Honor fallen soldiers this Memorial Day
Several events are planned in Estacada to commemorate Memorial Day, which is on Monday, May 29. The American Legion and Auxiliary Carl Douglas Post will
May 23, 2017
8:00 am
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Memorial Day speaks to turnaround of Clackamas Pioneer Cemetery
A team of researchers has spent the past year researching records, documenting burials and mapping one of the oldest cemeteries in Clackamas County. Clackamas Pioneer
May 22, 2017
8:00 am
veterans in crisis
After 7 tours overseas, retired staff sergeant begins mission helping vets
(KPTV) – After four tours in Iraq and three in Afghanistan, a local army veteran is home and making a big difference at Lines for
May 22, 2017
7:57 am
Post-9/11 veterans
Father shares more memories of soldier slain in Iraq
When Jeremy Loveless was a senior at Gresham High School, his dad sat him down for “the talk.” What were his goals, his career plans,
May 15, 2017
8:00 am
Remembering our fallen heroes
American Legion Post 168 hosts a memorial ceremony on May 29 at 11 a.m. at the Fir Street Bridge in Cannon Beach. Join the Legion
May 15, 2017
7:07 am
healthcare
Military Background Inspires Student’s Project to Serve Veterans
As one of the few African-American females to serve in the U.S. Marines, Pacific University public health major Irisa Grimes ’17 is acutely aware of
May 12, 2017
10:29 am
Portland State veterans tell their stories on stage in “FUBAR Thank You for Your Service” May 16-17
“FUBAR: Thank You for Your Service,” an original production written and performed by military service veterans at Portland State University, will be performed at 7
May 10, 2017
8:50 am
POW/MIA veterans
Happy Valley novelist R. Cyril West takes on POW/MIA truth
For some, it’s not conspiracy theory, not paranoid myth, not Rambo fantasy. For some, like Happy Valley author R. Cyril West, it’s the truth: U.S.
May 10, 2017
8:00 am
mental health
Local service dogs headed to homes of veterans with PTSD
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Seven of our nation’s veterans are about to get a new best friend, thanks to a local organization Northwest Battle Buddies. Before
May 5, 2017
8:59 am
memorials
Banners to honor military set for installation along Langer Farms Parkway
Banners honoring those currently serving in the U.S. military will soon be flying along Langer Farms Parkway thanks to the efforts of several citizens and
May 3, 2017
10:53 am
recreation
Heroes on the Water chapter paddles Town Lake
The North Oregon Coast chapter of the Heroes on the Water held its second event at Town Lake north of Pacific City Sunday. It is
April 26, 2017
8:45 am
women veterans
Tigard American Legion Auxiliary supports veteran causes
Royal Villas resident Kathy Norris, who was a charter member of the Tigard American Legion Post 158 Auxiliary 52 years ago, showed up at the
April 26, 2017
8:00 am