Chief Chuck Byram discusses recently commended Officer Dakotta Bridges for quick thinking. Byram explains what Bridges did that made him sit up and take notice. Byram also expresses concerns he has over the apartments going in on Westgate. Plus, he discusses what's on the top of his list for the coming budget and staffing.

Chief Chuck Byram discusses recently commended Officer Dakotta Bridges for quick thinking. Byram explains what Bridges did that made him sit up and take notice. Byram also expresses concerns he has over the apartments going in on Westgate. Plus, he discusses what's on the top of his list for the coming budget and staffing.

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 4     |     Pendleton Police Department

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discusses the house bill about studying the science of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors and how he feels about this bill that differs from the one he supported that failed to pass last summer. Dorran then shares what other issues he's watching closely during the Oregon Legislature's short session.

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discusses the house bill about studying the science of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors and how he feels about this bill that differs from the one he supported that failed to pass last summer. Dorran then shares what other issues he's watching closely during the Oregon Legislature's short session.

February 19     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Addison Schulberg recap the Feb. 18 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, then three-month deadlines were approved for projects that passed their original deadlines and their extended deadlines. A plan for a test installation of cameras and possible lighting upgrades to Brownfield Park was also passed. As for the city council meeting, Corbett talks about a proclamation for the Two Cultures One Community Pow-Wow, then public hearings on vacation of the western half of a portion of SW 9th Street for town home development, amending the vacant property ordinance, and passing referral to the electors of the city of Pendleton the question of imposing a levy for fire and ambulance services.

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Addison Schulberg recap the Feb. 18 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, then three-month deadlines were approved for projects that passed their original deadlines and their extended deadlines. A plan for a test installation of cameras and possible lighting upgrades to Brownfield Park was also passed. As for the city council meeting, Corbett talks about a proclamation for the Two Cultures One Community Pow-Wow, then public hearings on vacation of the western half of a portion of SW 9th Street for town home development, amending the vacant property ordinance, and passing referral to the electors of the city of Pendleton the question of imposing a levy for fire and ambulance services.

February 18     |     City of Pendleton

Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan talks about the scams that are on his department's radar now. He talks about Oregon's gun control law that's still in the courts on constitutionality questions and possibility of longer waiting periods for permits. He also shares his thoughts on Washington's anti-sheriff bill and if this shouldn't be something left to the voters. Rowan then discusses Friday's accident involving a vehicle that went into Mill Creek near Walla Walla on the Oregon side of the state line and how different law enforcement agencies deal with jurisdictional issues like that.

Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan talks about the scams that are on his department's radar now. He talks about Oregon's gun control law that's still in the courts on constitutionality questions and possibility of longer waiting periods for permits. He also shares his thoughts on Washington's anti-sheriff bill and if this shouldn't be something left to the voters. Rowan then discusses Friday's accident involving a vehicle that went into Mill Creek near Walla Walla on the Oregon side of the state line and how different law enforcement agencies deal with jurisdictional issues like that.

April 4 | Pendleton Police Department

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