PoliticsODOT director finalist fell through before Gov. Kotek turned to top aideBy Dirk VanderHart (OPB)June 8, 2026 1 p.m.The state flew in a federal highway official to interview for the job last month. It didn’t work out.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up