Witnesses: McDonnell was overwhelmed by first lady role
By ALAN SUDERMAN Former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell is a thoughtful woman devoted to her family, but she was overwhelmed by her political role, supporters testified Friday at her…
John Kitzhaber
Feds subpoena records pertaining to departing Oregon gov.
By JONATHAN J. COOPER Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation Friday over a deepening influence-peddling scandal surrounding his fiancée and on the same day the U.S. Attorney’s Office issued…
Timeline of ethics issues surrounding Oregon governor
By JEFF BARNARD Just weeks after being sworn in for an unprecedented fourth term, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber finds himself fighting for his political life over allegations his fiancée used…
Oregon focus of effort to expand background checks for guns
By JEFF BARNARD Fresh off a victory in Washington state, a leading gun control group backed by billionaire Michael Bloomberg is hoping to make Oregon its next prize in a…
FAMILY SPOKESMAN: EX-OREGON GOV. VIC ATIYEH DIES
By JONATHAN J. COOPER FILE – In this May 11, 2006, file photo, attending dignitaries including Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski, left, former Gov. Vic Atiyeh, center, and 2002 Miss America Katie…
OREGON OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY FARM PROJECT ANNOUNCED
By GOSIA WOZNIACKA FILE – This Oct. 30, 2002 file photo shows a speed boat passing by offshore windmills in the North Sea offshore from near Esbjerg, Denmark. On Wednesday…
Oregon health exchange represents biggest woe
By JONATHAN J. COOPER FILE – In this May 4, 2012 file photo, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber speaks during a news conference in Portland, Ore. With all the problems facing…
WEST COAST STATES AND BC TO LINK CLIMATE POLICIES
By JASON DEAREN From left, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and California Gov. Jerry Brown listen to a speaker before signing an agreement to collectively combat climate…