Join host Dan Thesman on this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour as he sits down with Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer to tackle the big stories impacting our community. The pair open with a heartfelt tribute to retiring County Counsel Doug Olsen after nearly three decades of dedicated service, while taking a look at how new Deputy County Counsel Nick Warner is stepping into the role. Commissioner Shafer also breaks down major local developments—from the West End Enterprise Zone and crucial pipeline projects to the intense, non-stop firefighting efforts currently managed by the Office of Emergency Management. Plus, get a preview of the upcoming Umatilla County Fair and the brand-new RV infrastructure at EOTEC.

August 10 | Blue Mountain Community College
27:46

August 7 | Umatilla County Historical Society & Pendleton Center for the Arts
27:41

August 5 | City of Pendleton
28:55