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:
June 15 | Hermiston School District
Assistant Superintendent Jake Bacon recaps commencement 2026, then highlights some of the recognition given out at the June board meeting. He also highlights the district's summer programs, including summer meals. Next, Bacon talks about the 2026-27 school year, the Columbia Basin Home Builders stu…
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June 12 | All Wheels Weekend - Dayton, WA
Every June, the quiet town of Dayton, Washington, transforms into a high-octane paradise where hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, and motor enthusiasts take over the historic main street for a legendary weekend. Dayton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Belinda Larsen previews All Wheels Weeke…
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June 11 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners
Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran talks about his role on the governor's transportation task force. He also gives an update on the county and U.S. Forest Service seeking a developer to reopen and operate the Spout Springs Ski Area. Dorran wraps up the conversation talking about the data cente…
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June 10 | Pendleton Economic Development
Pendleton Economic Development and Airport Director Steve Chrisman talk about the Essential Air Service provider announcement. Then he discusses the Rees/Goad housing development. Chrisman also talks about the UAS range activity and the opening of the new Flex Hangar III. He also talks about small …
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June 9 | Pendleton School District
As Superintendent Michelle Jensen wraps up her first year as superintendent, she looks back at some of the successes from the past school year. She also discusses lower birth rates and the impact on enrollment. Jensen then talks about plans for the next school year, summer opportunities that PSD of…
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June 8 | Blue Mountain Community College
President Mark Browning talks about the BMCC Board of Education meeting tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 6 p.m. and the annual budget is on the agenda. He talks in detail about next year's budget. Next, Browning talks about Commencement 2026 and the nurse's pinning ceremony. He then talks a bit about th…
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June 5 | Heritage Station Museum and Pendleton Center for the Arts
Shannon Gruenhagen of Heritage Station Museum and Roberta Lavadour of Pendleton Center for the Arts talk about several events coming up in June including the Old Iron Show and Eleni Mandell in concert.
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June 4 | Inland NW Musicians and Umatilla Co. Commissioner John Shafer
R. Lee Friese and Bill Hansell talk about the July 4 concert from Inland Northwest Musicians celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. Umatilla County Commission John Shafer discusses the county's role in the concert, and the recently approved county budget.
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June 3 | City of Pendleton
Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Councilmember Carol Innes talk about housing in Pendleton and some of the challenges, as well as upgrades to the city's wastewater system and the recent decision on an EAS provider for the airport.
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June 2 | Helix Heart of Country Rodeo
Cody and Jared Campbell preview Saturday's Helix Heart of Country Rodeo, which includes auctions, calcutta and an after-party with live music.
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