First Public Words to be Heard at the United States Capitol in 2025 Will Be Ones of Prayer, Worship and Honoring God Christian Defense Coalition Dec. 31, 2024 WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2024 /Christian Newswire/ — After an historic federal court victory opened up the US Capitol steps to 1st Amendment […]

State Department Notice: China Ends Foreign Adoption By Holt International Oregon-located non-profit We have received word from the State Department that China has decided to officially end their international adoption program — and will not complete adoptions already in process from the country. We are heartbroken for the many matched […]

By Randy Alcron Eternal Perspectives Ministry (based in Oregon) I grew up near Gresham, Oregon. I treasured those Christmases when it snowed. I loved sledding and running in the snow with my Golden Retriever Champ, and snowball fights with the Kims and Swans and my best friend Jerry Hardin. With […]

By Corban University Salem, Oregon “I didn’t fully realize, until I got to the hospital, that I couldn’t see.” Markus Johnson has always been an athlete. Whether it was tennis, soccer, track, or his beloved sport of wrestling, athletics and competing have formed the fabric of his identity. And he’s […]

By Luis Palau Ministries 11/27/24 Facebook Post, “Today, we celebrate what would be the 90th birthday of Luis Palau—a man whose passion for Jesus and unwavering faith touched millions around the world. His commitment to sharing the Gospel not only brought hope to countless lives but also inspired others to […]

Senate Passes Bipartisan Wyden Resolution Condemning the Persecution of Baha’is by the Iranian Government — Resolution calls on Iran to End its Reprehensible Treatment of Baha’is, Urges the Biden Administration to Push for Release of Religious Prisoners and Sanction Individuals Responsible for Carrying out Human Rights Violations Washington, D.C. – […]

By Adventist Health, During the holidays, the giving often brings us as much joy as the getting. And there’s a thought. A 2018 National Institutes of Health study found that helping others in your community has a “multitude of benefits on mental, physical and social health.” Whether giving back or […]

Holiday collection of gifts underway By Catholic Charities Communications Catholic Charities of Oregon is gathering presents for families the agency serves Oregonians can make Christmas and the holiday season joyful and memorable for struggling families by giving to Catholic Charities’ annual toy drive. The collection, conducted mostly via Amazon wish […]

By Randy Alcron Eternal Perspectives Ministry (based in Oregon) ——————————- By Clarissa Moll November 22, 2024 Note from Randy: I remember when I took my first vacation without Nanci, just one of many moments and days of the firsts… eating a certain food she used to make, going to a […]

By Oregon U.S. Attorney, Press release, PORTLAND, Ore.—A former police officer from Pendleton, Oregon was sentenced to federal prison today for possessing child pornography on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. Cameron Jacob Sheoships, 57, was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison and five years’ supervised release. Sheoships’ sentencing follows a […]