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Sheriff candidate Vander Kamp reveals details of dismissal amid lawsuit for employment records

Deschutes County Sheriff candidate Kent Vander Kamp said Friday he was dismissed from his position as a volunteer…

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Key Oregon race for 5th Congressional District draws House Democratic leader’s support

CLACKAMAS — In 2023, top congressional Democrat Hakeem Jeffries urged Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum to run for…

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Breese-Iverson, Samp face off for Prineville area House district

In the race for Oregon House District 59, incumbent Vikki Breese-Iverson, a Republican from Prineville, faces off against…

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Election 2024: What you need to know to vote Nov. 5 in Central Oregon

As the U.S. readies for a change in leadership, voters in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties are preparing…

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Bend City Council candidates talk housing solutions

With housing issues at the forefront of the race for Bend City Council, eight candidates met at a…

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Three-way battle set for Redmond mayor in November election

After working collaboratively together for two years, Redmond City Council President Cat Zwicker and Mayor Ed Fitch will…

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Oregon DMV waited weeks to tell elections officials about voter registration error

SALEM — Oregon transportation authorities waited weeks to tell elections officials about an error that registered over 1,200…

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Voters to decide on expanded Deschutes County Commission

A citizens’ initiative to expand the Deschutes County Commission from three members to five has found its way…

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Votes by noncitizens did not affect election results, state officials say

None of the Oregon residents automatically registered to vote without demonstrating citizenship voted in an election where they…

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‘Oregon Rebate’ measure 118 could cost state at least $1 billion annually, legislators hear

A proposed corporate tax hike to send every Oregonian a check could end up costing the state more…

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