PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Air National Guard’s 142nd Wing will conduct routine F-15 Eagle night training missions next Monday through Thursday, Dec. 11-14, which could include flights over Central and Eastern Oregon. Commander of the 142nd Wing Colonel Michael Kosderka says these nighttime missions are necessary for pilot proficiency. “Night training for F-15
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As the years pass, not every school gathering on December 7th, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, can have a real-life survivor of the Japanese attack on hand as a very special, honored guest. But Bend Senior High School did on Thursday: 102-year-old Bend resident Dick Higgins, and they made the most of it.
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By AUDREY McAVOY and CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Ira “Ike” Schab had just showered, put on a clean sailor’s uniform and closed his locker aboard the USS Dobbin when he heard a call for a fire rescue party. He went topside to see the USS Utah capsizing and Japanese planes
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Governor Tina Kotek has ordered flags at Oregon public institutions to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, December 7, pursuant to a Presidential Proclamation in honor of those American patriots who died as a result of their service at Pearl Harbor. “Eighty-two years have passed since over 2,400 service members
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WASHINGTON (KTVZ) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the HOME Act, a bill led by Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) to help lift veterans out of homelessness. Chavez-DeRemer spoke on the House floor Monday in support of her bill, which passed on a bipartisan vote of 408-10. “Our veterans stepped up to serve our country,
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(Update: Adding video, comments from church-goer, COVO) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — With the weather getting colder, a church donated much-needed supplies to Central Oregon Veterans Outreach on Wednesday. Bend’s Holy Communion Church donated more than 1,200 pairs of socks and more than 140 cases of Spam. The items were given to COVO for distribution to those in need. Church members
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05) voted Tuesday in favor of House Resolution 793, which calls on Hamas to immediately release all hostages, and House Resolution 888, which reaffirms the state of Israel’s right to exist. Both resolutions passed the House with bipartisan support. “I’m encouraged by the temporary ceasefire that’s been taking place
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COCC students, faculty and members of the community gathered in Wille Hall Wednesday for the History Department’s free event “Understanding Israel/Palestine.” It was built around a conversation led by Mira Sucharov, Ph.D., professor of political science from Canada’s Carleton University.
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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 on a windy but bright Saturday morning, with dozens of entries and thousands of well-wishers lining the streets of downtown and the city’s westside, many waving flags and saluting those who served our nation in times of peace and war.
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(Update: Adding video, comments from Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association) BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)– The Oregon Veterans Motorcycle Association and Central Oregon Veterans Outreach will be providing local veterans $2,000 in gift cards for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday season. Larry Moyer of the OVMA’s High Desert Chapter noted Friday that the holidays are especially hard for veterans.
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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Bend Heroes Foundation and volunteers will install 275 flags at Bend Heroes Memorial in Brooks Park and downtown Bend on Saturday, Veterans Day, beginning at 7:00 a.m. The Memorial is located along the Deschutes River in Brooks Park (corner of Newport Avenue and Drake Road). All flags were previously flown
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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 military, falsely claiming to be servicemembers and targeting those who support the troops. A Redmond woman who was targeted wants to warn others.
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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 welcome — and thanks. The annual event celebrated more than 90 veterans and learned from their journeys.
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A large group gathered at the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners meeting Wednesday to recognize retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Vietnam War veteran Dick Tobiason for his exceptional service and unwavering support for veterans in Central Oregon over the years.
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With Veterans Day around the corner on Saturday, local businesses are giving back to veterans around Central Oregon.
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PORTLAND, Ore, (KTVZ) — The Bureau of Land Management is waiving recreation day-use fees for visitors on Saturday, in celebration of Veterans Day. The BLM recognizes and honors our veterans’ contributions to our nation and invites visitors to explore the unique and diverse natural landscapes and visitor facilities found on America’s public lands. “Veterans contribute
Continue Reading WASHINGTON (KTVZ) — Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced legislation Thursday to prohibit what he called “irresponsible and unacceptable drilling in the Arctic, which puts at risk the health of local ecosystems, communities, and the global environment.” The Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2023 would prevent any new or renewed leases for the exploration, development, or production
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Nearly one month since Hamas terrorists launched their attack on the innocent people of Israel, Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp (R-Bend) released the following statement: “As the war between Israel and Hamas enters its next phase, let me be clear: we must always defend and support our great ally Israel, but especially when its
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The Leadership Redmond Class of 2023, along with the VFW Post 4108, organized the first annual Red, White and Blue Celebration. This benefit fundraiser was a huge success, with attendees enjoying food, music, dancing, raffles, and a silent auction.
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The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs recently awarded grants to 14 schools, including Central Oregon Community College. The agency is investing $1 million to expand Veterans Resource Centers, which play a key role in helping student veterans succeed in this new chapter of their lives.
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