Worship gatherings held in Salem park despite snags with city, state regulations
By JOHN FORTMEYER, CNNW publisher
SALEM — Organizers of a nightly worship outreach in Riverfront Park that began in June aim to continue the gatherings...
Evangelical leaders see ‘Return’ event in D.C. on Sept. 26 as pivotal to the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Some of the most influential evangelical leaders from across the United States believe a juncture in American and global history is being...
On top of pandemic, massive unrest hits nation, region
By JOHN FORTMEYER, CNNW publisher
PORTLAND — Already in a fight of unprecented proportions with a still-new foe — the novel coronavirus COVID-19 — the...
City to pay $50,000 to evangelist banned from park
PORTLAND — The city government last fall acknowledged it was wrong last year to ticket and ban from a downtown park a street evangelist...
State to probe legality of Concordia’s closure
PORTLAND — Last February, thousands of students, faculty, staff and supporters were stunned — and many angered — when Concordia University here unexpectedly announced...
Iconic church visible along I-205 seeks new home after building sold
HAPPY VALLEY — Visible to thousands of Interstate 205 motorists daily, the iconic cross atop a church here remains as the building and surrounding...
Repeal of new sex ed law set for Washington’s November ballot
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A controversial measure will be on Washington’s general election ballot in November, and evangelical Christians are being credited in part for...
Despite legal confusion, churches inch toward reopening
By JOHN FORTMEYER, CNNW publisher
Depending on many factors, the speed with which churches in Oregon, Washington and nationally will reopen appears to vary widely.
But...
Seaside artist’s Facebook group conveys hope, faith during crisis
SEASIDE — A local artist is not only focusing on the importance of faith in God in the current pandemic, but is also encouraging...
Oregon governor declines to issue a proclamation for National Day of Prayer
SALEM — For apparently the first time ever, Oregon's governor did not issue last month a proclamation acknowledging the National Day of Prayer, and...