Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons recaps meetings she and the other two commissioners had this week in Salem with the Association of Oregon Counties and with lawmakers at the state capitol. She also breaks down the recently released community health assessment from Umatilla County Public Health. Timmons wraps up the conversation talking about the presentation commissioners heard on the upcoming Model A Ford Club of America National Convention coming to Pendleton, May 31-June 7. Learn more at: https://mafca.com/event/2026-mafca-national-convention-pendleton-oregon/

 

Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons recaps meetings she and the other two commissioners had this week in Salem with the Association of Oregon Counties and with lawmakers at the state capitol. She also breaks down the recently released community health assessment from Umatilla County Public Health. Timmons wraps up the conversation talking about the presentation commissioners heard on the upcoming Model A Ford Club of America National Convention coming to Pendleton, May 31-June 7. Learn more at: <a href="https://mafca.com/event/2026-mafca-national-convention-pendleton-oregon/">https://mafca.com/event/2026-mafca-national-convention-pendleton-oregon/</a>
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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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February 12     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) Heritage Station Museum Executive Director Shannon Gruenhagen has volunteer opportunities for high school students looking for community service hours. She also talks about fourth grade tours and the search for a fundraising coordinator. Gruenhagen then talks about the involvement UCHS will have on the Pendleton Street Fair on Saturday, May 16. Learn more at https://heritagestationmuseum.org/

Next, Pendleton Center for the Arts Executive Director Roberta Lavadour talks First Draft, the May 16th Pendleton Street Fair, classes and Cheryl Marier's new exhibit. Learn more by visiting https://pendletonarts.org/

Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) Heritage Station Museum Executive Director Shannon Gruenhagen has volunteer opportunities for high school students looking for community service hours. She also talks about fourth grade tours and the search for a fundraising coordinator. Gruenhagen then talks about the involvement UCHS will have on the Pendleton Street Fair on Saturday, May 16. Learn more at <a href="https://heritagestationmuseum.org/">https://heritagestationmuseum.org/</a>
Next, Pendleton Center for the Arts Executive Director Roberta Lavadour talks First Draft, the May 16th Pendleton Street Fair, classes and Cheryl Marier's new exhibit. Learn more by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://pendletonarts.org/">https://pendletonarts.org/</a>

April 3     |     Umatilla County Historical Society & Pendleton Center for the Arts

Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer talks about approving the sheriff's office request for more than $26K for body armor. Next, he talks about the county receiving an emergency management performance grant and the payable considered for dispatch to upgrade its fire alerting system. Shafer then gives an update on the Columbia Development Authority and Emily Collins pending trip to Washington, D.C. Shafer wraps up the conversation talking about Gov. Tina Kotek signing off on a drought declaration for Umatilla County and what he foresees about fire season this year.

Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer talks about approving the sheriff's office request for more than $26K for body armor. Next, he talks about the county receiving an emergency management performance grant and the payable considered for dispatch to upgrade its fire alerting system. Shafer then gives an update on the Columbia Development Authority and Emily Collins pending trip to Washington, D.C. Shafer wraps up the conversation talking about Gov. Tina Kotek signing off on a drought declaration for Umatilla County and what he foresees about fire season this year.

April 2     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Pendleton Community Development Planning Technician Stephanie Huffman promotes the upcoming Pendleton Street Fair, Sat., May 16 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. She talks about what's new and unique this year, whether attendees need to buy tickets and how people can get involved.

Next, Pendleton Community Development Director Tim Simons talks about the Summit Ridge subdivision, Rees-Goad Way construction, Roy Raley Park modifications, the ODFW new district office construction, street slurry seal, North Main Street work, improvements at the wastewater treatment plant and curbside co-mingling recycling starting in July.

Pendleton Community Development Planning Technician Stephanie Huffman promotes the upcoming Pendleton Street Fair, Sat., May 16 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. She talks about what's new and unique this year, whether attendees need to buy tickets and how people can get involved.
Next, Pendleton Community Development Director Tim Simons talks about the Summit Ridge subdivision, Rees-Goad Way construction, Roy Raley Park modifications, the ODFW new district office construction, street slurry seal, North Main Street work, improvements at the wastewater treatment plant and curbside co-mingling recycling starting in July.

February 12 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

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