Talk of Our Towns Archives - KMUN

Talk of Our Towns – April 2nd, 2026

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:19:31 +0000

The post Talk of Our Towns – April 2nd, 2026 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – March 5th, 2026

Viridian Haugen — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:39:04 +0000

My guest this Thursday is Lynnee Jacks, Industry Communications and Engagement Manager for the Oregon Coast Visitors Association (known as OCVA). We will find out about ways we can be part of the “Coast Like A Local” campaign, learn more the “Kind Traveler program, Blue Food Forum, sustainable tourism, commercial fishing on the Coast …...

The post Talk of Our Towns – March 5th, 2026 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns February 5th, 2026

Viridian Haugen — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:52:12 +0000

Ron McDaniels is a Storyteller, a Poet, and a Cowboy from Arkansas who has been an integral part of Astoria’s Fisher Poets Gathering for almost two decades. Naturally, he’s a big fan of Wild Salmon! On the show today we’ll learn how this Cowboy Poet became a beloved performer and friend to our own Fisher...

The post Talk of Our Towns February 5th, 2026 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns January 1st, 2026

Viridian Haugen — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:46:33 +0000

“The Little Library That Could” … new ways the Cathlamet Public Library is engaging with the public … and why libraries continue to be powerfully relevant in today’s world. “Talk of Our Towns” guest is Dan Turner, Cathlamet Public Library Board Chair.

The post Talk of Our Towns January 1st, 2026 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns December 4th, 2025

Viridian Haugen — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:44:56 +0000

TOOTS topic this Thursday “The Gifts of Creativity During Challenging Times”. My guest is Marianne Monson who is the Founder & President/Executive Director of The Writer’s Guild here in Astoria. Marianne is the author of twelve books for children and adults with an emphasis on women’s history. Marianne holds an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from...

The post Talk of Our Towns December 4th, 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns November 6th, 2025

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:17:26 +0000

TOOTS topic for Thursday, November 6 is “The Grace of Grief” and my guests are Noah Rubinstein and Katelyn Staecker. Noah and Katelyn will be facilitating a 3-day Workshop and Ritual for Those Living with Grief and Loss at the Netel Grange in Astoria over the weekend of Friday, November 14. Therapists Noah Rubinstein, LMHC and Katelyn...

The post Talk of Our Towns November 6th, 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns October 2nd, 2025

Viridian Haugen — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:32:05 +0000

Talk of Our Towns is hosted by Donna Quinn. This episode’s guest is Adam Sawyer, an outdoor travel writer, photographer, author, guide and public speaker based in Tillamook. They discuss his work with Oregon Humanities, and after a life changing event, his shift to Substack to share writings and videos on topics such as grief,...

The post Talk of Our Towns October 2nd, 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns August 8th, 2025

Viridian Haugen — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:10:47 +0000

My program this Thursday will be about ENCORE (Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education) and their upcoming fall classes and events. My guest is Elizabeth Hayes and she was the President of the Board but now I am not sure about her title these days. We have a phone call tomorrow to go over ideas...

The post Talk of Our Towns August 8th, 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns July 3rd, 2025

Viridian Haugen — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:50:15 +0000

Host Donna Quinn talks with Amy Snow, Founder and Executive Director of the 501c3 organization “Project Happy Face”, which offers dermatological health and wellness education and treatment to underserved teens, first responders, farm workers and park and recreation staff in rural areas of Oregon.

The post Talk of Our Towns July 3rd, 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns June 5th, 2025

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:02:13 +0000

Today we will be discussing how new concepts of retirement are changing individual lives, and indeed our entire culture. It is my pleasure to have two thoughtful highly educated experienced professional therapists to explore this topic. My guests are Astoria based IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapist and trainer, Katelyn Staecker and her dear friend of...

The post Talk of Our Towns June 5th, 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns May 1st, 2025

Jack Harris — Thu, 01 May 2025 17:38:16 +0000

Donna Quinn speaks with Astoria Downtown Historical District Association Executive Director Quinn Haase.

The post Talk of Our Towns May 1st, 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns April 3rd, 2025

Jack Harris — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:16:20 +0000

This Thursday Talk of Our Towns features the Wildlife Center of the North Coast. Host Donna Quinn will speak with Executive Director Kari Henningsgaard. Donna and Kari will be talking about the Wildlife Center’s mission of rescue, rehab, release, the recent NPR story about the Wildlife Center receiving three injured Bald Eagles in one week,...

The post Talk of Our Towns April 3rd, 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – March 7th 2025

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 23:38:43 +0000

KMUN Station Manager steps in as a substitute for Talk of Our Towns host Donna Quinn to chat with the Citizens Advisory Board. More details to follow.

