Willamette Wake-up

Tim Buckley, one of the organizers of non-violent communications training in Oregon prisons, talk about the program and its impact on recidivism.

March for Science, an international celebration of science that happened April 22, 2017, had a local event. This program captured the remarks of the emcee, Jon Yoder and several speakers.

The Mid-Valley Literacy Center is a non-profit organization providing tutoring and other support services — including ESL classes and GED programs — to adult learners in our community.  Vivian Ang, the Center’s Executive Director, describes the program and the individuals … Continue reading →

Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett talks about his proposal for a “transit committee” to address the community’s long-standing public transportation problems and previews next Monday’s City Council meeting, at which the Council will adopt the City’s budget for the coming fiscal … Continue reading →

Legislation passed and up for consideration the week of June 5th 2017.

Jon Yoder is interviewed by Melanie Zermer. Jon Yoder hosted this segment for nine months and today was his last day. He talked about “contextual learning” and his thoughts about the Salem-Keizer School District budget for science programming. In-coming host, … Continue reading →

Jula Galvin talks about the 80th Lamb & Wool Show in Turner Oregon and David Sawyer, City Manager, talks about new developments in Turner – plans for a new park and downtown development.

In this Memorial Day broadcast, Michael Livingston talks with retired Army Sgt Brenda Powers, the Program Director at “Home for Heroes,” a transitional housing program for homeless veterans that will open this summer in Salem.

May 29, 2017 is Memorial Day. “Legislative Matters: Tune In and Take Part” will focus on Senate and House Resolutions honoring service men and women who served in a branch of the U.S. Military and lost their lives in service … Continue reading →

Episode 11 May 27, 2017: Marc Albert talks with Juan Carlos Ordonez about Revenue options for Oregon. Episode 10 March 24, 2017: Marc Albert talks with Janet Bauer about the proposed American Health Care Act. Episode 9 Feb 24, 2017: … Continue reading →