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Cross-Country Drive on Medal of Honor Highway

 The cross-country drive on the National Medal of Honor Highway (U.S. Highway 20), the longest continuous highway in the United States, stretching over 3,000 miles from Newport, Oregon, to Boston, Massachusetts, aims to raise awareness about the high rates of suicide and PTSD among veterans and to highlight available resources for prevention and support. 

Celebration of Honor on display at Chinook Winds

Standing atop the lush green grass in front of Chinook Winds Casino a lone sentinel mannequin dressed in an olive drab green Army uniform stands representing the US Infantry soldier of the Vietnam era, part of a traveling collection known as the Celebration of Honor.

Combat Veteran and Taft sports star join forces to form detailing duo

Twenty-two-year-old Lincoln City local Joe Salsbery didn't know much about detailing cars and trucks when he started his own detailing business, Pit Crew Inc., back in November 2017.

Samaritan’s coastal hospice team achieves first step in Veterans’ partnership

Military veterans have unique physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs that can impact their end-of-life care.

Lincoln City WorkSource office to resume weekly veterans outreach services

The Lincoln County Veteran Service's Office will resume Lincoln City outreach days at the Lincoln City WorkSource office beginning Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Staff shortage forces closure of Lincoln City Veterans Outreach Worksource Office

Due to a recent staff shortage, Lincoln County Veterans Service Outreach  has been forced to suspend all outreach days at the Lincoln City Worksource Office until further notice.

Women Veterans Day to be celebrated in Oregon for first time

For the first time in Oregon history, Gov. Kate Brown has declared June 12 as Women Veterans Day.

Lincoln County Veterans Services Office updates hours

The Lincoln County Veteran Services Office has updated its hours of operation in both Newport and Lincoln City.

Honor the fallen on Memorial Day

Memorial Day isn’t about sales or events. It’s about people fighting and dying so you can be free. People choose to join the military and put their lives on the line so you can enjoy freedom. Sometimes they don't come back alive and we honor them with Memorial Day. 

Online directory of statewide Memorial Day events now live

Want to know what Memorial Day events are being held in your area?

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