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February 9, 2012 - Pastor talked with Powell before murder, suicide

Pastor spoke with father before he killed his son King 5 News reports that a local pastor had talked with John Powell days before he was to kill his sons, arson his house and eventually kill himself. Powell was person of interest in the case of his wife disappearance two […]

February 9, 2012 - Media targets Santorum's faith after surprise win

Presidential candidate Rick Santorum won three states in this week’s election results. The immediate response by some media outlets is to focus on Santorum’s religious beliefs and campaign themes. Tied into it is recent news about the controversy over the White House new contraceptive health care requirements and the fight […]

February 9, 2012 - Three million teens sign "True Love Waits" pledge

‘Month of Love’ is Peak Time for True Love Waits Ceremonies By True Love Waits Traditionally, February has been considered the “month of love.” The week of Valentine’s Day in particular is a time when people not only send cards and gifts to loved ones, but also when families and […]

February 8, 2012 - Portland Archbishop says Fed dealt heavy blow to Catholics

Faith News Note:  The Archbishop of Portland sent a letter to his churches last week urging them to stand up for the right to freedom of conscience. The Most Rev. John G. Vlazny was responding to a new regulation from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services that requires […]

February 7, 2012 - Oregon miracle stories: Rescued from car accident

From the book “Our Stories, God’s Glory“ A collection of real life inspiration stories from Oregonians Read more stories or submit your own here. Jerry: In March 1997, my wife Jan and I drove our Priva van (with a large glass windshield in the front), pulling a fully loaded trailer […]

February 6, 2012 - Tim Tebow’s comments after the final game

Georgene Rice provides a final analysis on Tim Tebow.   Georgene:  Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos didn’t make it to the Super Bowl. When his team was trounced by the New England Patriots many people were gloating a bit, but his comments following the loss were quite telling about this young […]

February 5, 2012 - America's first black priest focus of University of Portland lecture

America’s first black priest focus of University of Portland lecture By University of Portland “Augustine Tolton: From Slave to Priest” is the upcoming lecture by Harold Burke-Sivers at the University of Portland. Burke-Sivers, the University of Portland Director of Public Safety, will present his lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. […]

February 5, 2012 - George Fox host workshop for undocumented students

George Fox University hosts event designed to equip those who advise students who often face barriers when pursuing a college education By George Fox University Individuals who work at private universities or in community organizations or schools (K-12) are invited to a February workshop designed to educate and equip individuals […]

February 2, 2012 - Washington passes same-sex marriage bill

The Washington State Senate passed a bill approving same-sex marriage by a vote of 28-2. The vote fell mostly among mostly party lines. A referendum by conservative marriage advocates to bring the issue before voters is planned. NW Cable News did a video below: