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WWII redemption story
By Oregon Veterans Association, War hero, POW, and missionary preaching forgiveness—all terms describing Jacob Daniel “Jake” DeShazer. This World War II veteran gained international fame as one of the bombardiers in the first air strike over Japan after Pearl Harbor. Staff Sgt. Jake DeShazer was born November 15th, 1912, in West Stayton, later graduating from Madras High School. On December 7th, 1941, DeShazer heard news of the attack on Pearl Harbor and decided to enlist in the US Army Air Corps.
The healing power of animals in our lives
By Randy Alcorn, Eternal Perspectives Ministry Ministry headquartered in Oregon Charles Spurgeon, who fought depression most of his life and found great comfort in animals, wrote tenderly to his wife Susannah about their beloved dog Punch: When we drove from the station here, a certain doggie barked at the horses in true Punchistic style, and reminded me of my old friend. . . . Punchie sending me his love pleased me very much. Poor doggie, pat him for me, and give him a tit-bit for my sake. . . .
Election results and Oregon Ag
By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, A blue wave washed over the country on Tuesday. Here in Oregon, already a deep blue state, we took on more water. Despite overwhelming dissatisfaction with the direction of the state, voters returned Gov. Tina Kotek to office and appear to have given Democrats even more room to work with in both chambers of the State Legislature.
Reflections on Religious Liberty
Reflections from the Religious Liberty Chairman By Portland Archdiocese, Every month, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample, chairman of the Committee for Religious Liberty, reflects on a pertinent topic related to religious freedom in the United States. Sign up for the First Freedom News newsletter to receive monthly reflections from Archbishop Sample.
Senator Anderson speaks on Pacific Seafood fire
Sen. Dick Anderson Statement on Pacific Seafoods Fire in Newport By Oregon State Senator Dick Anderson, SALEM, Ore. – Sen. Dick Anderson (R-Lincoln City) issued the following statement on the fire at the Pacific Seafoods facility on Newport’s Historic Bayfront: “My thoughts are with the people of Newport today, especially the workers at Pacific Seafoods, the families and businesses along the bayfront, and the first responders who are working to keep our community safe.
Running with Purpose, with Life
By Jordyn Glaser Oregon Right to Life, “The Life Letters” is an ongoing series aimed at encouraging and inspiring foster and adoptive parents and all pro-life readers. Oregon Right to Life, a non-sectarian, single-issue pro-life organization, welcomes guest contributions from pro-life advocates from many faith backgrounds who wish to share their stories and insights upholding the value of every human life.
Oregon’s Indonesian Catholics celebrates 25 years
By Portland Archdiocese, The Indonesian Catholic Community of Oregon (KKIOR) celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special Mass with Archbishop Alexander Sample on Sunday, October 18, at St. Michael the Archangel Parish in downtown Portland. KKIOR began in 2001, when Indonesian Catholics gathered in one another’s homes to pray the Rosary and share their faith.
- Oregon Faith Report
Note from Randy: In God’s providence, this article by Anna Russell appeared on The Gospel Coalition around the same time our ministry posted an article about Hannah Strege, a 27-year-old woman who was the first embryo ever adopted. Anna’s article is remarkably consistent with what we shared about Hannah, and is the perfect follow-up for us to share.
Black bear fall eat-a-thon is on
By Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Press release, SALEM, Ore. – Cooler autumn weather triggers bears to begin their annual fall eat-a-thon, known as hyperphagia, to prepare for winter. During this intense feeding period, bears can forage up to 20 hours a day beginning in late summer when berries and fruits have ripened and peaking when pears and apples are available.
Generous donations impact NW fire survivors
By Isaac Meythaler, October 08, 2026, NW Adventist, More than 800 families were left without homes following the fires this summer in the Spokane area. Other fires throughout the Northwest have left entire communities devastated. However, through generous donations, Upper Columbia Conference Adventist Community Services has raised more than $130,000 to assist these communities in their time of need.
Wyden: Bill to ban data centers on public land
Wyden Introduces Bill to Ban Data Centers on Public Lands Wyden bill follows public reporting that Trump administration is trying to transfer over 17,000 acres of public land in the West for data center development By U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Press Release, (9/30/26) Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today introduced legislation that would ban the development, sale or transfer of federally-owned public lands for the purpose of constructing new data centers and associated infrastructure...
DEQ Nutrient Strategy Report
DEQ Nutrient Strategy Report and Recommendations By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, This week, DEQ published a report with recommendations that will help shape Oregon’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy. The report draws on public and stakeholder feedback and approaches used in other states to develop recommendations across seven DEQ water quality program areas. The document is available for review, with comments due November 13.
Prayers, charity, therapy dogs to aid Bend victims
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, Help is on the rescue in Bend after the Silver Rail Elementary School shooting. • The Cambira Hotel has offered free stays for visiting family members of victims. • The Lukcy Woodsman food truck has been offering free meals to the community (without strings, or questions). • KGW-TV featured a story showing both people praying at the vigil site as well as therapy dogs brought in by the First Lutheran Church.
Oregon receives $10M in home visiting services
Oregon Receives $10,881,191 in Federal Funding to Deliver Home Visiting Services to Families By Association of State and Tribal Home Visiting Initiatives Washington, D.C. — October 5th, 2026 — Oregon has just received $10,881,191 in federal funding through the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program to continue providing voluntary home visiting programs that support parents and improve outcomes for families and young children.
My Books Heaven and Happiness in Ukrainian—and a Reminder to Pray for and Support
By Randy Alcorn, Eternal Perspectives Ministry Ministry headquartered in Oregon Our ministry received some remarkable messages from a woman who translated my book Happiness into Ukrainian in 2023 and just finished translating Heaven. She shared how the books have helped her and others in this season of war and suffering in Ukraine. (Several of my articles and some of my books are available in Ukrainian.
AFRC Urge More Active Management in Blue Mountains Forest Plans
AFRC, Oregon Loggers Urge More Active Management in Blue Mountains Forest Plans By Americans Forest Resource Council, Groups say new plans should give land managers more tools to address forest conditions and sustain the workforce needed to get the work done The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) and Associated Oregon Loggers (AOL) are urging the U.S. Forest Service to adopt new forest plans that significantly improve and increase active management across 4.9 million acres of the...
The Future of all-Comers Trials in the Era of Precision Oncology
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend for therapeutic approvals being limited to biomarker-selected populations, even after all-comers trials met pre-specified primary endpoints. To date, the majority of such label restrictions are related to PD-L1 expression or mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes (subsequently referred to as BRCA) and related DNA damage repair.
Air survey reveals drought link to tree health
Survey by air of Oregon’s forests reveals drought underlies many tree health issues By Oregon Forest Department, SALEM, Ore. – A new report on the state of health of Oregon’s forests is now available.
Student arrested for terrorism in Portland school
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, A student accused of releasing chemicals in a Portland school cafeteria faces attempted murder and domestic terrorism charge. In early September, a 15-year-old boy at Benson Polytechnic High School mixed chemicals brought from home to create a toxic gas that he released smoke and fumes in the cafeteria. After inhaling the gases, the boy was hospitalized temporarily.
Portland Archbishop public pastoral letter
Pastoral Letter: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” Archbishop Alexander K. Sample Portland Archdiocese, October 1, 2026 . On the Solemnity of Corpus Christi 2026, with well over 1,000 members of the faithful present at the Mass, including priests, deacons and religious, I solemnly consecrated the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Razor clam harvest coastwide closure
By Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, SALEM, Ore. – Razor clam harvesting is now closed to all harvest coastwide the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Recent razor clam samples indicate levels of domoic acid (a marine biotoxin) are above the safety threshold. This includes the popular razor clam harvesting area of Clatsop Beach. Mussel harvesting will reopen on the southern coast as domoic acid levels tested below the alert level.
Jim Daly inspires 1st Annual Oregon Pro-Life Gala
By Oregon Right to Life, Focus on the Family president and CEO Jim Daly inspired hundreds of pro-life advocates in Salem last weekend at the first annual Oregon Pro-Life Gala. The 2026 Oregon Pro-Life Gala was held Saturday, September 19th, in Salem. The event began with a special VIP reception with appetizers at 5PM, followed by general reception and dinner at 6PM.
Wyden: $14M for coastal hospital
By U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Press Release Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Oregon’s U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and Oregon State Representative Cyrus Javadi announced that, thanks to their efforts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $14,567,624 in federal funds for Clatsop County and Columbia Memorial Hospital (CMH) to build a...
Rep. Bonamici: Guardrails for AI in schools
By Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Press Release WASHINGTON, DC [9/22/26] – Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced comprehensive legislation to establish guardrails against AI risks in education and the workforce and invest in protections for students, educators, and workers.
Update: Governors Executive Order on natural resources
Regulatory Update By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, Oregon’s natural resource agencies have been releasing workplans for the Governor’s Executive Order 25-26, which directs agencies to work together to increase the resilience of Oregon’s natural and working lands and waters. The EO also establishes a goal of protecting, conserving, or restoring 10% of Oregon’s natural and working lands and waters over the next 10 years.
