ODOT Community Affairs Specialist Vicki Moles talks about critical road safety and upcoming local infrastructure projects. The conversation covers essential safety advice for navigating wildfire smoke and active fire zones, along with progress updates on regional projects — including the Oregon 11 chip seal, ongoing ADA curb ramp improvements in Pendleton, and upcoming repairs and night paving on I-84. Moles also gives listeners a peek behind the scenes at ODOT’s multi-year scoping and design process, concluding with a reminder for drivers to stay alert and respect automated flagger devices in work zones to keep everyone safe this summer.

ODOT Community Affairs Specialist Vicki Moles talks about critical road safety and upcoming local infrastructure projects. The conversation covers essential safety advice for navigating wildfire smoke and active fire zones, along with progress updates on regional projects &mdash; including the Oregon 11 chip seal, ongoing ADA curb ramp improvements in Pendleton, and upcoming repairs and night paving on I-84. Moles also gives listeners a peek behind the scenes at ODOT&rsquo;s multi-year scoping and design process, concluding with a reminder for drivers to stay alert and respect automated flagger devices in work zones to keep everyone safe this summer.

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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July 20     |     Oregon Department of Transportation

In this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour, Dan Thesman speaks with Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield to discuss the heightened wildfire activity across the region, including the Lower Dry Creek, Hagen, Paradise, and Horse Ridge fires. Undersheriff Littlefield stresses the critical importance of respecting road closures to ensure the safety of first responders and utility crews working to restore power. He also urges residents to be proactive by creating evacuation plans and leaving early if they feel threatened, rather than waiting for official orders. Additionally, Littlefield highlights the vital role played by local Search and Rescue volunteers during wildfire season, provides an update on regional 911 emergency communications, and outlines how fire origin investigations are conducted in collaboration with state fire marshals.

In this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour, Dan Thesman speaks with Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield to discuss the heightened wildfire activity across the region, including the Lower Dry Creek, Hagen, Paradise, and Horse Ridge fires. Undersheriff Littlefield stresses the critical importance of respecting road closures to ensure the safety of first responders and utility crews working to restore power. He also urges residents to be proactive by creating evacuation plans and leaving early if they feel threatened, rather than waiting for official orders. Additionally, Littlefield highlights the vital role played by local Search and Rescue volunteers during wildfire season, provides an update on regional 911 emergency communications, and outlines how fire origin investigations are conducted in collaboration with state fire marshals.

July 21     |     Umatilla County Sheriff's Office

In this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour, host Dan Thesman and Oregon State Fire Marshal representative Sandy Roberts discuss Umatilla County's Lower Dry Creek fire. They highlight the progress toward 20 percent containment of the 6,753-acre blaze, the arduous "cold trailing" process, structure loss assessments, and the coordination of fire task forces.

In this episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour, host Dan Thesman and Oregon State Fire Marshal representative Sandy Roberts discuss Umatilla County's Lower Dry Creek fire. They highlight the progress toward 20 percent containment of the 6,753-acre blaze, the arduous "cold trailing" process, structure loss assessments, and the coordination of fire task forces.

July 17     |     Lower Dry Creek Fire Update - Oregon State Fire Marshal

As a new school year approaches, Hermiston School District Superintendent Tricia Mooney sits down to discuss the district’s latest developments and future plans. In this interview, Mooney covers several key topics, including the school board's recent election of officers, how the district is proactively navigating a trend of declining enrollment, and the regular financial audit processes currently underway. She also shares insights on her recent strategic planning engagement report and her work as chair of the state's Quality Education Commission. To wrap things up, Mooney celebrates the stunning, newly replaced turf at Kennison Field and shares details on the upcoming in-person school registration support days.

As a new school year approaches, Hermiston School District Superintendent Tricia Mooney sits down to discuss the district&rsquo;s latest developments and future plans. In this interview, Mooney covers several key topics, including the school board's recent election of officers, how the district is proactively navigating a trend of declining enrollment, and the regular financial audit processes currently underway. She also shares insights on her recent strategic planning engagement report and her work as chair of the state's Quality Education Commission. To wrap things up, Mooney celebrates the stunning, newly replaced turf at Kennison Field and shares details on the upcoming in-person school registration support days.

July 20 | Oregon Department of Transportation

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