Willamette Wake Up

Local Election Coverage Fall 2026.  Larry Briggs, 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.

Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess joins Ken Adams to discuss the election process in Marion County.  They delve into procedures that keep voter information accurate and prevent fraud, why mailing ballots take longer now, value of drop boxes, recent threats to election officials and some Oregon history about who had the right to vote.

Conservation Spotlight talks with Nikita Vincent about natural and working lands, climate solutions and workforce development. Hear about Nikita’s work with Oregon’s Natural & Working Lands Advisory Committee and a new Oregon conservation program at Clackamas Community College.

A report from the October 17th No Kings Rally in Salem Oregon. 

Monmouth Monthly talks with Emily McNulty, Monmouth Main Street Coordinator & Monmouth Business Association Board Member, about two upcoming events in October - MI Town Halloween and Making Spirits Bright.

Policy for the People talks with Katie Bergh, a Senior Policy Analyst with the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, on how loss of food assistance through SNAP is setting the stage for much greater levels of hunger and suffering throughout Oregon and our nation. 

Elephant in the Room talks with Britney VanCritters with the Oregon League of Conservation Voters about the organization's mission and how they vet candidates for endorsement.

Local Elections Coverage talks with Micki Varney, candidate for Ward 8 City Council and Virginia Stapleton, candidate for State Senate District 11. They participated in a "Braver Angels-style" of conversation where they share their values and approach to governing to reduce polarization.  All candidates in these races were invited.

Local Elections Coverage with Marion County Commission Candidates Kevin Cameron, Sara Duncan and Maria Hinojos Pressey. They participated in a "Braver Angels-style" conversation that focuses on values and depolarizing dialogue to better hear each other, with co-hosts Melanie Zermer & Jeff Spitzer.  All candidates in these races were invited. 

Girlypop Politics talks with Salem Keizer Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda about the district's new reading curriculum. They discuss the benefits of "Into Reading," how the district has been preparing teachers to teach it, and best ways parents can help their children be better readers.