Deschutes County Commission candidates talk land use, growth
Republican and Democratic candidates participate in forum
All six candidates for the Deschutes County Commission took questions on land use and growth Tuesday at a Rotary Club … Read more
Adair, Baney face off in Republican primary for Deschutes County Commission spot
Candidates share opinions on marijuana operations, taxes and more
The Republican primary for a Deschutes County Commission seat pits the commission’s longest-serving member, three-term … Read more
GOP hopefuls running for chance at Gov. Brown
Winner hopes to end decades of Democrat dominance
The May 15 election is almost here. The secretary of state has mailed the voters’ … Read more
Three vie for Jefferson County Commission seat
Three candidates will face off in the May primary election for one of the two … Read more
Two vie for Oregon Supreme Court judgeship
Incumbent Meagan Flynn will face challenger Van Pounds
Judge Meagan Flynn, appointed to the Oregon Supreme Court last year, is seeking a six-year … Read more
In Oregon, nonaffiliated can mean not voting
Nonaffiliated voters excluded from Democratic and Republican primaries
SALEM — Democrats and Republicans are urging voters to sign up with their parties before … Read more
Deschutes County Commission candidates spar over spending, marijuana
Incumbents stress accomplishments, challengers critical of commission decisions
Four Republican candidates vying for two seats on the Deschutes County Commission took questions on … Read more
Elected mayor, council raises on Bend ballot
If approved, the changes to the city charter would be the first since 1995
Bend voters will decide in May whether they want to directly elect their mayor and … Read more
Democrats line up to challenge Walden
Party waits for primary to sort out challenger in 2nd Congressional District
Two years ago, Jim Crary had the Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District all … Read more
Sisters School District seeking levy renewal
Levy helps keep class sizes down and pay for a range of electives
The Sisters School District is asking residents for their continued support by voting to renew … Read more
La Pine fire district asks voters to renew levy
District responded to 2,379 emergency calls last year
The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District will ask primary voters next month to renew … Read more
Three newcomers square off in labor commissioner race
Commissioner, former state representative, small-town mayor to replace longtime commissioner
After longtime Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries Commissioner Brad Avakian declared he will not … Read more
Bend voters to decide on fire levies
Levies passed by wide margins in 2014
Voters next month will decide for the second time in four years whether to approve … Read more
Democrats in uphill fight for 53rd House District
Two vie to be underdog in November election
Democrats are fond of talking about a “blue wave” of voter discontent in 2018 against … Read more
Two vie for GOP nod in 53rd House District
Winner hopes to replace retiring Rep. Gene Whisnant, R-Sunriver
The 53rd House District is about as odd-looking a legislative district as it gets in … Read more
Barbeau, DeBone square off in Deschutes County Commission primary
Incumbent, challenger vie for GOP nomination
The Republican primary for one Deschutes County Commission seat pits two-term commissioner and board chairman … Read more
Oregon Court of Appeals race focuses on transparency
Position 10 election pits four-term incumbent against deputy public defender
The race for the Oregon Court of Appeals position 10 is a battle of experience … Read more
Battle for Crook County assessor is first in 40 years
Race pits experience versus culture change
A competitive battle is brewing for the position of Crook County Assessor for the first … Read more
Four candidates on ballot for Jefferson County clerk
Candidates bring experience for the seat vacated by retiring Kathy Marston
Four candidates have filed to run for the position of Jefferson County Clerk after Kathy … Read more
