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:
July 27 | Morrow County District Attorney Office
With wildfires raging across Oregon and Washington, Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson joins host Dan Thesman on the KUMA Coffee Hour to address the heightened dangers of fire season. Beyond the environmental threat, Nelson discusses the severe criminal and financial repercussions of rec…
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July 24 | City of Pendleton Finance and Transit
Managing essential city services requires smooth operations behind the scenes and open lines of communication with the community. In this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour, host Dan Thesman sits down with Brittney Mahan and Laura Gauthier from the City of Pendleton Finance Department to discuss how l…
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July 23 | Hermiston Parks and Recreation
Hermiston Parks and Recreation Director Brandon Artz sits down to share updates on the city's major recreational projects. Artz provided insight into ongoing community surveys regarding the proposed Hermiston Aquatic Center — a long-requested indoor addition that would feature a 25-yard pool, thera…
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July 22 | Pendleton Parks and Recreation
Pendleton Parks and Recreation Director Liam Hughes and Coach Steve Pearl (Hughes is on the left, Pearl on the right in the photo) discuss the return of the British Basketball Camp to Pendleton. Coach Pearl — a seasoned mentor who launched his first club in 1976 and has guided teams to numerous nat…
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July 21 | Umatilla County Sheriff's Office
In this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour, Dan Thesman speaks with Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield to discuss the heightened wildfire activity across the region, including the Lower Dry Creek, Hagen, Paradise, and Horse Ridge fires. Undersheriff Littlefield stresses the critical importan…
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July 20 | Oregon Department of Transportation
ODOT Community Affairs Specialist Vicki Moles talks about critical road safety and upcoming local infrastructure projects. The conversation covers essential safety advice for navigating wildfire smoke and active fire zones, along with progress updates on regional projects — including the Oregon 11 …
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July 17 | Lower Dry Creek Fire Update - Oregon State Fire Marshal
In this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour, host Dan Thesman and Oregon State Fire Marshal representative Sandy Roberts discuss Umatilla County's Lower Dry Creek fire. They highlight the progress toward 20 percent containment of the 6,753-acre blaze, the arduous "cold trailing" process, structure loss…
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July 15 | Hermiston School District
As a new school year approaches, Hermiston School District Superintendent Tricia Mooney sits down to discuss the district’s latest developments and future plans. In this interview, Mooney covers several key topics, including the school board's recent election of officers, how the district is proact…
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July 14 | Pendleton School District
Pendleton School District Superintendent Michelle Jensen shares details on a recently approved cooperative agreement with Griswold High School in Helix for golf and baseball programs, emphasizing how such partnerships maximize student opportunities and resource stewardship. She also highlights the …
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July 13 | Blue Mountain Community College
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) President Mark Browning dives into a bustling summer of preparation, strategic shifts, and national success. Defying traditional trends, BMCC achieved an impressive 6.5% enrollment jump this summer, powered heavily by high-demand programs like Medical Assistan…
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