NEWSMAKERS at NOON

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon tackled a wide range of stories highlighting public policy, public safety, and accountability across the Pacific Northwest. Wildfire smoke started the conversation as massive fires burning across Oregon and Washington blanketed much of the western United States. We talked about the growing impact of another intense fire season and the staggering […]

On today’s Newsmakers at Noon, we explored several stories raising important questions about Oregon’s future—from wildfire preparedness and economic policy to election integrity and faith-based outreach. As wildfire season intensifies, we discussed a new analysis suggesting Portland may be vulnerable to an urban wildfire similar to the devastating fires seen in Southern California. The conversation […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from smoky skies over the Willamette Valley to healthcare policy, public safety, and the difficult choices facing Oregon’s largest city. Wildfire season made its presence known as lightning sparked fires around the region, leaving many Oregonians waking up to hazy skies and the smell of smoke—a reminder that summer […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group at Keller Williams for our monthly Real Estate Insights segment. Joining Amy was Samantha Reddick from Success Mortgage, filling in for Elizabeth Smith to discuss today’s mortgage market and what buyers and sellers should know as we move through the second half of 2026. Samantha […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from local celebrations to national headlines, with a little wildlife wisdom thrown in for good measure. We kicked things off by recapping another successful Marion County Fair, sharing highlights from our live broadcasts, thanking everyone who stopped by the KYKN booth, and congratulating our lucky prize winners. It was […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon welcomed Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News, joining us live from FreedomFest 2026 in Las Vegas, where thousands of leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, and advocates for liberty have gathered to discuss the future of America. Jeff gave us an inside look at the conference, highlighting the energy surrounding this year’s […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon covered everything from Oregon’s economic challenges and community news to a thought-provoking conversation on Christian compassion and biblical truth. We began with a reminder that the Oregon Conservative Caucus Joel Pawloski Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications, helping support the next generation of Oregon’s conservative leaders. We then discussed growing controversy […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon explored one of the most controversial law enforcement technologies in America: Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. We discussed concerns about the expanding use of AI-powered surveillance, including reports that Flock’s technology can track the movements of millions of vehicles and raises questions about how such data could be […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon celebrated America, highlighted an incredible local nonprofit, and tackled some of Oregon’s top headlines. We welcomed TJ Sullivan from Hagan Hamilton for our monthly Community Champions segment. TJ shared how the partnership shines a spotlight on organizations making a real difference across the Mid-Valley before introducing Trina Fowler from the Salem […]

Today’s Newsmakers at Noon proved that live radio is all about being flexible! Our guests, Solomon Yue and Kerry McQuisten, joined us live while sitting in traffic on the West Salem Bridge. (Gee…if only we’d moved forward with that third bridge!) Despite the unexpected mobile studio, we enjoyed a fascinating conversation about their new book, […]

Today’s program kicked off with Jane Lowery and Daylee Howard from Willamette Valley Bank, who joined us for our monthly KYKN Community Calendar update. They shared a preview of community events and activities happening throughout the Mid-Valley during the month of July. We then turned our attention to downtown Salem, discussing Jacob Espinoza’s article, “You […]

🏡 Today Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group/Keller Williams joined us for another edition of Real Estate Insights, breaking down what’s happening in today’s housing market and what buyers and sellers should be watching. 📊 We started with the latest local market statistics before diving into The Big Beautiful Housing Bill and what its proposed […]

🎙️ Guest: Nick Hill from Marion Polk First PAC joined us to recap Oregon’s primary election, discuss what the results mean moving into the general election, and outline what conservatives should focus on over the coming months as campaigns shift toward November. We also highlighted a fascinating X account for history buffs: 🔗 1776 Live […]

🎙️ Guests Kirk Purdy and Reid Saunders of the Reid Saunders Association joined us to talk about their worldwide evangelistic ministry and a local effort bringing churches together around a message of hope and purpose through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 🔗 https://reidsaunders.org A Corban University graduate, Reid has conducted city-wide evangelistic festivals in more […]

🏡 Today Amy McLeod of The McLeod Group/Keller Williams and Elizabeth Smith of The Smith Mortgage Team introduced listeners to a fresh approach to homeownership with South Haven Cottages, a unique new development coming to Salem’s highly desirable Candalaria neighborhood. Unlike traditional subdivisions, South Haven Cottages is built around the concept of a “pocket neighborhood”—11 […]

🎙️ Guests Phil and Amanda DuPont joined us to discuss the incredible work being done through the Create Your Own Journey Foundation, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth and families throughout Salem, West Salem, Polk County, and the greater Willamette Valley. 🔗 Learn more: https://www.createyourownjourney.com/ or on their Facebook page The DuPonts shared […]

🎙️ Guest: Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News and Senior Investigative Researcher with Restoration of America, joined us for a wide-ranging discussion covering government waste, healthcare costs, fraud prevention, and the changing culture of entertainment. 🔗 Restoration News: https://www.restoration-news.com/ 🚨 Jeff introduced a new project aimed at tracking fraud, waste, and abuse across major […]

🏦 Guests Jane Lowery, Branch Manager of the Keizer branch of Willamette Valley Bank, and Daylee Howard, Community Engagement Officer, joined us to highlight upcoming community events and opportunities throughout the summer. 📅 Featured events included: 🎵 Keizer Rapids Park Summer Concert Series – Beginning July 18 and running through August 29, bringing live music, […]

🗳️ Today is Election Day in California and several other states, and we took a look at a few of the high-profile races drawing national attention, including campaigns involving Spencer Pratt and Steve Hilton. We discussed how these races may offer clues about voter sentiment heading into the 2026 midterm season. 📉 A new survey […]

