Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Some voters living in areas that recently experienced rainy or humid weather have reported receiving ballot return envelopes that are already sealed shut because of moisture dampening mail, elections officials say. The issue has been reported in parts of North Carolina, where Hurricane Helene brought heavy rains and catastrophic
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Marijuana is on the ballot – twice – for Redmond residents.
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Many Oregonians have already received their ballots in the mail, and some have already cast their votes. But for those still needing explanations on the statewide election measures, this week will be for you. This week, NewsChannel 21 will break down this year’s ballot measures as we approach November 5th, beginning with Measure 118.
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Supporters of former President Donald Trump held a rally Saturday at Bend’s Al Moody Park to support the Republican presidential nominee in the final weeks of the campaign.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A large amount of mail – including 23 unopened mail ballots – was stolen from pried-open cluster mailboxes in Tumalo and was recovered Friday, having been dumped along Hunnell and Loco roads on Bend’s north end, Deschutes County sheriff’s deputies said. The sheriff’s office was contacted around 8:30 a.m. Friday by
Continue ReadingSALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division said it closed its phone lines Thursday after the system was overwhelmed by out-of-state callers responding to false information circulating on social media about the lack of a Donald Trump statement in the Voters’ Pamphlet. Social media posts have been falsely claiming this as
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Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A lot of political changes are coming to Portland, Oregon. The open mayoral race in the state’s most populous city features 19 candidates — all vying to lead after years of growing frustration over homeless encampments. Among them: three City Council members, including one ensnared in a driving record
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Water, soil and wildfire were important factors within the soil and water conservation community. The Deschutes Soil and water Conservation District hosted an open house Tuesday evening, inviting Deschutes County residents to learn more about conservation efforts. District Manager Erin Kilcullen said, “Any landowner, both rural or urban, has a lot of
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the Nov. 5 national elections approaching, campaigns and their friends should remember that ODOT will remove political signs posted on the state highway right-of-way. Only official traffic control devices are allowed in the highway right of way. Improperly placed signs can distract drivers and block road safety messages. Improperly placed
Continue ReadingToday, Tuesday, Oct. 15, is the deadline to register to vote to receive a ballot for the November General Election, the Oregon Secretary of State’s Office reminded Oregonians, as the state Department of Justice activated the Attorney General’s Voter Protection Hotline.
Continue ReadingBy Arit John, CNN Ridgefield, Washington (CNN) — Dozens of families lined up outside the Clark County Fairgrounds here on a recent Saturday, their young kids eager to ride on tractors, toss balls into massive vacuum truck hoses and add new stickers to their tiny construction hats. Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez stood before the
Continue ReadingAssociated Press SEATTLE (AP) — A groundbreaking law that forces companies in Washington state to reduce their carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for climate programs could be repealed by voters this fall, less than two years after it took effect. The Climate Commitment Act, one of the most progressive climate policies ever passed
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — The Oregon Voters’ Pamphlet is arriving in mailboxes across the state ahead of the Nov. 5 election. The booklet lists candidates running for president, vice president and U.S. representative in addition to those vying for county roles. But a campaign statement from one presidential candidate is absent. Former President and Republican
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — In preparation for the November 5th General Election, the Deschutes County Clerk’s Office will test the county’s vote counting system on Monday at 2 p.m. Deschutes County Elections ensures the security and integrity of the vote-by-mail process by conducting a thorough logic and accuracy test before and after every election. The public
Continue ReadingBEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., and Democratic challenger Janelle Bynum in the hotly contested, closely watched Fifth Congressional race clashed, tangled and sparred on several issues during Thursday evening’s live Decision 2024 debate, each claiming to be the only one voters can really trust to work across the aisle. “I am a
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In the fourth and final segment of their live Decision 2024 debate, Janelle Bynum and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer provide their final statements.
Continue ReadingAssociated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In their battle for Congress, national Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest, where two of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country are playing out. Oregon’s GOP-held 5th Congressional District and Washington state’s Democratic-held 3rd Congressional District are considered toss-ups, meaning either party has
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In the third segment of their live Decision 2024 debate Thursday evening at NewsChannel 21, Janelle Bynum and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer responded to questions on “deflection” programs, a national abortion ban and election integrity.
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In the second segment of their live Decision 2024 debate, Janelle Bynum and Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer responded to questions on bridging the divide in a diverse House district, addressing the climate crisis and working across the aisle to keep government funded.
Continue ReadingIn the first segment of their live Decision 2024 debate, Janelle Bynum and Lori Chavez-DeRemer gave their opening statements and spoke to a wide range of questions, from affordable housing and restaurant prices to transgender athletes and campaign ads.
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