This week we hear from Yen Nguyen, owner of Yen Hair Salon in Southeast Portland.

This week we hear from Ruth Robinson, a school district secretary in Paisley.

This week we hear from Ebony Frison, an artist living and working in Southeast Portland.

This week we hear from Gary Marshall, a fifth-generation rancher in Harney County.

This week we hear from Paul Susi, a theater artist, social worker, and community activist in Portland.

Note: Contrary to what Paul observes and describes during this interview, dogs are not allowed in Lone Fir Cemetery.

This week we hear from Christine Wolfe, city recorder for Maupin.

This week we hear from Gabe Sheoships, executive director of Friends of Tryon Creek, in Portland.

This week we hear from Rich Wandschneider, library director for the Josephy Center in Joseph.

This week we hear from Travis Garner, a metal shop teacher and city council member in Paisley.

This week we hear from Brenda Smith, executive director of High Desert Partnership, in Harney County.