Umatilla County Public Health Director Joe Fiumara breaks down the Air Quality Index (AQI) categories and provides practical safety advice for managing smoke and heat risks during wildfire season. He also reviews a recent Umatilla/Morrow County Drinking Water Roadmap public meeting focused on long-term drinking water solutions and highlights upcoming summer well-testing events to address local nitrate concerns.

Umatilla County Public Health Director Joe Fiumara breaks down the Air Quality Index (AQI) categories and provides practical safety advice for managing smoke and heat risks during wildfire season. He also reviews a recent Umatilla/Morrow County Drinking Water Roadmap public meeting focused on long-term drinking water solutions and highlights upcoming summer well-testing events to address local nitrate concerns.

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Daily conversation with newsmakers. 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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August 12 | Joe Fiumara, Umatilla County Public Health Director

Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 Deputy Chief Rich Cearns discusses local and statewide deployments, the challenges of balancing EMS calls with firefighting, and recent station renovations. Ben Wagner of Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 6 highlights the specific challenges of combating the Paradise and Hagen wildfires, such as restricted aviation tactics in watersheds, wildlife hazards, and steep terrain.

Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 Deputy Chief Rich Cearns discusses local and statewide deployments, the challenges of balancing EMS calls with firefighting, and recent station renovations. Ben Wagner of Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 6 highlights the specific challenges of combating the Paradise and Hagen wildfires, such as restricted aviation tactics in watersheds, wildlife hazards, and steep terrain.

August 14 | Rich Cearns, UCFD1; Ben Wagner, Hagen and Paradise Fires Management Team

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons to discuss the ongoing wildfire season sweeping through the Columbia Basin. Commissioner Timmons shares her personal reflections on the Lower Dry Creek Fire, highlighting the community's swift evacuation efforts, the selfless work of local emergency responders, and the inspiring stories of neighborly support that emerged from the crisis. The conversation also dives into the excitement surrounding the Umatilla County Fair, featuring behind-the-scenes updates on new facilities, 4-H competition highlights, and a peek into the annual Wheat League baking contest.

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons to discuss the ongoing wildfire season sweeping through the Columbia Basin. Commissioner Timmons shares her personal reflections on the Lower Dry Creek Fire, highlighting the community's swift evacuation efforts, the selfless work of local emergency responders, and the inspiring stories of neighborly support that emerged from the crisis. The conversation also dives into the excitement surrounding the Umatilla County Fair, featuring behind-the-scenes updates on new facilities, 4-H competition highlights, and a peek into the annual Wheat League baking contest.

August 13     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Morgan Dunlap with the Wheatstock Music Festival discusses preparations for the 20th annual event in Helix, highlighting its growth from a small local benefit into a major two-day community event. Originally created to honor the victims of the Mustang 22 tragedy, the festival continues its legacy of supporting veterans through the Cross the Divide Foundation. He talked about how proceeds also go towards funding equipment and travel for local student programs as well as college and trade school scholarships for graduating seniors.

Morgan Dunlap with the Wheatstock Music Festival discusses preparations for the 20th annual event in Helix, highlighting its growth from a small local benefit into a major two-day community event. Originally created to honor the victims of the Mustang 22 tragedy, the festival continues its legacy of supporting veterans through the Cross the Divide Foundation. He talked about how proceeds also go towards funding equipment and travel for local student programs as well as college and trade school scholarships for graduating seniors.

August 12 | Joe Fiumara, Umatilla County Public Health Director

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