Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson previews next month's Heppner Wee Bit O'Ireland Festival. Next, Nelson talks about the new Morrow County Courthouse and tomorrow (Tues., Feb. 24) groundbreaking ceremony at 3 p.m. next to the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Heppner. Nelson wraps up the conversation talking about the public defense crisis hitting Morrow County, as well as solutions.

Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson previews next month's Heppner Wee Bit O'Ireland Festival. Next, Nelson talks about the new Morrow County Courthouse and tomorrow (Tues., Feb. 24) groundbreaking ceremony at 3 p.m. next to the Morrow County Fairgrounds in Heppner. Nelson wraps up the conversation talking about the public defense crisis hitting Morrow County, as well as solutions.

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 23     |     Morrow County District Attorney Office

Milton-Freewater Mayor Mike Odman talks about presenting the inaugural 2026 State of the City Address on Tues., Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at McLoughlin High School Auditorium. He also shares some of the challenges facing the citizens of Milton-Freewater that he plans to address in Tuesday's remarks. He also talks about the city council adopting a resolution to put charter amendments before the voters in May. Odman then talks about interim city manager Tim Johnson and the recruitment strategy for a permanent city manager. Next, Odman talks about the city's fiscal health, plans for community engagement, the satisfaction survey, and vision for economic opportunity.

Milton-Freewater Mayor Mike Odman talks about presenting the inaugural 2026 State of the City Address on Tues., Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at McLoughlin High School Auditorium. He also shares some of the challenges facing the citizens of Milton-Freewater that he plans to address in Tuesday's remarks. He also talks about the city council adopting a resolution to put charter amendments before the voters in May. Odman then talks about interim city manager Tim Johnson and the recruitment strategy for a permanent city manager. Next, Odman talks about the city's fiscal health, plans for community engagement, the satisfaction survey, and vision for economic opportunity.

February 20     |     City of Milton-Freewater

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discusses the house bill about studying the science of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors and how he feels about this bill that differs from the one he supported that failed to pass last summer. Dorran then shares what other issues he's watching closely during the Oregon Legislature's short session.

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran discusses the house bill about studying the science of nuclear energy, including small modular reactors and how he feels about this bill that differs from the one he supported that failed to pass last summer. Dorran then shares what other issues he's watching closely during the Oregon Legislature's short session.

February 19     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Addison Schulberg recap the Feb. 18 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, then three-month deadlines were approved for projects that passed their original deadlines and their extended deadlines. A plan for a test installation of cameras and possible lighting upgrades to Brownfield Park was also passed. As for the city council meeting, Corbett talks about a proclamation for the Two Cultures One Community Pow-Wow, then public hearings on vacation of the western half of a portion of SW 9th Street for town home development, amending the vacant property ordinance, and passing referral to the electors of the city of Pendleton the question of imposing a levy for fire and ambulance services.

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Addison Schulberg recap the Feb. 18 Pendleton Development Commission and Pendleton City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, then three-month deadlines were approved for projects that passed their original deadlines and their extended deadlines. A plan for a test installation of cameras and possible lighting upgrades to Brownfield Park was also passed. As for the city council meeting, Corbett talks about a proclamation for the Two Cultures One Community Pow-Wow, then public hearings on vacation of the western half of a portion of SW 9th Street for town home development, amending the vacant property ordinance, and passing referral to the electors of the city of Pendleton the question of imposing a levy for fire and ambulance services.

February 23 | Morrow County District Attorney Office

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