Coffee Hour Podcast
Coffee Hour Podcast
Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.Social links:
May 5 | Pendleton Police Department
Chief Tony Nelson gives an update on the fleet of vehicles PPD should be receiving, he also talks about the desire to establish a drone program. Nelson also talks about the Oregon Association Chiefs of Police annual conference and trade show being in Pendleton next week. He also talks about what's …
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May 4 | City of Hermiston
Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark Morgan discusses the Oregon Department of Transportation’s plan to reduce the speed limit along U.S. 395 and upcoming construction projects. He also highlights attending the Data Center World’s trade show and conference with local officials in Washington, D.C. …
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May 1 | Umatilla County Historical Society & Pendleton Center for the Arts
Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) Heritage Station Museum Executive Director Shannon Gruenhagen discusses traveling exhibits, the Off the Wall and Antique Sale & Pendleton Street Fair on May 16, then shares highlights from the Oregon Heritage Conference, including the executive order pertai…
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April 30 | College Community Theatre
KUMA Coffee Hour host Dan Thesman welcomes director Anna Cavallo and actor Cameron Walker to discuss the College Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “Clue: On Stage.” Opening Friday, May 1, at the Bob Clapp Theatre in Pendleton, this hilarious whodunit brings the iconic Hasbro board game to…
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April 29 | Umatilla County Soil and Water Conservation District
On KUMA’s Coffee Hour, Kyle Waggoner of the Umatilla County Soil and Water Conservation District discussed navigating 2026’s drought emergency alongside "flash" flood risks. Waggoner emphasized shifting from seasonal reactions to multi-year conservation due to record-low snowpack. Reflecting on 20…
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April 28 | InterMountain Education Service District
InterMountain Education Service District Superintendent Mark Mulvihill discusses the Hermiston School Board considering returning to the IMESD fold and what these means to them and to IMESD. Next, Mulvihill talks about preparing for the Crystal Apple Awards. He also shares what more has been learne…
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April 27 | Morrow County District Attorney Office
Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson explains why he's saying goodbye to some local defense attorneys. Despite the goodbyes, Nelson says he's welcoming aa defense attorney for justice court and who is also working for Blue Mountain Defenders. Next, Nelson talks about artificial intelligenc…
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April 24 | Pendleton Public Library & City of Pendleton
City of Pendleton Communications Specialist Jennifer Colton spends most of the conversation talking about the Pendleton Public Library, the adult programs like cookbook club, knitting at the library, crafts and more. She also talks about authors accepted into the second edition of the literary maga…
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April 23 | Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Fisheries Program Manager Jerimiah Bonifer gives a broad overview of thw the program is and touches on each project. He also shares the fisheries program goals and why these goals are important to the tribe and its members, plus the general pub…
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April 22 | City of Pendleton & Umatilla County Elections Department
Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett recaps last night's (April 21) Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, Corbett talks about the Hotel Pendleton security cameras. Then, from the city council agenda, he talks about temporary moratorium on marijuana busine…
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