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Willamette Wake UpElephant in the Room Explores New Climate Action Group in Monmouth-IndependenceElephant in the Room talks with Stephen Howard and Bill Henley about a new climate action group in the cities of Monmouth and Independence. They share the ways they're generating interest and involvement within their respective communities. 2024-11-0721 minWillamette Wake UpHolla for Labor Celebrates the Life of William "Bill" Lucy, Co-Founder CBTUHolla for Labor celebrates the life of William "Bill" Lucy, co-founder and longtime leader of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and co-founder of Free South Africa, the successful anti-apartheid campaign in the United States. Lucy died in September of this year at the age of 90. 2024-10-2432 minWillamette Wake UpBM 117 - Rank Choice Voting: Explained, Supported, OpposedWillamette Wake Up and League of Women Voters covered the rank choice voting ballot measure in several programs. In this podcast, you'll hear our stories combined. First, the Marion Polk League of Women Voters explains the measure. Then proponent Blair Bobier, Oregon Rank Choice Voting, talks about its advantages. Last, State Representative Ed Diehl, talks about the disadvantages.2024-10-2344 minWillamette Wake UpElection Integrity: A Proposal by Braver AngelsElection Integrity is a polarizing topic in the United States. Braver Angels, a national organization with local alliances and a mission to bring our nation together, has a plan for an election process to ensure that voting is easy, and cheating is hard. Hear the report from Oregon Alliance chairs, Bruce Borgerson and Dimitra Giannakoulias. 2024-10-1738 minWillamette Wake UpConservation Spotlight Talks with Oregon Agricultural TrustConservation Spotlight talks with Nellie McAdams & Andrea Krahmer, with the Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT). OAT partners with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands for the benefit of Oregon's economy, communities and landscapes. 2024-10-1630 minWillamette Wake UpMonmouth Monthly Explores the Smith Fine Arts SeriesMonmouth Monthly talks with Dave Beasley, Western Oregon University Foundation, about the Smith Fine Arts series sponsored by the university and open to everyone. They review the value of the series to students and the community, and review the 2024-25 line up.2024-10-1532 minWillamette Wake UpPolicy for the People Explores the Impact of NOT Taxing TipsBoth presidential candidates and one Oregon State Senator recently put forward the idea of exempting tips from Oregon income taxes. But is exempting tips from taxes a good idea? Would it actually improve the economic security of struggling workers? In this episode of Policy for the People, they explore the impact of no taxes on tips. They also examine the origins of the practice of tipping and what that means for workers today. 2024-10-1028 minWillamette Wake UpChemeketa 2024 Bond Levy CampaignChemeketa Community College is asking voters to support improvements to the many campuses that serve the area. Jessica Howard, President of the college, explains the importance of the community college in this area and what the bond monies will buy. She emphasizes that passage of the bond will not increase residents' taxes because of the retirement of the 2008 bond.2024-10-1021 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Steve Warden, Candidate for Polk County SheriffLocal Election Coverage. Steve Warden is running for election to Polk County Sheriff. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how he'd engage in various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective. 2024-10-0924 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Mark Garton, Candidate for Polk County SheriffLocal Election Coverage. Mark Garton is the current Polk County Sheriff running for re-election. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how the department works with various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would continue to bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective. 2024-10-0921 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation with Polk County Treasurer Candidates: Steve Milligan & Chris PatoineLocal Election Coverage. Polk County Treasurer Election 2024 brings a twist to this race. The duties of this office are in dispute during the time of these interviews. For this reason, we provided a brief summary of these issues and archived the two interviews back-to-back.Hear from candidates Steve Milligan, current treasurer and Chris Patoine as they explain the issue from their points of view and how they would handle the job of treasurer if (re)elected.2024-10-0844 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Jason Ridgeway, Candidate for Monmouth City CouncilLocal Election Coverage. Jason Ridgeway is running for election to Monmouth City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.2024-10-0715 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Frank Morris, Candidate for Monmouth City CouncilLocal Election Coverage. Frank Morris is running for election to Monmouth City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.2024-10-0711 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Ned Kenney, Candidate for Monmouth City CouncilLocal Election Coverage. Ned Kenney is running for election to Monmouth City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.2024-10-0707 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Carol McKiel, Candidate for Monmouth City CouncilLocal Election Coverage. Carol McKiel is running for re-election to Monmouth City Council. She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she has and would address them, and the skills & experiences she has brought and would bring to the position.2024-10-0713 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: John Oberst, Candidate for Monmouth City CouncilLocal Election Coverage. John Oberst is running for re-election to Monmouth City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he has brought and would bring to the position. 