Central Oregon Veterans Village may open by fall
The Central Oregon Veterans Village project in northeast Bend is looking to open this fall, according to the Bend Heroes Foundation, thanks to a…
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Bend celebrates Pearl Harbor survivor’s 100th birthday with drive-by parade, salute
Bend resident Dick Higgins is a Pearl Harbor and Covid-19 survivor — and turned 100 years old today. Friends, family, and even strangers helped him…
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‘Finally home’: Powell Butte native Korean War MIA soldier to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery
It’s been nearly two years since New Mexico resident Katherine Gandara got a long-awaited phone call about the uncle she never met: Official word…
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2 U.S. flags honoring World War II veterans stolen from Bend installation, recovered
There were dozens of World War II veterans’ flags installed at the Veterans Memorial Bridge and on Wall Street on the morning of the Fourth of July,…
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Marine hopes to raise awareness and honor friend by biking across America
Nick Novotny is putting his body and mind to the test, in honor of a friend.…
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American Legion’s national commander pays visit to Central Oregon
James “Bill” Oxford, national commander of the nearly 2 million member American Legion, paid a visit to the Bend Heroes Memorial on Wednesday as well…
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Oregon National Guard members wrap up week of firefighter training at Camp Rilea
The 2020 wildfire season in Oregon was one of the most devastating and costly for the state, while also impacted other Western states — all during a…
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Merkley begins service academy nomination process for their Class of 2026
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has launched the process for nominating young Oregonians to the United States Air Force Academy, the United States…
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Wyden legislation would broaden access to mammograms for veterans
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Monday announced legislative efforts to expand Department of Veterans Affairs mammogram screening eligibility to improve…
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Oregon’s vaccinated veterans can now sign up for a shot at the state’s $1 million sweepstakes jackpot
Oregon veterans who have received a COVID-19 vaccination at a VA or any federal facility can now sign up online for a shot at the state’s $1 million…
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Gov. Brown orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day
Gov. Kate Brown on Friday ordered flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, until noon.…
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National Guard asked to help staff Oregon State Hospital
Significant staffing shortages at the Oregon State Hospital prompted health officials to call for the National Guard’s assistance at the…
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94-year-old gets Medal of Honor 70 years after Korean War heroism
Ralph Puckett Jr. — a United States Army Ranger who led the defense against six Chinese assaults on a frozen hill in the Korean War — was…
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ODVA director’s Memorial Day message: Reflecting on unity, strength through diversity
Here is the 2021 annual Memorial Day message from Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Kelly…
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Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs to host virtual Memorial Day ceremony
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor the nation’s fallen service members this Memorial Day during a virtual Statewide Memorial…
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Panel recommends naming new Bend High School building for Medal of Honor recipient Bob Maxwell
At Tuesday night’s Bend-La Pine School Board meeting, a committee proposed that Bend Senior High School’s new multi-purpose building be named for…
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First virtual Oregon Women Veterans Conference announces guest speakers
The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is excited to announce the outstanding trio of women veteran leaders who will headline the first-ever…
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Birthday letters being collected for Crooked River Ranch soldier serving overseas
Birthday letters are being collected for Dustin Gallegos, a Crooked River Ranch soldier who is currently deployed…
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Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to let VA prescribe medical marijuana to veterans
Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said Tuesday they have joined colleagues to reintroduce legislation to allow doctors at the U.S. Department…
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Virtual race held in honor of fallen soldiers; Bend native is founder
People from across the country ran virtually on Saturday to support the Windy 25 Memorial Fund. In 2005, the fund was created after 18 soldiers died…
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