05/31/2026
WWU Schedule June 1st - 5th
Mon: Strong Towns presents an argument for giving local governments a bigger role in national politics to rebuild trust and solve problems closer to the ground, with U.S. Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts).
Tue: Elephant in the Room talks with Lauren Goldberg, Executive Director of Columbia Riverkeeper, on the climate-related challenges to the Columbia River Basin, and opportunities for people to get engaged. Then, how the City of Stayton is moving forward after the failure of its Parks & Pool levy. Plus, Salem History Moment reflects on Salem's "hanging grounds" in the late 1800's.
Wed: Keeping Oregon Oregon talks with Travis Williams, President & CEO of the Willamette River Preservation Trust, about restoring and preserving special places in Oregon. Then, hear about an upcoming forum to guide Oregonians through changes to the Oregon Health Program as a result of federal cuts to Medicaid, with Erin Hoover Barnett with the Oregon Health Forum.
Thu: Willamette Block Party explores Black culture and economic opportunity. For June - a community round-up with local Juneteenth celebrations & their meaning, cool community events, and plans for a Black town hall in the fall. Then, an upcoming Salem-Keizer School Board meeting on the topic of school safety & accountability with board director, Satya Chandragiri.
Fri: In Case You Missed It: Hear about an upcoming forum to guide Oregonians through cuts to the Oregon Health Plan as a result of federal changes to Medicaid, with Oregon Health Forum's Erin Hoover Barnett. Then, Jula Galvin talks about the upcoming Turner Lamb & Wool festival on June 6th, and modern day challenges to raising farm animals.