News Some Oregon Democrats hope former Gov. John Kitzhaber makes another run at Mahonia Hall in 2010 (while he was term-limited after occupying the governor's mansion from 1994-2002, he's now eligible to run again). Others — especially those who want to be governor (about half the state) — hope he stays in private life. Or as this New York Times story suggests, goes to work in Washington, ...   More

News The Portland Trail Blazers this week contributed $20,000 to Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley. Dudley played for the Blazers from 1993 through 1997 and again from 2001 through 2003. Dudley also served as a paid "ambassador" for the Blazers last year according to the Statement of Economic Interest he filed with the state. Democratic candidate John Kitzhaber also picked up a sports-related ...   More