Oregon News: 3/7/05

Gov. Ted Kulongoski takes unusual route to fill top jobs
Dorchester: Walden edges Mannix in unofficial GOP poll for governor
Social-issue conservatives losing races for GOP
Rep. Richardson: Bi-Partisan Politics In Salem?
Truck lobby battles coastal towns
Two lawmakers propose a fee on studded tires
Grocer alliance leader Gilliam hatched Bucket Plan
Grocers pay hefty bill to stock up on political clout
Rep. Thatcher: House passes bill to aid Oregon soldiers
Wyden aims to encourage safe electronic recycling
Today's Capitol schedule
Depot destruction proceeds