Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered a wide range of stories spanning local government, national politics, and the ongoing debate over fairness in women’s athletics. We began with a recap of the Salem City Council’s data center meeting, where much of the public discussion focused less on the project itself and more on the tone of […]

Today’s Real Estate Insights with Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group/Keller Williams focused on what today’s housing market is telling both buyers and sellers—and why preparation has never been more important. We started by reviewing the latest local market statistics, looking at inventory levels, buyer activity, and what current trends mean for anyone thinking about […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon tackled a wide range of stories highlighting public policy, public safety, and accountability across the Pacific Northwest. Wildfire smoke started the conversation as massive fires burning across Oregon and Washington blanketed much of the western United States. We talked about the growing impact of another intense fire season and the staggering […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor of Restoration News, joined us to examine the stories driving today’s headlines—from artificial intelligence and Hollywood to women’s sports, surveillance technology, and the challenges facing the Pacific Northwest. One of our biggest conversations centered on the rapid expansion of AI data centers. Are the growing “grassroots” […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, we explored several stories raising important questions about Oregon’s future—from wildfire preparedness and economic policy to election integrity and faith-based outreach. As wildfire season intensifies, we discussed a new analysis suggesting Portland may be vulnerable to an urban wildfire similar to the devastating fires seen in Southern California. The conversation […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon celebrated service, sacrifice, and civic responsibility while tackling a few of the issues making headlines across Oregon. Our first guest, Terry Scott, Executive Director of the B-17 Alliance, joined us to talk about this Saturday’s Lacey Lady Birthday Bash & Cruise-In at Salem’s McNary Field. We learned about the remarkable history […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon mixed history, current events, and personal observations, covering everything from the Apollo 11 Moon landing to Oregon politics and a weekend getaway to Seattle. We began by marking the anniversary of one of humanity’s greatest achievements. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from smoky skies over the Willamette Valley to healthcare policy, public safety, and the difficult choices facing Oregon’s largest city. Wildfire season made its presence known as lightning sparked fires around the region, leaving many Oregonians waking up to hazy skies and the smell of smoke—a reminder that summer […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, Salem Mayor Julie Hoy joined us to discuss some of the biggest issues shaping the city’s future—from homelessness and economic development to major community events and public engagement. One of the biggest updates involved the city’s efforts to address homeless camps on state-owned property. Mayor Hoy explained how Salem worked […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group at Keller Williams for our monthly Real Estate Insights segment. Joining Amy was Samantha Reddick from Success Mortgage, filling in for Elizabeth Smith to discuss today’s mortgage market and what buyers and sellers should know as we move through the second half of 2026. Samantha […]