The software company behind Cover Oregon called out the U.S. Department of Health in Human Services in the suit, claiming it failed to investigate allegations of wrongdoing.

Two vineyards southwest of Eugene — King Estate Winery and Iris Vineyards — are now included in the state’s grape growing area.

The city of Portland hid a vote of no confidence issued by Portland’s Equitable Contracting and Purchasing Commission, an entity charged with helping open up more contracts to minorities and women.

Adidas filed a civil suit against another sportswear company — California-based Athletic Propulsion Labs — over trademark infringement.

Officials voted narrowly against a ballot measure that would scrutinize the need for fluoride in the city’s drinking water.

More than 10,300 workers in Oregon will receive a pay raise March 10. This includes 1,000 workers in the Medford, Grants Pass area, and 1,600 in the Portland area.

Local power companies agreed to allow Google Fiber to use utility poles for fiber-optic network.

The acquisition makes the Bend-based bank the second-largest in the state.