Mayor McKennon McDonald recaps the July 1 Pendleton City Council meeting. She explains approval of two interfund loan renewals for the UAS capital improvement fund and the city's urban forestry fund. Under new business she explains at length request for council to discuss and indicate if they are interested in pursuing an updated park system development charge. McDonald also talks about the police department contract for patrol officers and staff, plus gives an update on filling the council seat vacancy.

Mayor McKennon McDonald recaps the July 1 Pendleton City Council meeting. She explains approval of two interfund loan renewals for the UAS capital improvement fund and the city's urban forestry fund. Under new business she explains at length request for council to discuss and indicate if they are interested in pursuing an updated park system development charge. McDonald also talks about the police department contract for patrol officers and staff, plus gives an update on filling the council seat vacancy.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Coffee Hour Podcast

July 2     |     City of Pendleton

Umatilla County District Attorney Dan Primus discusses major cases his office is working on and addresses cases where the defendant’s mental health competency is questioned. He also talks about when a defendant prepares to change their plea, then changes their mind and how the DA’s office proceeds. Next, Primus talks about the supervised portfolio practicum examination, which is a new pathway to become a licensed attorney in Oregon in addition to the traditional bar exam.

Umatilla County District Attorney Dan Primus discusses major cases his office is working on and addresses cases where the defendant&rsquo;s mental health competency is questioned. He also talks about when a defendant prepares to change their plea, then changes their mind and how the DA&rsquo;s office proceeds. Next, Primus talks about the supervised portfolio practicum examination, which is a new pathway to become a licensed attorney in Oregon in addition to the traditional bar exam.

July 18     |     Umatilla County District Attorney's Office

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran talks about the transportation package and how it ended up failing as the 2025 session of the Oregon Legislature closed, the effects of layoffs with the Oregon Department of Transportation and how Umatilla County Public Works Director Tom Fellows is maintaining a stable roads department. Dorran shares what’s next for a bill involving Umatilla County as a test project for small modular reaction, which also didn’t pass in the 2025 session. Next, he talks about the contract ratification between Umatilla County and the courthouse unit of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. Dorran wraps up the conversation promoting the Umatilla County Fair, Aug. 6-9.

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran talks about the transportation package and how it ended up failing as the 2025 session of the Oregon Legislature closed, the effects of layoffs with the Oregon Department of Transportation and how Umatilla County Public Works Director Tom Fellows is maintaining a stable roads department. Dorran shares what&rsquo;s next for a bill involving Umatilla County as a test project for small modular reaction, which also didn&rsquo;t pass in the 2025 session. Next, he talks about the contract ratification between Umatilla County and the courthouse unit of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees. Dorran wraps up the conversation promoting the Umatilla County Fair, Aug. 6-9.

July 17     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett recaps yesterday's Pendleton Development Commission and city council meetings. Corbett explains the process and recommendation made to fill the vacant city council position in Ward 2 for which Sean Butler was selected and sworn in. Corbett also explains a letter of concern presented to council last by the Elgin Opera House concerning ADA accessibility for the former Christian Science Building. Other items had to do with the seismic upgrade to Pendleton Fire Station No. 2, battery storage at the wastewater treatment facility, plus the annual report from the tree commission.

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett recaps yesterday's Pendleton Development Commission and city council meetings. Corbett explains the process and recommendation made to fill the vacant city council position in Ward 2 for which Sean Butler was selected and sworn in. Corbett also explains a letter of concern presented to council last by the Elgin Opera House concerning ADA accessibility for the former Christian Science Building. Other items had to do with the seismic upgrade to Pendleton Fire Station No. 2, battery storage at the wastewater treatment facility, plus the annual report from the tree commission.

July 2 | City of Pendleton

Coffee Hour Podcast

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