2024-10-0713 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Lore Christopher, Candidate for Mayor of KeizerLocal Election Coverage. Lore Christopher, running for the position of Mayor of Keizer, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Keizer, how she would address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring if elected.2024-10-0422 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Cathy Clark, Candidate for Mayor of KeizerLocal Election Coverage. Cathy Clark, running for the position of Mayor of Keizer, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Keizer, how she has and would address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring if re-elected.2024-10-0424 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Marc Senyk, City Council Candidate for IndependenceLocal Election Coverage. Marc Senyk is running for election to Independence City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.2024-10-0311 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Evan Sorce, Candidate for City Council in IndependenceLocal Election Coverage. Evan Sorce is running for election to Independence City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.2024-10-0312 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Dana Sharman, Candidate for City Council in IndependenceLocal Election Coverage. Dana Sharman is running for election to Independence City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.2024-10-0313 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Kathy Martin-Willis, Candidate for City Council in IndependenceLocal Election Coverage. Kathy Martin-Willis is running for re-election to Independence City Council. She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she has and would address them, and the skills & experiences she has and would bring to the position.2024-10-0312 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Kate Schwarzler, Candidate for Mayor of IndependenceLocal Election Coverage. Kate Schwarzler, unopposed candidate for Mayor of Independence, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Independence, how she'd address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring to get things done.2024-10-0319 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Troy Hazelton, City Council Candidate in Dallas ORLocal Election Coverage. Troy Hazelton is running for election to Dallas City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.2024-10-0206 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Anthony Blosser, City Council Candidate in Dallas ORLocal Election Coverage. Anthony Blosser is running for election to Dallas City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.2024-10-0211 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Kirsten Collins, City Council Candidate in Dallas ORLocal Election Coverage. Kristen Collins is running for re-election to Dallas City Council. She talks about pressing issues facing the city and how she would address them, and the skills & experiences she has and would bring to the position.2024-10-0212 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Carlos Barrientos, City Council Candidate in Dallas ORLocal Election Coverage. Carlos Barrientos is running for re-election to Dallas City Council. He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he has and would bring to the position.2024-10-0211 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Nancy Adams, Candidate for Mayor of Dallas ORLocal Election Coverage. Nancy Adams, candidate for Mayor of Dallas, talks about pressing issues facing the City of Dallas, how she'd address them and the skills & experiences she'd bring to get things done.2024-10-0220 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Stephen Sims, City Council in StaytonLocal Election Coverage. Stephen Sims, current city councilor in Stayton, is one of four candidates running for two open seats on city council. Sims talks about the pressing issues facing the City of Stayton, how'd he'd address them, and the skills & experiences he's bring to the position, if reelected.2024-10-0111 minWillamette Wake UpCandidate Conversation: Jason Freilinger, Candidate for Mayor of SilvertonLocal Election Coverage. Jason Freilinger, current mayor, is running unopposed for re-election as mayor in the City of Silverton. Conversation host, Chris Hoy, talks with Freilinger about the role of mayor, budget challenges and other issues facing Silverton.2024-10-0118 minWillamette Wake UpSymbiotic Relationship Between White Oaks and Bird HealthElephant in the Room talks with Dr. David Craig, Willamette University biology professor, about the relationship of White Oaks to bird health.2024-10-0128 minWillamette Wake UpSalem's Revenue Task Force - Closer to RecommendationsSalem Revenue Task Force member, Bill Smaldone, provides an update on Salem's Revenue Task Force deliberations, and revenue options being strongly considered to recommend to Salem's City Council in July. A "progressive" personal income