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?
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A Story Told, March 26 2020
In honor of Women’s Her-story month, Michael reads “The E.R.A. (Equal Rights Amendment,” “A Declaration of Sentiments,” The 26ᵗʰ of August,” by Leonora Murry, and “Celebrating Two Women,” by Dr. Robert Brake.
LOCAL BREAKING NEWS: Clatsop County announces 2nd confirmed COVID-19 case Wednesday morning, Clatsop County announced the county’s second confirmed COVID-19 case. Joanne Rideout reports. Clatsop County Health Department Director Mike McNickle released the info in a phone call with media. Mike McNickle: “This morning we were notified by OHA, Oregon Health Authority, that we have…
Live recording Astoria City Council meeting, March 22, 2020.
Lynn Hadley features Daric Moore of many, many, MANY artistic vocations.
BREAKING LOCAL NEWS: Clatsop County has its first confirmed COVID case by Joanne Rideout The coronavirus has arrived on the north Oregon coast. KMUN’s Joanne Rideout reports. [1:22] Clatsop County Health Director Mike McNickle held a press conference by phone with media at 10 am Monday to announce that the county has its first case….
LOCAL NEWS: Astoria Co-op goes all out to protect customers, workers from COVID-19 If there’s one local business that’s a model of being corona virus-ready, it is the Astoria Co-op. Starting today, the co-op will add curbside pick-up. Coast Community Radio’s Jacob Lewin reports: Co-op Manager Matt Stanley says compared to a couple of weeks…
LOCAL NEWS: Coastal communities shut down as spring break tourists swarm by Joanne Rideout Coastal officials in Oregon and Washington sprang into action this weekend, responding to an influx of spring break visitors on beaches and other recreation areas during a state of emergency over COVID-19. Joanne Rideout reports. Script follows, scroll down to Listen…
Poets Mary Lou Mcauley & Jim Dott tell how the flame of poetry will be shared in three different media: Internet, Print, Radio, during April, National Poetry Month; DragonFire Art Gallery’s Eeva Lantela shares news of the art scene in Cannon Beach and her philosophy on the impact art has on all our lives.
Live recording of Astoria City Council meeting, March 19, 2020.
This time on Coast Community Radio’s live call in show, Host Graham Nystrom Continues Part 3 of his COVID-19 community impact discussion.
LOCAL NEWS: Listen to KMUN’s Evening Newscast, Thursday, March 19, 2020 In tonight’s Northwest News, host Dylan Hauser Shaulk brings you these stories from Coast Community Radio’s local reporting team: Joanne Rideout, Jacob Lewin and Kathleen Morgain. More on closures of area municipal offices A look at COVID-19 testing in Pacific and Wahkiakum counties in…
LOCAL NEWS: Governor makes declaration as hospital shortages loom Oregon Governor Kate Brown is ordering hospitals and other health care providers to stop elective procedures. The move is designed to conserve crucial medical supplies. Coast Community Radio’s Jacob Lewin has details. (Script below, scroll down to Listen: [1:08]) The Oregon Health Authority says the state is…
LOCAL NEWS: Tillamook County emergency director throws his hat in the ring Tillamook County official shifts gears to run for sheriff. Joanne Rideout reports. Gordon McCraw, Tillamook County emergency management director, also known to Coast Community Radio listeners as the station’s meteorologist, has announced his candidacy in the November election for Tillamook County Sheriff. McCraw…
LOCAL NEWS: Pacific Power $45K grant will fund Astoria electric car charging stations Lovely! A story that’s not about the coronavirus! A boost for electric car owners is headed for Astoria. Joanne Rideout reports. Pacific Power will award the City of Astoria a $45,000 grant to install two electric vehicle charging stations at the Astoria…
LOCAL NEWS: Pacific Power says no shutoffs Pacific Power will not disconnect customers in Oregon, Washington and California during emergency response to COVID-19. Joanne Rideout reports. Pacific Power says they are temporarily suspending disconnections and late fees for non-payment for customers in Oregon, Washington and California to support the state of emergency declared in all…
In the wake of the Novel Coronavirus Michael reads “Silent Spring,” on how a clear 2020 became blurred from COVID-19. Michael also reads “Our Delicate Planet,” by Robert Wilson, Originally written 23 years ago, Robert gives a short chemical history of Planet Earth, and how it may respond to the continued abuse of global pollution….
LOCAL NEWS: Clatsop Circuit Court enacts COVID restrictions Clatsop County Circuit Court has new COVID-19 protocols in place. Joanne Rideout has more. Read below, scroll down to Listen: [:42] Most hearings have been rescheduled till after May 1, and may be extended depending on what happens. Court hearings that are scheduled during this time will…
LOCAL NEWS: COVID-19 kills Clark County couple A husband and wife, both in their 80s and living in separate care facilities in Clark County, Washington, have both died after being diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. Joanne Rideout reports. [1:28] They were both hospitalized last week at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in…
Donna Quinn features Monica Steele, the Assistant County Manager/Budget and Finance Director for Clatsop County
LOCAL NEWS: COVID-19 testing ongoing in Clatsop County Clatsop County residents have a lot of questions about COVID-19 testing locally. Here’s an update. by Joanne Rideout Clatsop County Health Dept Director Mike McNickle said, contrary to rumors circulating on social media and elsewhere, people are indeed being tested locally in the county for the virus. …
Live recording of Astoria City Council meeting, March 16, 2020.
LOCAL NEWS: Clatsop County declares public emergency The Clatsop County Board of Commissioners voted Monday March 16 to declare a local emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The declaration will be in place through May 1. By declaring an emergency, the county can now take actions such as declaring curfews, placing limits on public…
LOCAL NEWS: City of Astoria says no water shutoffs The City of Astoria is giving water customers a break during COVID-19. Joanne Rideout has more. The City of Astoria has announced that temporarily, city water service will not be canceled without a request from the customer. The temporary policy, announced Monday, was enacted in response…
LOCAL NEWS: Pacific County activates emergency response Pacific County went to Emergency Level 1 status. Joanne Rideout explains. Washington’s Pacific County Emergency Management Agency decided Monday to activate its emergency response at the highest level possible, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. In a press release, agency director Scott McDougall said that Pacific County currently…
Director Patrick Lathrop & cast members Barbie England & Danyelle Tinker with the chaotic comedic “Play On” at the Coaster Theatre in Cannon Beach April 3-18; Writer & Director Judith Niland, Musical Director & actor ChrisLynn Taylor & actor John Howe in the ninth annual “The Real Lewis & Clark” at the Astor Street Playhouse…
Author of the newly released “Her Quiet Revolution,” Donna Quinn invites author Marianne Monson on the program.
Local News: Gov. Kate Brown signs climate change executive order At a press conference Tuesday, surrounded by Oregon schoolchildren from around the state, Governor Kate Brown signed into law an executive order to curb climate change. Joanne Rideout has more. “Executive Order 2004, there you have it.” [Cheers from crowd] Brown said the order would protect rural Oregonians…
The first case of COVID–19 in Multnomah County, was diagnosed Tuesday. The disease is caused by the novel coronavirus. The new case brings Oregon’s total to 15 cases in seven counties. Joanne Rideout has details. The Oregon Health Authority and Multnomah county are seeking to isolate anyone who may have been in close contact with the patient in the…
The show for and about Seniors.