General Manager Pat Beard shares some of his favorite moments from this year's Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon. He talks about how things have been so far for the convention center and the Vert Auditorium. Beard then talks about how state events set their sights on Pendleton. He then talks about the difference a hotel on the convention center grounds to make and what it will mean to see BMCC's Farm II built. Beard then talks about other events coming up at the convention center and how bookings are looking for 2024.

General Manager Pat Beard shares some of his favorite moments from this year's Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon. He talks about how things have been so far for the convention center and the Vert Auditorium. Beard then talks about how state events set their sights on Pendleton. He then talks about the difference a hotel on the convention center grounds to make and what it will mean to see BMCC's Farm II built. Beard then talks about other events coming up at the convention center and how bookings are looking for 2024.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Coffee Hour Podcast

September 22     |     Pendleton Convention Center

Commissioner John Shafer gives the latest on the Columbia Development Authority and the pipeline project. He then explains what the public hearing on the aggregate site amendment was continued to Feb. 15 and talks about the public hearing on surveyor fees. Shafer also talks about the purchase of four new vehicles for the Developmental Disabilities program and how things are progressing with the budget for the next fiscal year. He also talks about today's ribbon cutting for the PATH Project, the upcoming Hwy. 11 meeting and funding received from the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Commissioner John Shafer gives the latest on the Columbia Development Authority and the pipeline project. He then explains what the public hearing on the aggregate site amendment was continued to Feb. 15 and talks about the public hearing on surveyor fees. Shafer also talks about the purchase of four new vehicles for the Developmental Disabilities program and how things are progressing with the budget for the next fiscal year. He also talks about today's ribbon cutting for the PATH Project, the upcoming Hwy. 11 meeting and funding received from the Oregon Department of Transportation.

December 7     |     Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett recap last night's city council meeting. They talk about the transportation commission, water department and Pendleton Convention Center Commission annual updates. Then they talk about the first reading of an ordinance to rezone Rees and water filtration property, plus a task order for the North Hills pressure zones assessment and deign concept.  Corbett then talks about the Pendleton Warming Station and the upcoming training for volunteers and open house. Corbett also talks about his daughter Olivia being named a Pendleton Round-Up princess. Turner wraps up the conversation talking about the development of the Rees-Goad property.

Mayor John Turner and City Manager Robb Corbett recap last night's city council meeting. They talk about the transportation commission, water department and Pendleton Convention Center Commission annual updates. Then they talk about the first reading of an ordinance to rezone Rees and water filtration property, plus a task order for the North Hills pressure zones assessment and deign concept.  Corbett then talks about the Pendleton Warming Station and the upcoming training for volunteers and open house. Corbett also talks about his daughter Olivia being named a Pendleton Round-Up princess. Turner wraps up the conversation talking about the development of the Rees-Goad property.

December 6     |     City of Pendleton

Chief Chuck Byram begins the conversation quickly mentioning his hip replacement surgery. He then talks about how PPD deals with incidents of domestic violence and the recent arrest of Jasmin Marie Cardenas Burns, plus what kind of training an officer needs to respond to domestic violence calls. Byram then talks about staffing, special Christmas events planned by PPD and how people can protect themselves from getting ripped off over the holidays. He then talks about the recent apprehension of a fugitive from Idaho, a serial rock thrower and how the contracted tow company is running out of space for abandoned vehicles.

Chief Chuck Byram begins the conversation quickly mentioning his hip replacement surgery. He then talks about how PPD deals with incidents of domestic violence and the recent arrest of Jasmin Marie Cardenas Burns, plus what kind of training an officer needs to respond to domestic violence calls. Byram then talks about staffing, special Christmas events planned by PPD and how people can protect themselves from getting ripped off over the holidays. He then talks about the recent apprehension of a fugitive from Idaho, a serial rock thrower and how the contracted tow company is running out of space for abandoned vehicles.

September 22 | Pendleton Convention Center

Coffee Hour Podcast

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