tax coupled with short term solutions to bridge the gap are discussed.2024-06-0731 minWillamette Wake UpKeeping Oregon Oregon Explores a Solar Farm Controversy in Linn County OregonKeeping Oregon Oregon talks with Dave Rogers, Linn County specialty seed farmer and co-founder of Friends of Gap Road, about the fight to protect farmland, wetlands, and wildlife habitat from a proposed 1600 acre solar energy industrial plant, called the Muddy Creek Energy Park.2024-06-0624 minWillamette Wake UpElephant in the Room Celebrates 350 SalemElephant in the Room talks with three leaders from 350 Salem - the local chapter of a climate protection organization - about its history, accomplishments and hopes for Salem’s climate future. Meet Laurie Dougherty, Phil Carver, and Ray Quisenberry.2024-06-0441 minWillamette Wake UpSen. Deb Patterson on Healthcare Corporatization & Pricing and Planning for a Multi-Service CenterOregon Sen. Deb Patterson, SD 10, shares plans for a multi-service center in downtown Salem, plus the Senate Health Committee's work on exploring the "corporatization" of healthcare and policies needed to untangle the web for a lower cost, more transparent system of care.2024-06-0342 minWillamette Wake UpDolly Parton Imagination Library in OregonLearn about the Dolly Parton Imagination Library - a program to get books in the hands of families with very young children, and how it’s being rolled out in Oregon. Margie Lowe, Marion & Polk Early Learning Hub, shares the benefits and how the program works.2024-05-2925 minWillamette Wake UpExploring the Salem Sleep Clinic with Dr. Thye SchuylerSalem Health Talks explores a variety of sleep disorders and possible treatments with Dr. Thye Schuyler, Director of the Salem Sleep Clinic, a part of Salem Health Hospital & Clinics.2024-05-2929 minWillamette Wake UpVoices of People Who are HomelessWe often hear about people who are homeless - from advocates, public officials, housed people affected by homelessness - but not from them. In this program, we hear from Chris, Jenny and Jeff who share their lived experience about what led to them living in public spaces, and how they are turning their lives around.2024-05-2921 minWillamette Wake UpHolla for Labor Explores the African Youth Community OrganizationHolla for Labor talks with the African Youth Community Organization about how they provide culturally relevant mental health services and assist African youth in Oregon feel welcome and connected.2024-05-2326 minWillamette Wake UpConservation Spotlights Showcases Salem HarvestConservation Spotlight explores Salem Harvest with Elise Bauman who explains how this nonprofit gets fresh fruits and vegetables to everyone, and keeps crops from going to waste in the Mid-Willamette Valley. 2024-05-1533 minWillamette Wake UpGrants Pass V. Johnson - Ramifications for Responding to HomelessnessInvisible People talks with Jimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, about the ramifications of an on-going U.S. Supreme Court case concerning the right of people to sleep in public spaces when there may be no alternatives. Plus, he shares his observations, in response to our host's question, about why some believe the City of Salem and Marion County aren't working well together to address homelessness in the Capital City.2024-05-1427 minWillamette Wake UpPolicy for the People Explores the Economic Benefits of Immigration.Policy for the People explores the economic benefits that immigrants bring to Oregon with Anthony Capote, Immigration Research Initiative, through a report titled Immigrants in the Oregon Economy: Overcoming Hurdles, Yet Still Facing Barriers. Also, Kathy Lara of the Oregon Center for Public Policy talks about the latest figures on labor activity in Oregon, as well as the challenges that workers seeking to form a union continue to encounter.2024-05-0928 minWillamette Wake UpASK-ESP's Response to Proposed Salem Keizer Public Schools BudgetEdie Buchanan, President of the Association of Salem Keizer Education Support Professionals (ASK-ESP), responds to the Salem Keizer Public Schools proposed budget. Buchanan addresses recent successful contract negotiations, need for a plan to managed increased workloads proposed in the budget and a desire for the greater community to be involved in schools. ASK-ESP represents classified professional employees who are not licensed teachers.2024-05-0916 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Meet Roxanne Beltz, Candidate for Polk County CommissionKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Roxanne Beltz, running for Polk County Commission.2024-05-0822 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Meet Lyle Mordhorst - Candidate for Polk County CommissionKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Lyle Mordhorst, running for re-election to Polk County Commission.2024-05-0822 minWillamette Wake UpElephant in the Room Explores Emergency PreparednessElephant in the Room talks with Vernelle Judy, author of "The Big One: What to do Before, During and After the Imminent Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake." They discuss tips for being prepared for any natural disaster that requires families to be on their own while the greater community rebuilds.2024-05-0728 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! What Does the County Assessor Do?County Assessors are elected. Neither current Polk or Marion County assessors have challengers this May election. So this program will help us learn about the role of the assessor with Polk County Assessor, Valerie Patoine. 