Superintendent Tricia Mooney discusses the 2024-2025 assessment results, talks about parent guidance and the upcoming parent-teacher conferences. She also invites the public to attend Hermiston High School's drama department's production of "It's a Wonderful Life". 

Superintendent Tricia Mooney discusses the 2024-2025 assessment results, talks about parent guidance and the upcoming parent-teacher conferences. She also invites the public to attend Hermiston High School's drama department's production of "It's a Wonderful Life".&nbsp;

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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October 20     |     Hermiston School District

Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) Heritage Station Museum Executive Director Shannon Gruenhagen discusses traveling exhibits, the Off the Wall and Antique Sale & Pendleton Street Fair on May 16, then shares highlights from the Oregon Heritage Conference, including the executive order pertaining to a task force on Oregon Tribal Cultural items. Learn more at https://heritagestationmuseum.org/

Next, Pendleton Center for the Arts Executive Director Roberta Lavadour talks upcoming exhibits, upcoming music, the Pendleton Street Fair on May 16, and fun classes coming up. Learn more at https://pendletonarts.org/

Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) Heritage Station Museum Executive Director Shannon Gruenhagen discusses traveling exhibits, the Off the Wall and Antique Sale &amp; Pendleton Street Fair on May 16, then shares highlights from the Oregon Heritage Conference, including the executive order pertaining to a task force on Oregon Tribal Cultural items. Learn more at <a href="https://heritagestationmuseum.org/">https://heritagestationmuseum.org/</a>
Next, Pendleton Center for the Arts Executive Director Roberta Lavadour talks upcoming exhibits, upcoming music, the Pendleton Street Fair on May 16, and fun classes coming up. Learn more at https://pendletonarts.org/

May 1     |     Umatilla County Historical Society & Pendleton Center for the Arts

KUMA Coffee Hour host Dan Thesman welcomes director Anna Cavallo and actor Cameron Walker to discuss the College Community Theatre’s upcoming production of “Clue: On Stage.”

Opening Friday, May 1, at the Bob Clapp Theatre in Pendleton, this hilarious whodunit brings the iconic Hasbro board game to life. Anna shares her secrets for staging frantic transitions and finding the perfect comedic chemistry for the colorful ensemble. Meanwhile, Cameron discusses stepping into the demanding role of Wadsworth, the butler, balancing physical comedy with the character’s legendary wit.

Don't miss this inside look at the mystery and mayhem! Performances run May 1–9. For tickets, visit collegecommunitytheater.thundertix.com or call 541-215-9917.

KUMA Coffee Hour host Dan Thesman welcomes director Anna Cavallo and actor Cameron Walker to discuss the College Community Theatre&rsquo;s upcoming production of &ldquo;Clue: On Stage.&rdquo;
Opening Friday, May 1, at the Bob Clapp Theatre in Pendleton, this hilarious whodunit brings the iconic Hasbro board game to life. Anna shares her secrets for staging frantic transitions and finding the perfect comedic chemistry for the colorful ensemble. Meanwhile, Cameron discusses stepping into the demanding role of Wadsworth, the butler, balancing physical comedy with the character&rsquo;s legendary wit.
Don't miss this inside look at the mystery and mayhem! Performances run May 1&ndash;9. For tickets, visit collegecommunitytheater.thundertix.com or call 541-215-9917.

April 30     |     College Community Theatre 

On KUMA’s Coffee Hour, Kyle Waggoner of the Umatilla County Soil and Water Conservation District discussed navigating 2026’s drought emergency alongside "flash" flood risks. Waggoner emphasized shifting from seasonal reactions to multi-year conservation due to record-low snowpack.

Reflecting on 2019–2020 floods, he highlighted improved coordination with Pendleton emergency services and infrastructure projects, like the Kirk Avenue bridge redesign, to improve water conveyance. Regarding McKay Creek, Waggoner reassured residents that restoring fish passage at the dam won't increase local flood risks. Ultimately, the SWCD is prioritizing long-term soil health and resilient infrastructure to manage the region’s increasingly erratic climate whiplash.

On KUMA&rsquo;s Coffee Hour, Kyle Waggoner of the Umatilla County Soil and Water Conservation District discussed navigating 2026&rsquo;s drought emergency alongside "flash" flood risks. Waggoner emphasized shifting from seasonal reactions to&nbsp;multi-year conservation due to record-low snowpack.
Reflecting on 2019&ndash;2020 floods, he highlighted improved coordination with Pendleton emergency services and infrastructure projects, like the Kirk Avenue bridge redesign, to improve water conveyance. Regarding McKay Creek, Waggoner reassured residents that restoring fish passage at the dam won't increase local flood risks. Ultimately, the SWCD is prioritizing long-term soil health and resilient infrastructure to manage the region&rsquo;s increasingly erratic climate whiplash.

October 20 | Hermiston School District

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