Willamette Wake Up

Local Election Coverage Fall 2026. Doug Dailey moved to Dallas 10 years ago. He talks about the challenges & opportunities facing the City of Dallas Oregon, and why he is prepared to serve the residents in this city of...

Local Election Coverage Fall 2026. Shelby Alexander, a fairly new Dallas resident, talks about the challenges & opportunities facing the City of Dallas Oregon, and why she is prepared to serve the residents in this city...

Local Election Coverage Fall 2026. David Shein, current city councilor running for re-election, talks about the challenges & opportunities facing the City of Dallas Oregon, and why he is prepared to serve the residents...

Local Election Coverage Fall 2026. Larry Briggs, current city councilor running for re-election, talks about the challenges & opportunities facing the City of Dallas Oregon, and why he is prepared to serve the residents...

Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess joins Ken Adams to discuss the election process in Marion County. They delve into procedures that keep voter information accurate and prevent fraud, why mailing ballots take longer now...

Conservation Spotlight talks with Nikita Vincent about natural and working lands, climate solutions and workforce development. Hear about Nikita’s work with Oregon’s Natural & Working Lands Advisory Committee and a new...

A report from the October 17th No Kings Rally in Salem Oregon.

Monmouth Monthly talks with Emily McNulty, Monmouth Main Street Coordinator & Monmouth Business Association Board Member, about two upcoming events in October - MI Town Halloween and Making Spirits Bright.

Elephant in the Room talks with Britney VanCritters with the Oregon League of Conservation Voters about the organization's mission and how they vet candidates for endorsement.

Local Elections Coverage talks with Micki Varney, candidate for Ward 8 City Council and Virginia Stapleton, candidate for State Senate District 11. They participated in a "Braver Angels-style" of conversation where they...

Local Elections Coverage with Marion County Commission Candidates Kevin Cameron, Sara Duncan and Maria Hinojos Pressey. They participated in a "Braver Angels-style" conversation that focuses on values and depolarizing...

Girlypop Politics talks with Salem Keizer Schools Superintendent Andrea Castañeda about the district's new reading curriculum. They discuss the benefits of "Into Reading," how the district has been preparing teachers to...

Find out how "Salem Rolls Forward", led by high school students Saili & Emma, would provide an accessible playground feature for kids in wheelchairs at a local park in Salem. Learn how the project originated and how the...

Hear from leaders in the City of Independence about the journey that led the city to close parks in September, even after passing a fee increase in June to keep them open, and how voters in November will have a say in...

Conservation Spotlight explores "Connected Habitat," a new program through Polk Soil & Water Conservation District, aimed at anyone who wants to create a better habitat for wildlife - from backyards to farms to forests...