Pendleton Convention Center Manager Pat Beard shares highlights from events planned at the three venues he manages, which are the Blue Mountain Equine Center, Pendleton Convention Center and Vert Theater. Now that the Blue Mountain Equine Center is up and running, he talks about the need for a hotel to be built at the Pendleton Convention Center, which would help attract conventions that seek on-site lodging and will fit right in with the future of the area. Beard also shares that Pendleton Idol will return in 2026. Learn more about all the events he mentioned by visiting https://www.meetinpendleton.com/

Pendleton Convention Center Manager Pat Beard shares highlights from events planned at the three venues he manages, which are the Blue Mountain Equine Center, Pendleton Convention Center and Vert Theater. Now that the Blue Mountain Equine Center is up and running, he talks about the need for a hotel to be built at the Pendleton Convention Center, which would help attract conventions that seek on-site lodging and will fit right in with the future of the area. Beard also shares that Pendleton Idol will return in 2026. Learn more about all the events he mentioned by visiting https://www.meetinpendleton.com/

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 31     |     Pendleton Convention Center

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 31 | Pendleton Convention Center

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