LOCAL NEWS: Wahkiakum County Health Director Chris Bischoff talks about reopening Partial script below. Scroll down to Listen. [8:24] Wahkiakum County is one of ten counties in Washington granted permission to apply for a variance that would allow a faster transition to the second phase of the state’s four phase re-opening plan. To get approval,…
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Marianne and Linda’s first show in lieu of COVID19. In this episode, Linda sits back and watches Merianne do all the hard work.
A conversation with local Clatsop County resident, Alex Carney. While Alex is a musician and performs in multiple bands, the focus of the program is with Alex mixing instruments and sound bites to make original tracks and also existing vinyl into music sets.
Host Graham Nystrom heads in the return of Spring, and takes calls from people out of work, in work, and those who wish to celebrate this years’ May Day.
It’s been a month and a day since the governors of both Oregon and Washington shut down all but a few businesses in an attempt to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. How has the quarantine affected our local artists and the arts and cultural institutions in our region? We talked with RiverSea Gallery owner…
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A Story Told, April 30 2020
In tribute to the end of the Vietnam war 56 years ago, Michael reads a rewrite of a rewrite of a rewrite, called “Post Vietnam Syndrome.” And in recognition of this year’s May Day, he reads the simply titled “May Day 2020.”
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Talk of Our Towns, April 29 2020
On this program, Donna Quinn features a rotary telephone interview with Dr. Robert Michael Pyle, who is an American naturalist, writer, teacher, and founder of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. He is the author of 23 books, including “Chasing Monarchs,” “Where Bigfoot Walks,” and “Wintergreen,” which won the John Burroughs Medal, as well as…
LOCAL NEWS: Seaside cancels July 4th fireworks The City of Seaside, Oregon, has canceled its annual Fourth of July fireworks display for this year. Money was an issue. So was the risk of having thousands of people crowded together on the beach during a pandemic. Joanne Rideout has more. Chamber of Commerce CEO Brian Owen…
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The Conversation, April 24 2020
Host Graham Nystrom continues to hold down the call-in fort in another week of COVID-19.
To continue to be, or to not continue to be? That is the question we must ask ourselves this 50th Earth Day. Michael reads “Does the Pandemic Have a Purpose,” by Stephen T. Asma, and, “How Starfish, Snails, and Salmon Fight Pandemics,” by C. Drew Harvell. To conclude, “Bond Street Farewell.”
Host Graham Nystrom celebrates KMUN’s 37th birthday with our listeners!
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Talk of Our Towns, April 15 2020
Donna Quinn does a socially distanced interview with Clatsop Community College President Chris Breitmeyer over the phone.
To celebrate KMUN’s 37th birthday, this Story Told is all about the medium in which it is broadcast: Free community radio in the northwest.
LOCAL NEWS: Wahkiakum County Targets Limited Testing, Recommends Masks Script below, Scroll down to Listen: [1:45] Southwest Washington’s Wahkiakum County is targeting limited testing with telephone screening and now is recommending wearing masks while in public. Kathleen Morgain has more. The County is holding steady with two reported positive test results for COVID-19. In a briefing Friday, Health…
LOCAL NEWS: Seaside offers financial aid to residents and businesses The Seaside City Council met last night and approved financial relief measures. Joanne Rideout has more. The council approved three separate proposals to help ease the burden for residents and business owners struggling with financial issues because of COVID-19. Their first proposal is aimed at…
LOCAL NEWS: Clatsop Community College moves classes online Personnel at Clatsop Community College have been working hard to move classes online.Today, the school reopens…..virtually. Coast Community Radio’s Jacob Lewin has details: {1:47} The college extended spring break so instructors could adapt to the new online technology: “It’s been amazing. The faculty…
LOCAL NEWS: A look at local hospitals Although Oregon has well below the national rate of covid-19 virus infection, the University of Washington is projecting 550 deaths in the state through the first wave. A U-W report projects hospital use won’t peak until May 6 th and area hospitals are not relaxing. Coast Community Radio’s…
With nearly ten billion people on the planet, Michael tells of how he was pushed from Astoria into his sister’s house in “Astoria Exile.”
This time on In Season, Joanne calls Teresea over the phone, and tries to carry on the show as normal as she can.
Michael kicks off National Poetry Month with Chp. 1 of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl,” followed by Allen’s biggest influence, Walt Witman, with “From Leaves of Grass.” Finally we hear from Christopher Kramer’s “American Maelstrom.”
Live recording Astoria City Council meeting, April 6, 2020.
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The Conversation, April 3 2020
On The Conversation this time: Week 5 of our COVID talks. What’s looking up? And, what isn’t?
Wahkiakum County, Washington, has its first diagnosed COVID-19 case. And Clatsop County now has its fourth. Joanne Rideout reports. Script follows, Scroll down to Listen. Wahkiakum County Health Dept director Chris Bischoff said the case was diagnosed last night, and announced today, after the department had contacted all contacts of the patient. The department has…
LOCAL NEWS: Federal CARES Act aid for small farms uncertain The recently passed CARES act was intended to aid individuals and small businesses to weather the COVID 19 storm. Now some small farms are discovering that help for them was not included. Kathleen Morgain has one farm’s response. Script follows, scroll down to Listen: The…
While Oregon is still grappling with shortages of equipment for health providers, Oregon Department of Energy (OEM) Manager Andrew Phelps says the state has had some help from within. Joanne Rideout has more. Script follows, Scroll Down to Listen [2:24] Phelps told reporters Tuesday that while the state is still seeking PPE, or personal protective…
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A Story Told, April 2 2020
Michael kicks off National Poetry Month with Chp. 1 of Allen Ginsberg’s “Howl,” followed by Allen’s biggest influence, Walt Whitman, with “From Leaves of Grass.” Finally we hear from Christopher Kramer’s “American Maelstrom.”
LOCAL NEWS: Help due for local renters Rent will be due tomorrow for many people on the North Coast and some won’t be able to make it because of covid-19-related layoffs. Community action agencies are stepping in to help. Coast Community Radio’s Jacob Lewin has details: Script follows, Scroll down to Listen:{1:51} Clatsop Community…
LOCAL NEWS: Schools respond to COVID crisis This week local schools will be doing more to respond to the coronavirus crisis including expanded meal programs, the start of childcare for essential workers, and a roll-out of at-home learning materials. Coast Community Radio’s Jacob Lewin has details: Script follows, Scroll down to Listen [1:47] After…
LOCAL NEWS: Childcare help for essential workers While kids are home from school, some of their parents have to go to work to provide essential services and need childcare. In Clatsop and Pacific counties, they’ll be getting help. Coast Community Radio’s Jacob Lewin reports: Script follows, Scroll down to Listen: While Oregon…
Broadcast live from the Tillicum House, host Graham Nystrom takes us into week 4 of the ongoing discussion on how COVID-19 is impacting our community, and the best ways we can go forward. Specifically, should NPR stations air President Trump’s white house briefings, even if they have misleading information?