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…
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‘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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Cheri Helt’s ads targeting Jason Kropf spark clash during KTVZ debate
Recent negative ads from the campaign of Rep. Cheri Helt, R-Bend, about Democratic challenger Jason Kropf sparked the sharpest exchange Monday…
Continue Reading House District 54 debate: Cheri Helt – Jason Kropf, Pt. 3
Candidates ask each other a question and give closing statements in the third and final part of our 30-minute debate between House District 54 Rep.…
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House District 54 debate: Cheri Helt – Jason Kropf, Pt. 2
Should kids be back in school at this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, and what should be done to help struggling businesses? Part 2 of our 30-minute…
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House District 54 debate: Cheri Helt – Jason Kropf, Pt. 1
NewsChannel 21 begins its series of six half-hour debates on top Central Oregon races with the House District 54 race between Rep. Cheri Helt,…
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2nd District candidates Bentz, Spenser share views with NewsChannel 21
As the election season heats up, NewsChannel 21 spoke this week with the two major-party nominees seeking to succeed retiring Rep. Greg Walden –…
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Sen. Wyden weighs in on VP debate
Also discusses weekend rallies in…
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