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Wyden legislation would broaden access to mammograms for veterans

June 21, 2021 11:14 am KTVZ News Partners

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., on Monday announced legislative efforts to expand Department of Veterans Affairs mammogram screening eligibility to improve…

Oregon’s vaccinated veterans can now sign up for a shot at the state’s $1 million sweepstakes jackpot

June 11, 2021 6:13 pm Barney Lerten

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…

Gov. Brown orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day

May 28, 2021 3:39 pm KTVZ News Partners

Gov. Kate Brown on Friday ordered flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, until noon.…

National Guard asked to help staff Oregon State Hospital

May 28, 2021 1:27 pm The Associated Press

Significant staffing shortages at the Oregon State Hospital prompted health officials to call for the National Guard’s assistance at the…

94-year-old gets Medal of Honor 70 years after Korean War heroism

May 21, 2021 12:17 pm CNN Newsource

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…

ODVA director’s Memorial Day message: Reflecting on unity, strength through diversity

May 17, 2021 10:11 pm KTVZ

Here is the 2021 annual Memorial Day message from Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Kelly…

Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs to host virtual Memorial Day ceremony

May 14, 2021 2:58 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor the nation’s fallen service members this Memorial Day during a virtual Statewide Memorial…

Panel recommends naming new Bend High School building for Medal of Honor recipient Bob Maxwell

May 11, 2021 8:00 pm KTVZ

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…

First virtual Oregon Women Veterans Conference announces guest speakers

May 10, 2021 10:40 am Barney Lerten

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is excited to announce the outstanding trio of women veteran leaders who will headline the first-ever…

Birthday letters being collected for Crooked River Ranch soldier serving overseas

April 21, 2021 11:54 am KTVZ

Birthday letters are being collected for Dustin Gallegos, a Crooked River Ranch soldier who is currently deployed…

Wyden, Merkley reintroduce bill to let VA prescribe medical marijuana to veterans

April 20, 2021 9:47 pm KTVZ News Partners

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…

Virtual race held in honor of fallen soldiers; Bend native is founder

April 10, 2021 10:48 pm KTVZ

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…

Bentz speaks to La Pine group promoting creation of veterans treatment court

April 8, 2021 8:04 pm KTVZ

Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Ore., spoke Thursday to the latest La Pine Veterans Outreach meeting on the need for a veterans treatment court in Deschutes…

Veterans with business dreams find new path at COCC

April 7, 2021 2:54 pm KTVZ News Partners

For veterans with entrepreneurial ambitions, a newly established benefit program — the first of its kind in the state — will allow them to enroll…

Coast Guard cutter returns to Astoria after intercepting $41 million in cocaine

April 7, 2021 4:52 pm KTVZ News Partners

The US Coast Guard Cutter Alert returned home to Astoria on Wednesday following a 63-day counter-drug patrol in the Eastern Pacific…

Oregon Women Veterans’ Conference goes virtual for May event

April 5, 2021 1:07 pm KTVZ News Partners

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is excited to announce the return of the Oregon Women Veterans’ Conference, which will be held…

VA, Rep. Bentz honor Bend veteran, counselor

March 29, 2021 9:58 pm KTVZ

During a visit to Bend on Monday, Rep. Cliff Bentz presented a certificate and U.S. Capitol flag to Kristin Gyford, an Air Force veteran and licensed…