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Vote Nick (Nik) L. Huertz for U.S. Representative, 2nd District Democratic primary

A field of five candidates is in the primary race for the U.S. House seat
The Source Editorial Board

Greg Walden’s long-held seat in Congress is up for grabs this November, and a crowded field populates the primaries on both the Democratic and Republican sides. On the Democratic side, we have a field of five candidates, including John Holm, who lists “currently disabled” as his occupation, with past experience as a broker; Nick Heuertz, […]

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The Biggest Local Stories of 2019

From living on hot sauce to a Republican walkout, there’s lots to remember about the past year
Matt McDonald

Editor’s note: It’s been a big year for national news—but local news had its ups and downs as well. In the spirit of journalistic collaboration, we asked Matt McDonald, news director at Central Oregon Daily, to recap the biggest local stories he and his team worked on this year. Hot Sauce Saves the Day!!! In […]

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Buehler Considers Run for U.S. House

Tuesday tweet indicates Bend surgeon is considering running
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Knute Buehler may be throwing his hat into the ring in the race to replace Rep. Greg Walden. Walden (R-OR2) announced yesterday that after more than 20 years in his current office, he would not seek re-election in 2020. Naturally, that left many in the state positing who would be the GOP candidate to run.  […]

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Hot Race Ahead

Greg Walden announces he won’t run for re-election to U.S. House
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

The 2018 election cycle saw a host of U.S. House seats “flip” from Republicans to Democrats in the so-called “Blue Wave” that swept the country. But here in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District, Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR2) kept his seat, besting Democratic challenger Jamie McLeod-Skinner by about 17 points. Walden has held the seat since 1998. […]

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Letters to the Editor

Guest Opinion: A Jewish Voice on Walden and the Immigration Crisis
The Source Staff

Guest Opinion: A Jewish Voice on Walden and the Immigration Crisis Like so many Americans, I am a descendant of immigrants. My family fled anti-Semitic persecution during the Russian Revolution and sailed to America with dreams of a safer world. My Jewish heritage has taught me to ask questions, to fight for social justice and […]

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Letters to the Editor

The Source Staff

GUEST OPINION Public Health or Pharma Profits? Oregon House Bill 3063 would remove religious and philosophical exemptions for vaccines in children and force families who do not comply with the Oregon Health Authority’s schedule to remove children from childcare and school (public or private). This includes children whose parents choose a delayed vaccine schedule or […]

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Letters to the Editor

The Source Staff

Special Interests Last November two City Council candidates heavily funded by the Bend Chamber of Commerce, Central Oregon Builders Association, and Central Oregon Association of Realtors were soundly defeated by Bend voters. A mayoral candidate supported by powerful special interests also lost. Despite voter preferences, these special interests have won. They convinced four City Councilors […]

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Top 10 Stories of 2018

A recap of the Source’s top stories, ranked by views on Bendsource.com
Chris Miller

No. 1 Clothing Wars 10/26 Apparel giant Under Armour sends a cease and desist to local business By Chris Miller Under Armour sent a cease and desist order to Bend-based Cascade Armory Oct. 24, claiming Cascade Armory is creating brand confusion and that Under Armour is suffering from it. Short said he and his business […]

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McLeod-Skinner’s Feat in Deschutes County

Greg Walden lost Deschutes County for the first time. A political science expert theorizes why.
Chris Miller

Although Jamie McLeod-Skinner didn’t win the election in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District, she did accomplish something that no Democrat has ever done before—getting more votes than Greg Walden in Deschutes County. According to unofficial county elections results from the Deschutes County Elections, Democrat McLeod-Skinner garnered 45,020 votes in Deschutes County, to Republican Walden’s 44,392. To […]

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2018 Midterm Election Results

The Source Staff

Find up-to-date results for the 2018 midterm races and measures below. (Editor’s note: Page last updated 10:38 pm Tuesday). Some takeaways thus far from election night: -All state measures defeated, except Measure 102.– Democrat incumbent Kate Brown wins the governor’s race against Republican Knute Buehler– Republican Cheri Helt set to win the Bend’s Oregon House […]

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