Willamette Wake-up

Interview with Colleen Owen on Urban Farming and the Sustainable Living Center’s series of classes held at Pringle Creek Community.

The program discusses the upcoming Race, Rhetoric, and Media Symposium at Willamette University, January 18-20, which is open to the public. Presenter and WU student Melissa Legaria Cisneros previews the event. … Continue reading →

Melissa Lindley, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Willamette Valley Hospice, explains what “hospice” is and why we all should know and care about it.

Eric Howald talks with Ryan from Magic Wheel Chairs, a Keizer nonprofit that creates elaborate costumes for kids in wheelchairs.

Benny Williams, President of the local chapter of the NAACP, talked about the upcoming march commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Williams also discusses NAACP activities in the Salem Keizer area.

Kasia Quillenen discusses the mission of Salem CityWatch, a grassroots organization devoted to influencing City of Salem policies.

Co-host Sky Blaw welcomes guest Elise Bauman, the executive director of Salem Harvest. They discuss the growing and harvesting process and ways for community members to volunteer and receive food in exchange for their efforts. … Continue reading →

Michael Livingston reports on last night’s meeting of the Salem City Council.

Chuck talks about the policy considerations that go into determining when “warming centers” for the homeless are opened and the City’s efforts to establish a “sobering center.”

Michael Rose interviews area legislator Rep. Paul Evans about BM 101 and how its passage or defeat will affect the upcoming short session in February.