Decision 2024 debate: Vikki Breese-Iverson and Brian Samp, Part 2
In our second segment of a Decision 2024 live debate, the two House District 59 candidates, Republican incumbent Vikki Breese-Iverson and Democratic…
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Decision 2024 debate: Vikki Breese-Iverson and Brian Samp, Part 1
At our live NewsChannel 21 Decision 2024 debate Tuesday evening, the two Oregon House District 59 candidates, Republican incumbent Vikki…
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Oregon secretary of state marks National Voter Registration Day, reminds of October 15 deadline for Nov. election
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — On Tuesday, Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade is celebrating National Voter Registration Day by encouraging eligible…
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Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District puts first tax measure on Nov. 5 ballot, seeking stable funding source
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation District said Monday it has placed Measure 9-176 on the Nov. 5 ballot, asking…
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Oregon DMV mistakenly registered over 300 noncitizens to vote; ‘urgent corrective action’ taken, Kotek says
More than 300 noncitizens were mistakenly registered to vote in Oregon over the last three years through a data entry error by the Oregon Driver and…
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Senate District 27 candidates Broadman, Summers clash frequently during NewsChannel 21 debate
The two candidates for Oregon Senate District 27, Democrat Anthony Broadman and Republican Michael Summers, clashed repeatedly in a contentious live…
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Decision 2024: Oregon Senate District 27 debate, Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers, Part 3
NewsChannel 21’s second live Decision 2024 debate concluded Thursday night with Oregon Senate District 27 candidates Anthony Broadman and Michael…
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Decision 2024: Oregon Senate District 27 debate, Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers, Part 2
Part 2 of our live Decision 2024 debate Thursday night between Oregon Senate District 27 candidates Anthony Broadman and Michael Summers focused on…
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The first part of our live Decision 2024 debate Thursday night between Oregon Senate District 27 candidates Democrat Anthony Broadman and Republican…
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Central Oregonians react after Tuesday night’s heated presidential debate
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — After Tuesday night’s presidential debate, I hit the town for reaction. In the wake of the presidential debate, marked by…
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Deschutes Co. sheriff’s candidates Bailey, Vander Kamp talk DCSO budget, office tensions, lawsuit threats in KTVZ debate
Deschutes County sheriff’s candidates Captain William Bailey and Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp squared off in a live 30-minute debate Monday evening on…
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Decision 2024: Bailey-Vander Kamp debate, Part 3: Closing statements and requesting voters’ support
In the third and final segment of our live Decision 2024 debate, Deschutes County sheriff’s candidates Capt. William Bailey and Sgt. Kent Vander Kamp…
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Decision 2024: Bailey-Vander Kamp debate, Part 2: Safe schools, stopping repeat offenders; ‘bad blood’ at DCSO
In the second part of our live NewsChannel 21 Decision 2024 debate, sheriff’s candidates Captain William Bailey and Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp…
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Decision 2024: Bailey-Vander Kamp debate, Part 1: Homeless camps, stopping flow of drugs, DCSO’s budget
Deschutes County sheriff’s candidates Captain William Bailey, Kent Vander Kamp give opening statements and respond to questions about dealing with…
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‘The anxiety and the tension is so great this year’: Vander Kamp gives notice he may sue DCSO, alleges election interference
Deschutes County sheriff’s Sergeant Kent Vander Kamp, one of two candidates running for sheriff, announced Thursday he has filed a tort claim notice…
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Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer campaigns in Bend as new poll shows close race with challenger Janelle Bynum
Rep. Lori Chavez DeRemer made two campaign stops in Bend on Wednesday, on the heels of a weekend visit by Democratic opponent Janelle Bynum, as a new…
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Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet for uniformed, overseas citizens offers early look at list of presidential, VP candidates
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Secretary of State’s Elections Division released the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act…
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Oregon election officials join local, state and federal partners in 7th annual Tabletop the Vote exercise
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — This past week, more than 50 representatives from a cross-section of government — local, state, federal, and law enforcement…
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The stage is set: Eight candidates file to run for four Bend City Council seats up for grabs this November
Four of the seven seats on the Bend City Council are up for grabs this November as eight candidates met this week’s filing…
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Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley returns from Chicago, reflects on Democratic National Convention
Senator Jeff Merkley, back in Oregon from the Democratic National Convention, talks about what impressed him about the four-day…
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