As people in Ephesus heard the gospel and received Christ, their lives were radically changed for the better. However, not everyone was happy with the changes. It resulted in a loss of revenue for the metalworkers who fashioned small idols of the goddess Diana. Because she was no longer worshiped, the clientele of the metalworkers […]
State Representatives Karin Power (Milwaukie), Anna Williams (Hood River), and Rachel Prusak (West Linn) recently announced they would not seek reelection because the job takes too much time and doesn’t pay enough. Much of the public discussion since then has focused on the fact that Oregon legislative pay is roughly $33,000/year plus $151 per day […]
The last two years have made it clear: Oregon parents deserve real choices in their children’s education. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, government and teachers’ union policies have disappointed and angered parents whose students’ academic needs haven’t been met by their assigned public schools. In addition, the online public instruction options available while […]
For years, Portland residents have dealt with homeless individuals parking cars and RVs along neighborhood sidewalks, bringing garbage, drug usage, and even blazing fires along with them. This illegal parking has drastically reduced the safety and cleanliness of the city. In late 2020, the City of Portland and Metro began to consider a simple solution: […]
April 16 event features seek-and-find game, juggling and performances by Red Yarn PORTLAND, Ore. — On Saturday, April 16, guests are invited to explore what’s new at the zoo and celebrate the season with “Hop into Spring.” This all-ages event is free with admission or membership. Timed-entry tickets must be reserved in advance online. Participants […]
The Portland Public School Board voted March 1 to adopt the “PPS Climate Crisis Response, Climate Justice, and Sustainable Practices Policy.” Cascade Policy Institute’s President and CEO John A. Charles, Jr. warned the PPS Board in public comments that the plan would simply move greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from individual buildings to the electric grid. […]
WEATHER EMERGENCY Multnomah County, followed by the City of Portland and the State of Oregon declared a State of Emergency just before Christmas, because they expected 1 to 6 inches of snow in Portland over the Christmas weekend! One local merchant said with a smile: “I’m from Minnesota.” Yes, many living in tents in Portland […]
In March 2020, Governor Kate Brown declared a Covid-19 State of Emergency under the title “Stay Home, Stay Safe.” Several months later this declaration was extended to December 2021. As of now, there is no indication from Salem when the State of Emergency will be lifted. On September 27, 2017, according to Yamhill County Chair […]
Oregon Governor Brown bullies Superintendent Marc Thielman, with special needs and disabled adopted daughter Molly, accuses him of being “callous and offensive” toward disabled children, neglects to research that nearly 30% of students at the Alsea School District are actually special needs or disabled. August 24, 2021—Last Tuesday, Oregon Governor Kate Brown sent out a […]
Politicians have a lot in common with magicians. Both rely on misdirection to ensure that you don’t see how the trick is performed. One magic show receiving a lot of attention right now is HB 2021, passed by the state legislature in June. HB 2021 outlaws the use of fossil fuels for new electricity power […]