2024-05-0618 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Marion County Clerk Candidate: Bill BurgessKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Bill Burgess, running for re-election as Marion County Clerk. Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, and the role he's had in doing that and plans for the future if re-elected.2024-05-0223 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Marion County Clerk Candidate: Anna MunsonKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Anna Munson, running for Marion County Clerk. Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, her ideas to increase security and other changes for the office if elected.2024-05-0222 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Marion County Clerk Candidate: Jo Anne LepleyKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Jo Anne Lepley, running for Marion County Clerk. Find out what this office does and its role in keeping elections secure, and her plans for the future of this office if elected.2024-05-0219 minWillamette Wake UpKeeping Oregon Oregon with Update on No. Plains UGB ControversyKeeping Oregon Oregon follows up with Aaron Nichols, Stoneboat Farm, about the Urban Growth Boundary controversy in No. Plains Oregon. The 2024 legislature passed a bill to prevent certain land use law decisions from being contested in a local referendum. Community members who opposed the bill are responding.2024-05-0124 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Meet Judicial Candidates for Marion County Circuit CourtKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. In this program, the four candidates for Marion County Circuit Court Judge (Dist. 3, Pos. 11) spoke to the Northeast Neighbors (NEN) neighborhood association on April 9th. Here are the presentations by David Carlson, Martin "Carl" Habekost, Matthew Tracey and Michelle Vlach-Ing.2024-04-3019 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 7 City Council: Vanessa NordykeKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Vanessa Nordyke, candidate for Ward 7 City Council in the City of Salem OR.2024-04-2521 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 5 City Council: Michael HoseltonKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Michael Hoselton, candidate for Ward 5 City Council in the City of Salem OR.2024-04-2422 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 5 City Council: Irvin BrownKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Irvin Brown, candidate for Ward 5 City Council in the City of Salem OR.2024-04-2423 minWillamette Wake UpBehind the Business Visits Brew Coffee & Tap HouseBehind the Business visits Brew Coffee & Tap House in Independence to find out why they created their business here and how they built a gathering place for the community.2024-04-2323 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 3 City Council: Nathan SoltzKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Nathan Soltz, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.2024-04-2321 min
Willamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 3 City Council: Nathan SoltzKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Nathan Soltz, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.2024-04-2221 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 3 City Council: Nathan Soltz2024-04-2221 min
Willamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 3 City Council: Nathan SoltzKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Nathan Soltz, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.2024-04-2221 min
Willamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 3 City Council: Shane MatthewsKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Shane Matthews, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.2024-04-2216 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 1 City Council: Paul TiganKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Paul Tigan, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR2024-04-1821 minWillamette Wake UpLocal Elections Matter! Salem Ward 1 City Council: Celine ColemanKMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Celine Coleman, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR2024-04-1813 minWillamette Wake UpConservation Spotlight on Salem's Nature ChallengeConservation Spotlight talks with Stacy Teller, City of Salem and Kassi Roosth, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District about Salem’s first ever “City Nature Challenge” and how you can take part.2024-04-1723 minWillamette Wake UpMonmouth Monthly Explores Trash and Recycling with Brandt Sanitary ServiceMonmouth Monthly “talks trash” with Josh Brandt, head of this local family business that has celebrated over 70 years of service to local residents. He shares how we can each do our part to reuse, recycle, and compost. 