Willamette Wake Up

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is considering purchasing land east of Salem to add new space for Willamette National Cemetery. Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with three members of the Macleay Locals about their concerns regarding building a cemetery on 307 acres of prime, active farmland.

Hear the story of Linda Meanus, author of "My Name is LaMoosh", about her upbringing in Celilo Falls, as told to participants at this year's Indigenous Peoples Celebration this year in Salem.

Elephant in the Room talks with Dr. Corbin Schuster, microbiology professor at Oregon State University and member of the Yakama Nation, about causes behind the decline in salmon population in the Columbia River.

Learn how the Fair Housing Council of Oregon helps people who may have been discriminated against in securing housing, with Shyle Ruder. Shyle explores how their work differs from landlord tenant law, what discrimination looks like, and how recent federal initiatives are making it harder for tenants and landlords to ensure discrimination does not occur.

Join Rod Stanley, Lifestyle Interventionist and Corrective Exercise Specialist, in a powerful conversation with Ali Virtue, Functional Nutritionist and Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner at Parkside Nutrition (Salem, OR). Rod and Ali dig into the foundations of building a vibrant, sustainable lifestyle—moving beyond quick fixes to embrace nutrient-dense foods, consistent healthy habits, and empowered self-care. Listen in for actionable insights on how intentional eating, mindset shifts, and personalized nutrition strategies unlock better energy, resilience, and long-term health.  Perfect for anyone seeking practical advice and inspiration to take charge of their well-being.

Holla for Labor talks with Ibrahim Coulibaly, President of the Western region for AFRAM, an African American constituency caucus within SEIU Local 503 (Service Employees International Union). They discuss recent legislation that supports workers in an active labor dispute and the role of AFRAM plays in SEIU. 

Monmouth Monthly highlights veterans, with Logan Doerfller and Jim Hawthorne from Western Oregon University, who'll talk about events coming up in November at the university to honor veterans.

The City of Stayton is asking residents to support a robust park & pool program by passing an operations levy to maintain & enhance family recreation opportunities. Mayor Brian Quigley, Council President Steve Simms and City Manager Julia Hajduk describe what residents would get and how much it would cost. 

The City of Woodburn is asking voters to amend the city charter at the Nov. 4th election.  Mayor Frank Lonergan describes the changes, why they are needed, and why the city and council are asking residents to vote on this now.

Braver Angels talks with Marla Estes, founder and leader of Building Bridgers, about building a civil society by reducing polarization through viewpoint diversity. Estes describes ways to make bridging efforts successful, including by looking within and noting how language can trigger polarization.