Friday, November 26th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:  Program coordinator Andrew Tonry on Tolovana Arts Colony happenings: Wreath workshop; Caesar the Llama live; Holiday bazaar.  ChrisLynn Taylor & Cheryl Capellen from the North Coast Chorale with Karl Jenkins’ “The Healer” at the Larsen Center for the Performing…
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On the next Story Told, Robert Jensen gives “No Thanks to Thanksgiving,” while Michael McCusker merely gives some personal observations. Additionally, to conclude the program, “Evergreen” by Jim Dott.  Â
Turkey Vulture
Mac & Alana welcome Sari Hartman to “Interesting Things That Happened in the Past”. . .the name of the show when it airs in Finland. Sari shares memories of growing up in Astoria as a Finnish immigrant.
Friday, November 19th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:  Conductor Cory Pederson with the North Coast Chamber Orchestra’s “Minor Alterations” & Columbia River Symphony’s holiday concerts.  Mystery/thriller author & former crime reporter Jennifer Greer with the North Coast Mystery Writer’s Group and her novels.  English dept chair…
On the next Story Told, all about JFK’s assassination in Dan Armstrong’s “Dearth of a President.” Additionally, by Robert Reich, “What Happens When a Congressman Threatens a Colleague With Violence.” Â
Host Teresa Retzlaff talks with Jessica Schleif about autumn things, garlic, bulbs, perennial planting, and other seasonal thoughts for this time of year. Â
Water Year
“I once caught a fish THIS big!” Mac & Alana share some tales from the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Â
Friday, November 12th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:  Director Katherine Lacaze and actor Molly Oien with Arsenic and Old Lace at Astoria High School.  Executive director Jennifer Crockett on The Liberty Theatre Gala, the Heritage Piano Trio and more.  Astoria artist Autumn Hurd on her art, life,…
On the next Story Told, Michael McCusker acknowledges the day the great slaughter ended one hundred three years ago with “Armistice 103.” Additionally, from Rick Rubin, “Veterans of America, I salute you!”  Â
This month’s Around Our Schools program interviews Astoria Schools Superintendent, Craig Hoppes (pronounced “hop-pes”) and Astoria School Board member, Jenna Rickenbach. The interview discusses the status of current  construction projects, the bond measure that supported construction, and the many successes and stressors of providing quality education during a global pandemic. Join Sara Meyer as she…
El Nina
In Clatsop County, the primary provider of mental health services is Clatsop Behavioral Healthcare. We sat down with CBH executive director Amy Baker to talk about the growing mental health problems in the county and across the country, and what’s needed to provide adequate treatment.
Mac & Alana welcome Rick Newton. I bet Warrenton gets mentioned a few times! And, somehow, the Pony Express also gets some airtime.
Friday, November 5th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:  Musicians Brian Bergman & Dennis Hale on the North Coast Symphonic Band’s 42nd season opening concert at the Liberty Theatre.  Fused glass artist Christine Kende with the Astoria Art Loft series of Children’s Art Workshops.  Richard Motchman with his…
After disrobing from your Halloween garb, prepare to doll up for climate summit pageantry on the next Story Told with Michael McCusker. Also, Rebecca Willis asks “Is democracy up to the task of climate change?” Finally, Dr. Robert Brake asserts (correctly) that “Monopoly is not just a board game.”  Â
Host Donna Quinn interviews former investigative journalist William Dean, who has just published his debut suspense novel “Dangerous Freedom”.  Set in the Pacific Northwest, Astoria in particular, Bill moved to Astoria last year from the East Coast and wrote “Dangerous Freedom” during the pandemic. “Dangerous Freedom” is inspired by a true story from his days…
King Tides.
Cooking fails and Thanksgiving Plans. Welcome to November!
Friday, October 29 at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:  Painter & installation artist Paul Rutz & CCC art instructor & gallery director Kristin Shauck on new exhibit “Being Moved” at the Royal Nebeker Gallery.  The duo Adams & Costello present their new album at The Coaster Theatre in Cannon…
On the next Story Told, a seasonally thematic piece by Iris Wilde, “Burning Witches.” And, in honor of what would be Josephine McCusker’s 109áµ—Ę° birthday, “Happy Birthday Mother,” written by Michael McCusker.  Â
Forest Bathing
Marian Soderberg joins Mac & Alana for their best show ever. Norwegian immigrants, school counselors, Hope House, Assistance League, and Cruise Hosts. . .this show has it all.
Friday, October 22nd at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:  Author & historian Sydney Stevens with her latest book “Historic Haunts of the Long Beach Peninsula”.  Founder & director Ron Craig on the Astoria International Film Festival showing at the Liberty Theatre.  Executive director Madeline Matson & Curator…
Friday, October 15th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:  Multidisciplinary collaborative artists Anna Daedalus & Kerry Davis with PalĹ«s, a meditation on the tidal wetland by their home in Rosburg, WA.  Writer Heather Hirschi hosts First Person: Authors Talk, a monthly conversation at KALA in Astoria; Oct with…
On the next Story Told, in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness month, “Women in Crisis,” written by Leeann Jones Kelly in 2005 as a reflection on the Women’s Crisis Centers’ 25áµ—Ę° year in operation. Also, “Beating Her Up,” by Michael McCusker. Finally, Karen Mellin reassures that “You Are Not Alone.”  Â
Graham Nystrom hosts a conversation focused on Domestic Violence Awareness Month with guests Terri Steenbergen, ED of the Harbor, and Chris Hoover and Amber Bowman, the chair and secretary of the DV Council respectively. Â
Cooper’s Hawk