The post Talk of Our Towns – March 7th 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – February 6th 2025

Viridian Haugen — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:32:16 +0000

Host DQ talks with Jesse Jones, the new Executive Director of the North Coast Food Web, an Astoria based non-profit organization cultivating a resilient and equitable food system through supporting producers and improving access to local food. Working with local farmers, fishermen and foragers the North Coast Food Web increases the health and well-being of...

The post Talk of Our Towns – February 6th 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns January 2nd, 2025

Jack Harris — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:52:41 +0000

Donna speaks with Mac Burns, Executive Director of the Clatsop County Historical Society in Astoria. He provides updates on the CCHS Fabulous Four (museums) and learn how historical organizations and museums can help inform and ground us during rapidly changing times.

The post Talk of Our Towns January 2nd, 2025 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – December 5th

Viridian Haugen — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:07:34 +0000

Talk of Our Towns host Donna Quinn is joined by Suzanne Harold, the Astoria Public Library Director, to discuss updates for the ongoing building renovation and events being held in the temporary location for this historical local third space.

The post Talk of Our Towns – December 5th appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – November 7th

Viridian Haugen — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:45:19 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn for “Talk of Our Towns” on Thursday, November 7th for a lively discussion about negotiating stress as we face inner and outer challenges in our lives, and in our world. How do we maintain our ground and agency while being overwhelmed with too much (and suspect) information in our rapidly changing...

The post Talk of Our Towns – November 7th appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – October 3rd

Viridian Haugen — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:12:45 +0000

Donna Quinn is joined by guests Jessica Newhall, Associate Director of the SBDC, Josh Allison, SBDC Advisor & Instructor for the F&B Entrepreneur’s program, Andy Catalano, Kitchen and Storage Manager, North Coast Food Web and Clarissa Barrick, Human Resources Manager, Astoria Co+Op to discuss very exciting collaborations and progress on the “Food & Beverage Entrepreneur’s...

The post Talk of Our Towns – October 3rd appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – September 5th

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:19:13 +0000

Join Host Donna Quinn on “Talk of Our Towns” as she interviews Licensed Clinical Social Worker Katelyn Staecker, an Astoria based Psychotherapist in private practice, Internal Family Systems Trainer and Creator/Facilitator of Vital Elders and Young Old Souls. Donna and Katelyn will discuss new ways to think about aging … from birth to death, Astoria being chosen as the nation’s...

The post Talk of Our Towns – September 5th appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – August 1st 2024

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:12:15 +0000

Donna Quinn celebrates the 50-year anniversary of the Astoria Co-Op with Matt Stanley and Josie Pepper. They discuss history, purpose and future.

The post Talk of Our Towns – August 1st 2024 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk Of Our Towns – May 2nd 2024

Viridian Haugen — Mon, 06 May 2024 15:30:07 +0000

Donna Quinn acknowledges Museum Month by bringing on Madeline Matson, executive director of the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Washington. They discuss this unique attraction, upcoming events, workshops and cover some history across the Long Beach Peninsula.

The post Talk Of Our Towns – May 2nd 2024 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – April 4th 2024

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:42:02 +0000

Donna Quinn talks with guest Kevin Leahy, Executive Director of Clatsop Economic Development Resources.

The post Talk of Our Towns – April 4th 2024 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – March 07 2024

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 22:14:56 +0000

Donna Quinn interviews guest Elizabeth Hayes, the President of the ENCORE, about the classes their organization offers. These classes cover across a range of subjects in the interest of our elder community members. They discuss the importance and benefits of providing a place for seniors to learn and grow together.

The post Talk of Our Towns – March 07 2024 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – February 01 2024

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:56:14 +0000

Donna Quinn chats with guest Bruce Jones, the Executive Director of the Columbia River Maritime Museum. They discuss his experience on the job so far, the history of the museum since it was established in 1982 and the exciting projects that are planned for this local and engaging landmark.

The post Talk of Our Towns – February 01 2024 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – January 04 2024

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:32:04 +0000

Donna Quinn interviews two psychotherapists about the concept of conscious aging and how it can help respond to the challenges of getting older. Longtime friends Katelyn Staecker and Jerry Rousseau exchange their ideas about the results of clinical studies, the experience of aging and how community affects the lives of our elders. This special version...

The post Talk of Our Towns – January 04 2024 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – December 7th, 2023

Viridian Haugen — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 00:50:08 +0000

Donna Quinn and Suzanne Harold, the Astoria Public Library Director, discuss upcoming renovations for the library building, visions for youth involvement and more. They call upon the community for ideas on a temporary space for library operations and Donna guides us through spending some time in the moment.

