Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons discusses the county budget and being fiscally conservative moving forward. Next, she talks about what the county is doing to increase voter turnout. She also talks about the county drought declaration and her recent tour of the flour mill Cairnspring Mills is collaborating with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to build at the Coyote Business Park in Pendleton.

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons discusses the county budget and being fiscally conservative moving forward. Next, she talks about what the county is doing to increase voter turnout. She also talks about the county drought declaration and her recent tour of the flour mill Cairnspring Mills is collaborating with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to build at the Coyote Business Park in Pendleton.

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 9     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Pendleton Assistant City Manager Chuck Byram and Councilmember Linda Neuman recap the April 7 Pendleton City Council meeting. Byram highlights the swearing in of Pendleton Police Chief Tony Nelson and Lt. Tyler Reddington. Neuman then hightlights the report from the Arts Commission and talks about the art sites in town, plus talks about the art inventory on the city's website. Byram also talks about the first reading amending a previous ordinance to create and provide responsibilities of an Historic Preservation Commission. He also explains the approval of three percent rate increase for Pendleton Sanitary Service and to charge a mandatory fee for curbside comingled recycling. Also address is street repair on North Main Street and the marketing contract for the airport and UAS range. The conversation ends with Neuman talking why she got involved with the city council and Byram's transition from being the former police chief to the new assistant city manager.

Pendleton Assistant City Manager Chuck Byram and Councilmember Linda Neuman recap the April 7 Pendleton City Council meeting. Byram highlights the swearing in of Pendleton Police Chief Tony Nelson and Lt. Tyler Reddington. Neuman then hightlights the report from the Arts Commission and talks about the art sites in town, plus talks about the art inventory on the city's website. Byram also talks about the first reading amending a previous ordinance to create and provide responsibilities of an Historic Preservation Commission. He also explains the approval of three percent rate increase for Pendleton Sanitary Service and to charge a mandatory fee for curbside comingled recycling. Also address is street repair on North Main Street and the marketing contract for the airport and UAS range. The conversation ends with Neuman talking why she got involved with the city council and Byram's transition from being the former police chief to the new assistant city manager.

April 8     |     City of Pendleton

Chief Tony Nelson and Lt. Tyler Reddington discuss administrative staff changes in the Pendleton Police Department. Nelson then talks about one thing he's most eager to change or refine now that he's chief. Nelson also share what he believe's will be one community sentiment he'll look back at in a year to determine if his first year as chief was a success. Reddington then addresses staffing and retention as the PPD navigates the current labor market to ensure there's enough boots on the ground. Nelson then talks about the one crime that's taking up a significant portion of the department's time. As Pendleton is a hub for unmanned aircraft systems, Reddington talks about how the PPD is utilizing drone technology.

Chief Tony Nelson and Lt. Tyler Reddington discuss administrative staff changes in the Pendleton Police Department. Nelson then talks about one thing he's most eager to change or refine now that he's chief. Nelson also share what he believe's will be one community sentiment he'll look back at in a year to determine if his first year as chief was a success. Reddington then addresses staffing and retention as the PPD navigates the current labor market to ensure there's enough boots on the ground. Nelson then talks about the one crime that's taking up a significant portion of the department's time. As Pendleton is a hub for unmanned aircraft systems, Reddington talks about how the PPD is utilizing drone technology.

April 7     |     Pendleton Police Department

The 2026 Pendleton Round-Up Court and Queen Olivia Corbett announce this year's performers for the 2026 Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Kickoff Concert happening Sept. 12. Queen Olivia Corbett then introduces herself, her court, and the Happy Canyon Princesses. In the time remaining, KUMA Coffee Hour host Dan Thesman spends some time asking questions and getting answers about their parade schedule and how they prepare for 2026 Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Night Show. Learn more at https://www.pendletonroundup.com/

 

The 2026 Pendleton Round-Up Court and Queen Olivia Corbett announce this year's performers for the 2026 Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Kickoff Concert happening Sept. 12. Queen Olivia Corbett then introduces herself, her court, and the Happy Canyon Princesses. In the time remaining, KUMA Coffee Hour host Dan Thesman spends some time asking questions and getting answers about their parade schedule and how they prepare for 2026 Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Night Show. Learn more at <a href="https://www.pendletonroundup.com/">https://www.pendletonroundup.com/</a>
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April 9 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

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