Laura Boatwright with Main Street Cowboys and Side Saddlers preview tonight's annual twilight breakfast, Saturday's Dress Up Parade and next week's Greatest Free Show in the West down on Main Street, along with the carnival. Next, Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer talks about the legislature's joint commission on transportation meeting, gives a progress report on the county's court action against the Columbia Development Authority and talks about a policy to fight truancy in Umatilla County. Shafer then gives an update on the ordinance project, plus explains why the weed department needs to spend taxpayer money on a drone. 

Laura Boatwright with Main Street Cowboys and Side Saddlers preview tonight's annual twilight breakfast, Saturday's Dress Up Parade and next week's Greatest Free Show in the West down on Main Street, along with the carnival. Next, Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer talks about the legislature's joint commission on transportation meeting, gives a progress report on the county's court action against the Columbia Development Authority and talks about a policy to fight truancy in Umatilla County. Shafer then gives an update on the ordinance project, plus explains why the weed department needs to spend taxpayer money on a drone.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Coffee Hour Podcast

September 5     |     Main Street Cowboys & Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

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.

October 14     |     Blue Mountain Community College

Marty Campbell and Nick Nelson preview the 12th Annual Pendleton FFA Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction, Wed., Oct. 16 at Pendleton High School Warberg Court. Tickets are $20/person and available at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m., program starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and auction to follow. The dinner and auction helps support the Pendleton FFA chapter. Both Campbell and Nelson talk specifically about the local FFA chapter, plus the opportunities the young people who are involved in FFA gain by joining.

Marty Campbell and Nick Nelson preview the 12th Annual Pendleton FFA Alumni and Friends Dinner and Auction, Wed., Oct. 16 at Pendleton High School Warberg Court. Tickets are $20/person and available at the door. Doors open at 5 p.m., program starts at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and auction to follow. The dinner and auction helps support the Pendleton FFA chapter. Both Campbell and Nelson talk specifically about the local FFA chapter, plus the opportunities the young people who are involved in FFA gain by joining.

October 11     |     Pendleton FFA Alumni and Friends

Steve Craigen and Dan Lonai from Umatilla County Elections discuss everything from the controversy about voter registrations coming from the Department of Motor Vehicles to what things are coming up for this election and when voters can see their voter pamphlets, plus ballots in the mail. They also talk about when drop boxes are open and when they will begin processing ballots. Both Craigen and Lonai also talk about low voter turnout and what Umatilla County is doing to remind voters about the election and returning their ballots. Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons then talks about the fact there is no Medicare Advantage plans for Umatilla County residents and what people can do to get supplemental Medicare insurance. She also talks about her meeting today of the Governor's Senior Services Commission.

Steve Craigen and Dan Lonai from Umatilla County Elections discuss everything from the controversy about voter registrations coming from the Department of Motor Vehicles to what things are coming up for this election and when voters can see their voter pamphlets, plus ballots in the mail. They also talk about when drop boxes are open and when they will begin processing ballots. Both Craigen and Lonai also talk about low voter turnout and what Umatilla County is doing to remind voters about the election and returning their ballots. Umatilla County Commissioner Cindy Timmons then talks about the fact there is no Medicare Advantage plans for Umatilla County residents and what people can do to get supplemental Medicare insurance. She also talks about her meeting today of the Governor's Senior Services Commission.

September 5 | Main Street Cowboys & Umatilla County Board of Commissioners

Coffee Hour Podcast

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