Blue Mountain Community College President Mark Browning begins the conversation discussing what's in the works for back to school time, plus he talks about how enrollment is looking for all the campuses. Next, he gives an update on the Blue Mountain Equine Center and talks about fall sports at BMCC. Browning then shares what he's working on in regards to the 2024 legislative session. He also talks about BMCC's role in the creation of the Eastern Oregon Construction Marketplace and what happens at this week's classes to prepare for GEDs. Browning wraps up the conversation talking about Welcome to the Pack on Sept. 18 and BMCC's student ambassador program.

Blue Mountain Community College President Mark Browning begins the conversation discussing what's in the works for back to school time, plus he talks about how enrollment is looking for all the campuses. Next, he gives an update on the Blue Mountain Equine Center and talks about fall sports at BMCC. Browning then shares what he's working on in regards to the 2024 legislative session. He also talks about BMCC's role in the creation of the Eastern Oregon Construction Marketplace and what happens at this week's classes to prepare for GEDs. Browning wraps up the conversation talking about Welcome to the Pack on Sept. 18 and BMCC's student ambassador program.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman

Coffee Hour Podcast

September 9     |     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.

September 9 | Blue Mountain Community College

Coffee Hour Podcast

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