Willamette Wake Up

KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Michael Hoselton, candidate for Ward 5 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

Behind the Business visits Brew Coffee & Tap House in Independence to find out why they created their business here and how they built a gathering place for the community.

KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Nathan Soltz, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Shane Matthews, candidate for Ward 3 City Council in the City of Salem OR.

KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Celine Coleman, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR

KMUZ is committed to civic engagement and informing voters so you can make an informed decision on May 21st. Here is a candidate conversation with Paul Tigan, candidate for Ward 1 City Council in the City of Salem OR

Conservation Spotlight talks with Stacy Teller, City of Salem and Kassi Roosth, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District about Salem’s first ever “City Nature Challenge” and how you can take part.

Monmouth Monthly “talks trash” with Josh Brandt, head of this local family business that has celebrated over 70 years of service to local residents. He shares how we can each do our part to reuse, recycle, and compost. 

Brian Van Bergen, Marion County Elections Division, explains how our election system works to ensure the integrity of our voting system. He explains the importance of signature verification, time frame for mailing ballots & when to use drop boxes and how voters can observe the vote counting process.

First time Salem city councilors Deanna Gwyn and Linda Nishioka explain what it's like to be a city councilor in Oregon's capital city - time commitments, challenges and joys. Gwyn & Nishioka were elected in May 2022.