Willamette Wake Up

Conservation Spotlight talks with Nellie McAdams & Andrea Krahmer, with the Oregon Agricultural Trust (OAT). OAT partners with farmers and ranchers to protect agricultural lands for the benefit of Oregon's economy, communities and landscapes. 

Monmouth Monthly talks with Dave Beasley, Western Oregon University Foundation, about the Smith Fine Arts series sponsored by the university and open to everyone.  They review the value of the series to students and the community, and review the 2024-25 line up.

Both presidential candidates and one Oregon State Senator recently put forward the idea of exempting tips from Oregon income taxes. But is exempting tips from taxes a good idea? Would it actually improve the economic security of struggling workers?  In this episode of Policy for the People, they explore the impact of no taxes on tips.  They also examine the origins of the practice of tipping and what that means for workers today. 

Chemeketa Community College is asking voters to support improvements to the many campuses that serve the area.  Jessica Howard, President of the college, explains the importance of the community college in this area and what the bond monies will buy.  She emphasizes that passage of the bond will not increase residents' taxes because of the retirement of the 2008 bond.

Local Election Coverage. Steve Warden is running for election to Polk County Sheriff. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how he'd engage in various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective.  

Local Election Coverage. Mark Garton is the current Polk County Sheriff running for re-election. He talks about the duties of sheriff, how the department works with various aspects of the community, skills and experiences he would continue to bring to the position; and addresses specific issues of drug decriminalization, gun safety laws and homelessness from a law enforcement perspective.  

Local Election Coverage.  Polk County Treasurer Election 2024 brings a twist to this race.  The duties of this office are in dispute during the time of these interviews. For this reason, we provided a brief summary of these issues and archived the two interviews back-to-back.
Hear from candidates Steve Milligan, current treasurer and Chris Patoine as they explain the issue from their points of view and how they would handle the job of treasurer if (re)elected.

Local Election Coverage.  Jason Ridgeway is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

Local Election Coverage.  Frank Morris is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.

Local Election Coverage.  Ned Kenney is running for election to Monmouth City Council.  He talks about pressing issues facing the city and how he would address them, and the skills & experiences he would bring to the position.