Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson recognizes the Heppner Mustangs who are playing in the 2A football championship game this coming weekend against Lost River at Summit High School in Bend. Next, he talks about attending the Association of Oregon Counties Conference in Bend. Nelson then talks about the case against Angel Josue Perez Ajanel, then explains Circuit Court hour changes and the basis for those changes.

Morrow County District Attorney Justin Nelson recognizes the Heppner Mustangs who are playing in the 2A football championship game this coming weekend against Lost River at Summit High School in Bend. Next, he talks about attending the Association of Oregon Counties Conference in Bend. Nelson then talks about the case against Angel Josue Perez Ajanel, then explains Circuit Court hour changes and the basis for those changes.

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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November 24     |     Morrow County District Attorney Office

Pat Gregg and Chris Cockburn, representing Neighbors For A Better Pendleton, explain the group's mission and discuss the proposal the submitted to the Pendleton City Council in August and what happened at that meeting. Gregg goes into exactly what was in the proposol the group submitted and how the city responded. Gregg also talks about why the group believes concentrating services downtown is part of the problem. Cockburn talks about how the group met with members of the homeless community and what they learned from those conversations. Cockburn also addresses critics who might say the group's proposals are punitive.

Pat Gregg and Chris Cockburn, representing Neighbors For A Better Pendleton, explain the group's mission and discuss the proposal the submitted to the Pendleton City Council in August and what happened at that meeting. Gregg goes into exactly what was in the proposol the group submitted and how the city responded. Gregg also talks about why the group believes concentrating services downtown is part of the problem. Cockburn talks about how the group met with members of the homeless community and what they learned from those conversations. Cockburn also addresses critics who might say the group's proposals are punitive.

December 4     |     Neighbors For A Better Pendleton

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Ellie McBride recap the Dec. 2 city council meeting, starting with the annual transit update to city council. They also talk about declaring 40 acres of land to be surplus and approving option for transfer of property to the Round-Up City Development Corporation for a youth sports complex. Corbett runs through a few bids that went before city council. Then McBride talks about the fire station no. 2 remodel and request to expand project to address inadequate living quarters. They also talk about the first reading of an ordinance dealing with vacant store fronts, the capital improvement plan for the airport, convention center and Vert. McBride then talks about city communications and shares why she was interested in serving as a councilmember.

Pendleton City Manager Robb Corbett and Pendleton City Councilmember Ellie McBride recap the Dec. 2 city council meeting, starting with the annual transit update to city council. They also talk about declaring 40 acres of land to be surplus and approving option for transfer of property to the Round-Up City Development Corporation for a youth sports complex. Corbett runs through a few bids that went before city council. Then McBride talks about the fire station no. 2 remodel and request to expand project to address inadequate living quarters. They also talk about the first reading of an ordinance dealing with vacant store fronts, the capital improvement plan for the airport, convention center and Vert. McBride then talks about city communications and shares why she was interested in serving as a councilmember.

December 3     |     City of Pendleton

Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance Board Member Julie Culjak explains the recent leadership change and what led to it. She then gives an overview of Christmas Magic and previews the 2025 Annual Awards Banquet on Fri., Feb. 27, 2026. Learn more at https://www.mfcda.org/

Next, Hamley Western Store Manager and Spokesperson Katrina Eichner and Pendleton School District Child Development Specialist Lisa Roberts talk about the Giving Tree at the Hamley Western Store. Roberts explains how the Giving Tree Works. Eichner discusses how many tags are still available. They also discuss examples of requested gifts and what someone could win by taking a tag. Gifts are due back by Dec. 11. Learn more at https://hamley.com/pages/hamley-giving-tree

Milton-Freewater Chamber Downtown Alliance Board Member Julie Culjak explains the recent leadership change and what led to it. She then gives an overview of Christmas Magic and previews the 2025 Annual Awards Banquet on Fri., Feb. 27, 2026. Learn more at <a href="https://www.mfcda.org/">https://www.mfcda.org/</a>
Next, Hamley Western Store Manager and Spokesperson Katrina Eichner and Pendleton School District Child Development Specialist Lisa Roberts talk about the Giving Tree at the Hamley Western Store. Roberts explains how the Giving Tree Works. Eichner discusses how many tags are still available. They also discuss examples of requested gifts and what someone could win by taking a tag. Gifts are due back by Dec. 11. Learn more at&nbsp;<a href="https://hamley.com/pages/hamley-giving-tree">https://hamley.com/pages/hamley-giving-tree</a>

November 24 | Morrow County District Attorney Office

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