Description

Welcome to What's Happening Salem!

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Summers talk about:

• Updates on the Truitt building development project on Front Street, including plans for wine tasting rooms, food halls, and multifamily homes.
• Changes to Oregon's drug laws, including new deflection programs and penalties for low-level drug possession.
• Salem's upcoming National Voter Registration Day on September 17th, 2024.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

02:35 - Advantage's viral Facebook meme

03:13 - Updates on the Truitt building development project

05:16 - Discussion about driving on Front Street

07:57 - Oregon's new drug laws and deflection programs

10:50 - Challenges of addressing substance use and addiction

12:49 - Salem's National Voter Registration Day announcement

16:46 - The value of unbiased information in local politics