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“Children Thinking”: This episode features the voices of children–filtered through adult poets–in three poems that express a variety of insights. These poems may prompt you to wonder, did you once think like these three children? The poems are read in this order: William Wordsworth, “We Are Seven” (originally published in 1798). Elizabeth Bishop, “In the Waiting Room,” from The…
Friday, October 25th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Â Astoria Conservatoryâs Artistic Director of Dance Sarah Cohen, Founder & Director Lisa Nelson & Dancer Alex with “Grimm Tales – Hansel & Gretel” at the Charlene Larsen Center. Â Clatskanie Arts Commission Board Members & Organizers Donavon âDeeâ &Â Elsa Wooley…
Michael McCusker shares stunning memories of the Vietnam War.Â
Loco Moco, to stir fry or sauteâ, the wonders of gravyÂ
Belted Kingfisher
Friday, October 18th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Producer Michael Downey on the filming of ‘The Cycle’, a horror-thriller set in Astoria and surroundings. Marianne Monson of The Writers Guild with Harvest Moon and Susan Banyas on the 2024 Astoria Creative Writers Festival. Dr. Julie Brown with Clatsop Community…
In this special program from the KMUN News Department, we dive into election stories from across our listening area.
Michael McCusker on Here Comes Your Ghost Again and 50 Ways to Get Political.
Recording of the Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Astoria City Council Ward 4 and Warrenton City Commission. This program was recorded at Astoria High School on Monday, October 14th, 2024. The forum was organized and hosted by the Astoria AAUW chapter. Click here for Part 1, featuring candidates for Oregon State Representative District…
Recording of the Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Oregon State Representative District 32: Andy Davis and Cyrus Javadi. This program was recorded at Astoria High School on Monday, October 14th, 2024. The forum was organized and hosted by the Astoria AAUW chapter. Click here for Part 2, featuring candidates for Astoria City Council…
Merlin Bird ID App
This month host, Astronemis Ray, interviews Abigail Mack the owner of the historic Doupe Building in downtown Ilwaco, WA located on 102 First Ave S. The Doupe Building has a very rich history in the community and is one of the beautiful historical buildings in Ilwaco. Listen in as Abagail talks about the ongoing preservation…
Astoria Chief of Police Stacy Kelly and Communications Center Manager Jeremy Hipes discuss the years-long effort to fully staff the 911 center, and how its larger staff now includes 2 dogs from the Animal Shelter.
Sean talks to Best Selling author Mike Magnuson. Magnuson teaches at Pacific University’s Low-Residency MFA program that meets in the winters in Seaside. He is the managing editor of a new Creative NonFiction Magazine called Sneaker Wave. Sean and Mike talk about what makes a good memoir, what it was like to teach with Harry Crews,…
Friday, October 11th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: WMF Chair Diane Marshall on the Dan Brubeck Quartet at Water Music Festival 2024 at the Chinook Event Center in WA. Artists Jill Mulholland & John Mueller from the AVA/Recology Coastal Oregon Artist Residency – COAR – at Anita Building for…
Michael McCusker talks about the “lost cause” politics of Donald Trump and his allies. He also discusses the dam removal project that has allowed return of wild salmon to the Klamath River.Â
In this episode of Beach Grass Roots, we talk with the staff and board of Oregon Agricultural Trust, an organization working to protect agricultural lands throughout the state by working with farmers and ranchers to establish succession plans and manage land use rights. Voices in this program: Executive Director Nellie McAdams Dir. of Ag. Business…
Fish sauce butter, whiskey glaze, Lindaâs scary jalapeño encounterÂ
Fungi
Our first interview with an expectant father, Erik.
Friday, October 4th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: CCC Ceramics Instructor Brad Menninga with âThe Country I Come From is Called the Midwestâ, a group exhibit at the Royal Nebeker Art Gallery. Director Susi Brown, Actor Bonnie Lively & Venue Host Sally Musemeche with Astoria Readers Theater debut production…
Michael McCusker takes a look at underlying credos that guide American culture. And an analysis of escalating Trump hyperbole.Â
Donna Quinn is joined by guests Jessica Newhall, Associate Director of the SBDC, Josh Allison, SBDC Advisor & Instructor for the F&B Entrepreneurâs program, Andy Catalano, Kitchen and Storage Manager, North Coast Food Web and Clarissa Barrick, Human Resources Manager, Astoria Co+Op to discuss very exciting collaborations and progress on the âFood & Beverage Entrepreneurâs…
Porter Point Hike
Teresa speaks with Park Ranger Dan Osis of Forts Stevens State Park on mushrooms and she tries a mushroom cookie.
Friday, September 27th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Director Mick Alderman and Actors Arnie Hummasti & Marc Weaver with âThe Woman in Blackâ at The Ten Fifteen Theater in Astoria. Bruce Watts from Astoria Jazz Festival, with pianist Brad Bleidt, presents the Beacon Street Titans with Shirley Nanette at…
 Michael McCusker talks about democracy, and the rights that accompany it  – rights that have been taken for granted but are not guaranteed.Â
Fall Bird Migration
Plants: In this episode of Watershed Moments we talk with Carla Cole about native and non-native plants, what that means, and why it matters with lots of examples and historical context.