Geoffrey Pursinger

1 week ago | portlandtribune.com | Geoff Pursinger |Geoffrey Pursinger

The Vatican has elected the first American pope. According to the Associated Press, Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected to serve as the next leader of the Catholic church, following the death of Pope Francis. Prevost, a missionary from Chicago currently leads the Vatican’s office of bishops. Prevost will adopt the name Pope Leo XIV. Born in Chicago, Prevost, 69,  he spent much of his early career in Peru, serving as a parish priest, seminary teacher, and diocesan official.

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Geoff Pursinger |Geoffrey Pursinger

The Vatican has elected the first American pope. According to the Associated Press, Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected to serve as the next leader of the Catholic church, following the death of Pope Francis. Prevost, a missionary from Chicago currently leads the Vatican’s office of bishops. Prevost will adopt the name Pope Leo XIV. Born in Chicago, Prevost, 69,  spent much of his early career in Peru, serving as a parish priest, seminary teacher, and diocesan official.

1 week ago | portlandtribune.com | Geoff Pursinger |Geoffrey Pursinger

Published 2:25 pm Wednesday, May 7, 2025 With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state emergency leaders are urging Oregonians to take action as the 2025 fire season begins to take shape. Speaking Wednesday at the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire cache in Salem, Kotek warned that the state is likely facing another intense and prolonged wildfire season.

1 week ago | rv-times.com | Geoff Pursinger |Geoffrey Pursinger

Published 2:25 pm Wednesday, May 7, 2025 With the summer months approaching and wildfire risk already on the rise, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and state emergency leaders are urging Oregonians to take action as the 2025 fire season begins to take shape. Speaking Wednesday at the Oregon Department of Forestry’s fire cache in Salem, Kotek warned that the state is likely facing another intense and prolonged wildfire season.

1 week ago | rv-times.com | Geoff Pursinger |Geoffrey Pursinger

Published 12:12 pm Wednesday, May 7, 2025 A bill gaining traction in the Oregon Legislature could force tech giants like Google and Facebook to pay local media outlets for news articles shared on their platforms. Senate Bill 686, introduced by Sen. Khanh Pham, D-Portland, cleared the Oregon Senate Committee on Rules this week and now heads to the full Senate for consideration.