Leah Gadsden with the Blue Mountain Community College Foundation talks about the True Blue Challenge, scholarships and tuition assistance, plus the upcoming Gala Fundraiser. Then, BMCC President Mark Browning discusses the start of fall term, plus enrollment. He also talks about BMCC's unmanned aerial systems program in Pendleton and Baker City, gives details on the Oct. 25 fall preview day, plus gives an update on the Blue Mountain Equine Center. Browning wraps up the conversation talking about fall sports and recapping BMCC's involvement with last month's Pendleton Round-Up.

Leah Gadsden with the Blue Mountain Community College Foundation talks about the True Blue Challenge, scholarships and tuition assistance, plus the upcoming Gala Fundraiser. Then, BMCC President Mark Browning discusses the start of fall term, plus enrollment. He also talks about BMCC's unmanned aerial systems program in Pendleton and Baker City, gives details on the Oct. 25 fall preview day, plus gives an update on the Blue Mountain Equine Center. Browning wraps up the conversation talking about fall sports and recapping BMCC's involvement with last month's Pendleton Round-Up.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

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October 14     |     Blue Mountain Community College

Umatilla County District Attorney Dan Primus talks about some of the cases his office is working on, then discusses staffing and having a new attorney in his office. Next, he discusses the consequences and costs associated with driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII). Primus then gives an update on the deflection program and wraps up the conversation, changing gears and talking about winter sports.

Umatilla County District Attorney Dan Primus talks about some of the cases his office is working on, then discusses staffing and having a new attorney in his office. Next, he discusses the consequences and costs associated with driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII). Primus then gives an update on the deflection program and wraps up the conversation, changing gears and talking about winter sports.

December 20     |     Umatilla County District Attorney's Office

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran talks about the Virtra Training Simulator and certified training curriculum awarded to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office. Then he talks about the county budget and talks at length about how Umatilla County is seeking a path through the state legislature to allow the county to start a pilot program to use small modular nuclear reactors.

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran talks about the Virtra Training Simulator and certified training curriculum awarded to the Umatilla County Sheriff's Office. Then he talks about the county budget and talks at length about how Umatilla County is seeking a path through the state legislature to allow the county to start a pilot program to use small modular nuclear reactors.

December 19     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett recap last night's Pendleton Development Commission (PDC) and City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, Turner gives updates on the outstanding building grants. Corbett then talks aobut the DEQ/EPA grants under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, plus the election of incoming chair and vice-chair of the PDC. Next, under the city council agenda, Corbett discusses an amendment to ordinances concerning dog owners leaving their dogs unattended at the city's dog parks. Corbett also talks about funding for a new assistant fire chief position. Turner wraps up the conversation sharing what he's most proud of and what his hope for the city future is as his role as Pendleton mayor comes to an end.

Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett recap last night's Pendleton Development Commission (PDC) and City Council meetings. Starting with the PDC, Turner gives updates on the outstanding building grants. Corbett then talks aobut the DEQ/EPA grants under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, plus the election of incoming chair and vice-chair of the PDC. Next, under the city council agenda, Corbett discusses an amendment to ordinances concerning dog owners leaving their dogs unattended at the city's dog parks. Corbett also talks about funding for a new assistant fire chief position. Turner wraps up the conversation sharing what he's most proud of and what his hope for the city future is as his role as Pendleton mayor comes to an end.

October 14 | Blue Mountain Community College

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