George Fox record enrollment for 3rd consecutive year
Milestone Marks 11th Enrollment Record Under President Robin Baker By George Fox University NEWBERG, Ore. — For the third consecutive fall, George Fox University has set a record for total enrollment, reaching 4,373 students for the fall 2026 semester. This historic milestone marks the 11th enrollment record established during the tenure of President Robin Baker, who took office in 2007. Traditional undergraduate fall enrollment also hit a record high.
Rule Change to ODFW’s Special Hunting Tag Program
Rep. Yunker Helps Secure Rule Change to ODFW’s Special Hunting Tag Program By State Rep. Dwayne Yunker, GRANTS PASS, ORE. — Following a request by Representative Dwayne Yunker (R-Grants Pass) and the Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission today approved a rule change replacing the term “terminal illness” with “life-threatening illness” in its special hunting tag program.
Open-houses for Portland Catholic schools
By Portland Archdiocese, The Portland-area Catholic high schools welcome prospective students and families to attend their Open House events this fall. Visit each school’s website linked below for event details and more information.
Oregon Bee Project update
By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, This week, OFS Executive Director Katie Murray attended a planning meeting as part of the Advisory Committee for the Oregon Bee Project. OFS has served in an advisory role to this program since its inception over 10 years ago. The program’s impacts and outcomes are significant, having become a model nationwide.
Salem makes national news on steeple bird flocking
Salem makes national news on steeple bird flocking Wednesday September 16, 2026 (video from Manny Freewall) By Oregon Faith News Note, The New York Post reported, “Thousands of birds descend on West Coast church in creepy ‘End of Days’ scene“. You can see one great video from Manny Freewall here. Disclaimer: Articles featured on Oregon Report are the creation, responsibility and opinion of the authoring individual or organization which is featured at the top of every article.
Emergency Board OKs wildfire funds
Emergency Board Approves Funding Requests to Support Agencies During Unprecedented 2026 Fire Season By Oregon House Republican Caucus, SALEM, Ore. — As of August 20, reported 2026 fire season costs totaled approximately $236.2 million. With federal assistance grants, contributions, and cost recoveries, anticipated net costs are roughly $157.4 million. Current estimates put total emergency fire costs at about $350 million.
Why Is Saying Goodbye to a Pet So Painful?
By Randy Alcorn, Eternal Perspectives Ministry Ministry headquartered in Oregon A reader wrote our ministry to share her pain over putting down her elderly dog, who had aggressive cancer. She explained she had saved the dog from a kill shelter, and helped him through various medical issues over the years. This person then asked a penetrating question: Why does God allow this to happen to the innocent little ones?
ODFW responds to M.ovi pathogen in sheep herd
BY Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, THE DALLES, Ore. – Several California bighorn sheep along the John Day River have recently tested positive for Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (M. ovi), the respiratory pathogen associated with pneumonia outbreaks in wild sheep. The detections mark the first known cases of M.ovi in the John Day River herd, the state’s largest bighorn sheep herd with an estimated 1,000 individuals.
Wyden: Investigation on fire funds diverted to private ranch
Wyden, Klobuchar, Heinrich Demand Answers from Trump Official that Diverted Federal Firefighting Resources to Private Ranch Amid record wildfire season in Western U.S., top Trump official at USDA diverted scarce firefighting resources to a 7 acre fire near his private ranch in Idaho By U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Finance, Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture,...
Passing of Fr. Patrick McNamee
By Archdiocese of Portland, With great sadness, the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon mourns the passing of Fr. Patrick McNamee. Fr. Pat devoted more than five decades of his life to serving Christ and His Church in western Oregon. Those who knew him remember not only his years of priestly ministry, but his warmth, humor, peaceful spirit, and genuine love for the people entrusted to his care.
Rep. Bonamici: Legislation to support grandfamilies
Bonamici, Thompson, Davis, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Grandfamily, Kinship Caregivers for Children U.S. Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, Press Release WASHINGTON, DC [7/21/26] – Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Danny Davis (D-IL), and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to support families in which children do not have parents in the home.
Oregon Ag regulatory update
Oregon Ag regulatory update By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, This week, OFS submitted comments to the Department of Environmental Quality strongly opposing any recommendations to expand the Recycling Modernization Act’s (RMA) covered product definitions or increase fee-based burdens on Oregon’s food and fiber sectors.
