Local Youth Juniper Rook (she/her) on the Life and Times of a Teen Activist

In 2018, 12-year-old, yes, 12-year-old Juniper came to KPOV to tell the community that she was organizing a student walkout to demand safe schools.

Juniper, now 16, and a Redmond Proficiency Academy student has become a highly effective activist. We recently profiled her again on the Point about another student walkout on gun safety and related bills in the Oregon legislature.

She also discussed her activism, history, motivation, the challenges and prejudices she faces as a young female activist, and a powerful letter she wrote to the Redmond City Council.

KPOV gave Juniper a platform to speak, she found her activist voice, and took off!

Vámonos Outside with Wesley Heredia and Eduardo Romero

Wesley Heredia, Programs Coordinator, and Eduardo "Eddie" Romero, Program Assistant, from Vámonos Outside, talk about their programs to encourage and facilitate Latinx and BIPOC Central Oregonians in getting outdoors to ski, hike, mountain bike, rock climb, and camp.

Meals on Wheels with Denise LaBuda from Council on Aging of Central Oregon

Denise LaBuda, Director of Communications for Council on Aging of Central Oregon, talks to us about the official 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act Senior Nutrition Program. This federal legislation provides funding for senior nutrition services and helps support programs like Meals on Wheels.

The Plant Clinic and The Oregon Bee Atlas with Toni Stephan on the OSU Extension Connection

OSU Extension Connection Toni Stephan specializes in Horticulture. Our show today focuses of The Plant Clinic and The Oregon Bee Atlas. If you love nature, this show is for you! Toni is an award-winning educator and published author of many OSU Extension Service Publications.

More info at  extension.oregonstate.edu.

Shakespeare in Hollywood with Raechel Gilland, Tom Kelley, and Reagan Donnell

Raechel Gilland, Assistant Director and Stage Manager at Cascades Theatrical Company is joined Tom Kelley (Jack Warner) and Regan Donnell (Lydia Lansing) to talk about the play Shakespeare in Hollywood starting on March 18.

Andrew Hoeksema from Shepherd's House Ministries Redmond Campus

From KPOV High Desert Community Radio, we talk to Andrew Hoeksema, Redmond City Director of Shepherd’s House Ministries Redmond Campus. Andrew has 2 decades of experience in non-profit work with community based & faith organizations. Today, Andrew shares observations about how the unhoused population has evolved in the last 5 yrs in Central OR, from nearly invisible to highly visible.

The Environmental Center's Youth Programs with Jackie Wilson

Jackie Wilson, Youth Education Programs Director at The Environmental Center, visits the Point to talk about the importance of getting kids out in the woods, TEC’s summer offerings for youth, and a suggestion for Gillian’s Earth Day costume.

Detecting and Treating Low Thyroid with COCC Instructor Jari Serra

Jari Serra, Integrative Dietitian, shares about a class she is teaching at Central Oregon Community College called "Detecting and Treating Low Thyroid.”

Devin Lewis, Redmond Police Chief

Devin Lewis, who joined the Redmond Police Department as Chief on January 1, 2022, discusses the Public Safety Facility Bond that will be on the May 17, 2022 ballot.

Horses on the Ranch with Darcy Bedortha

Darcy Bedortha is the founder of an equine therapy nonprofit in Central Oregon called Horses on the Ranch. She talks about how she worked to build this organization and tells some powerful stories.

Discover Your Forest with Gordon Price and Amy Jensen

Discover Your Forest Executive Director Gordon Price and Marketing and Events Director Amy Jensen share about events coming up and programs for students and adults to foster appreciation and stewardship for Central Oregon’s forests.

"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.

Wildland Fire Prevention with Thomas Stokely on the OSU Extension Connection

Thomas Stokely from the OSU Extension Service shares his vast knowledge of forestry management and wildland fire prevention. Thomas is an interesting and informative speaker who, in this show, talks about risks, management and prevention of wildland fire and what we might expect in the near future in Oregon.

Who Owns the Water? with Chuck Thompson and Susan Hess from Columbia Insight

Executive Director and Publisher Susan Hess and Editor Chuck Thompson of Columbia Insight discuss their collaboration with other publications on a series of articles on water inequality in the western United States.

Child Care Crisis in Central Oregon with The Bulletin's Zack Demars

Special Projects Reporter for the Bulletin Zack Demars talks with Bruce about what makes Deschutes County a child care desert and the choices facing working parents. “Cracking Open the Childcare Crisis” is the topic of the February 2022 City Club Forum.

Deschutes Family Drug Court with Brittnee Gould

Brittnee Gould, who is graduating from Deschutes County Family Drug Court this month, talks about a pamphlet she designed as a project to work towards graduation. This pamphlet informs about car theft in Deschutes County.

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 Manager Keith Witcosky

Redmond City Manager Keith Witcosky updates us on houselessness, allocation of ARPA funds, protests outside Redmond High School, Hemholtz Village project and recent Redmond City Council meetings.