News You Need To Know – Week of July 17th
- Oregon’s New Abortion Law Proves The Left Doesn’t Care About Consent
(The Federalist) - Oregon Ethics Commission to investigate Kitzhaber, Hayes
(Register Guard) - 21 cranes, 15 hotels, 10,000 jobs: Inside Oregon’s development spree
(OregonLive) - McConnell delays vote on health care after McCain surgery
(Medford Mail Tribune)
Virginia Teens Build Deck for Disabled Man Trapped in His Home
Over 800 teenagers have been participating in a work camp and have been working on 104 different projects throughout northern and central Virginia this summer. The Diocese of Arlington is sponsoring this camp. “I didn’t even think we had people like this in the world...
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Portland Bridal Shop Helps Local & National Charities
Imagine being able to simultaneously buy a wedding dress for a fraction of the cost while also helping those in need. Brides for a Cause, a non-profit in Portland, does exactly that by collecting both new and used wedding dresses and selling them to help local and...
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Virginia Teens Build Deck for Disabled Man Trapped in His Home
Over 800 teenagers have been participating in a work camp and have been working on 104 different projects throughout northern and central Virginia this summer. The Diocese of Arlington is sponsoring this camp. “I didn’t even think we had people like this in the world...
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Representative Werner Reschke Declares the Citizen’s Government
Last Sunday, July 9, Representative E. Werner Reschke completed his first legislative session . He had decided to run for office because he wanted to “do something.” “I was tired of sitting around in coffee shops and complaining to friends,” He said, “It’s a citizen’s...
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Astoria Boy Receives 3D-Printed Prosthetic from OHSU
Mike and Alivia Rochon adopted Jude from an orphanage in Shanghai, China, after being directed to him by a special needs group. As soon as they saw him, they knew he was their son. Jude was born without a hand and part of his forearm. He knows how to get along...
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Missouri House of Representatives Discusses Bill Prohibiting Trafficking of Aborted Baby Parts
The Missouri House of Representatives has extended their support to a pro-life bill that is currently being debated in the state’s Legislature. This bill would help prevent the trafficking of the body parts of aborted children. The Missouri state government is...
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Oregon Teacher Recognized for Excellence in Theater Education at the Tony Awards
Local Oregon teacher, cancer survivor, and mother of two, Rachel Harry recently received the Tony Award for Excellence in Theatre Education, which is given in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University. The award recognizes a K-12 educator who has made a noticeable...
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Son of Author Hides $100 Bills in Books Around Portland
In the month of March 2017, two local Portlanders separately discovered $100 bills hidden in copies of the book, The Cloud Seekers, in stores around the city. Jeffrey Winton, one of the lucky discoverers, found the money in the book at the Goodwill located on...
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First Coloring Book Appears that is Geared Toward People with Alzheimer’s
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, over 5 million people are currently facing the hardships of Alzheimer’s in the United States. The illness corrodes a victim’s memory, making it incredibly difficult and frustrating to connect and communicate with family and...
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Dozens of Students Receive First Bike from Local Architect
Monday morning, dozens of kindergarten students at Rosa Parks Elementary were lovingly gifted their first ever bicycle, just in time for the warm weather. As soon as the students entered the classroom, their tired faces transformed to exude their excitement. David...
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New Oregon Law Changes Car Seat Requirements
Oregon governor Kate Brown recently signed a new mandate into law that requires children age two and under to ride in rear-facing car seats. This requirement previously ended when children turned one. Anyone who fails to follow this mandate will be fined up to $250....
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Harvard Law Article Declares that Unborn Children are “Constitutional Persons”
The Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy recently published an article which argues that, under the fourteenth amendment of the US constitution, unborn children are considered persons. In the article, Harvard law student Joshua Craddock challenges both pro-choice...
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Oregon Bill Puts Elderly Citizens in Danger
Last week a bill, which has been ignored by traditional media and whose gravity is unbeknownst to many Oregonians, passed out of the Oregon State Senate with a vote of 17-13. Titled, “Relating to healthcare decisions; prescribing an effective date,” Senate Bill 494...
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