John Kitzhaber News

Curtis Robinhold, Gov. John Kitzhaber's outgoing chief of staff, is probably as well qualified to succeed Port of Portland Executive Director Bill Wyatt as Wyatt claims.

It's yet to be seen whether Oregonians will ever grow weary of John Kitzhaber as governor, but his desire to seek an unprecedented fourth term in office provides an opportunity for voters to assess just what the state can accomplish in the next several years.

A committee that has been meeting in Salem for months is close to coming up with a set of guidelines for medical marijuana regulation, but it's plans must still be reviewed.

G OVERNOR JOHN KITZHABER has put aside months of ruminating and decided to run for a state-record fourth term in office - an announcement that came Monday, December 9, at a Southeast Portland elementary school.

Leaders in business and government are urging small-business owners to boost their growth potential by taking advantage of programs that can broaden their reach and improve their skills.

It's official; John Kitzhaber is running for an unprecedented fourth term as Oregon's governor.

The leader of Oregon's troubled health insurance exchange says thousands of Oregonians who sent in their applications by the deadline may have to go elsewhere for temporary coverage - despite the state's promises.

Protestors rallied outside Tuesday's State Land Board meeting in Salem, saying a planned sale of land in Elliott State Forest shouldn't go forward.

Governor John Kitzhaber really is an unusual, and major, figure in Oregon history, a point just underlined if he's re-elected to the fourth term he announced on Monday he would seek.

Gov. John Kitzhaber announced Friday that he's giving Intel a tax deal similar to the one he granted Nike a year ago.

Phil and Penny Knight, pictured here in a 2011 photo at Stanford University, have already given $225 million to OHSU since 2008.

December 9, 2013 - Governor John Kitzhaber announced his bid for reelection Monday morning at Earl Boyles Elementary School.

The four top leaders of the Oregon Legislature listed the Columbia River Crossing , rural economic development and education as among their top priorities for the 2014 legislative session.

Patrick Criteser of Tillamook Creamery Association was one of three chief executives of employers from outside the Portland metropolitan area to address the morning session of the Oregon Leadership Summit.

Three planes carrying 55 rescued dogs lands at Hillsboro Airport on Friday. More than 500 dogs total are bound for new homes in the Northwest this holiday season.

Richard Read reports federal money is still available for the proposed Columbia River Crossing, according to Gov. John Kitzhaber, who said Friday that the controversial bridge and highway project remains on track.

PORTLAND, Ore. Oregon governor John Kitzhaber plans to announce Monday morning whether he will run for a historic fourth term.

PORTLAND, Ore. Oregon governor John Kitzhaber plans to announce Monday morning whether he will run for a historic fourth term.

First Lady Cylvia Hayes is set to lead a panel on poverty reduction at the Oregon Leadership Summit.

A Sunday press release announcing the press conference did not mention Kitzhaber's political future specifically, but said he will discuss his plans for the coming year, along with progress he has made on various issues.