PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — History buffs, local officials and a sociology professor recently dedicated a historical marker in Oregon recognizing a segregated Army battalion comprised
Friday, Sept. 20, is POW/MIA Recognition Day. This special day and the POW/MIA flag are symbolic of our nation’s resolve to never leave our warriors
Every time I’m out at any of our local events or just going out to the grocery store, I usually stop a veteran I see
The state of Oregon is dedicating its newest historical marker this afternoon (Friday) at 4:30 p.m. It honors the U.S. Army’s 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion,
I met artist, papermaker and printmaker Drew Cameron in my perpetual quest to interview all the artists involved in the Exquisite Gorge project by Maryhill Museum, literally three days before
HERMISTON — Walt Liebe’s family yearned to know more about his time as a World War II paratrooper. For years, Liebe kept most of it
Umatilla County has been awarded a Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund (STIF) Intercommunity Discretionary grant for $36,000 from the Oregon Transportation Commission. This grant will allow
I have personally known a few veterans that have taken their lives in the battle to overcome deep seeded personal emotional problems. Here in our
As the nation experiences unprecedented economic growth and nearly the lowest unemployment rates in history, President Donald Trump and the U.S. Small Business Administration are
“I just wanted something that was going to be permanent and also wanted something that was going to honor our veterans in a unique and
A band plays during the American Legion Post 67 open house at Ontario Veteran’s Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon as the local veteran’s group celebrated
PENDLETON — When the Korean War ended on July 27, 1953, nine people from Umatilla County had given their lives in service of the U.S.
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Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs