Cody and Jared Campbell preview Saturday's Helix Heart of Country Rodeo, which includes auctions, calcutta and an after-party with live music.

Cody and Jared Campbell preview Saturday's Helix Heart of Country Rodeo, which includes auctions, calcutta and an after-party with live music.

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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June 2 | Helix Heart of Country Rodeo

Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark Morgan talks about the recent budget committee meeting, then previews the public hearing on the 2026-2027 city budget that will be held June 8 at 7 p.m. He also talks about what's next for the city charter changes and discusses what residents need to know about curbside recycling that's coming to the city. Morgan then shares news about the new website the city has created focused on data center water use, which the public can access at: https://www.hermiston.gov/publicworks/page/water-use-hermiston-area

Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark Morgan talks about the recent budget committee meeting, then previews the public hearing on the 2026-2027 city budget that will be held June 8 at 7 p.m. He also talks about what's next for the city charter changes and discusses what residents need to know about curbside recycling that's coming to the city. Morgan then shares news about the new website the city has created focused on data center water use, which the public can access at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hermiston.gov/publicworks/page/water-use-hermiston-area" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hermiston.gov/publicworks/page/water-use-hermiston-area&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1780416013460000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3PB6GVbC_X5dKpzEINeuUf">https://www.hermiston.gov/publicworks/page/water-use-hermiston-area</a>

June 1     |     City of Hermiston

Chief Tony Nelson shares how the Pendleton Police Department is handling the city manager's proposal for a more robust system dealing with the homeless. He also talks about the recent budget committee meetings and the impact on the department. Nelson also gives an update on the police vehicles and gives some advice for the class of 2026 as graduation approaches. Next, Nelson talks about staffing, his reaction to the state paying to upgrade all the 911 systems, downtown patrols and event planning.

Chief Tony Nelson shares how the Pendleton Police Department is handling the city manager's proposal for a more robust system dealing with the homeless. He also talks about the recent budget committee meetings and the impact on the department. Nelson also gives an update on the police vehicles and gives some advice for the class of 2026 as graduation approaches. Next, Nelson talks about staffing, his reaction to the state paying to upgrade all the 911 systems, downtown patrols and event planning.

May 29     |     Pendleton Police Department

CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator Kimberly Hughes discusses wildfire awareness, how most wildfires start and why the region is so prone to wildfires. She also talks about the region's firefighting services and how CTUIR helps others and in return, how other agencies assist CTUIR. She also shares how people can help prevent wildfires and what people should know in case of a wildfire.

CTUIR Emergency Management Coordinator Kimberly Hughes discusses wildfire awareness, how most wildfires start and why the region is so prone to wildfires. She also talks about the region's firefighting services and how CTUIR helps others and in return, how other agencies assist CTUIR. She also shares how people can help prevent wildfires and what people should know in case of a wildfire.

June 2 | Helix Heart of Country Rodeo

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