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

In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and Brandon Summers talk about:

• The success of Jacob's recent event and the growth of his newsletter
• New apartment development plans in downtown Salem
• The high cost of housing in Oregon and the need for more inventory
• The complexities of homelessness and addiction
• Measure 118 and its potential impact on Oregon businesses and residents
• The mission behind What's Happening Salem and plans for future episodes
• And much more!

Timestamps:

03:03 - Salem Housing Development Update

06:39 - Homelessness and Empathy

12:19 - Oregon Measure 118

18:17 - Escaped Prisoner Caught