Pendleton UAS Test Range Manager Jesse Steele introduces himself, talks about what brought him to Pendleton, and his goals for the range. He then talks about accepting applications for the 2026 Oregon UAS Innovation Challenge. Learn more at https://www.pendletonuasrange.com/

Next, Eastern Oregon Regional Airport Manager Dan Bandel gives an update on the Flex Hangar III, things to remember when flying out of Pendleton during the holidays and the work underway in the terminal to bring a restaurant back to the airport. Bandel wraps up the conversation about some 2026 events in the works that will be held at the airport. Learn more at https://www.pendletonairport.com/

Pendleton UAS Test Range Manager Jesse Steele introduces himself, talks about what brought him to Pendleton, and his goals for the range. He then talks about accepting applications for the 2026 Oregon UAS Innovation Challenge. Learn more at <a href="https://www.pendletonuasrange.com/">https://www.pendletonuasrange.com/</a>
Next, Eastern Oregon Regional Airport Manager Dan Bandel gives an update on the Flex Hangar III, things to remember when flying out of Pendleton during the holidays and the work underway in the terminal to bring a restaurant back to the airport. Bandel wraps up the conversation about some 2026 events in the works that will be held at the airport. Learn more at <a href="https://www.pendletonairport.com/">https://www.pendletonairport.com/</a>

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 31     |     Pendleton UAS Test Range & Eastern Oregon Regional Airport

Tim Simons and Steve Chrisman, both representing the Pendleton City Club, talk about the Pendleton Gun Show, Sat., March 14 and Sun., March 15 at the Pendleton Convention Center. Celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, the Pendleton Gun Show features historic weaponry displays from the Revolution to the Gulf War. Attendees can buy/sell firearms, use a shooting simulator, view National Guard equipment, and enter a WWII submachine gun shoot. Open Saturday (9–5) and Sunday (9–3), admission proceeds support youth sports. Hunter’s Education classes are also available March 12–15.

Tim Simons and Steve Chrisman, both representing the Pendleton City Club, talk about the Pendleton Gun Show, Sat., March 14 and Sun., March 15 at the Pendleton Convention Center. Celebrating America&rsquo;s 250th anniversary, the Pendleton Gun Show features historic weaponry displays from the Revolution to the Gulf War. Attendees can buy/sell firearms, use a shooting simulator, view National Guard equipment, and enter a WWII submachine gun shoot. Open Saturday (9&ndash;5) and Sunday (9&ndash;3), admission proceeds support youth sports. Hunter&rsquo;s Education classes are also available March 12&ndash;15.

March 11     |     Pendleton Gun Show

Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) Heritage Station Museum Executive Director Shannon Gruenhagen reminds listeners the museum is now open, which includes the traveling exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society "Oregon Voices", there's fun new items in the gift shop, and the museum is busy planning spring tours for school groups. Gruenhagen also talks about a museum getting a grant for the traveling trunk program for schools, and the work going into the America 250 capsule. Learn more at https://heritagestationmuseum.org/

Next, Pendleton Center for the Arts Executive Director Roberta Lavadour talks open regional, new classes, upcoming music, plans for the May 15th street fair and more. Learn more by visiting https://pendletonarts.org/

Umatilla County Historical Society (UCHS) Heritage Station Museum Executive Director Shannon Gruenhagen reminds listeners the museum is now open, which includes the traveling exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society "Oregon Voices", there's fun new items in the gift shop, and the museum is busy planning spring tours for school groups. Gruenhagen also talks about a museum getting a grant for the traveling trunk program for schools, and the work going into the America 250 capsule. Learn more at <a href="https://heritagestationmuseum.org/">https://heritagestationmuseum.org/</a>
Next, Pendleton Center for the Arts Executive Director Roberta Lavadour talks open regional, new classes, upcoming music, plans for the May 15th street fair and more. Learn more by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://pendletonarts.org/">https://pendletonarts.org/</a>

March 10     |     Umatilla County Historical Society & Pendleton Center for the Arts

Blue Mountain Community College's Executive Director of Community Education Arnaud Prevot and Athletic Director Brad Baker talk about the latest happenings at BMCC. Including the men's basketball team's tournament bid, and the different offerings at BMCC satellite campuses.

Blue Mountain Community College's Executive Director of Community Education Arnaud Prevot and Athletic Director Brad Baker talk about the latest happenings at BMCC. Including the men's basketball team's tournament bid, and the different offerings at BMCC satellite campuses.

October 31 | Pendleton UAS Test Range & Eastern Oregon Regional Airport

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