Joni Auden Land

3 weeks ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

Among the hundreds of animals treated by the Wildlife Center of the North Coast, located in Astoria, Oregon, it’s rare for staff to receive groups of eagles in a short period of time. But in the span of a week earlier this month, that’s what happened. Staff at the center received three bald eagles, an unusually high amount. The nonprofit animal hospital treats injured and sick wildlife on Oregon’s north coast. Staff feed a bald eagle at the Wildlife Center of the North Coast in Astoria, Ore.

1 month ago | heraldandnews.com | Joni Auden Land

There are 153 congregations in the United Methodist Church’s Oregon-Idaho conference — more than half see 25 or fewer worshippers every Sunday. As church pews become increasingly empty, the United Methodist Church and denominations across Oregon are hoping to turn their underutilized properties into housing. Church leaders say they’re located in city centers, which are convenient locations for people who need services. kAm“x?

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

Two women who were students at St. Helens High School in the late 1980s say Gene Evans groomed and sexually assaulted them when he was a teacher. Illustration by Kristyna Wentz-Graff / OPBA once popular teacher at St. Helens High School pivoted his career to communications, becoming a spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Education and the Department of Human Services. In now-public allegations, two former students say Gene Evans sexually abused them when he was a teacher.

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

Note: This story contains descriptions of sexual assault. If you or someone you know may be a victim of sexual assault, confidential support, information and advice are available at the National Sexual Assault Hotline by calling 800-656-4673. Text chat is also available online. Two women who were students at St. Helens High School in the late 1980s say Gene Evans groomed and sexually assaulted them when he was a teacher.

1 month ago | opb.org | Joni Auden Land

There are 153 congregations in the United Methodist Church’s Oregon-Idaho conference — more than half see 25 or fewer worshippers every Sunday. As church pews become increasingly empty, the United Methodist Church and denominations across Oregon are hoping to turn their underutilized properties into housing. Church leaders say they’re located in city centers, which are convenient locations for people who need services.