January 19 | Hermiston School District

Superintendent Tricia Mooney addresses how the school district has been standing together as a community during the recent difficult moments students, staff, and families have experienced. She talks about the support and resources made available to those who need them. Mooney then talks about Schoo…

January 16 | Umatilla County District Attorney's Office

Umatilla County District Attorney Dan Primus tells the status of some of the major cases his office is working on, plus shares the status of the recent shooting in Hermiston. Primus also shares his thoughts on whether the Oregon Legislature needs to do more regarding narcotics possession as a crimi…

January 15 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

On today's KUMA Coffee Hour, Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran announced a $1.8 million federal grant for rural transportation safety technology. Key updates included legislative concerns for the upcoming session and a new contract to secure Columbia River water easements. Additionally, the c…

January 14 | City of Pendleton

Community Development Director Tim Simons and Public Works Director Jeff Brown update the Southeast Rees-Goad Way extension project and some of the new development going into that area. Next they talk about the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife building planned for the Southgate area. They als…

January 13 | Pendleton School District

Superintendent Michelle Jensen begins with recognizing the district's board members as January is School Board Recognition Month. Next, she addresses the community interest in having an indoor pool and answers the question, "Has the Pendleton School District considered building an indoor pool?" Jen…

January 12 | Blue Mountain Community College

Blue Mountain Community College Foundation Engagement Officer Leah Gadsden reminds the community that the Back the Pack Annual Giving Campaign ends this month. The campaign raises funds for scholarships, CTE programs, and emergency student relief. She also talks about upcoming alumni events and sha…

January 9 | East Umatilla Fire & Rescue

East Umatilla Fire and Rescue Chief Davy Baty gives an update on the Stronger Together initiative being worked on by fire districts within Umatilla County. He then talks about the state of fire service in the area EUFR covers. As volunteering is declining nationwide, Baty talks about the initiative…

January 8 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons begins with a personal story that recently happened while cleaning out behind a pump house of her childhood home -- the discovery of a grenade, with the pin still in place, in an old coffee can. Next. she commends the city of Pilot Rock New Year's Eve fire…

January 7 | City of Pendleton

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Sean Butler recap the Jan. 6 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, Butler talks about the approval of the security grant. Corbett then talks about the Pendleton City Council e…

January 6 | Pendleton Police Department

Chief Chuck Byram talks about the meeting with city officials discussing enhancing the security cameras and improving lighting in downtown Pendleton. He also shares what needs to be done in regard to both the criminal element of the homeless population and those who commit crimes to feed their narc…