Chief Chuck Byram runs through the calls for service numbers for September and sums up how things went at the Pendleton Round-Up. He then talks about how Umatilla County is getting closer to getting a deflection program for substance abuse problems up and running. Next, Byram talks about how criminal activity changes somewhat as the weather cools. He also offers parents, motorists and adults some Halloween tips. Byram then talks about the opening for a new patrol officer, new patrol cars and replacing the K9 in the near future.

Chief Chuck Byram runs through the calls for service numbers for September and sums up how things went at the Pendleton Round-Up. He then talks about how Umatilla County is getting closer to getting a deflection program for substance abuse problems up and running. Next, Byram talks about how criminal activity changes somewhat as the weather cools. He also offers parents, motorists and adults some Halloween tips. Byram then talks about the opening for a new patrol officer, new patrol cars and replacing the K9 in the near future.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Coffee Hour Podcast

October 1     |     Pendleton Police Chief

Superintendent Kevin Headings addresses his resignation announcement effective June 30, 2025. He also talks about attending the Oregon School Boards Association annual conference. Headings also talks about National Native American Heritage Month and how PSD works with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Nixyaawii Community School. Also discussed is the upcoming immunization clinic and Umatilla County's truancy program. Headings wraps up the conversation talking about sports.

Superintendent Kevin Headings addresses his resignation announcement effective June 30, 2025. He also talks about attending the Oregon School Boards Association annual conference. Headings also talks about National Native American Heritage Month and how PSD works with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Nixyaawii Community School. Also discussed is the upcoming immunization clinic and Umatilla County's truancy program. Headings wraps up the conversation talking about sports.

November 12     |     Pendleton School District

Blue Mountain Community College Foundation Executive Director Ken Daniel talks about the Annual Giving Campaign and scholarship drive. He also previews the Gala Fundraiser, Sat., Jan. 25, 2025, 7 p.m. at the SAGE Center in Boardman. Next, BMCC President Mark Browning gives an update on the Blue Mountain Equine Center grand opening, fall term enrollment and a look ahead at winter term, plus the 2025 legislative outlook. Browning then talks about being a commissioner on the National Commission for Small and Rural Schools, then wraps up the conversation talking about how fall sports went and how winter sports is getting underway this week.

Blue Mountain Community College Foundation Executive Director Ken Daniel talks about the Annual Giving Campaign and scholarship drive. He also previews the Gala Fundraiser, Sat., Jan. 25, 2025, 7 p.m. at the SAGE Center in Boardman. Next, BMCC President Mark Browning gives an update on the Blue Mountain Equine Center grand opening, fall term enrollment and a look ahead at winter term, plus the 2025 legislative outlook. Browning then talks about being a commissioner on the National Commission for Small and Rural Schools, then wraps up the conversation talking about how fall sports went and how winter sports is getting underway this week.

November 11     |     Blue Mountain Community College

Mike Turner with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop and Pat Pointer with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 922 invite the community to the Veterans Day ceremony at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131 SE Byers Ave on Monday at 11:11 a.m. Turner then talks about the importance of honoring Veterans and how as a funeral provider a deceased Veteran is honored. Pointer then talks about annual events the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 922 supports and organizes, plus how a Veteran can join the local VFW.

Mike Turner with Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop and Pat Pointer with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 922 invite the community to the Veterans Day ceremony at Pendleton Pioneer Chapel, Folsom-Bishop, 131 SE Byers Ave on Monday at 11:11 a.m. Turner then talks about the importance of honoring Veterans and how as a funeral provider a deceased Veteran is honored. Pointer then talks about annual events the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 922 supports and organizes, plus how a Veteran can join the local VFW.

October 1 | Pendleton Police Chief

Coffee Hour Podcast

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