Willamette Wake-up

Dr. Molly Mayhead, professor of Rhetoric and Communications at Western Oregon University, discusses key milestones for women in the United States. This interview first aired in 2017.

Scott Schegel reports on the Council's move to increase Systems Development Charges (SDC) to pay for the costs of development. There is also a brief report on how the Salem Housing Authority is helping families experiencing homelessness get into housing.

This week Legislative Matters sheds light on upcoming bills and hearings this week.

Polk County Sheriff Mark Garton and District Attorney Aaron Felton discuss the public safety levy on the May ballot. The new levy would allow the Polk County Sheriff to keep current staffing levels and continue 24/7 patrols, as well as provide funding for the DA’s office and county jail.

John Rowton, Dog Shelter Manager, talks about the services provided by the county's dog shelter, why dogs require licenses, how the department interacts with Humane Society, and about a special event on April 6th.

Scott Schlegel provides highlights from a Feb 19 work session on solutions to problems in downtown Salem due to people experiencing homelessness. Also covered - Feb 25 council meeting: streetscape design, HRAP-Housing Authority, Urban Renewal grants for downtown business owners and a levy in Polk County to maintain public safety services.

Jan and Cindy tell you what is coming up this week in the State Legislature, with an emphasis on "third readings" - bills that are up for a vote.

Allen Pfeiffer, MPFS volunteer manager, talks about the numerous ways people can volunteer for the food bank - from gardening to re-packaging bulk foods to driving meals to clients.

In this week's Labor Report, guest host Bob Rossi interviews Mindy Merrit, president of the Salem Keizer Education Association (SKEA). They discuss the most critical needs in the Salem Keizer School District and how SKEA is advocating for more mental health services in the schools.

Over 4,000 educators and supporters of fully funding education rallied at the State Capitol on February 18, 2019. This is a recap of the message and event.