Oregon East Symphony Executive Director J.D. Kindle gives the basics of the free OES Winter Youth Orchestra Concert on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Vert Clubroom. Then, OES Youth Orchestra Director Sam Ross discusses the works being performed at the concert, then Tiffany Wiseman and Ryland Beers, share their experience performing with the youth orchestra. Learn more at https://www.oregoneastsymphony.org/

Oregon East Symphony Executive Director J.D. Kindle gives the basics of the free OES Winter Youth Orchestra Concert on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. at the Vert Clubroom. Then, OES Youth Orchestra Director Sam Ross discusses the works being performed at the concert, then Tiffany Wiseman and Ryland Beers, share their experience performing with the youth orchestra. Learn more at https://www.oregoneastsymphony.org/

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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Coffee Hour Podcast

December 30     |     Oregon East Symphony

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons begins with a personal story that recently happened while cleaning out behind a pump house of her childhood home -- the discovery of a grenade, with the pin still in place, in an old coffee can. Next. she commends the city of Pilot Rock New Year's Eve fireworks show. She also gives an update on petitions to recall Sheriff Terry Rowan. Timmons also talks about the problem of used RVs/motorhomes being used by homeless people in the county and left. Timmons wraps up the conversation talking about legislative concerns.

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons begins with a personal story that recently happened while cleaning out behind a pump house of her childhood home -- the discovery of a grenade, with the pin still in place, in an old coffee can. Next. she commends the city of Pilot Rock New Year's Eve fireworks show. She also gives an update on petitions to recall Sheriff Terry Rowan. Timmons also talks about the problem of used RVs/motorhomes being used by homeless people in the county and left. Timmons wraps up the conversation talking about legislative concerns.

January 8     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Sean Butler recap the Jan. 6 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, Butler talks about the approval of the security grant. Corbett then talks about the Pendleton City Council electing Carole Innes as Council President and details the parks and recreation department's capital improvement program presented last night to the city council. Butler then shares a bit about himself and why he chose to be a councilmember. The conversation wraps up talking about the thought of an indoor pool in Pendleton. 

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Sean Butler recap the Jan. 6 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, Butler talks about the approval of the security grant. Corbett then talks about the Pendleton City Council electing Carole Innes as Council President and details the parks and recreation department's capital improvement program presented last night to the city council. Butler then shares a bit about himself and why he chose to be a councilmember. The conversation wraps up talking about the thought of an indoor pool in Pendleton.&nbsp;

January 7     |     City of Pendleton

Chief Chuck Byram talks about the meeting with city officials discussing enhancing the security cameras and improving lighting in downtown Pendleton. He also shares what needs to be done in regard to both the criminal element of the homeless population and those who commit crimes to feed their narcotics addictions. He also talks about the arrest of David Howard Young for first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree forcible sodomy, then briefly discusses the department's involvement in the investigation involving the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce. Next, Byram updates the status on the fleed of new police vehicles the city is leasing, he talks about staffing and shares a little bit about 2025's calls of service.

Chief Chuck Byram talks about the meeting with city officials discussing enhancing the security cameras and improving lighting in downtown Pendleton. He also shares what needs to be done in regard to both the criminal element of the homeless population and those who commit crimes to feed their narcotics addictions. He also talks about the arrest of David Howard Young for first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree forcible sodomy, then briefly discusses the department's involvement in the investigation involving the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce. Next, Byram updates the status on the fleed of new police vehicles the city is leasing, he talks about staffing and shares a little bit about 2025's calls of service.

December 30 | Oregon East Symphony

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