Veteran of the Year nominations open
The Veterans Commemoration Association of Albany seeks nominations for the 2019 Veteran of the Year. Views: 30
September 12, 2019
12:19 pm
Category: Willamette Valley
Samaritan earns military friendly employer designation
Samaritan Health Services has earned the 2020 Military Friendly Employer designation, marking the fourth straight year for the honor. Views: 29
September 7, 2019
12:00 am
housing
Linn-Benton Housing authority breaks ground on Lebanon project
The Linn-Benton Housing Authority on Wednesday broke ground on a new 48-unit apartment complex in Lebanon which will serve low-income seniors and veterans. Views: 36
August 28, 2019
10:00 pm
VSOs
Lincoln County veteran services resumes Lincoln City outreach
The Lincoln County Veteran Service’s Office will resume Lincoln City outreach days at the Lincoln City WorkSource office above the Dollar Tree in Lighthouse square
August 28, 2019
2:01 pm
Salem-Keizer Pickleball benefits veterans organization
Salem-Keizer Pickleball hosted its second annual pickleball tournament Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, at Highland Park in Salem. The event featured more than 85 players from Oregon
August 28, 2019
6:07 am
healthcare
Study scrutinizes health of Oregon’s veterans
Oregon veterans ages 18-34 are at the highest risk for suicide. Lane County has the second-highest rate of veteran suicide of all Oregon counties. Views:
August 24, 2019
11:00 am
WWII veterans
Vets, vintage aircraft and the end of World War 2
AURORA, Ore. (KOIN) — Hundreds of veterans and their family members flew in vintage aircraft on Wednesday to celebrate the end of World War 2.
August 15, 2019
2:22 pm
VSOs
Lincoln City Veterans Outreach Closed Until Further Notice
Due to a recent staff shortage, the Lincoln County VSO is forced to suspend all outreach days conducted at the Lincoln City Worksource Office until
August 14, 2019
9:22 am
long term care
Lebanon veterans’ home wins quality care award
The Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home in Lebanon has been awarded the 2019 Silver National Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National
August 12, 2019
10:44 am
recreation
Lincoln County Commission rewards veterans with free camping pass
Lincoln County veterans will benefit from one free night of camping at Jack Morgan Park, Elk City Park or Moonshine Park, or an annual day
August 7, 2019
4:23 pm
Korean veterans
Keizer veteran one of few who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam
John Vierra was a jack of all trades, ranging from motor pool maintenance to personnel and serving with combat engineers and tank battalions. Views: 319
August 6, 2019
3:45 pm
housing
Salem Elks partner with EasterSeals to help homeless veterans transition to housing
When homeless Salem veterans get housing, they usually don’t have cookware or cleaning supplies. Most housing grants can’t buy those things, so Salem Elks Lodge
August 5, 2019
2:45 pm