Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons shares what she recently learned from Umatilla County Public Health about gambling addiction. She then talks about food pantries having a lack of food. Next, Timmons talks about attending the Leadership Summit and gives an update on the proposed ATV ordinance.

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons shares what she recently learned from Umatilla County Public Health about gambling addiction. She then talks about food pantries having a lack of food. Next, Timmons talks about attending the Leadership Summit and gives an update on the proposed ATV ordinance.

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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December 11     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Mayor McKennon McDonald recaps yesterday's (12/17/2025) Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, McDonald talks about the proposed downtown lighting grant. Moving to the city council agenda, McDonald shares the testimony of a 7-year-old girl who spoke to the council about the need for an indoor swimming pool and ADA accessible mobile library. McDonald also gives an update on the city's strategic plan, plus talks about the public hearing and action taken by council on the vacant storefront ordinance.

Mayor McKennon McDonald recaps yesterday's (12/17/2025) Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, McDonald talks about the proposed downtown lighting grant. Moving to the city council agenda, McDonald shares the testimony of a 7-year-old girl who spoke to the council about the need for an indoor swimming pool and ADA accessible mobile library. McDonald also gives an update on the city's strategic plan, plus talks about the public hearing and action taken by council on the vacant storefront ordinance.

December 17     |     City of Pendleton

Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan recaps the past weekend's Shop With A Cop, discusses scams and cautions people about holiday crimes. Next, he talks about how things are going at the jail, dispatch and with staffing. As Rowan works on the budget for the next fiscal year, he shares what he's hoping for. He also shares his feelings about making ATV use legal on some county roads on the east side of the county. He wraps up the conversation giving some winter driving tips.

Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan recaps the past weekend's Shop With A Cop, discusses scams and cautions people about holiday crimes. Next, he talks about how things are going at the jail, dispatch and with staffing. As Rowan works on the budget for the next fiscal year, he shares what he's hoping for. He also shares his feelings about making ATV use legal on some county roads on the east side of the county. He wraps up the conversation giving some winter driving tips.

December 16     |     Umatilla County Sheriff's Office

Superintendent Tricia Mooney talks about canned food drive students just wrapped up, winter break and what parents can do to keep their children engaged and ready to go back to school in 2026. She also talks about winter sports and discusses Josh Theros receiving the Christmas Spirit Award presented by Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation. Next. Mooney talks about Armand Larive Middle School students earning top honors in the National Scholastic Press Association's broadcast competition. Wrapping up the conversation, Mooney talks about the district's parent guidance program and how the district alerts parents about school closures and delays.

Superintendent Tricia Mooney talks about canned food drive students just wrapped up, winter break and what parents can do to keep their children engaged and ready to go back to school in 2026. She also talks about winter sports and discusses Josh Theros receiving the Christmas Spirit Award presented by Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation. Next. Mooney talks about Armand Larive Middle School students earning top honors in the National Scholastic Press Association's broadcast competition. Wrapping up the conversation, Mooney talks about the district's parent guidance program and how the district alerts parents about school closures and delays.

December 11 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

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