Willamette Wake-up

Willamette University professor, Bill Smaldone, talks about recent efforts to organize faculty members into an effective advocacy group and why such a group is needed.

Ward 6 candidate Chris Hoy interview discussing the important issues for Ward 6 and the City of Salem as a whole including the Salem Police Facility and the 3rd Bridge.

Salem Library Foundation hosts a “community reads” using the book, Spare Parts, by Joshua Davis.

An interview with Kristen Ramstad, an urban forester from the Oregon Department of Forestry, who talks about urban trees and their care, maintenance and appropriate selection.

On the day before he’ll be sworn in as Salem’s new mayor, Chuck Bennett talks about the major issues he and the new City Council will need to address this year.

Peter Buekea talks about his work as a case manager for Northwest Human Services’ Homeless Outreach & Advocacy Project (H.O.A.P.).

There is a long-standing need for coordination among the social service providers in our community, and the prevalence of “chronic homelessness” in Marion and Polk Counties today is more than twice the national average.  Jimmy Jones at the Mid-Willamette Community … Continue reading →

An interview with Jessy Gill of Turtle Ridge Wildlife Center who shares the the story of the Center and the work being done there to rehabilitate wildlife.

Cindy Condon and Jan Margosian discuss upcoming topics for Salem City Club, including health care panel with former Governor John Kitzhaber on Jan. 6, 2017. … Continue reading →

Marion County Commissioner, Kevin Cameron, talks about how the County handled the recent snow/ice storm and economic development in the Santiam Canyon. … Continue reading →