In Season explores the gardens and farms of the Lower Columbia Pacific region. Farmer Teresa Retzlaff and gardener Jessica Schleiff speak with gardeners, farmers, ecologists, biologists — anyone whose interests, work, and experiences are part of our region’s growing farm and garden community.
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Today’s program focuses on Consejo Hispano, formerly the Lower Columbia Hispanic Council. In a wide ranging conversation – edited here for time – we talked about the one stop, range of help provided through Consejo Hispano, which has expanded services in Clatsop, Tillamook, Columbia and Pacific counties. But our conversation also led us to immigration, to hate and…
On this episode of the Conversation, Graham and listeners chat about upcoming elections including local ballot measures including decriminalization of drug possession, gun law enforcement by county employees, and a wider discussion of gun laws in general. Also discussed, the potential for voter disenfranchisement due to a change in a person’s signature.
Carol Newman speaks with award winning graphic designer Garland Kirkpatrick showing at AVA Gallery. Oil painter Laura Hamje with ‘In The Clouds’ at Imogen Gallery. Artist Hope Montgomery leads a Printmaking workshop at Bay City Arts Center.
On the next Story Told, America’s notion of immunity on the world stage popped with the September 11th terrorist attacks. Michael took in the views from many Astorians when it happened, and they are recounted in “9/11 + 19.” Additionally, poetry by a 15 year old Jessie Duncan, and 12 year old Margaret Bowler.
Host Donna Quinn interviews the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association Executive Director Sarah Lu Heath about upcoming changes to the ADHDA.
Hosts Linda Perkins and Merianne Myers talk about what they’re cooking, baking, eating, and sharing in this twice-monthly locally produced program about all things delicious.
Jane Brumfield with “Dawning Splendor” in her new Astoria Gallery; Photographer Richard Newman at Trail’s End Gallery in Gearhart; Jill McVarish and Chris Minnick from the Secret Gallery in Astoria with “Sins of the Father”.
Host LaNicia Duke leads the conversation on how to improve the way we view others through compassionate listening and effective dialogue.
On this A Story Told, Michael highlights two late Oregonian men. One, a fabled woodsman. The other, a mariner who died at sea.
State of the Station. Host Donna Quinn interviews Program Director Emily Geddes and Station Manager Graham Nystrom, discussing the ongoing state of KMUN, KCPB, and the Tillicum House.
Host Carol Newman speaks with Nancy Anderson, director of the Knappton Cove Heritage Center, on Women’s History & more at Knappton Cove on Hwy 401, WA. Christine Harrison, Board member & founder of Art Accelerated in Tillamook. Cannon Beach Gallery director Scott Johnson with new works in a group show at the gallery.
Host Jessica Schleif interviews poet, teacher, and gardener emerita Karin Temple about her experiences in the world of farms and gardens: from a childhood in wartime Germany to a life on the Oregon coast.
Remembering community member Dave Kruger and a general check-in on all things KMUN & current events.
Clatsop County’s economy continued to recover last month, according to a new report from the state employment department. However the unemployment rate is still far above what it was before the pandemic. KMUN’s Jacob Lewin reports: The latest jobless numbers show Clatsop County added more than 500 private sector jobs in July, building on advances…
Continuing our series on rural internet in Clatsop County, we take a look at federal money allocated for improving rural broadband. Joanne Rideout reports. Early in the pandemic in Oregon, I spoke with US Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici about the need for better rural internet access. Bonamici represents Oregon’s First District, which includes Clatsop County. Suzanne…
Most rural Clatsop County customers don’t know it, but there’s a huge fiberoptic internet highway running through their region. They wouldn’t think so, because their own internet service is probably slow, expensive and limited. They often can’t tap into this pipeline, because companies that own it, like Centurylink, don’t think it’s worth the money to…
In lieu of the 50th anniversary of the People’s Army Jamboree, plus a recent article from the Oregonian, Michael gives his recount of the activist-hippy-legionnaire-government clash. And, in a similar vein, “Oregon World War 1 Vet Lead Twenty Thousand Strong Bonus Army in 1932” by Douglas Perry.
Host Donna Quinn speaks with two representatives of the Association for Mental Disabilities in Clatsop County. Her guests are AMD President Richard Elfering and AMD Board Member Kenneth H. Rislow.
An exploration of 4-H with an interview with Tully, nominated to speak at 4-H National Congress.
This past spring, the lower Columbia Pacific region became part of the wider pandemic story happening across the nation and the world. As adults and school kids retreated to their homes to avoid the COVID-19 virus, overnight the demand for internet access skyrocketed. While people in urban areas likely didn’t feel the strain, rural customers…
Friday, August 21st at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! host Carol Newman speaks with: Liberty Theatre Director Jennifer Crockett on a month of films in the theatre Artist Judith Altruda with the Eugene Landry Project Ceramic artist and Board president Mary Roberts on the Hoffman Center for the Arts in Manzanita
Oregon Governor Kate Brown and other state officials held a press conference Friday to bring people up to date on where Oregon stands on COVD-19. Joanne Rideout reports. State epidemiologist Dr. Dean Sidlinger said that while infection rates are dropping overall, the statewide infection rate is still too high to allow schools to open. Statistically,…
On the next Story Told, a look at the suffragettes who won women the right to vote 100 years ago in a New York Times editorial “The 19th Amendment, an Important Milestone in an Unfinished Journey.” And in a dedication to Rick Sanders, Michael details the tragic end of a silver laden Olympic Oregonian.
In Season explores the gardens and farms of the Lower Columbia Pacific region. Farmer Teresa Retzlaff and gardener Jessica Schleiff speak with gardeners, farmers, ecologists, biologists — anyone whose interests, work, and experiences are part of our region’s growing farm and garden community.
Another episode of Food Talk with your host Merianne, speaking with Linda Perkins.
Host Carol Newman speaks with: Allyn Cantor, artist and owner of the White Bird Gallery in Cannon Beach with Deborah DeWit, featured artist for Aug and Sept. Painter Phyllis Taylor from the Tempo Gallery formerly in Astoria. Charlene Larsen, co chair of the Clatsop Co Cultural Coalition, with news of Coronavirus Relief Fund money…
Pre-Pledge Drive special with station updates and a conversation about Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and “Masks, what’s up with that?”
On the next Story Told, in lieu of the two approaching Victory Over Japan days, Michael reads a piece titled “At War in Astoria,” dedicated to Joyce Vandervort; and from out of left field comes “Devil’s Brood,” in defiance of uppity right handed elitists.
On today’s program, themed “Transforming Uncertainty into Safety and Security”, host Donna Quinn interviews Astoria based IFS Counselor and Trainer Katelyn Staecker.