Officials from the Deschutes Republican and Democratic Party say a statewide measure on a gas tax and expansion of the County Commissioner race were two main factors driving voter participation in the primary. This primary election day, Deschutes County saw 70,597 voters turn in ballots. Though the count is still unofficial until mid June, results show a 2% increase in voter turnout from recent primaries. Election day resulted in a […]
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thursday 30 Vision 15 Economic Forecast PRESENTATION—How will global events impact the local economy in Bend? Tim Duy, professor of practice at University of Oregon, and Mark Kralj, principal at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, will present an economic forecast at a Bend Chamber-sponsored breakfast. Leave with a full belly and plenty of fodder for water […]

