Hosted by Jacob Espinoza · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 84 episodes
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Stay connected to your community with "What’s Happening Salem," your go-to podcast for all things Salem, Oregon. Every Friday morning, we bring you the latest news, events, and stories from the past week, keeping you informed and engaged with what's happening in your city. Whether it's local government updates, community events, or neighborhood highlights, "What’s Happening Salem" ensures you never miss a beat. Tune in weekly to stay in the know and be part of the vibrant Salem community.
Jacob Espinoza hosts What's Happening Salem, a news show with 84 episodes published.
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Susie Rice, Development Director at CASA Marion County, to discuss: The upcoming Superhero Run and how it brings th
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, your hosts sit down at Metronome for a wide-ranging conversation about Salem's live music scene — past, present, and future. From flyering teleph
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Rachel from Salem Reporter to discuss: The future of local journalism and what sets community-rooted reporters apar
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob sits down with David Neely , founder of Better Together Supports — a Salem-based in-home care agency serving individuals with intellectual
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, recorded live at Metronome Studio, host Jacob Espinoza sits down with Teresa Alonso León — former Oregon state legislator and current candidate f
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, we sit down with Steve Harley from Banner Homes to discuss the exciting Headwaters development project — a large-scale subdivision that stands ou
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this action-packed episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Mason Reeves from the Dax robotics team and Salem's Strongest Man to discuss: The incredible feats of
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this live episode, the hosts sit down with Danielle Bethell, current Marion County Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate, to discuss: Her journey from count
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob sits down with Jeff Whaley from Uptown Music to discuss how a local music shop has become the beating heart of Salem's creative community f
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Eleanor Ryan sit down with Salem Mayor Julia Hoy to discuss: Julie's journey as a musician from age seven to performing locall
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! Jacob Espinoza sits down with Rhonda Wolf from Mid-Willamette Valley United Way to discuss: The evolution of United Way from traditional fundraising to direct ser
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! Join us at Metronome, an incredible rehearsal space for bands, as we sit down with Keizer Mayor Kathleen Clark and Veronica from We Make Art Oregon. This episode
Welcome to this week’s episode of What’s Happening Salem ! In this episode, host Jacob Espinoza is joined by Vanessa Nordyke , Salem City Councilor and mayoral candidate, for an in-depth and wide-ranging conversation abo
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! What happens when a journalist, a real estate visionary, and a party-throwing podcaster get together to reimagine Salem's future? You get big ideas, bold plans, a
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! Jacob Espinoza sits down with Gabe Johansen of SMI Real Estate to discuss Salem's biggest challenges and opportunities. In this candid conversation, they explore:
Welcome to this week's episode of Coffee Breaks! In this new series in partnership with the Salem Reporter, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Rachel Alexander, editor of Salem Reporter, to discuss the latest news and develop
Welcome to Coffee Talks—your weekly 10-minute news roundup from What's Happening Salem in partnership with the Salem Reporter! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Rachel Alexander from the Salem Reporter to br
Welcome to What's Happening Salem! In this episode, host Jacob Espinoza sits down with County Commissioner Converse to discuss Marion County government, public service, and the challenges facing Salem today. Topics cover
Welcome to this episode of What's Happening Salem! Jacob Espinoza sits down with Andrea, the superintendent of Salem-Keizer School District, to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities facing our schools. In this
Welcome to the first episode of Coffee Talks—a new series from What's Happening Salem in partnership with the Salem Reporter! In this special episode, Jacob Espinoza and Rachel Alexander from the Salem Reporter sit down
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