Meteorologist Camden Plunkett discusses records and observed data for December, the monthly outlook for January, the three-month outlook for January-March, then takes some time to talk about above normal readings at McKay Reservoir and the Umatilla River. Next, he discusses La Nina and El Nino, the snowpack, water supply and drought. Then Plunkett talsk about sunrise/sunset and stargazing. Plunkett wraps up the conversation talking about fog.

Meteorologist Camden Plunkett discusses records and observed data for December, the monthly outlook for January, the three-month outlook for January-March, then takes some time to talk about above normal readings at McKay Reservoir and the Umatilla River. Next, he discusses La Nina and El Nino, the snowpack, water supply and drought. Then Plunkett talsk about sunrise/sunset and stargazing. Plunkett wraps up the conversation talking about fog.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

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January 6     |     National Weather Service

Commissioner Cindy Timmons is the new chair for the board of commissioners and explains what the means. She then talks about attending today's meeting of the Governor's Commission on Senior Services and what the group is working on. Next week, she attends a quarterly meeting with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and discusses how important that cooperation with CTUIR is to the county. Timmons then expresses her concerns for the upcoming 2025 session of the Oregon Legislature, talks about the Umatilla County truancy policy and attending Gov. Kotek's State of the State address. Also discussed is Oregon State University and the Umatilla County Fair moving into new office space in Hermiston.

Commissioner Cindy Timmons is the new chair for the board of commissioners and explains what the means. She then talks about attending today's meeting of the Governor's Commission on Senior Services and what the group is working on. Next week, she attends a quarterly meeting with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and discusses how important that cooperation with CTUIR is to the county. Timmons then expresses her concerns for the upcoming 2025 session of the Oregon Legislature, talks about the Umatilla County truancy policy and attending Gov. Kotek's State of the State address. Also discussed is Oregon State University and the Umatilla County Fair moving into new office space in Hermiston.

January 9     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Mayor McKennon McDonald and City Manager Robb Corbett recap last night's city council meeting. McDonald begins by talking about the presentation of plaques to mayor and council, plus the mayoral appointments to boards, committees, and commissions. Corbett talks about two ODOT elderly and disabled services transportation grants. McDonald then talks about the second reading amending the Historic Preservation Committee Ordinance as currently there's 6 members, the request is for 7. She also talks about the election of council president and the annual report from the communications specialist. Corbett then talks about the final report for building maintenance funds. McDonald talks about the declaration of an open position on city council and Corbett wraps up the conversation talking about the budget.

Mayor McKennon McDonald and City Manager Robb Corbett recap last night's city council meeting. McDonald begins by talking about the presentation of plaques to mayor and council, plus the mayoral appointments to boards, committees, and commissions. Corbett talks about two ODOT elderly and disabled services transportation grants. McDonald then talks about the second reading amending the Historic Preservation Committee Ordinance as currently there's 6 members, the request is for 7. She also talks about the election of council president and the annual report from the communications specialist. Corbett then talks about the final report for building maintenance funds. McDonald talks about the declaration of an open position on city council and Corbett wraps up the conversation talking about the budget.

January 8     |     City of Pendleton

Chief Chuck Byram highlights Sherwood Heights Elementary School and School Resource Officer Lance Zaugg raising over $2,600 in this year's No Shave November fundraiser. The money donated to the local American Cancer Society. Next, Byram gives details on three arrests made since the New Year. Next, he goes into detail on the new beat is coming along the River Walk, parks, and downtown areas, plus highlights some of 2024's crime rates and statistics. Byram then discusses how the county's deflection program is going and talks about new PPD's new officer, Heston Richmond.

Chief Chuck Byram highlights Sherwood Heights Elementary School and School Resource Officer Lance Zaugg raising over $2,600 in this year's No Shave November fundraiser. The money donated to the local American Cancer Society. Next, Byram gives details on three arrests made since the New Year. Next, he goes into detail on the new beat is coming along the River Walk, parks, and downtown areas, plus highlights some of 2024's crime rates and statistics. Byram then discusses how the county's deflection program is going and talks about new PPD's new officer, Heston Richmond.

January 6 | National Weather Service

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