Willamette Wake-up

This show discusses sustainable clothing practices and also features the Northwest Youth Corps and its impacts.

Chuck talks about the work of the Downtown Homeless Solutions Task Force, the City's concerns about the Corps of Engineers' proposal to construct fish protection structures at Detroit Dam and the changes to the State Street Corridor Plan proposed by Councilor Cara Kaser.

Sarah Rohrs updates listeners on the effort to repeal Oregon's status as a sanctuary state. She reports about a recent community gathering of people who are opposing the measure and why.

School Superintendent Christy Perry and Salem Keizer Education Association President Mindy Merritt talk about how a proposal to hire a law enforcement agent as the district security manager was resolved through community conversations.

This show interviews WU student organizers about their clothing share, food pantry, and book drive efforts and discusses how listeners can get involved.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Santiam Canyon School District Superintendent Todd Miller explains how and why he and his staff have adapted to meet the unique educational and social service needs of the community.

John Lattimer, Chief Administrative & Budget Officer for Marion County, reviews the current adopted budget and the programs and services tax payers get for their taxes paid.

Emily Griffith, Youth Farm Coordinator and three farmers – Carla, Mathew & Elvis – talk about their experience farming and how the program helps patients who are “prescribed” health food by their doctors.

This show discusses changes to recycling practices in Oregon and the importance of kids’ time outdoors!

Catalina de Onis presents Willamette students presenting research on recycling changes in Oregon, Sustainability, and the importance of outside time for children.