The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs (ODVA) is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Veterans Benefit Magazine, now available online and in print.
A “Fallen Hero” sign memorializing a U.S. Marine from Bend will soon be placed along the Cascade Lakes Highway. Jack Ryan Ostrovsky was one of
STEVENSON — Housing is first. That’s the motto of Curt Gray, Skamania County Housing Department coordinator for Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP). Housing is the
When he joined the Army, it was because he wanted to “do something.” But more than a half-century later, he’s still feeling those effects. On
Efforts to clean the VFW Hall in Redmond reveal a desperate need to paint the entire building. A local painting contractor is offering to donate
Growing up on a ranch, Chad James never thought he’d participate in one of the most pivotal moments of the Vietnam War. In this week’s
The faces at the Crook County Veteran’s Services office have changed, but the friendly service and hours have not changed. Sean Kirk and Nancy Laude
Shortly after Jonathan Kline retired from 21 years in the United States Coast Guard, he decided, at 46, to go to college. Life in the
City of Redmond officially launches the Active Military Member Appreciation Program, modeled after successful programs in other Oregon cities. In an effort to acknowledge and
Homeless veterans are moving into Bend’s Veterans Village where they have private sleeping quarters and customized support services to help them get back on their
On a Monday morning, members of Crook County Quilts of Valor were busy sewing blocks of colorful and patriotic material for a number of quilts
During the Vietnam War he flew fighter jets over the battle field keeping an eye on his fellow soldiers on the ground. On this week’s
