Sheriff Terry Rowan discusses Measure 114, which is described as the most restrictive gun control law in the nation. It goes into effect in early December. KUMA Coffee Hour Host Dan Thesman asks him what his feeling is on Measure 114 as a few sheriffs have already said they won't enforce it. Rowan also discusses Measure 112 which bans slavery as criminal punishment.

Sheriff Terry Rowan discusses Measure 114, which is described as the most restrictive gun control law in the nation. It goes into effect in early December. KUMA Coffee Hour Host Dan Thesman asks him what his feeling is on Measure 114 as a few sheriffs have already said they won't enforce it. Rowan also discusses Measure 112 which bans slavery as criminal punishment.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Coffee Hour Podcast

November 17     |     Umatilla County Sheriff's Office

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Board of Trustees Member at Large Corine Sams talks about the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative's one-year anniversary. She explains what exactly the CBRI is and what it does. Sams then talks about what has been achieved in the one year since the CBRI's inception and what CTUIR is expecting from it as it enters its second year. Next, College Place City Administrator Mike Rizzitiello gives an update on the Lions Park renovation project, plus gives the latest on building a new Community Center at Lions Park. He then talks about the city's community grants program, who is eligibile and when the deadline is for applications. Rizzitiello wraps up the conversation talking about how voters last month rejected the bond for a new College Place police station and what's next for the department as it tries to build a new facility.

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Board of Trustees Member at Large Corine Sams talks about the Columbia Basin Restoration Initiative's one-year anniversary. She explains what exactly the CBRI is and what it does. Sams then talks about what has been achieved in the one year since the CBRI's inception and what CTUIR is expecting from it as it enters its second year. Next, College Place City Administrator Mike Rizzitiello gives an update on the Lions Park renovation project, plus gives the latest on building a new Community Center at Lions Park. He then talks about the city's community grants program, who is eligibile and when the deadline is for applications. Rizzitiello wraps up the conversation talking about how voters last month rejected the bond for a new College Place police station and what's next for the department as it tries to build a new facility.

December 26     |     Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation & City of College Place

InterMountain ESD Superintendent Mark Mulvihill shares his thoughts on Gov. Tina Kotek's proposed budget and what he thinks of her spending for public education. He also discusses changes in the way Oregon handles abbreviated school days for students with disabilities and whether they make education better for those students. Next, Mulvihill talks about the ongoing work to reimagine Oregon's accountability system for public schools. He then talks about standardized testing and why use it at all if we don't make it required for all students. Mulvihill also shares his concerns regarding the 2025 Legislative session and whether there is any talk of the Legislature fixing the funding shortfall for early learning special education. He wraps up the conversation by sharing what's coming in 2025 for IMESD and its member schools.

InterMountain ESD Superintendent Mark Mulvihill shares his thoughts on Gov. Tina Kotek's proposed budget and what he thinks of her spending for public education. He also discusses changes in the way Oregon handles abbreviated school days for students with disabilities and whether they make education better for those students. Next, Mulvihill talks about the ongoing work to reimagine Oregon's accountability system for public schools. He then talks about standardized testing and why use it at all if we don't make it required for all students. Mulvihill also shares his concerns regarding the 2025 Legislative session and whether there is any talk of the Legislature fixing the funding shortfall for early learning special education. He wraps up the conversation by sharing what's coming in 2025 for IMESD and its member schools.

December 24     |     InterMountain ESD

Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson talks about last week's Morrow County Board of Commissioner meeting being the last meeting for Commissioner Roy Drago. Nelson expresses his appreciation for Commissioner Drago and then talks about Gus Peterson being sworn in as a new Commissioner on Jan. 6. Nelson then discusses Chair David Sykes medical issue that occurred last week and gives an update on Sykes' condition. Next, Nelson gives an office update and talks about the work to obtain a new circuit court judge.

Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson talks about last week's Morrow County Board of Commissioner meeting being the last meeting for Commissioner Roy Drago. Nelson expresses his appreciation for Commissioner Drago and then talks about Gus Peterson being sworn in as a new Commissioner on Jan. 6. Nelson then discusses Chair David Sykes medical issue that occurred last week and gives an update on Sykes' condition. Next, Nelson gives an office update and talks about the work to obtain a new circuit court judge.

November 17 | Umatilla County Sheriff's Office

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