Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer explains what Senate Bill 455, the aquifer recharge bill, will do and why it's important. He also shares what he's watching in Salem. Shafer also talks about some of the agenda items from yesterday's board of commissioners' meeting. He also provides some updates on Community Counseling Solutions' work in behavioral health and addiction services.

Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer explains what Senate Bill 455, the aquifer recharge bill, will do and why it's important. He also shares what he's watching in Salem. Shafer also talks about some of the agenda items from yesterday's board of commissioners' meeting. He also provides some updates on Community Counseling Solutions' work in behavioral health and addiction services.

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 2     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Umatilla County Emergency Manager Sage DeLong talks about damage the county sustained from last weekend's flood caused by recent rainfall and snowmelt - he shares what areas were hit the hardest. He also talks about how the recent high-water event affects the long-term drought status declared earlier this month. Additionally, he talks about how the current drought status changes his office's preparation and staffing for the upcoming wildfire season. DeLong also talks about updates to Umatilla County's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

Umatilla County Emergency Manager Sage DeLong talks about damage the county sustained from last weekend's flood caused by recent rainfall and snowmelt - he shares what areas were hit the hardest. He also talks about how the recent high-water event affects the long-term drought status declared earlier this month. Additionally, he talks about how the current drought status changes his office's preparation and staffing for the upcoming wildfire season. DeLong also talks about updates to Umatilla County's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

March 20     |     Umatilla County Emergency Management

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discusses cleanup and repairs being made following last weekend's high water event caused by recent rainfall and snowmelt. Next, he talks about the request to establish a curbside recycling rate, which would begin July 1, 2026, for cities with a population over 4,000 people for residents inside city limits and urban growth areas as part of Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act. Dorran wraps up the conversation talking about a county goat grazing contract for weed abatement.

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discusses cleanup and repairs being made following last weekend's high water event caused by recent rainfall and snowmelt. Next, he talks about the request to establish a curbside recycling rate, which would begin July 1, 2026, for cities with a population over 4,000 people for residents inside city limits and urban growth areas as part of Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act. Dorran wraps up the conversation talking about a county goat grazing contract for weed abatement.

March 19     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Mayor McKennon McDonald and Councilmember Brett Mulvihill recap the March 17 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, they share updates on downtown safety and security projects, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality grants, and building grant extension requests. Regarding the Pendleton City Council meeting, they talk about demolition and removal of the pilot house at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, a public hearing on the new franchise ordinance with Charter Communications, bid awards for 2026 street slurry seal project on various streets, award bid for a mobile library, talk of possibly joining a class action lawsuit regarding potential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and discussion regarding a public request for moratorium on marijuana retailers.

Mayor McKennon McDonald and Councilmember Brett Mulvihill recap the March 17 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, they share updates on downtown safety and security projects, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality grants, and building grant extension requests. Regarding the Pendleton City Council meeting, they talk about demolition and removal of the pilot house at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport, a public hearing on the new franchise ordinance with Charter Communications, bid awards for 2026 street slurry seal project on various streets, award bid for a mobile library, talk of possibly joining a class action lawsuit regarding potential per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and discussion regarding a public request for moratorium on marijuana retailers.

February 2 | Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

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