2024-04-1627 minWillamette Wake UpThe Job of a City Councilor in SalemFirst time Salem city councilors Deanna Gwyn and Linda Nishioka explain what it's like to be a city councilor in Oregon's capital city - time commitments, challenges and joys. Gwyn & Nishioka were elected in May 2022.2024-04-1523 minWillamette Wake UpIntegrity of Elections in Marion CountyBrian Van Bergen, Marion County Elections Division, explains how our election system works to ensure the integrity of our voting system. He explains the importance of signature verification, time frame for mailing ballots & when to use drop boxes and how voters can observe the vote counting process.2024-04-1523 minWillamette Wake UpPolicy for the People talks Kicker and IRS StaffingPolicy for the People explores Oregon’s record-breaking kicker, with Oregon Center for Public Policy's Daniel Hauser, which is sending massive tax rebates to the rich, while giving little or nothing to those struggling the most. Then, the importance of having a well-funded Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Joe Hughes, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, and the long-term erosion of the agency’s budget and recent efforts to turn things around.2024-04-1128 minWillamette Wake UpInvisible People Explores Simonka PlaceInvisible People explores people who are homeless and the community's response to addressing homelessness. In this episode we hear about the programs and services of Simonka Place - serving women and children - with Director of Ministries, Kathy Smith and Union Gospel Board Member, Jodi Hack.2024-04-0928 minWillamette Wake UpSalem Revenue Task Force UpdateSalem's Revenue Task Force has been meeting to develop recommendations to the City Council about ways to increase revenue to meet looming budget deficits. Task force chair Sean Nikas and member Bill Smaldone give an update on the work done to date, some options under consideration and how the general community can have a voice in the process.2024-04-0849 minWillamette Wake UpKeeping Oregon Oregon Recaps Legislative Session with 1000 Friends of OregonKeeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mary Kyle McCurdy, 1000 Friends of Oregon, who explains the “good, bad, and ugly” legislation affecting land use planning after the 2024 Oregon legislative session. They discuss expansion of the urban growth boundary, wildfire resilience, transportation and funds that support agricultural programs.2024-04-0325 minWillamette Wake UpThoughts and Gifts Ensures Everyone's Birthday is CelebratedThoughts and Gifts is a nonprofit organization in Polk County, Oregon whose mission is to celebrate birthdays of under served youth, people with qualifying intellectual/developmental disabilities and senior citizens. Hear about how they do this and about an UnBirthday Party to raise funds to support their mission.2024-04-0314 minWillamette Wake UpElephant in the Room Talks with Zena Forest ProductsElephant in the Room explores forest health with Ben Deumling of Zena Forest Products, and how this wood products business is pivoting to address the challenges of a changing climate. Deumling serves on the Oregon Board of Forestry and explains policy initiatives to incentivize forest protections.2024-04-0229 minWillamette Wake Up2024 Legislative Session Recap with Rep. Tom AndersenOregon State Representative Tom Andersen (HD 19) reviews the work of the 2024 Legislative Session. He highlights a bill that makes exceptions to the land use planning system to make way for affordable housing. Then he reviews his legislative priorities, including a bill to make the state pay the City of Salem for its use of the city's public safety services.2024-04-0153 minWillamette Wake UpMeet Salem's New Deputy Chief Debbie AguilarMeet Salem's new Deputy Chief Debbie Aguilar. Learn about her journey in law enforcement, what it’s like being a woman in a male dominated profession, how the SPD is recruiting more women, and what her new job entails. 2024-03-2823 min
Willamette Wake UpChild Abuse Awareness: Car ParadeApril is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Kyle Tarr, Liberty House and Vanessa Nordyke, CASA of Marion County talk about child abuse, how their organizations help disrupt abuse and a car parade to bring awareness to the greater community.2024-03-2719 min
Willamette Wake UpBehind the Business Explores MaMere's Guest House in Monmouth ORBehind the Business shines a light on the heartbeat of our local economies – our local businesses. In this episode, Emily McNulty, owner of MaMere’s Guest House talks about the challenges and triumphs of owning a small business in Monmouth. 2024-03-2629 min
Willamette Wake UpConservation Spotlight Shines the Light on BeaversConservation Spotlight explores Oregon's state mammal. Jakob Shockey, Executive Director of Project Beaver, shares the history of beavers in the Willamette Valley, their importance to watershed health, and how humans can live with them in harmony. 2024-03-2027 min
Willamette Wake UpMeet Salem's New City Librarian: Bridget EsquedaMeet Salem's new librarian, Bridget Esqueda, and learn how she became passionate about libraries in her home state of Arizona, the data behind shortening library hours and ways the community can support the library going forward.2024-03-1918 min
Willamette Wake UpMonmouth Monthly Talks with Lucky CrowMonmouth Monthly chats with Eden Olson and Lindsey Darling - the force behind Lucky Crow Farm and the Eat Crow Supper Club. Eden shares the benefits of a CSA (community sponsored agriculture) and Lindsey explains the Supper Club's return March 28, 2024.2024-03-1922 min
Willamette Wake UpPolicy for the People on Legislation: Debt Collection and ChildcarePolicy for the People examines two bills that passed the recently adjourned legislative session: one to protect Oregonians from unfair debt collection practices and another that appropriates significant resources to Employment Related Day Care - a state sponsored child care program. Hear the details from Chris Coughlin, Oregon Consumer Justice and Candice Vickers, Family Forward Oregon2024-03-1428 min
