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:
February 20 | City of Milton-Freewater
Milton-Freewater Mayor Mike Odman talks about presenting the inaugural 2026 State of the City Address on Tues., Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at McLoughlin High School Auditorium. He also shares some of the challenges facing the citizens of Milton-Freewater that he plans to address in Tuesday's remarks. He als…
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February 19 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners
Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discusses the house bill about studying the science of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors and how he feels about this bill that differs from the one he supported that failed to pass last summer. Dorran then shares what other issues he's watching…
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February 18 | City of Pendleton
Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Addison Schulberg recap the Feb. 18 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, then three-month deadlines were approved for projects that passed their original deadlines and their …
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February 17 | Umatilla County Sheriff's Office
Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan talks about the scams that are on his department's radar now. He talks about Oregon's gun control law that's still in the courts on constitutionality questions and possibility of longer waiting periods for permits. He also shares his thoughts on Washington's anti…
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February 16 | Hermiston School District
Hermiston School District Superintendent Tricia Mooney talks about the recently released graduation data for the 2024-2025 year. She also talks about the district's robust career and technical eduction programs and how they are being adapted to meet the demands of the local economy. She also talks …
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February 13 | Moms Unhinged Comedy Show & Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce
The KUMA Coffee Hour begins with a preview of tonight's (2/13) Moms Unhinged Comedy Show at the Vert Theater in Pendleton. Learn more at https://www.verttheater.com/calendar Next, Walla Walla Valley Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Arlene Alen (pictured) previews the upcoming speed networking…
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February 12 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners
Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons recaps meetings she and the other two commissioners had this week in Salem with the Association of Oregon Counties and with lawmakers at the state capitol. She also breaks down the recently released community health assessment from Umatilla County Public H…
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February 10 | Rhythmic Mode and Pendleton School District
Tony Willingham and Keegan Kirkpatrick with Rhythmic Mode, the Pendleton High School dance team, previews the Hearts in Motion dance competition, Feb. 27-28 at Pendleton High School. Next, Pendleton School District Superintendent Michelle Jensen discusses graduation rates, school counselors and car…
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February 9 | Blue Mountain Community College
Blue Mountain Community College President Mark Browning shares what's on the horizon at BMCC campuses for 2026. Next, he shares what bills he's watching in Salem this legislative session. Oregon's community colleges continue to see growth and while that's usually a sign that the economy is not what…
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February 6 | Umatilla County Historical Society & Pendleton Center for the Arts
Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) Heritage Station Museum Executive Director Shannon Gruenhagen reminds listeners the museum opens March 3, then talks about the America 250 Project, Tap In and the traveling exhibit Oregon Voices. Learn more at https://heritagestationmuseum.org/ Next, Pendl…
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