Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson shares his concerns about the Oregon Legislature and talks about why, based on caseload, there's a need for an additional judge. Next, he talks about the Feb. theft case involving three defendants involving a pump company and railroad locomotives. Nelson wraps up the conversation giving an update on the Shawna Hahn case.  

Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson shares his concerns about the Oregon Legislature and talks about why, based on caseload, there's a need for an additional judge. Next, he talks about the Feb. theft case involving three defendants involving a pump company and railroad locomotives. Nelson wraps up the conversation giving an update on the Shawna Hahn case.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Coffee Hour Podcast

June 23     |     Morrow County District Attorney Office

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.

June 23 | Morrow County District Attorney Office

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