Salem News: School Improvements & Downtown Reality Check
Welcome to this episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Rachel Alexander from Salem Reporter to discuss the state of local news and pressing issues facing our...
4 Okt 202528min
Vanessa Nordyke on Salem's Mayoral Race: Homelessness, Public Safety & Downtown Revival
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, host Jacob Espinoza sits down with Salem City Councilor and mayoral candidate Vanessa Nordyke to discuss her campaign for may...
3 Okt 202540min
Building a Wine Business Without Millions
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! Ever wondered what it takes to break into the wine industry without millions of dollars? Host Jacob Espinoza sits down with Sam Parra from Par...
25 Sep 202545min
What is it Like to Own a Restaurant in Salem?
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! Jacob Espinoza sits down with two industry veterans to explore the reality of owning a restaurant in Salem, Oregon, in 2025. Joined by Cecilia...
20 Sep 202559min
Why Nat Borchers is Investing in Salem
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! Two-time MLS Cup champion Nat Borchers is betting BIG on Salem - and he's putting his money where his mouth is. From the 45th Parallel to down...
19 Sep 202537min
Helping Salem Train for Their First Iron Man
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! Jacob Espinoza sits down with three local experts to dive deep into training for Salem's Ironman 70.3 triathlon. Joining the conversation are ...
17 Sep 202555min
Can We Still Grow Here? A podcast episode about farming in Oregon.
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza sits down with Brian Zielinski from Scenic Valley Farms and Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell for an...
30 Jul 202553min
What Happened With Avelo and the Salem Airport?
Welcome to this week's episode of What's Happening Salem! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Eleanor Ryan are joined by Brent DeHart from Fly Salem for an in-depth conversation about the past, presen...
22 Jul 20251h 12min
