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.
House District 1 was left vacant after former Representative David Brock Smith was appointed to Senate District 1 filling former Senator Dallas Heard's seat. The House Republicans now welcome Representative Court Boice (R- Gold Beach) as representative of House District 1.
House District 1 represents the communities of Coquille, Bandon, Myrtle Point, Winston, Port Orford, Gold Beach, and Brookings. The district includes portions of Coos, Douglas, and Curry Counties.
Representative Boice has served in several capacities throughout his career from working as an Oregon legislative staff member, to serving on the Coos Curry Douglas Business Development Corporation, to representing several counties as a part of the Association of Oregon Counties.
“I am excited to welcome State Representative Court Boice to the legislature and to the House Republican Caucus. I have full confidence that Representative Boice will serve his district well. I look forward to having his knowledge and experience in the building,†said House Republican Leader Breese-Iverson (R-Prineville).
“My family has been living, working, and serving in this area for over 60 years. I believe my career has prepared me to be a strong advocate for the issues impacting my district – from housing and homelessness, to education, to Oregon’s fishing and timber industries. I am truly honored to represent the constituents of House District 1,†said Representative Court Boice (R-Gold Beach).
--Staff Reports| Post Date: 2023-02-09 13:06:36 | Last Update: 2023-02-09 13:20:11 |
