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Kulongoski spending Veterans Day in Iraq
Gov. Ted Kulongoski will spend Veterans Day today with active-duty Oregon Army National Guard troops stationed in Iraq.
Kulongoski makes surprise visit to troops in Iraq
Gov. Ted Kulongoski has made another surprise trip to Iraq to visit Oregon National Guard troops.
Governor proclaims day for Native American veterans
Gov. Ted Kulongoski proclaimed today as Native American Veterans Day, officials said.
Oregon leads the way on ocean planning
Oregon is gaining a well-deserved reputation as one of three coastal states that have seized the lead in a process called marine spatial planning.
Oregon governor visits Daimler in Stuttgart
Daimler Trucks showed Oregon governor, Ted Kulongoski a selection of its commercial vehicles with alternative drives and safety equipment featured in the company's "Shaping Future Transportation" initiative during a visit to the company's Stuttgart, Germany, headquarters.
Gov. Kulongoski, Mayor Taylor help break casks of sake in grand opening ceremonies for Sanyo Solar of Oregon By Michael Rose * Statesman Journal * November 3, 2009 Sanyo Solar of Oregon LLC officially has started making products at its new Salem factory.
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners has postponed consideration of an order requesting Gov.
State lowballed cost of green tax breaks
Oregon has seen a boom in wind energy projects, such as this one in the Columbia River Gorge not far from Hood River.
In a Tale of Three States, California Is Loser
California, Oregon, and Nevada have taken a harsh battering in the Great Recession, but lawmakers in the three Far West states have reacted very differently.
The arrest of a Gold Hillman on charges of illegal mining last month and a recent announcement by Gov.
PERS is a gift that keeps on giving
One number leapt off the page of Ted Sickinger's report in The Sunday Oregonian on the exploding cost of the Public Employees Retirement System: Higher pension costs facing state agencies over the next two years could equal 60 percent of the $733 million in new taxes that voters will consider in January.
Judge rules Ore. Governor not required to testify
Governor Ted Kulongoski will not have to appear in a Douglas County Circuit Courtroom when the lawsuit between Central Oregon and Pacific Railroad and the State of Oregon gets underway early next year.
Quick Hits: A little high-fructose news and commentary
Quick Hits: A little high-fructose news and commentary Some tidbits for your mid-week consumption: Susan Castillo is running for a third term as state Superintendent of Public Instruction, according to OPB.
For those with MS, Oregon governor candidate on a Segway may serve as a roll model
Bill Bradbury isn't just running for Oregon governor. He's zipping - on a Segway.
First state-worker furlough felt across Salem, elsewhere
The weekend came early on the Capitol Mall, and the impact was felt throughout Salem.
Oregon is No. 4 in U.S. energy efficiency ranking
Oregon is one of the top five states to make energy efficiency a priority, according to a new 50-state scorecard on energy efficiency policies, programs and practices from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
NPR's 'All Things Considered' reports three episodes in Oregon
"All Things Considered" co-host Melissa Block put on waders to go fly-fishing while interviewing Oregon Gov.
Kulongoski plans Europe trip to retain Oregon jobs
Gov. Ted Kulongoski plans to meet in Europe next week with companies operating in Oregon, aiming to keep their business as the state struggles with high unemployment.
Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski leaves Wednesday for a week-long visit to Denmark, The Netherlands and Germany.
Dan Clem resigned as Oregon Aviation Director Monday, citing his desire to run for political office beyond his seat on the Salem City Council.
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