Re-elected Oregon State Representative Sherrie Sprenger joins Steve Wohlers to discuss the upcoming Oregon legislative session.

Merle Haggard has had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung. The growth was discovered in May but was considered to be non-malignant and unnecessary to remove. Merle’s wife, Theresa, reported via Merle’s website that he “is recuperating from the surgery and doing better and better each day.”

The Lebanon School Board intends to begin publicly interviewing interim superintendent candidates this Tuesday and Wednesday. Information about the candidates will not be released until they are contacted via the Oregon School Boards Association and agree to be interviewed. The Lebanon School Board has agreed upon a final list of qualifications the chosen candidate should fulfill.

Get more on the story from the Democrat Herald.

Forbes has released a list of the highest grossing dead celebrities. Topping the list is Elvis Presley, who died in 1977 according to most people, managed to pull in a cool $52 million. Following Elvis on the list were Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, Heath Ledger and Albert Einstein.

Happy Halloween to all our listeners! We here at KFIR hope that everyone has an enjoyable night this Halloween—but, please, stay safe.

And it’s that time of year again. Don’t forget to set your clocks back this Sunday.

Now that Samuel Joseph Wurzelbacher, better known as “Joe the Plumber”, has gained some fame he intends to put it to good use. Based on advice from Aaron Tippin the now famous Joe is pursuing a career recording country music as well as a book deal.

More details are available on CMT’s site.

Erik Petersen, with the Corps of Engineers, joins Steve Wohlers to discuss the Foster Lake Dam repairs which will result in higher water levels downstream on the South Santiam River.

This Sunday on the Community Forum we welcome Dorla Van Epps, a retired real estate broker with 44 years of experience in the Mid-Willamette Valley real estate market. Dorla will be speaking with Steve Wohlers about the real estate downturn, the mortgage crisis and some practical tips that work for buyers and sellers.

Robin galloway from the Linn County Extension will talk about the upcoming Extension Open House next weekend, the tax issue on the November ballot and the potential danger of the plant “Nightshade” which grows wild in Oregon.

Jill Keto, a northwest-based author and artist, joins Steve Wohlers to discuss the current state of the economy. Keto and her Harvard-educated economist husband have written Don’t Get Caught With Your Skirt Down a book about the current rocky economic times and what you can do to protect yourself.

Rick Alexander, a Lebanon school board member who is the subject of a recall vote on October 7th with fellow board member Josh Wineteer, joins Steve Wohlers to discuss his side of the recall debate.

J.D. McMahan, the executive director of Insight Schools of Oregon, joins Steve Wohlers to discuss the alternative that Insight offers to traditional brick and mortar high schools. Insight Schools of Oregon provides an Internet based path to obtaining a high school diploma and has recently been approved in Lebanon.

John “Tre” Kennedy, the chair of “C.A.R.E.S.”, joins Steve Wohlers on this week’s Community Forum. John will discuss the attempt at recalling Lebanon School Board members Rick Alexander & Josh Wineteer.

Jessica Simpson’s country debut album is due out tomorrow! It includes her single “Come On Over” as well as the recently released “Remember That”, a song about getting out of an abusive relationship.

Join Steve Wohlers as he interviews Bob McNitt, chair of the Linn County Republican Party. They will discuss the GOP Convention and John McCain’s and Sarah Palin’s nomination as the party’s presidential and vice presidential nominees. As well they will highlight the Linn County Party’s plans for the election.

Loyd Henion will join Steve Wohlers to discuss the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Henion is the chair of the Linn County Democratic Party and a delegate to the National Convention.

Bob Bowers, an Oregon native, has lived with HIV for 25 years. He now heads the group “HIVictorious” in Madison, Wisconson and speaks to young people about lifestyle choices.

Kristen Hall is suing her former bandmates in Sugarland, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, for $1.5 million. Hall’s suit claims that she entered into an equal partnership with Nettles and Bush with the intent to equally share all profits and losses. Hall was involved with the writing of the songs on Twice the Speed of Life, Sugarland’s first album.

Full details can be found here.

Guest speaker Rodney Hightower joins Steve Wohlers to talk about the grass seed industry of Oregon. Topics to be covered include this year’s harvest and an ever controversial topic–field burning.

Brooks & Dunn were honored this Monday, August 4th, with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Their star is located near the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, specifically at 7021 Hollywood Blvd. near stars such as Walt Disney and Morgan Freeman.