Oregon governor resigns Los Angeles Times | February 13, 2015 | 12:26 PM Gov. John Kitzhaber announced his resignation Friday, ending weeks of speculation about whether he could lead Oregon with the cloud of at least two investigations for ethical breaches hanging over his head. The embattled governor was facing allegations that his fiancée used their relationship to win contracts for her consulting business and failed to report income on her taxes. The state’s two top legislative leaders and the state treasurer had called on Kitzhaber to resign. Read more For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.