ethics /tags/ethics ethics en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:42:41 GMT Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek releases long-promised ‘first spouse handbook’ /politics-government/2024-09-24/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-releases-long-promised-first-spouse-handbook The document doesn’t clarify key questions raised earlier this year, when three aides left the governor’s office after raising concerns about first lady Aimee Kotek Wilson’s expanding authority. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:42:41 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-24/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-releases-long-promised-first-spouse-handbook Dirk VanderHart North Coast Journal editor discusses clues behind mysterious Eureka land swap /politics-government/2024-08-06/north-coast-journal-editor-discusses-clues-behind-mysterious-eureka-land-swap A $6 million land deal between Eureka's school district and a mysterious developer has drawn controversy in recent months over its lack of transparency and possible violations of state codes. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:41:03 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-06/north-coast-journal-editor-discusses-clues-behind-mysterious-eureka-land-swap Roman Battaglia Ethics laws allow Oregon First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson to work in governor’s office, commission says /politics-government/2024-07-11/ethics-laws-allow-oregon-first-lady-aimee-kotek-wilson-to-work-in-governors-office-commission-says While not surprising, the findings could pave the way for an expanded role for Kotek Wilson in the executive office on a volunteer basis Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:57:45 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-11/ethics-laws-allow-oregon-first-lady-aimee-kotek-wilson-to-work-in-governors-office-commission-says Dirk VanderHart Josephine County commissioner issued reprimand for violating sexual harassment policy /politics-government/2024-07-11/josephine-county-commissioner-issued-reprimand-for-violating-sexual-harassment-policy An investigation by Josephine County found Commissioner Dan DeYoung violated its sexual harassment policy during a July 2 meeting. Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:47:40 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-11/josephine-county-commissioner-issued-reprimand-for-violating-sexual-harassment-policy James Kelley Deadlocked Oregon ethics commission dismisses complaints made against Gov. Tina Kotek /politics-government/2024-06-29/deadlocked-oregon-ethics-commission-dismisses-complaints-made-against-gov-tina-kotek Panel evenly split over whether to investigate case further, ethics chair pushes for a deeper investigation. Sat, 29 Jun 2024 13:58:03 GMT /politics-government/2024-06-29/deadlocked-oregon-ethics-commission-dismisses-complaints-made-against-gov-tina-kotek Lauren Dake Humboldt County judge resigns after misconduct, barred from judiciary /politics-government/2024-05-29/humboldt-county-judge-resigns-after-misconduct-barred-from-judiciary A Superior Court judge in Humboldt County has resigned and admitted to 17 counts of wrongdoing while in office. Wed, 29 May 2024 23:32:09 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-29/humboldt-county-judge-resigns-after-misconduct-barred-from-judiciary Roman Battaglia No criminal charges in Oregon liquor diversion scandal /law-and-justice/2024-05-13/no-criminal-charges-in-oregon-liquor-diversion-scandal The Oregon Department of Justice says it doesn't have enough evidence to prosecute managers who steered rare liquors to themselves. Tue, 14 May 2024 00:34:31 GMT /law-and-justice/2024-05-13/no-criminal-charges-in-oregon-liquor-diversion-scandal Dirk VanderHart Klamath Sheriff ethics investigation dismissed by state commission /politics-government/2024-05-13/klamath-sheriff-ethics-investigation-dismissed-by-state-commission A months-long ethics investigation into the Klamath County sheriff was dismissed on Friday. Tue, 14 May 2024 00:16:52 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-13/klamath-sheriff-ethics-investigation-dismissed-by-state-commission Roman Battaglia Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek apologizes, walks back plan to expand her wife’s role in administration /politics-government/2024-05-01/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-apologizes-walks-back-plan-to-expand-her-wifes-role-in-administration Oregon's governor backtracked less than a week following the release of thousands of pages of emails that illustrated strong concerns among her top staffers regarding the growing role of the first lady. Thu, 02 May 2024 00:08:50 GMT /politics-government/2024-05-01/oregon-gov-tina-kotek-apologizes-walks-back-plan-to-expand-her-wifes-role-in-administration Dirk VanderHart, Lauren Dake Oregon governor’s staffers raised concerns about role of first lady before exits /politics-government/2024-04-26/oregon-governors-staffers-raised-concerns-about-role-of-first-lady-before-exits Emails released Friday confirm that senior members of the governor's team had questioned Aimee Kotek Wilson's expanding role. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:36:27 GMT /politics-government/2024-04-26/oregon-governors-staffers-raised-concerns-about-role-of-first-lady-before-exits Dirk VanderHart, Lauren Dake