Ethics: Truth versus lies?
As our country has just passed a milestone of 18 years of war and death, physical and mental injury, and is now entering into an
September 14, 2019
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Category: Eastern
memorials
Historical marker in Oregon recognizes nation’s 1st black paratroopers
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — History buffs, local officials and a sociology professor recently dedicated a historical marker in Oregon recognizing a segregated Army battalion comprised
September 8, 2019
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family
Remember our prisoners of war, missing in action, Gold Star Mothers
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
September 5, 2019
7:03 am
mental health
A local and national dilemma…
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
August 31, 2019
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memorials
Pendleton: Marker to honor 555th will be dedicated
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,
August 30, 2019
4:30 am
Exquisite Gorge 10: The Truth-Teller
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
August 23, 2019
3:54 pm
WWII veterans
WWII paratrooper surprised by party in his honor
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
August 21, 2019
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transportation
Umatilla County Receives Grant to Support South County Transit Route
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
August 19, 2019
9:50 am
mental health
Another perspective on suicide prevention
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
August 18, 2019
9:30 am
employment
Guest Comment: Entrepreneurship alternative to military spouse employment
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
August 14, 2019
9:23 am
education
Ways to honor and Post-9/11 GI Bill
“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
August 3, 2019
11:00 pm
Local veteran’s group celebrates 100 years
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
August 3, 2019
3:54 pm