Celebrating Community, Preserving History & Looking Toward November 🎙️ Guests: TJ Sullivan from Hagan Hamilton Insurance and Tom Fohn, Executive Director of the historic Elsinore Theatre, joined us to talk about Hagan Hamilton’s monthly Community Champions PSA program and the exciting lineup of events coming to one of Salem’s most beloved landmarks. 🎭 We spent […]

🎉 Today’s show opened with birthdays all around: 🎂 Happy Birthday Hunter! 🎭 Happy 100th Birthday to the historic Elsinore Theatre! And Happy Birthday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio! ⚾ Congratulations to our Mariners ticket winners: 🎟️ Molly – Saturday winner 🎟️ Jennifer – Sunday winner 🎙️ Guest: Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration […]

⚾ We kicked off the show with our latest Mariners ticket giveaway promotion before diving headfirst into some of the biggest policy and cultural debates happening right now. 🏠 One of the major discussions centered on growing concerns over private property rights and government overreach. We discussed a viral post outlining what critics say is […]

🏡 Today’s Real Estate Insights featured Amy McLeod from The McLeod Group/Keller Williams with a practical conversation about today’s housing market and what buyers and sellers need to know heading into summer. 📊 We started with the latest market stats and trends, looking at inventory, pricing, buyer behavior, and what current conditions are telling us […]

We opened today’s show discussing Salem Mayor Julie Hoy’s concession post — a gracious, classy message focused on gratitude and moving forward, notably without taking shots at opponents or escalating division. 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BSDcvLX48/ 🤝 That led into a broader conversation about post-election behavior, party unity, and why conservatives and independents frustrated with Oregon’s direction cannot […]

🗳️ Oregon’s primary election is over, and today’s conversation focused on what happens next. A major theme throughout the show: “Remember in November.” We discussed how many voters viewed the gas tax referendum as a direct response to policies advanced by Governor Tina Kotek and the Democrat supermajority, and whether voters will carry that same […]

🗳️ Today is Primary Election Day in Oregon! If you still have your ballot sitting on the counter — GET IT TURNED IN. We talked about growing signs of #PrimaryFatigue and why low turnout elections often produce the biggest long-term consequences. 📊 We previewed what to watch for tonight as results begin rolling in across […]

🎙️ Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News and Senior Investigative Researcher with Restoration of America, joined us for a deep dive into election integrity, media narratives, and policy impacts. 🔗 https://restoration-news.com/ ⚖️ We opened with the recent 6–3 U.S. Supreme Court decision on Louisiana’s congressional map, ruling it an unconstitutional racial gerrymander—and what that […]

🗳️ Ballots are in the mail! Oregonians have until May 19th to vote—and remember, you do NOT need to be affiliated with a party to weigh in on the gas tax. Bottom line: no excuses—get out and vote. 📊 We touched on the latest Hoffman Research poll in the Oregon governor’s race, as the field […]

🏡 Today’s Real Estate Insights featured Janelle Cash with The McLeod Group at Keller Williams, sitting in for Amy McLeod, with practical advice for buyers and sellers navigating today’s market. 📊 Monthly Market Stats – A snapshot of current conditions and what they mean for pricing, timing, and expectations. ✨ Making Your Home Stand Out […]

Today’s show tackled some heated and controversial topics, centered around political rhetoric, media narratives, and growing concerns about technology and civil liberties. We opened with a discussion around the alleged White House Correspondents Dinner shooter, drawing attention online, raising broader questions about political extremism, perception, and the dangers of misplaced certainty. The conversation examined how […]

🎙️ Jeff Reynolds, Senior Editor at Restoration News and Senior Investigative Researcher with Restoration of America, joined us to break down major national stories and what they mean moving forward. 🔗 https://restoration-news.com/ ⚖️ National News: A Virginia judge has halted what’s being described as a Democrat gerrymandering power grab, raising fresh questions about election integrity […]

🎙️ Guest: Phil Kerpen, President of American Commitment, joined us for a deep dive into what’s really driving rising healthcare costs in America. 🔗 https://www.americancommitment.org/ Kerpen made the case that big insurance companies are a major force behind skyrocketing healthcare costs—not just through their business practices, but through political influence and ongoing demands for taxpayer […]

We kicked things off with today’s observances—National Tea Day, National Surprise Drug Test Day (timing noted…), National Loch Ness Monster Day (still not convinced), and National Library Workers Day—a good reminder to appreciate the people who keep our communities informed. 📜 This Day in History (quick hits):From the founding of Rome (753 BC) to Texas’ […]

🎙️ Guest: Tina Musshorn joined us to preview an upcoming Republican Governor Primary Forum hosted by the Polk County Republican Women’s Club. 📅 April 23, 2026 | 6 PM 📍 Polk County Fairgrounds, Building B – Rickreall, Oregon This free, public meet-and-greet event will allow gubernatorial candidates Rep. Ed Diehl, Commissioner Danielle Bethell, and David […]

Today’s show focused on self-sufficiency and preparedness—not fear-based, but practical, realistic planning for the kinds of disruptions Oregon families are most likely to face. 🗳️ We also noted that top Oregon GOP gubernatorial candidates are set to debate in Hillsboro this week, as the race continues to take shape. 📉 Meanwhile, Oregon’s unemployment rate remains […]

🎙️ Guest: Nick Hill, Marion Polk First PAC, joined us with key updates on the City of Salem elections—breaking down what voters should be watching and how the races are shaping up. We discussed recent developments and growing attention around a controversial post dubbed “the map that will destroy Portland,” raising serious questions about urban […]