https://benddailynews.com/local-news/editions/11-04-2026 Bend Daily News en 2026-11-04T12:03:23.834Z Kotek projected to win a second term; Deschutes ballots top 65% https://benddailynews.com/news/2026-11-04/election-turnout Bend Daily News en 2026-11-04T12:03:23.834Z Central Oregon beat the state on ballot returns as Gov. Kotek declared victory https://benddailynews.com/news/2026-11-04/mountain-closures Bend Daily News en 2026-11-04T12:03:23.834Z McKenzie Pass closes Thursday, and Cascade Lakes Highway follows Nov. 17 https://benddailynews.com/local-news/editions/11-03-2026 Bend Daily News en 2026-11-03T12:03:11.673Z Ballots are due at 8 p.m. today, and McKenzie Pass closes Thursday https://benddailynews.com/news/2026-11-03/lead-ballots Bend Daily News en 2026-11-03T12:03:11.673Z Drop box ballots are due by 8 p.m. today, and Deschutes County turnout is nearing 50% https://benddailynews.com/news/2026-11-03/mckenzie-pass-closure Bend Daily News en 2026-11-03T12:03:11.673Z McKenzie Pass closes for the winter on Thursday, and ODOT won't maintain it