Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer joins the KUMA Coffee Hour to unpack the county’s upcoming legislative priorities following the latest Association of Oregon Counties meeting. With a focus on keeping the standard 50-30-20 state highway fund split intact, Shafer highlighted critical local concerns regarding transportation funding, rising energy demands, and looming Medicaid cuts. The conversation also dove into the county’s emergency readiness, spotlighting a new rapid-deployable communications unit designed to aid first responders in fire-prone rural areas like Juniper Canyon. As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Shafer urged the community to stay safe amid high-wind fire watches and shared alternative ways to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary locally.

Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer joins the KUMA Coffee Hour to unpack the county&rsquo;s upcoming legislative priorities following the latest Association of Oregon Counties meeting. With a focus on keeping the standard 50-30-20 state highway fund split intact, Shafer highlighted critical local concerns regarding transportation funding, rising energy demands, and looming Medicaid cuts. The conversation also dove into the county&rsquo;s emergency readiness, spotlighting a new rapid-deployable communications unit designed to aid first responders in fire-prone rural areas like Juniper Canyon. As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Shafer urged the community to stay safe amid high-wind fire watches and shared alternative ways to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary locally.

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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