Willamette Wake Up

Elephant in the Room talks with Lauren Anderson of Oregon Wild about federal efforts to open up national forests to more logging. 

Holla for Labor explores data centers: what they are, how they're sited, and community concerns related to data centers' use of power and water. Saul Cortes, program host of a tech show on KMUZ radio, shares what he's learned from his personal research. 

Monmouth Monthly talks with Heather and Matt Matz, the force behind Monmouth Celebration of Cultures, to talk about how they support cultural events in Monmouth. Learn how to get involved and the dates for upcoming events like Pride, Asian American Pacific Islanders, and Juneteenth. 

Girlypop Politics talks with CM Hall, of Emerge Oregon, about the value women bring to the policy-making table and how Emerge Oregon recruits & prepares women to run for elected office. 

Conservation Spotlight talks with Kevin Porter & Mike Wilson with the Polk Soil & Water Conservation District about the role the district plays in residents' lives, unique issues in Polk County and how the community can get involved. 

Families who are homeless are less visible than individuals we see in public spaces, but have a long term social impact leading to generational homelessness. Learn about a program through Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action that serves families and the unique issues they face, through Family First Resource Center and Arches Nest. 

Policy for the People talks with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read about the efforts of the Trump administration to make it harder to vote - through the SAVE Act, how the state is responding, and the impact of money in politics. 

Elephant in the Room talks with Elise Graneck, Portland State University, on plastic pollution. Granek shares research that explains what happens to discarded plastic in our coastal environment.

Girlypop Politics talks with Crissy Oyervides, with Youth Era, about the recent closure of The Salem Drop and the impact it's had on the hundreds of youths who attended. Youth Era is a Eugene based non profit that works to create and sustain community spaces for youths ages 14-25, staffed with trained support professionals.

Willamette Block Party highlights key community events in the Willamette Valley & explores local groups like Black Mid-Valley that support Black identity, business, and culture. Then: a tribute to the late Gregg Simpson, Jr., a passionate community leader and activist. Plus, meet Glitter Gloria, who shares her journey from construction to founding Exit Bliss, a consultancy focused on helping businesses preserve knowledge and plan for sustainable success.