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Religious Leaders Celebrate `Equality Sabbath` in support of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Oregonians

Over 60 congregations to hold events throughout the region.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Religious and congregational leaders celebrate the call to equality by observing Equality Sabbath January 25 – 27, 2008. During their regularly scheduled Sabbath observance, participating congregations will focus on themes of inclusion and equality for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

"This weekend reflects a spiritual act of solidarity," says Rev. Tara Wilkins, Executive Director of the Community of Welcoming Congregations and chief organizer of the event. "We feel that regardless of one’s sexual orientation or gender identity, we are all children of the same Creator."

Unprecedented Settlement in Class Action Lawsuit Involving Elder Care

California Suit Settled; Oregon Suit To Settle.

(LOS ANGELES) - An unprecedented move by residential elder care operator Sunwest Management was made recently when it came to the table to settle two class action lawsuits, one in California, and one in Oregon.

"I have handled hundreds of elder abuse cases, and never before have I seen a company like Sunwest take a good hard look at itself and willingly come to the table prepared to take responsibility for its actions and to make changes to ensure its residents are given the best possible care it can give them," says Long Beach, California, plaintiff attorney Stephen M. Garcia of The Garcia Law Firm.

Hillary Clinton Slams President and EPA over Greenhouse Gas Emissions

"If President Bush refuses to lead, it is time for him to get out of the way." - Senator Hillary Clinton

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - "It is an outrage that the Bush Administration chose to block the efforts of California, Oregon, and many other states that want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles," Democratic Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton stated Thursday that she's upset about the motivations of the Bush Administration in changing the direction of emission standards that would make cars more efficient and the air cleaner.

New Medical Center Opens in Monmouth

The clinic will be open Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Fridays.

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - The Monmouth Rehabilitation Clinic of West Valley Hospital changes its name to Monmouth Medical Center, and opens at its new location at 512 Main Street, Suite 300, Monmouth Monday, January 28th.

The clinic initially will provide occupational and physical therapy. "Family medicine physicians are being recruited to staff the clinic in the future, in an effort to increase access to primary care for residents of Monmouth and Independence," says Eric Buckland, administrator of West Valley Hospital.

Soldier Killed During Korean War Recovered at Chosin Reservoir

Billy MacLeod was a member of Company B, 32nd Infantry Regiment, then making up part of the 31st Regimental Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, operating along the eastern banks of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from the Korean War, have been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors.

He is Private First Class Billy M. MacLeod, U.S. Army, of Cheboygan, Michigan. He was buried Saturday in Cheboygan.

Perseverance: Salem Woman Fights Deadliest Cancer from Multiple Treatment Fronts

The Salem woman and her family, including pharmacist husband, Kyle, refused to give up hope.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Patricia Elwood got the worst possible news after undergoing several different tests to find out why she was feeling pain in her upper abdomen.

Three of those tests failed to detect the "silent killer" growing in her body, but the fourth, an ultrasound, revealed a mass in her pancreas. She had cancer, and the prognosis was poor: Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all cancers. Fewer than 5 percent of patients in the U.S. live longer than five years, and many die within the first six months.

Apartment Fire Blamed on Improperly Discarded Cigarette

Fire damages were estimated to be $5,000.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Fire investigators say an apartment fire today at 1529 Salishan Street SE was started by a smoldering cigarette. Fortunately no injuries were reported as a result of the fire that broke out at 11:15 AM today in the 6-plex unit.

Salem Fire Spokesperson Chris Riffle says the first firefighters on scene reported that fire and smoke were seen coming from the exterior siding of the 2-story residence.

Oregon`s Governor Pledges Reduction of Greenhouse Gases with Energy Efficient Computers

The Climate Savers Computing Initiative brings together manufacturers, businesses, organizations and individuals to significantly increase the energy efficiency of computers and servers.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - The Oregon-based Climate Savers Computing Initiative today announced a collaboration with the state of Oregon to spur the deployment of more energy-efficient computers and servers in Oregon state offices and agencies.

"Increasing the energy efficiency of Oregon's public and private sector computing equipment will save consumers and taxpayers money, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change," said Gov. Kulongoski.

Court Says California Employers Can Fire Employees and Avoid Lawsuits Over Medical Marijuana

The federal government's failure to recognize states' rights will push medical marijuana users into unemployment.

(SACRAMENTO) - A top California court says employee can be fired for their legal use of medical marijuana and they can't sue their employer for unlawful discrimination under California law.

Avamere Health Systems Announces New President of Signature Home Health

Trey Malicoat to lead both Signature Home Health and Signature Hospice.

(WILSONVILLE, Ore.) - Avamere Health Systems CEO Bob Schneider and COO Brent Hutchings have announced today that Trey Malicoat, president of Avamere's Signature Hospice, will also assume the leadership of Signature Home Health.

Malicoat, who has been with Avamere since 2005, will refocus the $12 million company on individualized needs for services. He will be responsible for providing more direct service workers and streamline management systems at Signature Home Health by using the same model he employs at Signature Hospice.