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Willamette Wake Up

Willamette Wake up tells the stories of your community. The weekday morning news show at 8am and 6pm.

Podcast · By Melanie Zermer · English · Official site

Indexed episodes, last 90 days
34
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Sep 24, 2026
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Jul 10, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    10.02.26 Two Local Candidates - Micki Varney & Virginia Stapleton - Share Values and Approach to Governing (opens the original)

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    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 share their values and approach to governing to reduce polarization. All candidates in these races were invited.

  2. Episode · Sep 24, 2026

    09.29.26 Marion County Commission Candidates have a Braver-Angels' Style Conversation (opens the original)

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    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 dialogue to better hear each other, with co-hosts Melanie Zermer & Jeff Spitzer. All candidates in these races were invited.

  3. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    09.22.26 Girlypop Politics Explores Salem-Keizer's New Reading Curriculum (opens the original)

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    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 teach it, and best ways parents can help their children be better readers.

  4. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    09.18.26 Salem Rolls Forward (opens the original)

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    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 community can help make it happen.

  5. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    09.17.26 Independence OR Closes Parks. How Did We Get Here? (opens the original)

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    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 the matter. Listen to the conversation with Mayor Kate Schwarzler, City Manager Kenna West and Andrea Van Heeswyk with Friends of Community Parks.

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