May 7, 2019

Thieves steal Salem veteran’s Vietnam War memorial

SALEM, Ore. – A Vietnam War veteran in Salem says a memorial he put up in his yard was stolen.
May 2, 2019

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Grants awarded for veterans and war memorials projects throughout the state

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department awarded five grants totaling $150,000 for projects across the state that create or preserve memorials to veterans or wars. Awards range […]
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 2, 2019

Harvard accepts Salem homeless veteran into business program

Salem native Sean Halverson goes from the U.S. Army to a six-figure executive job to homelessness as a traumatic brain injury and depression take their toll.
April 29, 2019

Salem VA clinic has grueling wait times for veterans seeking a doctor

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs clinic in Salem is plagued with long wait times for new patients. The average delay to see a primary care doctor is […]
April 25, 2019

Oregon Veterans Foundation donates van to Marine vet with MS: ‘It means the world to me’

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) – An Oregon veteran received a new set of wheels on Thursday thanks to a generous donation. Ken Swiderski is a Marine …
April 24, 2019

Army breakfast this Sunday April 28 2019 American Legion McMinnville

Cost is $8 adults.  It’s the last breakfast for Battle of the Branches.  A different branch of the armed services have cooked and sold breakfasts on […]
April 20, 2019

Veteran-friendly apartments planned in Lebanon

LEBANON — James Lutz’s family has a long history of military service and serving veterans.
April 18, 2019

Those Who Serve: Preserving rural health care

LEBANON, Ore — Even in semi-retirement, Larry Mullins is often on the go. “You could have the small room breakouts like we have here or you […]