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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.
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What's Happening Salem
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and co-host Jenn Hayes sit down with Ashley Dunn, the City of Salem's Community Engagement Manager, to talk about Northeast United and the community-driven work h...
What's Happening Salem
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening in Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and new co-host Jenn Hays sit down with Salem-Keizer School District Superintendent Andrea Castaneda to discuss the upcoming school closure recommendations, th...
Episode #86
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Gretchen Bennett, Community Services Director and Homeless Liaison for the City of Salem, to discuss: The new intergovernmental agreement letting the city address homelessness on ODOT-owned property What outreach and camp interventions actually look like on the ground The gaps in Salem's shelter-to-housing pipeline and why people get stuck Salem's "Built for Zero" goal and the push for truly affordable housing And much more! Timestamps: 00:00 - Back from hiatus: introducing Gretchen Bennett, Salem's Homeless Liaison 00:51 - Gretchen's path to Community Services Director 02:01 - Why nonprofits fill the gaps government can't 03:07 - The range of shelter options and "behavioral expectations" 05:33 - The new agreement to help unhoused neighbors on ODOT property 09:14 - How the city-ODOT partnership came together 13:52 - What a respectful camp intervention looks like, and a story of family reunification 16:52 - Treatment barriers and Oregon Health Plan limitations 19:10 - Why people get stuck in "temporary" shelter 20:05 - Salem's need for truly affordable housing 22:05 - Coordinating across city, county, and nonprofit partners 26:03 - When someone isn't ready to accept help 28:51 - What's working and where Salem still falls short 30:11 - "Built for Zero" and centering youth homelessness 33:34 - Balancing compassion, accountability, and the case for designated campsites 38:27 - How to stay informed and get involved
Episode #85
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob sits down with Britt Zijlstra of the Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service (WVMLS) to discuss: The current state of Salem's real estate market — cautious optimism, rising listings, and what the latest stats really mean for buyers and sellers. What WVMLS actually does behind the scenes, from powering the big real estate portals to supporting over 3,000 local agents. How WVMLS is expanding its resources for the general public, plus the community and charity work that keeps Salem's real estate world connected. And much more! Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome back & introducing Britt Zijlstra of WVMLS 01:53 - Salem's real estate mood: cautious optimism and an 18% jump in new listings 04:43 - Median sales price trends and closed sales numbers 07:45 - Days on market: what it means and why it's dropping 09:06 - Using CMAs to help sellers price correctly 14:11 - Salem by the numbers: new listings and active inventory 16:06 - Agents entering the profession & common misconceptions about the job 20:37 - What WVMLS actually is (and what that acronym means) 22:21 - How listings get onto the big portals 24:15 - Busting misconceptions about WVMLS and Proptech 26:25 - Free tools for the public: Collab Center, broker search, and more 29:03 - WVMLS's push to educate the public with new stats and website resources 37:46 - Broker safety and protecting agents in the field 39:53 - Membership dues, perks, and Dues Free December 40:19 - Giving back: the annual food fund drive 42:08 - Town halls, chambers, and staying connected to the community 44:14 - Why networking is one of real estate's most powerful tools 50:15 - Closing thoughts and thanks to Britt
Episode #84
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 the community together to support kids in foster care. What CASA does and the critical role court-appointed volunteer advocates play in a child's life. Real stories of trust, comfort, and the long road to success in foster care cases. And much more! Timestamps: 00:23 - Introducing Susie Rice and CASA Marion County 00:25 - The Superhero Run: bringing capes to Riverfront Park 01:38 - More than fundraising: the "friend-raiser" and advocacy mission 02:33 - What is CASA? The history and mission behind the organization 04:18 - Walking through a child's journey with a CASA volunteer 05:40 - The power of a simple backpack and a treasured toy 07:26 - Defining success in the hardest situations 10:20 - CASA's role with the courts and the volunteers behind the scenes 13:28 - What Susie wishes every Salem resident understood about foster kids 14:44 - How to get involved and take the first step 16:00 - Closing thoughts on CASA's heart and community impact
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