Blue Mountain Community College President Mark Browning explains what BMCC's budget is looking like for the new fiscal year. He also talks about BMCC rodeo teams going to the National Finals early next month and how people can help with the cost of going. Next, he talks about BMCC hosting eighth graders from Sunridge Middle School in Pendleton and preparations for graduation which is about a month away. Browning then talks about this week's Board of Education meeting in Baker City and how the battle is going regarding the Higher Education Coordinating Council's move to change how Oregon Opportunity Scholarships are awarded. He ends the conversation talking about spring sports and giving an update on the Blue Mountain Equine Center.

Blue Mountain Community College President Mark Browning explains what BMCC's budget is looking like for the new fiscal year. He also talks about BMCC rodeo teams going to the National Finals early next month and how people can help with the cost of going. Next, he talks about BMCC hosting eighth graders from Sunridge Middle School in Pendleton and preparations for graduation which is about a month away. Browning then talks about this week's Board of Education meeting in Baker City and how the battle is going regarding the Higher Education Coordinating Council's move to change how Oregon Opportunity Scholarships are awarded. He ends the conversation talking about spring sports and giving an update on the Blue Mountain Equine Center.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Coffee Hour Podcast

May 13     |     Blue Mountain Community College

CTUIR General Counsel Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl discusses the Treaty Day celebration set for June 10th, plus the history of the Treaty of 1855 and its significance.

CTUIR General Counsel Interpreter Thomas Morning Owl discusses the Treaty Day celebration set for June 10th, plus the history of the Treaty of 1855 and its significance.

May 23     |     Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett begin the conversation welcoming Anna Curry as the new Executive Director of the Pendleton Downtown Association. Next, they run through agenda items from last night's (May 21) Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Both Turner and Corbett discuss the reconsideration of the NW Despain Avenue reconstruction project. Corbett also shares his thoughts about the price hike in emergency dispatch services provided by the county.

Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett begin the conversation welcoming Anna Curry as the new Executive Director of the Pendleton Downtown Association. Next, they run through agenda items from last night's (May 21) Pendleton Development Commission and City Council meetings. Both Turner and Corbett discuss the reconsideration of the NW Despain Avenue reconstruction project. Corbett also shares his thoughts about the price hike in emergency dispatch services provided by the county.

May 22     |     City of Pendleton

Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan discusses scam calls and what the public can do if they receive one regarding a warrant out for your arrest. He then talks about how Umatilla County is progressing with its deflection plan for Measure 110's fix by the Oregon Legislature. Rowan then explains why there is a price hike in the county of emergency dispatch services for police and fire departments. He also talks about his office's budget for the coming year. Next, Rowan talks about the UCSO's Marine Patrol and what boaters need to keep in mind to stay safe on the water. Also, what dangers swimmers and rafters need to watch out for. He also talks about equipment and staffing needed to increase the population at the jail, patrolling Hwy. 11 in the Milton-Freewater area, and how the homeless population is impacting the county.

Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan discusses scam calls and what the public can do if they receive one regarding a warrant out for your arrest. He then talks about how Umatilla County is progressing with its deflection plan for Measure 110's fix by the Oregon Legislature. Rowan then explains why there is a price hike in the county of emergency dispatch services for police and fire departments. He also talks about his office's budget for the coming year. Next, Rowan talks about the UCSO's Marine Patrol and what boaters need to keep in mind to stay safe on the water. Also, what dangers swimmers and rafters need to watch out for. He also talks about equipment and staffing needed to increase the population at the jail, patrolling Hwy. 11 in the Milton-Freewater area, and how the homeless population is impacting the county.

May 13 | Blue Mountain Community College

Coffee Hour Podcast

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