healthcare
VA to hold town halls in Morrow County
Town halls for veterans will be March 7 in Boardman and Irrigon. The meetings will give local veterans the opportunity to hear updates and to
January 31, 2017
2:14 pm
Category: Eastern
transportation
Grant provides transportation for seniors, disabled and vets
The city of Pendleton received a $20,625 grant from the Oregon Department of Transportation to provide public transportation through June 30 to low-income seniors, people
January 31, 2017
1:58 pm
Post-9/11 veterans
Photographer focuses on soldiers’ stories at Milton-Freewater exhibit
Jim Lommasson has noticed a disconnect between the American public and soldiers who have fought in the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Portland-based
January 27, 2017
11:59 am
memorials
Pendleton veteran seeks memorial for old bridge
It is easy to overlook the old bridge on Southeast Court Place in Pendleton, across from the Veterans of Foreign Wars “Let ‘er Buck” Post
January 26, 2017
2:26 pm
Chairwoman picks military theme for this year’s annual fundraiser
ONTARIO — An Ontario tradition, this year’s Center Ball is right around the corner. The soiree includes food, drinks and dancing, and is an annual
January 26, 2017
10:16 am
Vietnam veterans
Local Vietnam vets share at Fishtrap event
It was standing room only at Fishtrap’s second Big Read event Thursday night, Jan. 19, at the Tomas Building conference room. Fishtrap titled the event:
January 25, 2017
3:56 am
housing
Free event connects people to services, resources
Clothing and hygiene supplies, employment and housing information, haircuts, veterans services, dental, vision and healthcare screenings and other support services are available free of charge
January 24, 2017
6:09 pm
Ceiling woes temporarily close 1 spot for veterans
ONTARIO — The main building of Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida is closed until structural engineers can check a bow in the building’s ceiling and roof, administrators
January 24, 2017
10:24 am
justice
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution’s JLAD Program
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution teamed up with The Joys of Living Assistance Dogs, JLAD, based in Salem to train and place dogs for people with
January 23, 2017
9:26 am
VSOs
Grant Union alum named Grant County veteran service officer
An Army veteran who graduated from Grant Union High School has been hired as Grant County’s new veteran service officer. Jeff Wilcox enlisted twice in
January 17, 2017
2:45 pm
Vietnam veterans
Big cold doesn’t stop Big Read
The latest cold snap didn’t keep the reading public, including students from Joseph and Enterprise schools, from packing the Hurricane Creek Grange Hall for Fishtrap’s
January 17, 2017
2:18 pm
Legacy honored for helping veterans in Union County
Legacy Chrysler Dodge Jeep of Island City is being saluted for the help it provides to military veterans. Legacy has been presented with a plaque
January 17, 2017
10:47 am