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Democrat Tobias Read leading Republican election denier in Oregon secretary of state race

SALEM — In the race for Oregon’s top election official, voters appear to have overwhelmingly favored a longtime…

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Voters reject Oregon Measure 117 on switch to ranked-choice voting

SALEM — Oregon voters have rejected a proposal to adopt ranked-choice voting statewide while the state’s largest city…

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Voters reject Oregon’s Measure 118 on creating new corporate tax and rebate for residents

SALEM — Oregon voters have rejected Measure 118, which would increase corporate taxes and give all residents a…

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Judge dismisses Idaho Power condemnation lawsuit for B2H power line

BAKER CITY — A judge has dismissed the lawsuit that attorneys for Idaho Power Co. filed against a…

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Wallowa County commissioners derail proposed measure on ‘formula businesses’

WALLOWA — The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners has pulled the plug on the county planning commission’s work…

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Oregon Measure 115 on impeaching state officials passing in early returns

SALEM — Early election returns show Oregon voters supporting a measure that would give legislators the authority to…

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City of Pendleton works on empty storefront issue

PENDLETON — The Pendleton City Council is exploring ways to develop ordinances that will address the vacant storefronts…

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Legislature: Nash cruises to win for Senate seat; unopposed Levy reelected

Wallowa County Commissioner Todd Nash won election to the Oregon State Senate on Tuesday, Nov. 5, brushing off…

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Milton-Freewater police find drugs, weapons stemming from eluding case

MILTON-FREEWATER — A Milton-Freewater man who police arrested in October for eluding and other acts now could face…

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Democrat Bynum leads Republican Chavez-DeRemer in Oregon’s most competitive congressional district

SALEM — Democratic state Rep. Janelle Bynum holds a narrow lead over incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer…

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