By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A student accused of releasing chemicals in a Portland school cafeteria faces attempted murder and domestic terrorism charge. In early September, a 15-year-old boy at Benson Polytechnic High School mixed chemicals brought from home to create a toxic gas that he released smoke and […]

Pastoral Letter: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” Archbishop Alexander K. Sample Portland Archdiocese, October 1, 2026 . On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2026, with well over 1,000 members of the faithful present at the Mass, including priests, deacons and religious, I solemnly consecrated the Archdiocese of […]

By Oregon Right to Life, Focus on the Family president and CEO Jim Daly inspired hundreds of pro-life advocates in Salem last weekend at the first annual Oregon Pro-Life Gala. The 2026 Oregon Pro-Life Gala was held Saturday, September 19th, in Salem. The event began with a special VIP reception […]

By Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Press Release WASHINGTON, DC [9/22/26] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced comprehensive legislation to establish guardrails against AI risks in education and the workforce and invest in protections for students, educators, and workers. The Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforce Readiness Act is a robust […]

Milestone Marks 11th Enrollment Record Under President Robin Baker By George Fox University NEWBERG, Ore. — For the third consecutive fall, George Fox University has set a record for total enrollment, reaching 4,373 students for the fall 2026 semester. This historic milestone marks the 11th enrollment record established during the […]

By Portland Archdiocese, The Portland-area Catholic high schools welcome prospective students and families to attend their Open House events this fall. Visit each school’s website linked below for event details and more information. Open House Dates: St. Mary’s Academy (Portland) – October 4 La Salle Prep (Milwaukie) – October 11 […]

(video from Manny Freewall) By Oregon Faith News Note, The New York Post reported, “Thousands of birds descend on West Coast church in creepy ‘End of Days’ scene“. You can see one great video from Manny Freewall here.

By Randy Alcorn, Eternal Perspectives Ministry Ministry headquartered in Oregon A reader wrote our ministry to share her pain over putting down her elderly dog, who had aggressive cancer. She explained she had saved the dog from a kill shelter, and helped him through various medical issues over the years. […]

By Archdiocese of Portland, With great sadness, the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon mourns the passing of Fr. Patrick McNamee. Fr. Pat devoted more than five decades of his life to serving Christ and His Church in western Oregon. Those who knew him remember not only his years of priestly […]

Bonamici, Thompson, Davis, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Grandfamily, Kinship Caregivers for Children U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Press Release WASHINGTON, DC [7/21/26] – Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Danny Davis (D-IL), and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to support families in which children do not […]