Holy Communion Church donates plenty of socks and Spam to Central Oregon Veterans Outreach
(Update: Adding video, comments from church-goer, COVO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the weather getting colder, a church donated much-needed…
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Chavez-DeRemer backs resolutions demanding Hamas release all hostages, reaffirming Israel’s right to exist
WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Tuesday in favor of House Resolution 793, which calls on Hamas to immediately release all…
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‘People are desperate to learn more’: COCC holds talk examining Middle East conflict, featuring noted professor
COCC students, faculty and members of the community gathered in Wille Hall Wednesday for the History Department’s free event “Understanding…
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Bend 22nd annual Veterans Day Parade brings out crowds to thank and honor those who served our country
 Veterans Day is a time we thank and honor America’s veterans for their service to our country. The 22nd annual Bend Veterans Day Parade set off…
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‘We love to help each other out’: Two veteran organizations hope to bring holiday cheer to Central Oregon vets
(Update: Adding video, comments from Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association and…
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Bend Heroes Foundation, volunteers to install 275 flags at memorial, downtown on Veterans Day
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers will install 275 flags at Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park and downtown Bend on…
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Military romance scams: A Redmond woman targeted online shares her experiences, in an effort to warn others
Last year, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam to the Federal Trade Commission, and losses totaled $1.3 billion. Many scammers target the…
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‘They just worked super hard for us’: Bend High honors C.O. veterans at annual school assembly
A patriotic tradition continued in Red, White and Blue fashion at Bend High on Thursday as dozens of area veterans came to the campus for a warm…
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Deschutes County commissioners salute Dick Tobiason, a ‘tireless champion for local veterans’
A large group gathered at the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday to recognize retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Vietnam War…
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Central Oregon businesses giving back to veterans to thank them for their service on Veterans Day
With Veterans Day around the corner on Saturday, local businesses are giving back to veterans around Central Oregon.…
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BLM waives recreation day-use fees at sites around NW to celebrate Veterans Day
PORTLAND, Ore, (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on Saturday, in celebration of Veterans Day.…
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday to prohibit what he called “irresponsible and unacceptable drilling…
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Bend state Sen. Tim Knopp reaffirms support of Israel’s defense against terrorists seeking to eliminate it
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nearly one month since Hamas terrorists launched their attack on the innocent people of Israel, Senate Republican Leader Tim…
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Red, White and Blue Celebration at Redmond’s VFW Post 4108 raises $12,000 for local veterans
The Leadership Redmond Class of 2023, along with the VFW Post 4108, organized the first annual Red, White and Blue Celebration. This benefit…
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‘It helps them immensely’: Oregon VA awards $1 million in grants for student veterans at COCC, across the state
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded grants to 14 schools, including Central Oregon Community College. The agency…
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Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs to hold Veterans Day ceremony, livestream Salem event
(Update: More details of ceremony) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will honor all veterans of the U.S. Armed…
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Bend couple, in Israel when war broke out, awaken to alarms, rush to airport, get ‘last two tickets’ on flight home
A Bend couple who were in Israel at the end of a cruise when war broke out awakened to the sound of alarms in their Tel Aviv hotel but were able to…
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Oregon Senate Republican, Democratic leaders ‘stand with Israel,’ House GOP leader urges governor to lower flags
(Update: House GOP leader urges governor to order flags to half-staff) SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Despite their differences on many an issue, “Oregon…
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Israel declares war, bombards Gaza and battles to dislodge Hamas fighters after surprise attack
By TIA GOLDENBERG and WAFAA SHURAFA Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli government formally declared war and gave the green light…
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Bend Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day ceremony unveils memorial highway sign for local fallen hero
Sunday was Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, and the Bend Heroes Foundation honored Bend’s 112 Gold Star families at the Bend Heroes Memorial,…
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