(story) He broke the violence, addiction trap
By Portland Rescue Mission, Newsletter highlight, Trapped in violence, addiction, and hopelessness, Dustin had given up on his own life. But God wasn’t finished with his story. At his lowest point, in a jail cell, Dustin finally surrendered, and everything changed… Dustin’s childhood was promising, with good grades, sports, and a loving family. But as he got older, he fell into a self-destructive lifestyle.
Man sentenced with $1.1M for fake logging company
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax and Fraud Crimes U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Oregon Press Release, (8/21/26) MEDFORD, Ore.—A Jacksonville, Oregon, man was sentenced today for tax evasion, employment tax crimes, bank fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft. Joel Matthew Caswell, 32, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison and 5 years’ supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $1,198,799.83 in restitution to the IRS.
Pendleton church ministry’s free auto care
Pendleton Church Serves Community With Free Auto Care By Richie Brower, August 26, 2026 When Pendleton Adventist Church members learned that Serve One More funds were available from Upper Columbia Conference to help churches serve their neighbors, Brendan Griffin started to imagine what was possible. With a background in auto mechanics, Griffin understood how crucial a safe, reliable vehicle is for families living on the financial edge.
Recycling Modernization Act Update
Recycling Modernization Act Update By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, The Federal District Court in Oregon ruled in favor of DEQ regarding the Constitutionality of Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act (or commonly knows as “Extended Producer Responsibility” program).
University of Portland hosted AI exploration forum
UP-Hosted Conference Advances AI Exploration; Propels Pope’s Letter By University of Portland, In a world filled with uncertainty, it’s good to know you’re on the same page as the Pope. On Wednesday, June 3, just a week after Pope Leo XIV published his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence, President Robert D.
Classical scrapie confirmed in sheep through routine surveillance
Routine slaughter testing detected the case. There is no known risk to people, and most Oregon producers are unaffected. By Oregon Department of Agriculture, The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), is announcing the confirmation of classical scrapie in a sheep slaughtered in a facility in Oregon.
Jim Daly coming to Oregon
By Oregon Right to Life, Don’t miss this opportunity to see Jim Daly, president and CEO of Focus on the Family, at the Oregon Pro-Life Gala on Saturday, September 19th, in Salem! Jim Daly is well known among pro-life families, but he doesn’t do speaking engagements very frequently.
AFRC Supports Forest Service Proposal to Rescind 2001 Roadless Rule
AFRC Supports Forest Service Proposal to Rescind 2001 Roadless Rule Rule has limited access and proactive forest management as wildfire risk and forest mortality have increased across the West By American Forest Resource Council, The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) welcomes the U.S. Forest Service’s proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, saying the action would give professional land managers greater flexibility to address wildfire risk and declining forest...
School District eyes church property it wants to take
By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, SouthLake Church spent many years searching for a new location. They found one with an abandoned church in Lake Oswego. A perfect fit. Not so fast, says the Lake Oswego School Board. Nearby is a school, and the District wants to expand its school. The new church says it is willing to work together, such as by sharing its parking lot with the school. It is a great fit because both organizations use the parking lot at different times.
Nation’s most destructive forest pest found in Salem, Beaverton
Emerald ash borer pops up in more new places, including first detections in Beaverton, Salem and Rockcreek By Oregon Forest Department, BEAVERTON, Ore. – Emerald ash borer (EAB), an exotic beetle that infests and kills ash and olive trees, has been confirmed for the first time inside Beaverton, Salem, at Bethany Lake Park in the Rockcreek area, as well as at the Oregon Garden in Silverton.
George Fox Launches Free AI Certificate Courses
By George Fox University, Newberg, Oregon — Recognizing the significant impact of artificial intelligence on today’s workforce and society, George Fox University has launched two new self-paced, free short courses for the public – AI BASICS: Fluency & Discernment and AI ADVANCED: Leadership & Wisdom. The two online courses are designed to empower people ranging from tech novices to organizational leaders and provide a comprehensive toolkit for navigating the AI revolution.
Improving EPA’s Understanding of Forestry Pesticide Use
Improving EPA’s Understanding of Forestry Pesticide Use By Cultivate NW, One area that Cultivate Northwest has focused on recently has been ensuring that federal regulators have accurate, practical information about how pesticides and other crop production tools are used in Pacific Northwest production systems.
OSU Extension responds to wildfire smoke across Oregon
BY Oregon State University Extension Office, Press release, WARM SPRINGS, Ore. — The filters had arrived, but the box fans had not. With wildfire smoke already affecting the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs community and a Thursday outdoor market approaching, Oregon State University Extension Service employees had little time to find another way to deliver the air-filter kits residents needed.
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