Category: Community

Vietnam veterans

Vietnam War Veteran Sam Morris

In our weekly War Stories series, we introduce you to the stories of Central Oregon war veterans, some who made it back from their war

April 13, 2020 5:29 pm

COVID-19

National Guard delivers PPE to all 36 Oregon counties

The Oregon National Guard on Monday finished up delivering PPE to all 36 counties, nine tribal nations and two tribal health agencies as part of

April 13, 2020 3:39 pm

An auspicious day

“An auspicious day,” is how we named our conversation around the coffee table at Veteran Advocates of Ore-Ida leading up to this article. For two

April 12, 2020 2:15 pm

Quilting guild rises to the occassion, makes face masks for veterans hospital

Members of the Tualatin Valley Quilting Guild meet in King City parking lot to donate 315 face masks to the Portland VAMC. Views: 56

April 11, 2020 12:00 am

3 wars in 30 years Keizer vet has seen it all

Fourth installment in Keizertimes series “A Mile in Their Boots.” This series focuses on the lives of Keizer veterans and active duty military. Are you

April 10, 2020 5:30 pm

War Stories: Air Force Colonel James Dunn

For this week’s War Stories, we hear from retired Air Force Colonel James Dunn. He’s a longtime Terrebonne resident who served in the skies, flying

April 9, 2020 10:34 pm

COVID-19

Hospice continues mission in face of pandemic

One of Krebs’ most beloved duties is reaching out to the veteran community in Central Oregon. “I typically see our veteran patients and veterans in

April 7, 2020 10:37 am

COVID-19

Veteran organizations work to keep resources, connections alive amid coronavirus pandemic

COOS COUNTY — Helping their fellow military service members in need despite the wide range of coronavirus-related shutdowns is still a top priority for many

April 2, 2020 10:00 pm