the Nov. 3 general election.…
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Measure 108’s $2 tobacco tax hike, new e-cigarette tax worry C.O. businesses
The American Cancer Society and the e-cigarette and tobacco industries continue to battle, this time over Oregon Ballot Measure 108, a tax hike on…
Continue ReadingOregon secretary of state candidates Fagan, Thatcher spar at KTVZ debate
Conflicts were frequent and agreements few Tuesday evening as the two major-party candidates to be Oregon’s next secretary of state, Democrat Shemia…
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Political candidates say signs stolen, vandalized in Deschutes County
With Election Day just three weeks away, the two candidates vying for a seat on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners say they have seen a…
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