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 […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from local celebrations to national headlines, with a little wildlife wisdom thrown in for good measure. We kicked things off by recapping another successful Marion County Fair, sharing highlights from our live broadcasts, thanking everyone who stopped by the KYKN booth, and congratulating our lucky prize winners. It was […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News, joining us live from FreedomFest 2026 in Las Vegas, where thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and advocates for liberty have gathered to discuss the future of America. Jeff gave us an inside look at the conference, highlighting the energy surrounding this year’s […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from Oregon’s economic challenges and community news to a thought-provoking conversation on Christian compassion and biblical truth. We began with a reminder that the Oregon Conservative Caucus Joel Pawloski Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications, helping support the next generation of Oregon’s conservative leaders. We then discussed growing controversy […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon explored one of the most controversial law enforcement technologies in America: Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. We discussed concerns about the expanding use of AI-powered surveillance, including reports that Flock’s technology can track the movements of millions of vehicles and raises questions about how such data could be […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon celebrated America, highlighted an incredible local nonprofit, and tackled some of Oregon’s top headlines. We welcomed TJ Sullivan from Hagan Hamilton for our monthly Community Champions segment. TJ shared how the partnership shines a spotlight on organizations making a real difference across the Mid-Valley before introducing Trina Fowler from the Salem […]