With wildfires raging across Oregon and Washington, Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson joins host Dan Thesman on the KUMA Coffee Hour to address the heightened dangers of fire season. Beyond the environmental threat, Nelson discusses the severe criminal and financial repercussions of reckless burning, the legal definition of arson, and the crucial role local and visiting firefighters play in protecting communities. Plus, he breaks down an impending eminent domain trial involving Idaho Power’s proposed 293-mile transmission line across Eastern Oregon.

With wildfires raging across Oregon and Washington, Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson joins host Dan Thesman on the&nbsp;KUMA Coffee Hour to address the heightened dangers of fire season. Beyond the environmental threat, Nelson discusses the severe criminal and financial repercussions of reckless burning, the legal definition of arson, and the crucial role local and visiting firefighters play in protecting communities. Plus, he breaks down an impending eminent domain trial involving Idaho Power&rsquo;s proposed 293-mile transmission line across Eastern Oregon.

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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