Michael Livingston and special guest Richard Reid report on last night’s meeting of the Salem City Council, which included the adoption of a resolution opposing the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” immigration policies.

Suzanne Dufner, Community Development Director of Monmouth talks about this university town’s growth & development and a recent citizen survey.

July 6, 2018 marks the 51st anniversary of the signing of the Oregon Beach Bill, which WU student Kaylin Bullert claims is just one of Governor Tom McCall’s environmental contributions.

Chris Simpson, Executive Director of the Recovery Outreach Community Center (ROCC), explains how the program’s peer-support model for helping individuals suffering from mental illness, drug addiction and other disabilities breaks the pattern of social isolation that is a primary barrier to recovery.

Marc talks with Janet Bauer about Farm Bill proposals and food insecurity in Oregon, including SNAP benefits and policies. Hear all Fourth Friday Focus interviews with OCPP here: Fourth Friday Focus interviews with OCPP

Over the past 17 years, an annual golf tournament — started and administered by retired businessman and Mill City resident Mike Long and supported by local organizations — has raised almost $200,000 to fund scholarships for deserving students in the … Continue reading →

Michael Livingston reports on last night’s meeting of the Salem City Council, which included the Council’s decision on the conditional use permit for the Union Gospel Mission’s move and expansion.

Victoria Binning, OSU Extension Service, Ag Program discusses small farming in Marion County and how the extension service helps small farmers by producing publications and hosting work shops.

Co-hosts and WU students Izzie Mejia and Alexis Barela interview Salem Harvest executive director Elise Bauman about how community members can get involved in the spring and summer seasons. … Continue reading →

Marc and Daniel Hauser from Oregon Center for Public Policy discuss the May 21, 2018 Special Session and the push to extend pass through income tax breaks to Sole Proprietors. You can listen to ALL Fourth Friday Focus interviews with … Continue reading →