Teresa Retzlaff interviews local journalist Katie Frankowicz about her journey as a fledgling gardener in Astoria over the past few years, and the joys and lessons it has brought to her. Â
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Barred Owl.
Mourning the passing of summer produce Is it Bratwurst or Briquets? Thank you’s for Pledge Drive. Something new about leeks.
Stop, Drop and Roll! Mac & Alana kick off Fire Prevention Week with a look at the 150 year old Astoria Fire Department.
Friday, October 1st at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:Â Â Director Karen Bain on “The Weir” with Danyelle Tinker, executive director of The Ten Fifteen Theater in Astoria. Â Steve Forrester, Jane Kirkpatrick & R. Gregory Nokes, authors of “Eminent Oregonians: Three Who Matter” on their respective subjects, Richard Neuberger,…
On the next Story Told, Michael considers whether or not former president Trump is guilty of the high crime of sedition. Additionally, following last program’s mention of Helen Patti Hill, Michael shares something he wrote about her titled “The Right to Know Who You Are,” and also something she wrote herself: “A Treatise on Adoption.”  Â
Make a batch of “Hard TacK” and join Mac & Alana as they discuss what gold prospectors ate. Plus, Mac has difficulty with book matches.
Friday, September 24th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:  Kristine Torset, Judith Altruda & Earl Davis on “Eugene Landry: An Artist, a Time & a Tribute” an exhibit at the Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe Heritage Museum.  The Clatskanie Arts Commission founders & chairs Dee & Elsa Wooley on the…
The superintendents of schools in Clatsop County are all giving an upbeat assessment of the start of the school year despite the increase in COVID cases. Meanwhile new data show Clatsop with the state’s lowest COVID infection rate among kids. KMUN’s Jacob Lewin has details: [Scroll down to listen]: Despite fears that an upsurge in COVID…
On the next Story Told, Michael expounds the values of community radio in “Mediacrity Galore,” whilst Dr. Robert Brake claims “We Have No Right To Vote.”  Â
Parker Slough Trail.
Merianne and Linda talk smoothies gone wrong and bugs for dinner.
Super volunteer Laura Freedman from Cannon Beach is on hand to share her enthusiasm for Rotary and local theater.
Friday, September 17th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:  Author and activist Judith Arcana on her latest book “Hello. This is Jane.”, much of it based on the pre-Roe underground history of the Abortion Counseling Service of the Chicago Women’s Liberation Union. Cambium Gallery Abstract Artist Kirista Trask and Sparrow…
Health officials in Clatsop County held a press conference Wednesday, to give an update on the status of the pandemic locally. Here’s that story. On hand for the zoom meeting were Margo Lalich, Clatsop County Interim Health Director, Julie Geiger, Vice President of Patient Services at Columbia Memorial in Astoria, and Jason Plamonden, Chief Nursing…
Officials at both Columbia Memorial Hospital and Providence Seaside are worried about the impact of a state requirement that requires all health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The requirement takes effect next month. KMUN’s Jacob Lewin has details: [Scroll down to listen] At Columbia Memorial, vice president for patient services Judy Geiger says…
On the next Story Told, Michael McCusker delivers an original rant on the subject of America’s delicate and imperfect constitutional democracy. And from David Horowitz, in self explanatory fashion:Â “Vietnam Anti-war Protests and the Legacy of Social Movements.” Â Â
Moons.
Join us for the next Around Our Schools program as we continue to learn about a local gem — the Tongue Point Job Corps Center. During this interview we speak with Amanda Lamb, Group Life Manager, Heidi Sather, Academic Manager, and Jon DeCourt, a current Job Corps student. Â
Please take your seats. . .class is about to start. Dan Gaffney, retired Seaside educator and principal, school Mac & Alana on the big show. Guess who gets an “A” and who gets detention?
Host Roger Rocka speaks with guest Denise Lofman, Executive Director of Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce (CREST).
Get your popcorn ready! Mac & Alana talk about The Goonies and Animal House – the two most asked about Oregon-Made Movies
Friday, September 10th at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts: Artist Jody Miller opens her solo exhibit “Lone” at Lightbox Photographic Gallery in Astoria. Oil Painter Darren Orange with his new work in “Chrysalis” at Imogen Gallery in Astoria. Musician and co-chair of the Clatsop County Cultural Coalition on the 2022…
On the next Story Told, an original monologue from Michael McCusker about 9/11, not only referring to the so-called ‘war on terror,’ but also to the rise of Augusto Pinochet. Additionally, “Counter Babble,” by Judith Grifface, and “September 11áµ—Ę°,” by Jessie Duncan. Finally, Kathryn Colbert and Julie F. Kay warns that “It’s time to brace ourselves for a world without…
Heat Dome by Sayce.
It’s Pepper Season! Picking a ripe peach Covid cooking fatigue
Friday, September 3rd at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:Â Â Brian Bergman with the North Coast Big Band Labor Day concert in the Clatskanie City Park. Â Development Director Andrea Suarez & Board President Kimberley Speer-Miller on the Cannon Beach History Center & Museum Cottage Tour. Â Musicians Marisa Anderson…
Host Donna Quinn discusses the Astoria Nordic Heritage Park with her guest Judith A. Lampi, the Committee Chair.Â
On the next Story Told, a program of sweat and saltwater to celebrate Astoria’s foremost profession: the fisherman and fisherwoman, featuring “The Price of Fish” by Michael McCusker. Also from Michael, a journal excerpt, “Two Days Aboard the Albacore Trawler ‘Falling Star.’”  Â