Senator Wyden, colleagues urge DOJ to protect election workers in upcoming election
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday that he and Senate colleagues are urging the U.S. Department of Justice to take further action…
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Ballot Measure 119 would give cannabis workers the right to unionize
Voters in November will decide whether Oregon cannabis workers are allowed to…
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Under Oregon’s Measure 116, independent commission would set elected officials’ pay
By Eric Tegethoff, Oregon News Service SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Supporters of an Oregon ballot measure this fall that would establish an independent…
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Deschutes County clerk, others across Oregon concerned about ranked-choice voting proposal on the fall ballot
Oregon voters will decide in November whether state and federal elections will implement ranked-choice voting. The first big hurdle for proponents…
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Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker announces run for mayor, seeking to unseat incumbent Ed Fitch
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Redmond City Councilor Cat Zwicker announced Thursday that she is running to be Redmond’s mayor, seeking to unseat…
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Oregon’s destructive wildfire season becoming an issue ahead of fall election; US House District 5 candidates weigh in
The state of Oregon has been hit with an intense, early wildfire season, with over a million acres burned by July. Local, state and federal resources…
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‘I just need to convince people that this is a great idea’: Voters make the call this fall on Deschutes County Commission expansion
The citizen initiative to expand the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners from three to five members has officially received enough signatures to…
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NewsChannel 21 to host Janelle Bynum-Lori Chavez-DeRemer debate, in one of the hottest House races in the US
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – After weeks of negotiations with the campaigns on a date and format, the two candidates in Oregon’s Fifth Congressional…
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‘We are confident in Donald Trump and JD Vance’: C.O. GOP official, others react to Biden’s withdrawal
We’re less than 100 days away from the Nov. 5 election and less than a month from the Democratic National Convention. With this weekend’s historic…
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‘I’m just a dude with an idea’: Petitioner for Deschutes County Commission expansion feels hopeful for November
Bend business owner and advocate John Heylin has been working around the clock in recent months on his effort to collect citizen petition signatures…
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‘Sit back America, and enjoy’: Oregon Republicans share their thoughts on eventful Day 1 of GOP Convention
While the Republican National Convention was conducting a role call to nominate Donald Trump, the former president announced Monday his running…
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Bend resident speaks out about Biden campaign sign stolen from front yard; culprit caught on camera
A Bend family says they’ve been putting campaign signs on their front lawn for more than a decade, and this is the first time one has been…
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Redmond city councilors send voters a measure to extend ban on psilocybin service centers for another 2 years
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – On the agenda at the Redmond City Council meeting Tuesday night: magic mushrooms. Here’s a bit of background: On Nov. 8,…
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‘People are concerned’: C.O. lawmakers, political analyst weigh in on President Biden’s capacities following debate
Oregon lawmakers and others are weighing in on President Biden’s reelection campaign as the conventions and November election loom, amid growing…
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Redmond schools send renewal bond to Nov. ballot; Deschutes Soil and Water Conservation to decide on first measure
The Redmond School District has sent a $97.7 million bond measure to the Nov. 5 ballot to fund needed projects, Meanwhile, the Deschutes Water and…
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Redmond School Board sends $97.7 million ‘renewal bond’ measure to Nov. ballot, keeping current property tax rate
The Redmond School Board voted unanimously last week to place a renewal bond measure before voters on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. It…
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Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins to seek re-election to City Council
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Bend Mayor Pro Tem Megan Perkins announced her re-election campaign for Bend City Council Position 3 on Monday. Perkins has…
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Bend City Councilor Barb Campbell announces she’ll seek a fourth term
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Barb Campbell announced Friday that she will be running for reelection to Bend City Council Position 4. Barb will have served…
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Oregon Secretary of State Griffin-Valade certifies May primary election results; 35% of voters returned ballots
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Secretary of State LaVonne Griffin-Valade certified the results of the 2024 primary election on Thursday. Official…
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Wyden, Merkley, colleagues call on Postal Service to prepare for November election
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Senator Ron Wyden said Thursday he is leading Senate colleagues including fellow Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley in calling on…
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