May 16, 2019

Robert Maxwell Memorial Planned

BEND, OR — Robert Maxwell is being remembered in a very public way, near one of his favorite places. The Medal of Honor recipient passed away Saturday in […]
May 15, 2019

War Stories: Remembering Bob Maxwell

Before his passing over the weekend, Bob Maxwell was the oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor in the United States for his bravery and […]
May 8, 2019

War Stories: Mike Barker

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 and […]
May 8, 2019

Run For the Wall riders depart C.O. on journey

REDMOND, Ore. – Several riders taking part in the Run For the Wall took off Tuesday morning from Hub City Bar and Grill in Redmond. They’re […]
May 7, 2019

Portland judge fines co. $5.9 million for scamming veterans, retirees

$5.9 million for scamming veterans, retirees … Income Payments LLC $5.9 million for executing a scheme on about 240 Oregon veterans and retirees.
May 3, 2019

Bend Veteran Receives Purple Heart Decades Late

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A local veteran has finally received his Purple Heart, nearly 70 years after he was injured in action while fighting in Korea. Don Van Cleve, […]
May 2, 2019

Bend Korean War veteran gets surprise Purple Heart in DC

Walden greeted the veterans at the Korean War Memorial, and presented … of each veteran who participated in the Honor Flight of Central Oregon.
May 2, 2019

State seeking comments on proposed rules to help return lost military medals, U.S. savings bonds

SALEM, Ore. – Claiming lost military medals and U.S. savings bonds would become easier for military members, bond owners, and their descendants under new rules proposed […]
May 1, 2019

Honor Flight Takes 25 Local Vets to DC

The vets will see all major memorials, Arlington National Cemetery and the Capitol, and get special attention from Representative Greg Walden, “He’ll …