What's Happening Salem

By: Jacob Espinoza
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  • Summary

  • 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.
    Copyright 2025 Jacob Espinoza
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Episodes
  • Rachel Alexander on Keeping Salem Informed

    Rachel Alexander on Keeping Salem Informed
    Jan 17 2025

    Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

    In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Sommers sit down with Salem Reporter Managing Editor Rachel Alexander to discuss:

    • The evolution of local journalism.
    • Challenges facing local news organizations.
    • The importance of community connection in reporting.
    • And much more!

    Timestamps:

    02:17 - Rachel’s Background

    04:46 - Changes in local journalism landscape

    09:12 - Role of bias and objectivity in reporting

    15:21 - Investigative reporting

    21:34 - Salem's major stories for 2025

    26:26 - Memorable stories
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    30 mins
  • Virginia Stapleton on Making Change Through City Council

    Virginia Stapleton on Making Change Through City Council
    Jan 10 2025

    Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

    In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Salem City Councilor Virginia Stapleton to discuss:

    • The importance of local government engagement.
    • Her journey to becoming a City Councilor.
    • Future plans and projects
    • And much more!

    Timestamps:

    02:28 - Virginia's new podcast

    05:01 - Local government communication

    07:34 - Initial motivation to run for City Council

    13:27 - Personal background

    20:07 - Power and public service

    23:29 - Major accomplishments

    25:46 - Community art initiatives

    28:22 - Future plans and projects
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    31 mins
  • Brian Martin on West Salem's Sewer Emergency Response

    Brian Martin on West Salem's Sewer Emergency Response
    Jan 3 2025

    Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem!

    In this first episode of 2025, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Sommers are joined by Salem Public Works Director Brian Martin to discuss:

    • The recent West Salem sewer line emergency.
    • How the city responded to the infrastructure crisis.
    • The impact on residents and the community response.
    • And much more!

    Timestamps:

    04:59 - West Salem sewer emergency

    07:02 - Salem's wastewater system

    14:43 - Infrastructure challenges

    22:56 - Future infrastructure planning

    26:25 - Next steps for sewer system maintenance
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    29 mins

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