Mar 06 What's the state of assisted suicide laws across the U.S.? By Stephen Fee Since last fall, the laws governing assisted suicide -- even in states where the practice is legal -- have continued to evolve. Continue reading
Feb 18 Oregon's Kate Brown becomes first openly bisexual governor in nation By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Kate Brown was sworn in Wednesday as Oregon's governor following an influence-peddling scandal that prompted the resignation of fellow Democrat John Kitzhaber, who had been the state's longest-serving chief executive before his swift fall from grace. Continue reading
Feb 15 First openly bisexual governor may bring visibility to overlooked group By David Crary, Associated Press "LGBT" has become a household term amid sweeping advances for gay rights, and yet the "B" sometimes seems like an awkward fit. The sudden advent of America's first openly bisexual governor may provide a chance to ease the awkwardness and… Continue reading
Feb 14 Federal supoena follows Oregon governor's abrupt resignation By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Just hours after Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his decision to resign, a subpoena arrived in a state office building confirming that federal agents are looking into the influence-peddling scandal that led to the abrupt end of a four-decade political… Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 5:24 News Wrap: Oregon governor resigns amid ethics scandal By PBS News Hour Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation Friday amid allegations that his fiancee used his influence to secure contracts for her energy consulting business. In Iraq, Islamic State militants attacked a major base west of Baghdad where 400 U.S. marines… Continue watching
Feb 13 AP source: Oregon governor plans to resign By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber said he planned to resign amid allegations his fiancee used her relationship with him to enrich herself -- a stunning fall from grace for the state's longest-serving chief executive, a person with direct… Continue reading
Nov 03 Right-to-die advocate Brittany Maynard ends life 'in the arms of her loved ones' By Tik Root On Saturday, 29-year-old Brittany Maynard took her own life. The move was not unexpected -- Maynard suffered from terminal brain cancer and had publicly stated that she planned to end her life on Nov. 1, but following through on the… Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch Beyond Oregon: Should terminally ill patients be allowed to choose death? By PBS News Hour While assisted suicide is legal in only three states, the story of 29-year-old Brittany Maynard, who after being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer moved to Oregon so she could legally end her own life, has brought the issue back into… Continue watching
Oct 15 Voter turnout may tip the scales on Oregon's legal pot measure By Kristian Foden-Vencil, Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon’s marijuana legalization measure looks as if it might pass, according to a new poll by OPB and Fox 12. Continue reading
Jul 18 Three states join lawsuit against 5-Hour Energy drink maker By Anna Christiansen Oregon, Washington and Vermont filed suits Thursday against Living Essentials LLC and Innovation Ventures LLC, makers of the highly popular energy booster. Attorneys for the states want a permanent injunction against the parent companies’ misleading marketing and are seeking civil… Continue reading