Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer talks about the recent drought declaration for Umatilla County, the Brent Oliver 541 Foundation, and the latest happenings in Salem.

Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer talks about the recent drought declaration for Umatilla County, the Brent Oliver 541 Foundation, and the latest happenings in Salem.

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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March 5 | Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Councilmember Steve Campbell recap the March 3 Pendleton City Council meeting. They begin with the swearing in of new members of the fire department. Next, Corbett talks about council approval for appointments to the airport commission and housing committee, plus a resolution on updating fees for 2026. Campbell then explains the franchise ordinance for Charter Communications and gives updates on series of projects at Roy Raley Park, Centennial Park and Brownfield Park. Corbett wraps up the conversation giving a brief update on the the city's work dealing with the strategic plan.

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Councilmember Steve Campbell recap the March 3 Pendleton City Council meeting. They begin with the swearing in of new members of the fire department. Next, Corbett talks about council approval for appointments to the airport commission and housing committee, plus a resolution on updating fees for 2026. Campbell then explains the franchise ordinance for Charter Communications and gives updates on series of projects at Roy Raley Park, Centennial Park and Brownfield Park. Corbett wraps up the conversation giving a brief update on the the city's work dealing with the strategic plan.

March 4     |     City of Pendleton

Lt. Tony Nelson talks about graffiti and graffiti abatement, then shares concerns as the Oregon Legislature enters its last week. He also gives an update on the vehicles PPD is waiting for. Next, Nelson talks about what's changing with code enforcement that wasn't being done before. He also talks about the process that's underway to determine if PPD wants to continue with its K-9 program. Nelson then talks about the swearing in of Officer Anthony Scott and what will be happening with promotions and other changes at the department now that he (Nelson) is taking over as chief.

Lt. Tony Nelson talks about graffiti and graffiti abatement, then shares concerns as the Oregon Legislature enters its last week. He also gives an update on the vehicles PPD is waiting for. Next, Nelson talks about what's changing with code enforcement that wasn't being done before. He also talks about the process that's underway to determine if PPD wants to continue with its K-9 program. Nelson then talks about the swearing in of Officer Anthony Scott and what will be happening with promotions and other changes at the department now that he (Nelson) is taking over as chief.

March 3     |     Pendleton Police Department

Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark Morgan discusses the charter review committee proposing a handful of changes and how residents can learn more about them Wed., March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the city charter town hall. Next, he talks about the request to renew the city's enterprise zone through 2036. Morgan also talks about how the city's infrastructure keeps pace with rapid residential expansion and how the city is maintaining that small town feel. He wraps up the conversation talking about mobile food vendors and the recently passed ordinance that addresses unlicensed food vendors.

Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark Morgan discusses the charter review committee proposing a handful of changes and how residents can learn more about them Wed., March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the city charter town hall. Next, he talks about the request to renew the city's enterprise zone through 2036. Morgan also talks about how the city's infrastructure keeps pace with rapid residential expansion and how the city is maintaining that small town feel. He wraps up the conversation talking about mobile food vendors and the recently passed ordinance that addresses unlicensed food vendors.

March 5 | Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer

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