Editor Yasser Marte discusses steering the Confederated Umatilla Journal (CUJ) through digital expansion while preserving deep community roots. Marte reveals how the staff balances breaking news with long-form storytelling, navigates independent tribal governance reporting, champions cultural and environmental stewardship, and prepares for the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference to ensure accurate, respectful storytelling for the CTUIR.

Editor Yasser Marte discusses steering the Confederated Umatilla Journal (CUJ) through digital expansion while preserving deep community roots. Marte reveals how the staff balances breaking news with long-form storytelling, navigates independent tribal governance reporting, champions cultural and environmental stewardship, and prepares for the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference to ensure accurate, respectful storytelling for the CTUIR.

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 25     |     Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Pendleton Parks and Recreation Director Liam Hughes talks about the Oregon Health Authority walking back its rule about kids at municipal pools. He also discusses the importance of learning to swim and if vising a municipal pool to protect your valuables. Next, Hughes talks about his personal connection to the summer basketball camps, then he encourages everyone to get outdoors and stay healthy by staying active.

Pendleton Parks and Recreation Director Liam Hughes talks about the Oregon Health Authority walking back its rule about kids at municipal pools. He also discusses the importance of learning to swim and if vising a municipal pool to protect your valuables. Next, Hughes talks about his personal connection to the summer basketball camps, then he encourages everyone to get outdoors and stay healthy by staying active.

June 26     |     Pendleton Parks and Recreation

Chief Scott Stanton discusses how the 2026 fire season has started early and why a sudden spike in calls does not mean there's an arsonist on the loose. He also talks about what property owners can do to reduce the fuel load around their home, business or outbuilding. Next, Stanton talks about some of the technology used to report fire data. He wraps up the conversation inviting the public to tomorrow's (Thursday) open house at Station 21 in downtown Hermiston from 3 to 6 p.m.

Chief Scott Stanton discusses how the 2026 fire season has started early and why a sudden spike in calls does not mean there's an arsonist on the loose. He also talks about what property owners can do to reduce the fuel load around their home, business or outbuilding. Next, Stanton talks about some of the technology used to report fire data. He wraps up the conversation inviting the public to tomorrow's (Thursday) open house at Station 21 in downtown Hermiston from 3 to 6 p.m.

June 24     |     Umatilla County Fire District No. 1

Superintendent Mark Mulvihill and Assistant Superintendent Aimee VanNice discuss everything from Mark's award from the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA), the virtual learning academy, IMESD getting funding for the Meadowood Springs Speech and Hearing Camp, retirees at IMESD, training to address extreme student behavior, and the Hermiston School District opting back in with the IMESD.

Superintendent Mark Mulvihill and Assistant Superintendent Aimee VanNice discuss everything from Mark's award from the Coalition of Oregon School Administrators (COSA), the virtual learning academy, IMESD getting funding for the Meadowood Springs Speech and Hearing Camp, retirees at IMESD, training to address extreme student behavior, and the Hermiston School District opting back in with the IMESD.

June 25 | Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

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