Our Election 2014 Endorsement Issue comes out this week. But before we tell you how we think you should vote, make up your own mind by watching our unedited endorsement interviews with local candidates. (If you prefer to read, you can find candidate Q&As here.) Scroll on down or go directly to our YouTube channel. […]
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Splitting the Difference
Central Oregon voters paint outside party lines
A recent survey of millions of internet shoppers found that Republicans prefer grape jelly, while Democrats like strawberry, and progressives are most likely to drink wine with their meals at home, while conservatives drink milk. While out drinking, though, Republicans like brown liquors (whiskey), while Democrats drink the clear stuff (vodka, gin). Yes, there are […]
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Craig Wilhelm Loves Bend, Doesn’t Get Recycling
For love of Bend, the recycling was lost? Sitting down to dinner (popcorn) in front of the TV tonight (don’t judge me), I noticed Oregon House District 54 candidate Craig Wilhelm’s new campaign spot. Craig takes us on a walking tour of all the great Bend things he wants to protect. Ah, the mountains! Ah, […]
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Whatcha Doing, Candidate?
Knute Buehler and Craig Wilhelm distinguish their campaigns for House District 54
In a recent Bend Chamber debate between House District 54 candidates Knute Buehler (R) and Craig Wilhelm (D), the doctor and the war veteran (respectively) found themselves in agreement on many of the issues. In an effort to help clarify the differences—and similarities—between the candidates, we asked each 10 political questions (and five fun ones) […]
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District 54 Candidates Knute Buehler and Craig Wilhelm Face Off Tuesday in Bend Chamber Debate
One way or another, voters will be getting a new representative for House District 54. Rep. Jason Conger (R), who currently fills that seat, will be returning to his law practice following his defeat to Monica Wehby in the Oregon Senate primary election. District 54 candidates Republican Knute Buehler and Democrat Craig Wilhelm will debate […]