On today’s Newsmakers at Noon – Real Estate Insights, Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group (Keller Williams) and Elizabeth Smith of The Smith Mortgage Team break down major forces shaping today’s housing market — from interest rates to demographic shifts that could redefine buying and selling trends. Elizabeth Smith shares updates on current mortgage interest rates and dives into the often misunderstood world of reverse mortgages, […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcome Ramona Treviño, outreach director for 40 Days for Life, to promote the upcoming Kickoff Rally and discuss the organization’s pro-life advocacy work. Treviño shares her personal journey—from managing a Planned Parenthood referral facility to becoming a national speaker and author—and highlights the message of faith, redemption, and community outreach central to […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcome Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration-News.com, for a discussion covering state politics, national policy debates, and major headlines. The show examines controversy surrounding Oregon’s proposed transportation tax referendum, including concerns about moving the vote to May after roughly 250,000 Oregonians signed petitions seeking a public vote. The conversation focuses on […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter highlight KYKN’s 5th Annual Food and Clothing Drive, encouraging listeners to support local families and community organizations. At noon, guests Tim Berry and Matt Lawyer join the show to share details about the upcoming Gold Star Families Memorial Dedication Ceremony in Keizer. The ceremony will take place Saturday, February 7 at 11 a.m. at PFC Ryan J. Hill Memorial […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter promote this month’s  KYKN Food and Clothing Drive, encouraging listeners to support neighbors in need and strengthen the local community. Attention then turns to state and local issues, including the start of Oregon’s short legislative session, a pause in Salem’s sign code enforcement to allow for public feedback, and polling data circulating online. […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcome Matt Maceira and Aiden from BBSM, who share updates on their food and clothing drive, ongoing ministry work, and recent trips to border towns in Mexico, highlighting hands-on efforts to support vulnerable communities. The show also notes Groundhog Day and the prediction of six more weeks of winter, before turning to national […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter kick off the show with a Bi-Mart Savings Book promotion and details on KYKN’s upcoming February Food Drive, encouraging listeners to participate and support local families in need. They remind listeners that Newsmakers at Noon is available on major podcast streaming platforms, and invite the audience to connect via [email protected], follow the show […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter kick off the show with details on KYKN’s 4th Annual February Food Drive, highlighting sponsors and encouraging listeners to check the station website for full details beginning February 1st. They also acknowledge National Kazoo Day, sharing nostalgic childhood stories about kazoo parades and family memories, before reflecting on a major historical […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, guests Anna Parker and Janelle Cash of The McLeod Group at Keller Williams join Denise and Hunter to break down the latest housing market insights and what they mean for buyers and sellers. Anna reviews December and year-end market statistics, offering a snapshot of inventory, pricing, and overall market momentum. She also shares practical advice […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Denise and Hunter welcome Yuriy Chira from Chira’s Restaurant to promote his latest ticket giveaway and highlight upcoming opportunities for listeners to win. The conversation then turns to Oregon’s 2026 gubernatorial race, including a discussion of whether a Republican can win statewide and reactions to Chris Dudley’s announcement of his campaign for governor. They also analyze messaging […]