Willamette Wake Up

Willamette Block Party talks with Jeff Ballard, owner of Automate and Dominate, about his business and the importance of mentorship; then, reflects on the changes happening in Salem. 

Elephant in the Room talks with Mason Levitt, with Beyond Toxics, about his research on the hazards of gas stoves for both the environment and people;and, how to make the switch to electric appliances.

Salem Keizer School District announced 6 elementary school closures, including Cummings Elementary in Keizer, Oregon. Girlypop Politics talks with Kevin Jackson, parent and now community advocate, about the impact these closures will have and the importance of fighting for a shared value.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Find out how the Center for Hope & Safety in the Salem Area serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking with Executive Director, Ashley Carson Cottingham.

Find out what's new at Quiltopia 2026 with event organizers Cindy Condon & Jayne Downing. And, how this iconic quilt show supports Helping Hands Resources, a Salem area nonprofit serving people barely making ends meet, and offering opportunities for all of us to support our community.

Local Elections. Meet candidates running for Keizer City Council & Mayor with excerpts from a recent candidate forum hosted by Keizer Neighborhood Associations at the Keizer Event Center. 

In this episode of "Policy for the People", they explore Oregon’s affordability crisis through the experience of a single mother of four who works full time for the state, and relies on food pantries. Then, Kathy Lara of the Oregon Center for Public Policy discusses her research showing that many Oregon jobs simply don't pay enough to support a family. 

Local Election Coverage Fall 2026.  Doug Dailey moved to Dallas 10 years ago. He talks about the challenges & opportunities facing the City of Dallas Oregon, and why he is prepared to serve the residents in this city of 18,000 and the seat of Polk County.

Local Election Coverage Fall 2026.  Shelby Alexander, a fairly new Dallas resident, talks about the challenges & opportunities facing the City of Dallas Oregon, and why she is prepared to serve the residents in this city of 18,000 and the seat of Polk County.

Local Election Coverage Fall 2026.  David Shein, current city councilor running for re-election, talks about the challenges & opportunities facing the City of Dallas Oregon, and why he is prepared to serve the residents in this city of 18,000 and the seat of Polk County.