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Oregon Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber makes a statement before his gubernatorial debate with Republican challenger Dennis Richardson in Portland, Ore., Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. This is Kitzhaber's first public appearance since Thursday's admission by his fiance, Cylvia Hayes, to violating the law in 1997 when she married an immigrant seeking to retain residency in the United States. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

Oregon governor ‘hurt’ by fiancee’s sham marriage

Jonathan Cooper · October 10, 2014 11:59 pm

In this 2006 photo, airport passengers pass by Norm Thompson retail outlet at Portland International Airport in Portland. The Federal Trade Commission announced this week that two companies have agreed to refund $1.5 million to consumers who purchased "shapewear" that supposedly can reduce cellulite and fat because it's infused with caffeine, vitamin E and other things. In a settlement, Norm Thompson Outfitters of Oregon, and Wacoal America Inc. of New Jersey agree not to make claims that their products cause weight loss or a reduction of body size. (AP Photo/The Oregonian, Dana E. Olsen)

FTC to retailers: Drop your caffeinated drawers

Jonathan Cooper · September 30, 2014 10:57 pm

Oregon sues Oracle over failed health care website

Oregon sues Oracle over failed health care website

Jonathan Cooper · August 22, 2014 11:19 pm

Oregon Medicaid targets expensive hepatitis drug

Oregon Medicaid targets expensive hepatitis drug

Jonathan Cooper · August 1, 2014 2:09 am

Oregon looks at regulating insurer doctor networks

Oregon looks at regulating insurer doctor networks

Jonathan Cooper · July 29, 2014 11:05 pm

Cannabis City owner James Lathrop briefly leans against the exterior of his new recreational marijuana store Monday, July 7, 2014, in Seattle. The shop will be the first and, initially, only store in Seattle to legally sell recreational pot when sales begin Tuesday. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Who’s Next? Pot changes won’t stop with Washington

Jonathan Cooper · July 8, 2014 1:32 pm

Oregon loses 1 in 5 bee colonies over the winter

Oregon loses 1 in 5 bee colonies over the winter

Jonathan Cooper · June 30, 2014 9:58 pm

Oregon closer to health exchange suit

Oregon closer to health exchange suit

Jonathan Cooper · June 16, 2014 11:13 pm

Report blames outside software for computer breach

Report blames outside software for computer breach

Jonathan Cooper · May 23, 2014 11:43 pm

A federal judge on Monday struck down Oregon's voter-approved ban on gay marriage, saying it is unconstitutional. (AP Photo/The Register-Guard, Chris Pietsch)

Judge strikes down Oregon gay marriage ban

Jonathan Cooper · May 19, 2014 4:00 am

Supporters of same-sex marriage hold photos of themselves and their family members or partners on the steps of the Wayne L Morse U.S. Courthouse Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/The Register-Guard, Chris Pietsch)

Ruling expected Monday on Oregon gay-marriage ban

Jonathan Cooper · May 19, 2014 4:00 am

Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber speaks during a news conference, Thursday, March 20, 2014, in Salem, Ore. Kitzhaber announced on Thursday that an independent review of Oregon's troubled health insurance exchange has found that a breakdown of management, an overly ambitious scope, and low quality of work by technology contractor Oracle Corp. are some of the reasons for Cover Oregon's failed launch. (AP Photo/Statesman-Journal, Kobbi R. Blair)

Oregon employers report big boost in vacancies

Jonathan Cooper · April 15, 2014 4:00 am