"Whose Streets?" with Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor

Clifford Evelyn, Redmond City Councilor, shares his insights on the movie “Whose Streets?” presented in Bend in February 2022 by the Father’s Group. Clifford points out how important remembering recent history is to better inform all people of current racism across America and how this knowledge can help us make positive change now and for future generations.

Kenny Adams, The Father's Group

Kenny Adams is Executive Director of The Father’s Group of Central Oregon. The Father’s Group was founded by several Black fathers who were concerned about experiences their children were having both in school and in the broader community. Their mission is to enhance the lives of children through education, leadership and networking, while strengthening our community, eliminating barriers, and helping them reach their full potential.

Liz Goodrich, Redmond School Board

Liz Goodrich is a courageous and outspoken member of the Redmond School Board. Elected in 2019, Liz offers her stand alone stance in support of protecting students by leaving the State Covid Safety Mandates for Schools in place and in line with current government mandates.

Concerned citizen John Nielsen on positive changes needed in Redmond

John Nielsen, guest speaker in our "Concerned Citizen" series is an administrator at a Redmond Credit Union and active community member, who shares his thoughts on life in Redmond, Oregon. Why it's a good place to live and more importantly, what changes are necessary and how those improvements can be carried out, including by City Government.

Redmond City Councilor Clifford Evelyn on Critical Race Theory

Redmond Oregon City Councilor Clifford Evelyn discusses real problems with Critical Race Theory. An important and ongoing conversation including the realistically simple solution of “telling the truth with compassion.” Councilor Evelyn believes that educators, churches and families must learn to teach the truth of America’s past to stop the promotion of hate-filled racism and the destruction of our society.

Juniper Rook, Youth Gun Control Organizer and Advocate

Listen to this amazing interview with Juniper Rook, a Student at Redmond Proficiency Academy. She talks about the efforts she and her friend Isabella Richards are undertaking to address Gun Control, gun deaths, and student participation in creating policy on gun control that takes the needs and voices of our young people into account. She will specifically address two bills to address gun violence in the Oregon Legislature this session.

KPOV was the only media outlet initially accepting her request for an interview before the protest. Our interview led to Juniper having an opportunity to appear in other print and broadcast outlets as well as appear before the school board and city council.

Dr. Dawn Nolt from OHSU talks COVID Variants

Dr. Dawn Nolt talks about COVID variant Omicron in Oregon as of Jan-Feb 2022. She brings attention to new developments and how we can save each other and our hospital front-line workers. Don’t believe in vaccines or social distancing? Better brush up on your medical degree! Dr Nolt of OHSU Doernbecher inspires and educates us on how to stop the evolution of new variants sooner than later.