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:
March 26 | InterMountain Education Service District
Superintendent Mark Mulvihill talks about the budget for the next fiscal year, then talks about the CTEACH program, which is a mentoring program for new teachers working in Career Technical Education jobs. Next, Mulvihill talks about how Morrow County's schools are deeply rooted in their communitie…
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March 22 | Pendleton Fire & Ambulance Department
KUMA Coffee Hour host Dan Thesman sits down with Pendleton Fire and Ambulance Chief Tony Pierotti to discuss the department's future following the recent rejection of the proposed emergency services levy. Chief Pierotti breaks down how the department plans to manage high-priority emergency calls wi…
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March 21 | Blue Mountain Humane Society & Umatilla County Board of Commissioners
KUMA Coffee Hour host Dan Thesman speaks with Blue Mountain Humane Society Development Director Steve Lenz about their upcoming Dog Jog fun run/walk this Sunday in Walla Walla. They discuss the event layout, including how to participate with or without a dog, and highlight several local vendors, sp…
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March 20 | City of Pendleton
Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Councilmember John Thomas recap the May 19 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, they talk about the budget overview. Regarding the Pendleton City Council meeting, they talk extensively about the audit ac…
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March 19 | Umatilla County Fire District No. 1
Join KUMA Coffee Hour host Dan Thesman for an interview with Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 Chief Scott Stanton. They discuss crucial wildfire preparedness, open burning rules, and managing over 6,000 annual calls. Chief Stanton also highlights the district's training academy, and the move to …
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March 18 | Hermiston School District
Superintendent Tricia Mooney talks about the upcoming senior celebration walk/parade on May 29 and graduation on June 4. She also provides an update on the district's board considering rejoining the InterMountain Education Service District. Mooney also talks about the strategic planning surveys for…
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March 15 | Pendleton Sports Center
Get ready, Pendleton! On this edition of the KUMA Coffee Hour, President Conan Fisher and Vice President Shanna Hamilton discuss the vision for the Pendleton Sports Center. This 100' x 80' indoor training space near the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport will offer year-round indoor training for baseb…
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May 14 | Waitsburg Celebration Days
Waitsburg Celebration Days President Abby Grende previews the weekend-long family fun event held May 15-17. She talks about what's planned, how to register for certain events and what participants of the ATV Sunset Historical Cruise on Fri., May 15 and Karen's Memorial ATV Poker Ride on Sat., May 1…
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May 13 | Umatilla County Elections Department
Umatilla County Elections/Records Supervisor Steve Craigen talks about the upcoming May Primary Election and the primary nomination process. He also talks about how the county is encouraging people to vote, why each vote counts and where things stand currently on voter turnout in Umatilla County. H…
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May 12 | Pendleton School District
Superintendent Michelle Jensen and Athletic Director Mike Somnis join host Dan Thesman for the KUMA Coffee Hour. Jensen talks about the district's new contract with the Oregon School Employees Union and then discusses budget planning for the next school year. Somnis talks about graduation plans, th…
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