Willamette Wake-up

Joel Ibora, Oregon One Coalition, talks about an initiative petition being circulated that, if on the Nov 2018 ballot and passes, would repeal Oregon’s status as a sanctuary state. Other issues discussed: DACA and recent decision by Salem Keizer School … Continue reading →

Julie Miller and Leopoldo Cortes of Miller Farm in Salem discuss the U-pick options available to visitors and the importance of supporting sustainable, local food.

Fawn Reed, an Employment Specialist for Goodwill Industries’ Job Connection Program, talks about her unique approach to working with those who aren’t employed and have had a hard time finding work to help them gain and sustain employment.

Michael Livingston reports on last night’s meeting of the Salem City Council and discusses a proposed “sit-lie” ordinance, which appears to be a response to complaints from some downtown business owners about the behavior of a few homeless citizens.

Vanessa Nordkye, President-Elect of the Oregon State Bar discusses the role and function of the bar, how it serves the general community, and how the legal profession is changing.

New program host Catalina de Onís introduces her new segment on Willamette Wake Up; then interviews Laurie Dougherty and Linda Wallmark of 350 Salem about Salem’s Climate Action Plan.

Ann Montegue, SEIU Local 503, talks about the rolling strike of 1987; Ramone Ramirez, PCUN, talks about farm worker issues; Steve Hall and Kim Harmon, AFSCME Local 2067, talk about collective bargaining in the City of Salem

Michael Rose interviews Brian Dalton, Mayor of Dallas, Oregon about managing a small town in Oregon, and issues specific to Dallas.

Nick Williams, new CEO of Salem Area Chamber of Commerce speaks about membership, programs and business community in Salem.

For more than two decades, Polk County’s Service Integration Team (SIT) program has been successfully fostering real collaboration among local social service agencies and organizations — both public and private — to provide expedited, coordinated resources for individuals and families … Continue reading →