Pendleton Convention Center General Manager Pat Beard recaps some of the large events recently held, such as the Two Cultures One Community Pow Wow and the State 2A Basketball Championship, and how successful they were. He also mentions a couple of events recently held by the Pendleton City Club and the State Junior Dance Championship. Next, Beard talks about what conventions are coming up, plus what's happening at the Vert. He also discusses what new events the Blue Mountain Equine Center is bring to Pendleton. Learn more at  https://www.meetinpendleton.com/

Pendleton Convention Center General Manager Pat Beard recaps some of the large events recently held, such as the Two Cultures One Community Pow Wow and the State 2A Basketball Championship, and how successful they were. He also mentions a couple of events recently held by the Pendleton City Club and the State Junior Dance Championship. Next, Beard talks about what conventions are coming up, plus what's happening at the Vert. He also discusses what new events the Blue Mountain Equine Center is bring to Pendleton. Learn more at &nbsp;https://www.meetinpendleton.com/

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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Coffee Hour Podcast

March 27     |     Pendleton Convention Center

CTUIR Public Outreach and Education Specialist Wenix Red Elk and Public Outreach and Education Specialist Merle Kirk discuss first foods and its history. They also talks about why first foods are imporant and how they are celebrated, plus what current first foods are available and how they are harvested. Next, they discuss the treaty rights CTUIR members have to harvest first foods, what is being done to protect and promote them, how people can learn more about first foods and how are first foods prepared for eating.

CTUIR Public Outreach and Education Specialist Wenix Red Elk and Public Outreach and Education Specialist Merle Kirk discuss first foods and its history. They also talks about why first foods are imporant and how they are celebrated, plus what current first foods are available and how they are harvested. Next, they discuss the treaty rights CTUIR members have to harvest first foods, what is being done to protect and promote them, how people can learn more about first foods and how are first foods prepared for eating.

March 26     |     Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

ODOT Public Information Officer Kacey Davey discusses the April 1 deadline to remove studded tires and the consequences if someone forgets to make the swap. She also shares what ODOT crews are working on right now thanks to the relatively mild winter. Next, she talks about the 2026 legislative session's major redirection to plug ODOT's $297 million shortfall and what that means to Oregonians. Davey also shares a new tool in ODOT's toolbox, construction projects happening throughout Eastern Oregon and the best way to stay informed when taking a road trip through Oregon.

ODOT Public Information Officer Kacey Davey discusses the April 1 deadline to remove studded tires and the consequences if someone forgets to make the swap. She also shares what ODOT crews are working on right now thanks to the relatively mild winter. Next, she talks about the 2026 legislative session's major redirection to plug ODOT's $297 million shortfall and what that means to Oregonians. Davey also shares a new tool in ODOT's toolbox, construction projects happening throughout Eastern Oregon and the best way to stay informed when taking a road trip through Oregon.

March 25     |     Oregon Department of Transportation

Superintendent Mark Mulvihill talks about the April 8 informational training entitled, "ADHD What Parents Need to Know". He also recaps the 2026 session of the Oregon Legislature and what it means for education going forward. Mulvihill also talks aobut what's happening with the 2025 Education Accountability Act and explains IMESD's C-TEACH program and how people with professional skills become teachers. He wraps up the conversation talking about McKay Creek as he serves on the Lower McKay Creek Water Control District, and owns property along McKay Creek. 

Superintendent Mark Mulvihill talks about the April 8 informational training entitled, "ADHD What Parents Need to Know". He also recaps the 2026 session of the Oregon Legislature and what it means for education going forward. Mulvihill also talks aobut what's happening with the 2025 Education Accountability Act and explains IMESD's C-TEACH program and how people with professional skills become teachers. He wraps up the conversation talking about McKay Creek as he serves on the Lower McKay Creek Water Control District, and owns property along McKay Creek.&nbsp;

March 27 | Pendleton Convention Center

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