October 21 | Pendleton City Councilmember Linda Neuman and City Manager Robb Corbet

Pendleton City Council Member Linda Neuman and City Manager Rob Corbett discuss downtown building renovations and expanding the Urban Renewal District to include portions of May Park. They also highlight Pendleton’s designation as a World War II Heritage City—acknowledging its historic airfield and…

October 20 | Umatilla County Sheriff's Office

Undersheriff Jim Littlefield and Capt. Paul Wolverton from the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office discussing active threat training and law enforcement mental wellness. They also cover winter preparedness and search and rescue efforts as colder weather approaches..

October 19 | Hermiston School District Superintendent Tricia Mooney

Hermiston School District Superintendent Tricia Mooney discusses recent school safety concerns and the district's emphasis on fostering community and student connections. She also addresses budget planning in light of declining state-wide enrollment and highlights high school pathway programs, incl…

October 16 | Pendleton School District

Superintendent Michelle Jensen and Director of Business Michelle Jones discussing school safety protocols and seeking community involvement for their 20-year long-range facility plan. They also highlight ongoing homecoming week events, thanking the volunteers and local partners who make these stude…

October 15 | Umatilla County Emergency Manager Sage DeLong

Umatilla County Emergency Manager Sage DeLong discusses how emergency teams verify information, evaluate conditions like wind and terrain, and coordinate multi-agency responses to issue timely wildfire evacuations. He highlights cross-border cooperation with Washington officials, support from inter…

October 14 | Pendleton Community Development Director Tim Simons and Assistant Public Works Director Kyle Willman

Pendleton Community Development Director Tim Simons and Assistant Public Works Director Kyle Willman discussed the work on the Rees-Goad project, paving the way for up to 1,000 potential new homes. They also highlighted renewable energy projects at the city’s resource recovery facility—such as sola…

October 12 | Mark Browning

Blue Mountain Community College President Mark Browning about  upcoming facility renovation plans—including Bob Clapp Theatre and Pioneer Hall—along with continued enrollment growth and specialized technical training programs like their Data Center tech program.

October 9 | Pendleton Economic Development Director Steve Chrisman

Pendleton's Economic Development Director Steve Chrisman discussed the city's airport operations, including the revenue generated by the UAS range. He highlighted facility developments, such as the Flex III hangar and a $2 million federal grant to renovate the historic B-17 hangar. Chrisman also ta…

October 8 | Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discussed lifting the local burn ban slightly later than usual due to dry conditions following severe wildfires. He highlighted an agreement with ODOT to construct a new roundabout at the Punkin Center intersection with U.S. 395. Additionally, Dorran reviewed…

October 7 | Pendleton Councilmember Ellie McBride and Library Director Jennifer Johnson

Pendleton City Councilmember Ellie McBride and Library Director Jennifer Johnson talk about the Built for Zero program to tackle homelessness in the city. The also touch on the McKay Creek Watershed Action Plan and the move of the library's annual book sale.