Grants Pass, Ore., — “It was really an experience of a lifetime.” Gordon Hoefer and William Isely only spent two years in the Navy during World War II. They didn’t know each other during their times served, but say their ...
How do you correct Oregon’s massive budget shortfall, while not closing the door to Oregonians who really need services? Back in December, Governor Kate Brown put out a proposal for possible budget cuts and tax increases. As NBC5 reported Wednesday, an ...
Medford, Ore. — In 2015 ACCESS was awarded a 3 year, 6-million dollar federal grant for an SSVF program, or Supportive Services for Veteran Families. Since receiving it, over 600 homeless veterans in Jackson County have received housing help. But vacancy rates ...
Salem, Ore. — A ballot measure aimed at generating additional funding for Oregon veterans passed overwhelmingly in November. The measure sets aside 1.5% of Oregon lottery funds for veterans services; funding that’s expected to bring in $18-million over the next ...
Siskiyou County, Calif. — If you have some spare firewood, veterans in Siskiyou County would be happy to use it. The Veterans Assistance Program says they’re in dire need of dry wood or donations to buy wood for veterans in ...
Eagle Point, Ore. — A Rogue Valley organization is honoring veterans whose remains haven’t been claimed by family. On Thursday, the Old Guard Riders gathered at the Eagle Point National Cemetery for their quarterly ceremony. The names of 29 Southern ...
Medford, Ore., — The community is rallying together to get a new American flag for the Medford Senior Center. One of the center’s board members, Ryan Mallory, posted on Facebook saying the flag at the center is a disgrace. And ...
Grants Pass, Ore., — A ceremony unlike any other, an American flag standing 140 feet tall, honoring those who have served. “We’re looking for those things that bind us together, and our flag certainly does, and so today this has ...
Yreka, Ca., — Nearly 10,000 California Guard members were ordered by the Pentagon to give back bonuses they received a decade ago for reenlisting. Robert D’Andera, a former Guard member, was one of the thousands who received that notice. He ...
White City, Ore. — Thousands of veterans and their spouses were invited to take part in a free resource fair at the VA in White City. For more than 20 years the VA has hosted a stand down event, offering free court ...