Headlines: Beloved pastor-teacher and author, John MacArthur has died; five Iranians nabbed at US northern border; what causes obesity?  Popular zero calorie sweetener could raise stroke risks; dairy farmers agree to quit using artificial colors; Portland fire officials urge caution as seven large fires burn across Oregon; WNBA announces new team name.

<p><strong>Headlines: Beloved pastor-teacher and author, John MacArthur has died; five Iranians nabbed at US northern border; what causes obesity?&nbsp; Popular zero calorie sweetener could raise stroke risks; dairy farmers agree to quit using artificial colors; Portland fire officials urge caution as seven large fires burn across Oregon; WNBA announces new team name.</strong></p>

Georgene has been a talk show host with KPDQ for more than 20 years and has traveled internationally as a station correspondent. In 2003 Georgene served as the chief spokesman and debater for the Defense of Marriage Coalition, which successfully amended Oregon’s constitution. She has lectured on university campuses and is a frequent speaker and worship leader at Christian conferences and retreats. Georgene has served on several Boards and regularly volunteers for charitable organizations. A musician Georgene and husband Dan have traveled around the world teaching and performing Gospel music.