Willamette Wake Up

Holla for Labor talks with Dr. Gwendolyn Avington, District 7 Director of Toastmasters, about her work in leadership development, and how to help women find their voices to meet their needs.

Braver Angels Oregon provides an update on their Oregon Rural Urban Project (ORUP) with Elizabeth Christensen and Steve Radcliffe. ORUP seeks to find common ground between rural and urban communities through town halls and moderated discussions. We find out what's been learned so far and what more needs to happen before a report gets sent to the Oregon legislature. 

Monmouth Monthly talks with Jessica Steed of Smith Fine Arts about the upcoming series, how easy it is to enjoy the shows, and how live arts can open your heart and eyes. 

Conservation Spotlight hosts its final "Meet the Farmer" series, with Andrea of Sonnen Farms in Aurora, where they bridge the gap between farmers and consumers to explore the challenges, rewards, and vital role of agriculture in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

Policy for the People talks with Tyler Mac Innis, a policy analyst at the Oregon Center for Public Policy about the federal budget bill that passed July 3rd and its impact on many Oregon families

Nikki Paxton and Justice Rajee of the Urban League talk about the League’s rich history and growing impact across the state. From their roots in civil rights to present-day policy work, they’ll explore how the League is showing up for Black and marginalized communities statewide.

State Legislator Tom Andersen provides an end-of-session wrap up.  He addresses local community development projects that were funded and an overview of what happened with the failed transportation package.

Salem Region Indivisible has the stated mission to defend the rule of law and to mobilize diverse coalitions to save our democracy. To that end, several members came together to read a revised version of the Declaration of Independence that they call "Declaration of Resistance & Renewal," as a response to the actions by the current federal administration.

The Canby Center in Oregon offers dignity and inspires learning in the cities of Canby, Hubbard & Aurora.  Learn how one community is serving youth and families struggling economically, through direct support and, in turn, asking them to give back. Ray Keen, executive director, talks about the programs and philosophy. Then, we get a tour of the current expansion project. 

The foundation of Oregon's program for land use planning is a set of 19 Statewide Land Use Planning Goals. The goals express the state's policies on land use and related topics, like citizen involvement, housing, and natural resources. Keeping Oregon Oregon reviews Oregon's 19 statewide land use planning goals with Alexis Hammer, Oregon Dept of Land Conservation and Development.