News You Need To Know
Unemployment Rate Remains at Historic Low (The Oregonian)
Online Sales Tax Goes Before the U.S. Supreme Court (The Business Journals)
New Economic Sanctions on Russia (OPBl)
Straw Poll Results for Oregon GOP Race (KUOW)
Portland Christian School Emphasis on Community Makes All the Difference
When it comes to your children’s education, finding the right school can be a huge challenge. According to Keegan family, from Portland, when they were on the hunt to find the best education for their children, Portland Christian Schools (PCS) met all their...
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Over 105,000 Signatures Gathered in Effort to Stop Taxpayer Funding of Abortion In Oregon
As of March of 2018, over 105,000 signatures have been collected for the initiative effort to stop taxpayer funding of abortions in Oregon. This, the 4th such attempt by pro-life group Oregon Life United (OLU), is the closest they have gotten to the required 117,578...
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Teri Grier’s Campaign to Represent Rural Oregon
The following article contains excerpts from an interview conducted with Republican candidate Teri Grier. Teri Grier has not given up the fight for rural Oregon. She is running again for State Representative of House District 9. Grier still feels that “the vast rural...
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The Cause of Death that is not Reported
This past January, the Statesman Journal published an article highlighting the top 11 causes of death for Oregonians in 2016. These causes and total deaths included: Cancer 8,076, Heart disease 6,976, Unintentional injury 2,108, Chronic lower respiratory heart...
read moreHB 4135 Endangers Dementia & Alzheimer’s Patients
Salem, OR – Legislators return to the Oregon Capitol this week. Already some are seeking to pass a bill which would target dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. House Bill 4135 is scheduled for a hearing and possible work session in the House Health Care Committee...
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Unemployment Rate Remains at Historic Low (The Oregonian) Online Sales Tax Goes Before the U.S. Supreme Court (The Business Journals) New Economic Sanctions on Russia (OPBl) Straw Poll Results for Oregon GOP Race...
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Oregon’s Population is on the Rise
According to Koin6, it has been estimated that Oregon's population is now at 4.1 million, according to an annual report from Portland State University's Population Research Center. The research report stated that the population increased by almost 65,00 residents...
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Private Group Helps Preserve Pacific Crest Trail
Over 400 acres of land in the Stevens Pass area were purchased by a local group so as to prevent the Pacific Crest Trail from being severed. The Pacific Crest Trail Association is a private group focused on protecting and promoting the Pacific Crest National Trail,...
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OMSI Shares Ingenious Gingerbread Houses
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a key landmark in Portland, Oregon and an exciting opportunity for people of all ages. This winter is no different as OMSI opens up an exhibit specifically to celebrate the Holiday Season. Portland architects and bakers...
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Portland Student Awarded Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships that allows awardees the chance to study at Oxford University in England. Only 32 Americans are awarded the scholarship every year, and this time, a fellow Portlander received this award. JaVaughn T....
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Portland Man Donates Kidney to Save Stranger’s Life
When Jen Feldman of Portland, Oregon, discovered she needed a kidney transplant and she first reached out to her family and friends, hoping they might qualify as organ donors. None qualified. Feldman, though, didn't give up. She sent a letter to fellow members of her...
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Medicine and Music: Meet the Providence Hospital Stage Band
Working in the medical field is certainly stressful and reducing the strain of saving lives is much needed by doctors, nurses, and other such workers. Most will turn to the average stress relievers such as exercise and reading; however, a certain group of doctors...
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PDX Adds New Feature For Further Convenience
The Portland International Airport (PDX) is certainly known for its great features and popularity, having been named the best domestic airport in the United States numerous times. But this won't stop the airport from continually striving for excellence in pleasing its...
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