Lake Billy Chinook boaters hold rally on the water in support of President Trump
Dozens of boats and hundreds of boaters took part in a rally in support of President Trump Saturday on the waters of Lake Billy…
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Oregon GOP misses Voters Pamphlet deadline by 29 seconds, files complaint
The Oregon Republican Party has filed a complaint against Oregon’s secretary of state after her office rejected the party’s Voter Pamphlet statement…
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Nov. 3, 2020 election races on Central Oregon ballots
Here are the federal, state and local races and measures Central Oregonians will find on their Nov. 3, 2020 election…
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SW Bend HOA to residents: No ‘solidarity’ or political signs, except at election time
Some residents in southwest Bend’s River Rim neighborhood are reacting with concern to a board letter telling them that what are defined as…
Continue Reading Clatsop County voters to decide on 2nd Amendment sanctuary status
A measure on the November ballot in Clatsop County will ask voters whether it should be a Second Amendment…
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No shaking hands, kissing babies: Candidates zoom onto unique campaign trail
Over the next couple of months, Oregon’s political candidates will be busy on the campaign trail for the upcoming November election. But it’s a…
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Secretary of state candidate Thatcher holds Bend forum
State Senator Kim Thatcher, the Republican candidate for secretary of state, held a forum in Bend (and online) Wednesday…
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No turning back in Oregon, which pioneered voting by mail
Running an election by mail is a major undertaking, involving the U.S. Postal Service, armies of volunteers and even librarians. But for election…
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Senators Merkley, Wyden weigh in on mail-in ballots
Senators Jeff Merkley Merkley and Ron Wyden spoke Wednesday with NewsChannel 21, saying how they plan to make sure every Oregonian can…
Continue Reading Secretary of State Clarno issues statement on mail balloting, USPS letter
Amid much focus on mail balloting that Oregon pioneered, Secretary of State Bev Clarno offered assurances Friday that the system will work well in…
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Redmond schools send $27.5 million ‘no rate hike’ bond measure to Nov. ballot
The Redmond School Board voted unanimously this week to place a $27.5 million bond measure on the ballot this November that the district says won’t…
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U.S. Supreme Court stops Oregon redistricting measure
An effort to alter through a ballot measure how Oregon draws its legislative and congressional districts has been halted by the U.S. Supreme…
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Bend councilor Moseley won’t seek re-election; mayor responds to criticism
Bend City Councilor Bill Moseley announced Tuesday he won’t seek a second term, and in his statement criticized the mayor, fellow councilors and…
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Bend issues COVID-19 health-safety requirements for lodging operators; moves toward transportation bond
After issuing an administrative order discouraging travel to Bend through Labor Day, the city late Wednesday issued new operating regulations for…
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Redmond flag-waving rally supports President Trump
A rally was held in Redmond on Saturday, put on by Oregon Women for…
Continue Reading Court denies AG’s bid to halt initiative signature gathering
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Those backing a plan to put an independent commission in charge of Oregon’s redistricting process will get additional time…
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Federal judge: Effort to move Oregon border can’t bypass petition signature rules
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A federal judge has denied a petition to bypass state-required signatures to qualify as a ballot measure its proposal for 17…
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Split Bend council may send delayed transportation bond measure to Nov. ballot
Much has happened in Bend and to its economy since councilors pulled a May transportation bond measure. Going for a new try in November may not bring…
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Deschutes Public Library to send $195 million bond measure to fall ballot
The Deschutes Public Library Board announced Wednesday evening it plans to send a $195 million bond measure to the November ballot and has voted to…
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Oregon DOJ appeals ruling giving more time to redistricting petition
SALEM Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Justice on Wednesday asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for an emergency…
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