By Faith News Note, The Oregon Supreme Court has determined that a pastor convicted of sexually abusing a girl in his church should be given a new trial because witnesses referred to his accuser as a “victim.” Mike Sperou, a 68-year-old Happy Valley pastor, was convicted in 2015 of first-degree […]

Rep. Chris Smith Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Global Human Rights and Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, welcomed today’s release of the State Department’s annual International Religious Freedom Report. “The State Department’s annual report on religious freedom is critical for the […]

By Faith News Note, The Clackamas United Church of Christ has drawn wide support across social media for progressive signs posted outside its place of worship in Milwaukee, Ore. Rev. Adam Ericksen said he began posting pro-LGBTQ and other progressive messages on the sign outside the church to build up […]

By Oregon Right to Life, SB 579 passed the House 35-22. It will now head to the governor to become law. Senate Bill 579 removes the requirement that a near-death patient wait 15 days before killing themselves by legal assisted suicide. This bill will also allow someone with malicious intent […]

By Christian Defense Coalition Activists  held a prayer vigil and demonstration in front of the White House this week. They stand in solidarity with Christians, Uighurs and Falun Gong practitioners who are being imprisoned and persecuted for their faith in China. President Trump has indicated that he will be having […]

By Oregon Tax News, Patients under the Oregon Health Plan will now receive two hearing aids instead of one, thanks to Rep. Rick Lewis, R, Silverton, a former police chief. He asked the state to change the rules because people with one hearing aid can feel like sound is only […]

Portland World Refugee Press release, On June 29th, community organizations in Portland are gathering together to recognize the strength and resilience of refugees around the world. There will be fun activities such as cultural dances, songs playing from a local DJ, vendors, and more. Come and celebrate with us! PDX […]

(Photo: Paula broke attendance record in Eugene) By Christian News NW Subscribe here The Luis Palau Association announced that a major gathering for evangelists will take place this fall in the Rose City. Titled Connect PDX: The Innovative Evangelism Conference, it will be Sept. 17-20 at the Sheraton Hotel Portland […]

Becket Law, The U.S. Supreme Court today ruled 7–2 in favor of a nearly 100-year-old World War I memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland, known as the “Peace Cross,” allowing it to remain standing. The ruling has important implications for a similar lawsuit over a 78-year-old cross erected in Pensacola during World […]

By Faith News Note: The United States Supreme Court decided not to hear the Oregon case (Sweet Cakes by Melissa owners Melissa and Aaron Klein versus the denied couple Rachel and Laurel Bowman-Cryer). They instead told the Oregon appeals court to look at the case again which the court has […]