On this day, May 21, 2001, in Seattle, Wa., members of the Earth Liberation Front torched the Univ. of Washington's Center for Urban Horticulture causing about $6 million in damage. An Oregon tree farm owned by Jefferson Poplar Farms was also burned. four people were later convicted of taking part in the firebombing. One later committed suicide in prison.
Also on this day, May 21, 2002, The George W. Bush administration said it will allow new mining to resume on nearly one million acres of the Siskiyou region.
Also on this day, May 21, 2006, demolition crews destroyed the 499-foot cooling tower of the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant. Demolition of the containment dome was scheduled in 2008.
Also on this day, May 21, 1998, 15 year-old Kipland Kinkel killed one classmate and wounded 19 more at Thurston High School. His parents, William and Faith, were found shot dead at home and a 2nd student died the next day. He had been expelled from school the previous day for bringing a gun to school. Kinkel dropped an insanity plea in 1999 and pleaded guilty to four counts of murder and 26 counts of attempted murder. He was sentenced over 111 years in prison.
“I believe that the 6th district is absolutely winnable"
Former Congressman
Jim Bunn is entering the crowded race for Oregon’s new 6th congressional district. Bunn, is the last Republican since 1988 to win election from a Willamette Valley district. He served in Congress from 95-97 after serving in the State Senate.
Bunn sites his work in law enforcement -- he’s a retired Deputy Sheriff -- and years on the family farm as important background for the job.
According to Bunn, riots in Portland, attacks on personal freedom and inflation fueled by excessive government spending contributed to his decision to run. “I’m a pro-life, pro-2nd amendment, pro-freedom Republicanâ€.
Democrats currently hold 4 of Oregon’s 5’congressional seats. The 2020 census allowed Oregon a 6th seat, its first gain in 40 years. Many accused the Democrat controlled legislature of gerrymandering to allow them to win 5 of 6. Oregon's 6th Congressional District is Yamhill, Polk and the western part of Marion County, as well as a part of the Portland Metro Area.
Bunn is not deterred by the way the lines are drawn. “I believe that the 6th district is absolutely winnable," he said. The filing deadline is March 8th for the May 17th Primary Election.
--Staff Reports| Post Date: 2022-03-04 06:29:12 | Last Update: 2022-03-03 13:16:03 |
