April 22 | Morrow County District Attorney Office

Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson begins the conversation reminding everyone to purchase a fishing license as anglers don't want to get caught by game officers and ticketed in front of friends, family, or children. He then talks about the upcoming judicial candidate forum this Tuesday a…

April 18 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer updates what's happening with the Columbia Development Authority and the Port of Umatilla's move to take the former chemical depot land that was held by the county. He also talks about his meeting later today with the National Association of Counties Rural A…

April 17 | City of Pendleton & Leadership Pendleton

Mayor John Turner recaps last night's Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, an application for a building project grant for the Oak Hotel was reviewed and accepted. The PDC also approved funding for the renovation and upgrade of the Roy Rale Park Ice Rin…

April 16 | Umatilla County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Terry Rowan did not appear on the KUMA Coffee Hour last month, so he explains what he was doing. He previews the upcoming "Where the Rope Ends" screenings. Visit https://www.umasarfoundation.org/WhereTheRopeEnds.html for more information. Next, Rowan talks about National Public Safety Telec…

April 15 | Hermiston School District

Superintendent Tricia Mooney discusses the school board's position on city considering putting a question on the ballot about legalizing marijuana businesses. (It seems like the city council listened, since it decided not to take action). Mooney then talks about kindergarten registration, plans for…

April 12 | Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon Night Show

The 2024 Pendleton Round-Up Court and Queen Kayla Fossek announce this year's performers for the 2024 Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Kickoff Concert happening Sept. 7. Queen Kayla Fossek then introduces herself, her court, and the Happy Canyon Princesses. In the time remaining, KUMA Coffee Hou…

April 11 | Umatilla County

Umatilla County Community Development Director Bob Waldher and Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons talk about the planning department's notification to the county regarding some changes regarding animals. Timmons then talks about  Congressman Cliff Bentz recently visiting Umatilla County and…

April 10 | City of Pendleton

Pendleton Public Works Director Bob Patterson explains the ODOT signal testing and tells residents where to go to learn more about the online open house. He also explains public works items on the April 16th city council agenda, then talks about the Rees-Goad connector road project and East End Rei…

April 9 | Pendleton School District

Superintendent Kevin Headings invites the community to attend the annual Pendleton School District Art Show. Anyone can visit today (April 9) from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and tomorrow (April 10) from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission is free. Headings also discusses chronic absenteeism and talks about arti…

April 8 | BMCC Rodeo Boosters

BMCC Rodeo Boosters President Rebecca Manning talks about the upcoming Northwest Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals. She also shares the mission of the boosters, how long the organization has been around and talks about some of their accomplishments. Manning also talks about some of the other events the …