justice
A court for veterans, without the courtroom
Scott Weaver had trouble returning to civilian life in 1999 when he left the U.S. Navy after six years as a hospital corpsman. Diagnosed with
November 22, 2020
4:56 am
Category: News
transportation
Helping those who served: New veterans’ bus service in central Oregon
Whether it’s getting to a medical appointment somewhere in the tri-county area surrounding Bend or catching a ride to pick up a prescription in Klamath
November 20, 2020
11:46 am
mental health
2020 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report
VA’s annual suicide report, which updates data from 2005 through 2018, highlights a number of positive trends. The report enables VA to tailor suicide prevention
November 19, 2020
3:00 pm
women veterans
Women Veteran Health Services Expanded Through Roseburg V.A.
According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs, *women are the fastest growing population in the military today. So, the demand for equitable, high-quality health
November 18, 2020
4:53 pm
COVID-19
VA Debt Management Center to resume sending notification letters in January 2021
The VA Debt Management Center (DMC) is sending a letter this month to Veterans with benefit debts advising that due process notification letters will resume
November 18, 2020
1:00 pm
family
Soldiers’ Angels Holiday Adopt-A-Family program
The holidays can be challenging. For those who live on a tight budget, the added expense of buying gifts for children or providing a winter
November 18, 2020
11:00 am
COVID-19
When COVID-19 vaccine comes, VA will be ready
Planning is underway at VA to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available. VA is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
November 17, 2020
9:00 am
Elks Donations: $5000 to local organizations
The St. Helens Elks Lodge has announced $14,500 in local grants. The St Helens Elks Lodge #1999 approved Elks National Foundation grants to be written
November 14, 2020
9:03 am
Veterans Day
Salute to Veterans: ‘Welcome Back’ coins touch veterans’ hearts
Paul Maidel, who served in Vietnam, wants to make sure no veteran is forgotten Views: 470
November 14, 2020
12:00 am
Veterans Day
Despite pandemic, mid-valley residents find a way to honor veterans
COVID-19 threw a wrench into plans for the annual Albany Veterans Day Parade, widely believed to be the largest west of the Mississippi. Views: 500
November 13, 2020
6:15 am
Veterans Day
PHOTOS: With flags flying, Ontario ceremony marks Veterans Day
Ralph Wood, who served in the Army from 1969 to 1971 and then in the Oregon National Guard, was among the proud veterans who didn’t
November 12, 2020
12:03 pm
mental health
Suicide rate among veterans up again slightly, despite focus on prevention efforts
A graph from the Department of Veterans Affairs’ annual report on veterans suicide, released on Nov. 12, 2020. (Courtesy of VA) Views: 194
November 12, 2020
8:25 am