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Friday morning, Bend woke up to a fresh dusting of snow, the perfect weather to set the mood for an iconic winter double feature : the 2023 Bend Christmas Parade

Rep. Emerson Levy, D-Bend announced her reelection campaign Thursday, vowing to continue to prioritize safe schools, housing and the environment.

Terry Rahmsdorff often played the role of advocate for juveniles and Santa in the annual Bend holiday parade

Keri Lopez announced Tuesday she plans to win the Republican nomination and challenge Rep. Emerson Levy next year to represent House District 53.

The Secretary of State debuted a database in August that tracks campaign finance violations by politicians to encourage more compliance with the laws that govern those finances.

Oregon has a backlog of hundreds of investigations of possible campaign finance violations, dating back to 2019.

The new legislative leadership teams announced in Salem include two Bend-area politicians: a rising Democratic star and a veteran Republican who has never lost an election.

BEND, OR -- Two current Central Oregon Community College board members chose not to run again, opening the door for six candidates vying for their seats. At a recent candidate forum hosted ...

The 2023 session of the Oregon Legislature starts Jan. 17, with a new governor and new state lawmakers.

The 2023 session of the Oregon Legislature starts Jan. 17, with a new governor and new state lawmakers.