Band of Brothers resumes
The Band of Brothers veterans’ group will resume meeting Thursday, June 3, after more than a year off due to the pandemic. The group is
May 28, 2021
12:00 am
Category: PDX Metro
healthcare
Virtual Care with “Digital Divide” Consult
VA Portland has steadily increased availability of telehealth services for Veterans through the launching of a “Digital Divide” Consult making remote care as easy as
May 27, 2021
3:15 pm
healthcare
VA transportation system back and looking for veterans to transport
The Veterans Affairs (VA) transportation system is back in operation and looking for veterans to transport to their VA appointments. The Tillamook part of the
May 23, 2021
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veteran owned businesses
SBA grants start flowing to Oregon restaurant owners
The program accepted applications on a first-come, first-served basis, although amounts were reserved for women, veterans, and racial and ethnic minorities. National chains are excluded
May 17, 2021
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memorials
Oregon City memorial park immortalizes hometown hero
Construction of the 9-acre Tyrone S. Woods Memorial Park created a “permanent testimonial that Oregon City recognizes and immortalizes the bravery of its hometown heroes,”
May 17, 2021
12:00 am
WWII veterans
WWII PT 658 Honors Young Cadets With Boat Trip
PORTLAND, Ore– The only operational PT Boat from WWII has a home here in Portland on Swan Island. The non profit runs a museum. People
May 14, 2021
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COVID-19
Oregon restaurants urged to apply for share of $28.6 billion in federal relief grants
On the same day Gov. Kate Brown shut down indoor dining in 15 Oregon counties, Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer urged restaurants, bars, food trucks, tasting rooms,
April 30, 2021
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COVID-19
VA Portland expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, caregivers and spouses under SAVE LIVES Act
VA Portland expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to all Veterans, caregivers and spouses under SAVE LIVES Act PORTLAND, Oregon — VA Portland Health Care System announced today it
April 5, 2021
2:27 pm
VA Portland – Veteran Connection – March 2021
Get the latest update from the Director honoring our Vietnam Veterans, COVID vaccination efforts, Medal of Honor Day highlight, information on on-going Veteran and Caregiver
March 25, 2021
3:45 pm
Medal found near Lake Oswego Veterans Memorial
Purple Heart award, military boots and sword left near the wall at Foothills Park last week. Views: 532
March 15, 2021
12:00 am
WWII veterans
Small Group Gathers in Canby to Remember Iwo Jima
The Canby/Aurora VFW Post 6057 already faced significant challenges in holding its 76th anniversary remembrance ceremony of the flag raising at Iwo Jima — not
February 20, 2021
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Veterans set to be honored in Forest Grove – but how?
A local group is seeking input from the community on how to best honor veterans. Views: 548
February 1, 2021
12:00 am