War Stories: Robert Bromps
He had excellent scores … they told him he could go anywhere he wanted … even to the skies. Robert Bromps is the focus of
February 18, 2020
2:56 pm
Category: Central
War Stories: Army Veteran George Lee
He was the third of ten kids who fell in love with the idea of becoming a police officer. In this segment of War Stories,
February 10, 2020
7:50 pm
homelessness
Tiny Homes for Vets
Hundreds of homeless camps dot the landscape on the outskirts of Bend and Redmond. Many people without homes live in the woods because they’d rather
February 5, 2020
2:00 pm
Sub shops, customers helping out CO Veterans Ranch
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon Veterans Ranch is joining forces with the Jersey Mike’s Subs restaurants at 143 S.W. Century Drive and at 200 N.E. Emerson Ave., in Bend for
February 5, 2020
1:00 pm
Quilts of Valor: Every square a thank you, each stitch a heartfelt salute to service
A quilt’s use is as varied as its pattern. From bedding to decoration to a thoughtful gift: quilts have a rich history through cultures around
January 30, 2020
1:55 pm
homelessness
Guard Member Wants To Build Cottages For Homeless Veterans in Redmond
REDMOND, OR — A 2-acre property in Redmond was recently sold to a couple that wants to turn it into veterans housing. Sean McGann says is
January 29, 2020
9:37 am
homelessness
Bend Heroes Foundation Working To Create Veterans Village
BEND, OR — The Bend Heroes Foundation is working to create a Veterans Village to help end homelessness for veterans. Foundation President Eric Tobiason says he
January 28, 2020
7:08 am
WWII veterans
War Stories: World War II Army Veteran Joe Sharpe
He signed up to serve his country, but was limited to what jobs the U.S. Army would let him do. In this War Stories segment,
January 27, 2020
7:54 pm
homelessness
Veterans Village transitional housing plan gets initial thumbs up from Deschutes Co. Commissioners
Every veteran deserves a place to call home. “We did not have to go in harm’s way because they did, and it’s the least we
January 27, 2020
6:11 pm
CO Veterans Ranch gets help building new garden beds
The Central Oregon Veterans Ranch got help from Home Depot volunteers with installing their new garden beds and plans to hold gardening workshops this spring.
January 24, 2020
3:03 pm
disabled veterans
OAS hosts disabled veterans for weekend at Mt. Bachelor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — From Friday through Sunday, Bend-based nonprofit Oregon Adaptive Sports is hosting its 13th annual “Heroes” snow sports weekend for veterans with disabilities.
January 24, 2020
10:43 am
Local women go all out for veterans
A growing group of Central Oregon women is going the extra mile to make the day for veterans. Patriot Pin Up, which started in 2012
January 22, 2020
1:00 am