Pendleton Public Library Director Jennifer Johnson discusses funding issues, good and bad, for libraries right now, including Pendleton. She also talks about the Music Walk project, the literary magazine "Quill of the Umatilla", Story Time and the book giveaway.

Pendleton Public Library Director Jennifer Johnson discusses funding issues, good and bad, for libraries right now, including Pendleton. She also talks about the Music Walk project, the literary magazine "Quill of the Umatilla", Story Time and the book giveaway.

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.

 

 

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;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.
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April 25     |     Pendleton Public Library

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discusses cleanup and repairs being made following last weekend's high water event caused by recent rainfall and snowmelt. Next, he talks about the request to establish a curbside recycling rate, which would begin July 1, 2026, for cities with a population over 4,000 people for residents inside city limits and urban growth areas as part of Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act. Dorran wraps up the conversation talking about a county goat grazing contract for weed abatement.

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discusses cleanup and repairs being made following last weekend's high water event caused by recent rainfall and snowmelt. Next, he talks about the request to establish a curbside recycling rate, which would begin July 1, 2026, for cities with a population over 4,000 people for residents inside city limits and urban growth areas as part of Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act. Dorran wraps up the conversation talking about a county goat grazing contract for weed abatement.

March 19     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Mayor McKennon McDonald and Councilmember Brett Mulvihill recap the March 17 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, they share updates on downtown safety and security projects, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality grants, and building grant extension requests. Regarding the Pendleton City Council meeting, they talk about demolition and removal of the pilot house at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, a public hearing on the new franchise ordinance with Charter Communications, bid awards for 2026 street slurry seal project on various streets, award bid for a mobile library, talk of possibly joining a class action lawsuit regarding potential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and discussion regarding a public request for moratorium on marijuana retailers.

Mayor McKennon McDonald and Councilmember Brett Mulvihill recap the March 17 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, they share updates on downtown safety and security projects, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality grants, and building grant extension requests. Regarding the Pendleton City Council meeting, they talk about demolition and removal of the pilot house at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, a public hearing on the new franchise ordinance with Charter Communications, bid awards for 2026 street slurry seal project on various streets, award bid for a mobile library, talk of possibly joining a class action lawsuit regarding potential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and discussion regarding a public request for moratorium on marijuana retailers.

March 18     |     City of Pendleton

Sheriff Terry Rowan talks about two specific types of scams his office has been made aware of. He also talks about Saint Patrick's Day and offers tips for those who are planning to celebrate. Next, he talks about the Oregon Legislature passing a ban on face coverings for law enforcement and what his concerns are regarding this. He also shares other concerns he might have had during this last session. Rowan then talks about staffing and the collision involving a UCSO vehicle with a Pendleton Police Department vehicle and what type of investigation is involved when something like that happens.

Sheriff Terry Rowan talks about two specific types of scams his office has been made aware of. He also talks about Saint Patrick's Day and offers tips for those who are planning to celebrate. Next, he talks about the Oregon Legislature passing a ban on face coverings for law enforcement and what his concerns are regarding this. He also shares other concerns he might have had during this last session. Rowan then talks about staffing and the collision involving a UCSO vehicle with a Pendleton Police Department vehicle and what type of investigation is involved when something like that happens.

April 25 | Pendleton Public Library

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