Willamette Wake UpPolicy for the People: Debt Collection & Child Care Support LegislationPolicy for the People examines two bills that passed during this legislative session: one to protect Oregonians from unfair debt collection practices, and another that appropriates significant resources to a state sponsored child care program. Chris Coughlin, Oregon Consumer Justice, talks about the Family Financial Protection Act. Then, Candice Vickers, Family Forward Oregon, discusses an effort to get the legislature to put sufficient resources into a state child care program, Employment Related Day Care.2024-03-1428 min
Willamette Wake UpHomelessness in Marion & Polk Counties: Spring 2024 UpdateJimmy Jones, Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, reviews what's going on to reduce homelessness in Marion & Polk Counties - from recent legislation to the opening of new housing facilities to impacts of Salem's Navigation Center. 2024-03-1231 min
Willamette Wake UpKeeping Oregon Oregon Explores How One Community is Fighting to Keep Its Prime Farm LandKeeping Oregon Oregon talks with Aaron Nichols of Stoneboat Farm, who is leading the fight to save prime farmland in the area of North Plains, Oregon from development. Nichols' group, Friends of North Plains Smart Growth, oppose legislation (HB 4026A) which, if passed, prevents final land use decisions from being subject to a voter referendum and reviewable exclusively by the Land Conservation and Development Commission. At this writing, the bill has passed the Oregon House and is up for a public hearing in a Senate committee.2024-03-0629 min
Willamette Wake UpElephant in the Room Explores the Current Status of Our Changing ClimateElephant in the Room talks with John Kaufmann, a retired policy analyst with the Oregon Department of Energy, on the current status of the climate crisis. 2024-03-0528 min
Willamette Wake UpCities Budget Challenges: Keizer OregonCity Budget Challenge Series: A look into Keizer with Mayor Cathy Clark and City Manager Adam Brown. They explain how a property tax limitation passed by voters in the mid 1990s plus state mandates challenge local governments to provide basic services. And, the need for a better informed citizenry on how cities operate.2024-03-0428 min
Willamette Wake UpSalem Health Talks on Heart HealthSalem Health Talks explores heart health and education & support services provided by Salem Health's Community Health Education Center (CHEC) with health educator, Alyssa Gaiser.2024-02-2815 min
Willamette Wake UpBehind the Business Talks with Make It Known MediaBehind the Business talks with Seth Halligan, owner of Make it Known Media and Seth David Films. He shares how a life event was the catalyst for starting this business and his love of storytelling, the power of “why” and the struggle with work-life balance. 2024-02-2733 min
Willamette Wake UpCity Budget Challenges: Stayton OregonCity Budget Series explores the City of Stayton with Mayor Brian Quigley, City Manager Julie Hajduk and Finance Director James Brand. This series examines how the property tax system that provides revenue for local governments affects different cities in different ways. Stayton is challenged by, not so much the property tax limitation, but inadequate infrastructure that inhibits its ability to develop housing stock.2024-02-2628 min
Willamette Wake UpHolla for Labor Showcases CBTU Under 40Holla for Labor shares a conversation between Bill Lucy, president of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, and young people in the movement to inspire and guide them to sustain a movement that makes the change they want to see. 2024-02-2226 min
Willamette Wake UpConservation Spotlight Meets Todd AndersonConservation Spotlight talks with Todd Anderson, new Small Farms faculty with OSU Extension. Todd explains his new role, his background with a diverse range of crops, and plans to support horticulture-based crops and small to midsize farms. 2024-02-2117 min
Willamette Wake UpMonmouth Monthly Explores "Love Local"Monmouth Monthly talks with Suzanne Dufner with the City of Monmouth about "Love Local", a strategy to incentivize supporting local business with a savings on residents' utility bills. 2024-02-2017 min
Willamette Wake UpSalem Public Library Reduces Hours & ServicesJim Scheppke, retired State Librarian, weighs in on the Salem Public Library's reduced hours of operation in response to a city budget deficit. Scheppke reminds us about the history of Salem's library and its role to do more than let patrons check out books. 2024-02-1932 min
Willamette Wake UpDevNW Creates Hope for Home OwnershipDev NW a nonprofit organization that wants to grow vibrant Northwest communities. Find out what they are doing with Zelene Flores and Jeremy Hardy. 2024-02-1316 min
Willamette Wake UpCities' Budget Challenges: Monmouth - Independence OregonOregon cities are facing a budget crisis. Here how that is playing out in the cities of Monmouth and Independence with Mayors Cec Koontz and John McArdle and finance directors Susie Marston and Rob Moody. They discuss the impacts of Measures 5 & 50 passed by voters in the mid 1990's and how the cities have been managing over the last 25 years, but the future looks dire.2024-02-1240 min
Willamette Wake UpKeeping Oregon Oregon Talks with a Sheep FarmerKeeping Oregon Oregon talks with Mickie Killingsworth, sheep farmer from Madras, Oregon about farming and her work with Jefferson County and State Farm Bureaus. 2024-02-0726 min
Willamette Wake UpElephant in the Room on Forest PolicyElephant in the Room talks with Lauren Andersen, Oregon Wild, about forest policy and a new federal initiative to ban commercial logging in mature forests. 2024-02-0622 min