PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s reelection campaign is being sued by mayoral candidate Sarah Iannarone and others, saying nearly $175,000 his campaign accepted in large donations should be deemed illegal. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports city elections officials independent of his control had ruled that the donations were allowed under a court ruling in
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The Bend man wants to actively reduce wildfire threat, if elected to Congressman Greg Walden’s seat.
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On Wednesday, about 177,000 ballots for the May 19 primary election will be mailed to voters in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. And for the first time, you won’t need a stamp to return them.
Continue ReadingWe are in full swing of election season and Oregon’s May 19 primary election is now less than a month away. Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno had an update for voters on Monday.
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The coronavirus pandemic is affecting how candidates campaign for state elections, including the one for Secretary of State.
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With Election Day coming up on May 19, the coronavirus pandemic is changing how candidates campaign for the position of secretary of state, among others on the ballot.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — City Club of Central Oregon and the League of Women Voters of Deschutes County have partnered to bring you a series of five candidate forums for positions on the Oregon ballot for the primary election. These online forums are free to the public. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan grassroots
Continue ReadingDetails upcoming registration deadlines BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The next election in Deschutes County is the Oregon Presidential Primary Election. Despite the many challenges brought by COVID-19, this statewide election will be held on Tuesday, May 19, Deschutes County Clerk Nancy Blankenship said Monday. Oregon’s Vote By Mail elections allow voters to stay at home,
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Anthony Broadman announced his candidacy Friday for Position 2 on the Bend City Council in the November election. The non-partisan position is currently held by Councilor Bill Moseley.
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NewsChannel 21 spoke Tuesday with Tumalo businessman Jimmy Crumpacker, one of 11 Republicans running in the May primary to succeed retiring 2nd District Rep. Greg Walden.
Continue ReadingThe city of Bend plans to withdraw its $190 million transportation bond measure from the May 19 primary election ballot, citing the new, serious economic uncertainties, locally and around the globe, brought about by the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
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Former state representative Knute Buehler of Bend talked with NewsChannel 21 on Thursday about his stand on abortion issues amid an Oregon Right to Life campaign opposing his bid for Congress.
Continue ReadingThe candidate field is all set for Oregon’s May 19 primary, and the most crowded race by far is the 18 candidates seeking to succeed retiring 2nd District Rep. Greg Walden — 11 Republicans and seven Democrats.
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Bend City Councilor Justin Livingston sat down for an exclusive interview with NewsChannel 21 on Monday, discussing his recent announcement that he will run for Rep. Greg Walden’s seat in Congress this spring.
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For the second time in his political career on the Bend City Council, Bruce Abernethy announced Sunday night he will step down and not seek another term in the fall, to take a break and scale back his busy civic life.
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Oregon Right to Life’s Victory PAC announced Thursday afternoon at a Bend news conference the No on Knute campaign, committing $250,000 to defeating Knute Buehler in the race for the newly open seat in Congressional District 2.
Continue ReadingNext Tuesday at 5 p.m. is the deadline to file as a candidate for the May 19 primary election, Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno reminded Thursday.
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Rather than arrests, addicted Oregonians would have more access to treatment PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A group of Oregonians on Saturday launched a ballot measure campaign designed to establish a more humane and effective approach to drug addiction. The Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act would increase the availability of drug treatment and recovery services.
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A partnership of business, environmental and community groups announced Thursday it has joined forces to support Bend’s $190 million transportation bond measure on the May primary ballot.
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Metro, the regional government for the three counties in the Portland metropolitan area, has voted to place a ballot measure before voters this May that would raise $250 million for homeless services in the region.
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