The post Talk of Our Towns – December 7th, 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – November 2nd, 2023

Skyler Butenshon — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:54:23 +0000

Host Donna Quinn speaks with Marianne Monson, Founder and President of Writer’s Guild of Astoria. They discuss the Guild’s upcoming events and how the organization has grown and changed since Monson established it in 2017.

The post Talk of Our Towns – November 2nd, 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – October 5th, 2023

Viridian Haugen — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:18:45 +0000

Join Host Donna Quinn on “Talk of Our Towns” to find out more about a Community Gathering on Friday, October 13th at 6 pm at the Netel Grange. This first event will explore ways to support Healthy Living and Aging for Vital Elders and Young Old Souls … in other words… everyone! Licensed Clinical Social Worker...

The post Talk of Our Towns – October 5th, 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, September 07 2023

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:00:45 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn on “Talk of Our Towns” for a lively and thoughtful discussion about enhancing sensitive communication in our daily interactions with others during these challenging times. Her guests for Thursday, September 7th are: Katelyn Staecker, a licensed clinical social worker/psychotherapist in private practice in Astoria and trainer of the healing method, IFS, Internal Family Systems ...

The post Talk of Our Towns, September 07 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, August 04 2023

Nevada Sowle — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:30:54 +0000

“Talk of Our Towns” Host Donna Quinn focuses on the Astoria Regatta Festival happening August 9-12. Since 1894 Astoria Regatta has celebrated all things Maritime with boat races, parades, Coast Guard demonstrations and more. This year’s theme is “A New Wave”. Donna’s guests are Michelle Murray, Vice President Astoria Regatta Association and Leah Boles, 2022...

The post Talk of Our Towns, August 04 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns – June 1st, 2023

Skyler Butenshon — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 19:38:50 +0000

Host Donna Quinn speaks with Ed Overbay and Ted Osborn, who both represent the group Citizens For Astoria Oregon, about the future of Astoria’s Heritage Square.

The post Talk of Our Towns – June 1st, 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, May 04 2023

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 04 May 2023 16:00:09 +0000

Donna Quin talks about the current state of the library.

The post Talk of Our Towns, May 04 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, April 06 2023

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:00:05 +0000

Donna’s guest is Rachel Jensen, a fourth generation Astorian and Executive Director of the Lower Columbia Preservation Society. Updates on the Lower Columbia Preservation Society mission goals and offerings as well as information on ongoing and new projects.

The post Talk of Our Towns, April 06 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, March 03 2023

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 17:51:43 +0000

Donna’s guest is Melissa Meadow, a licensed funeral director, who is pioneering the first not-for-profit funeral home and conservation burial park for people and pets in the Pacific Northwest through her 501-c3 organization, The End Foundation …website TheEnd.green. Melissa is based in Long Beach, Washington where she currently offers green cremations for pets among other...

The post Talk of Our Towns, March 03 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, January 05 2023

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:33:51 +0000

This weeks Talk of Our Towns discusses the upcoming Columbia River Shipwreck Conference at Columbia River Maritime Museum in Astoria which takes place on February 4, 2023. Guests will be Chris Dewey, Shipwreck Archaeologist and Bruce Jones, Deputy Director of the Columbia River Maritime Museum.

The post Talk of Our Towns, January 05 2023 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, December 01 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:37:52 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Misty Czillinger, Events and Marketing Manager for the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association.

The post Talk of Our Towns, December 01 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, November 03 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 22:19:08 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn for this month’s Talk of Our Towns. The topic is Resilient Clatsop County, a new network community initiative to help children suffering from various kinds of trauma … which have been an exacerbated since the pandemic. The main guest is Angel Escobeda Senior Program Director for Columbia Pacific CCO. Other guests...

The post Talk of Our Towns, November 03 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns October 6 2022

Guest User — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 18:28:36 +0000

In this episode of Talk of Our Towns, Donna Quinn interviews Portland author Lara Messersmith-Glavin whose latest book “Spirit Things” is a collection of essays exploring the secret histories, science, and mythology of objects on a fishing boat in Alaska. The Anchorage Daily News named it “a book to love and cherish”. Today Lara is...

The post Talk of Our Towns October 6 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, September 15 2022

Guest User — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:17:20 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn in a special Fall Pledge Drive “State of the Station” edition with guests KMUN Program Director Emma Geddes and News Director Katie Frankowicz. Donate online at kmun.org or call 503-325-0010 during business hours.

The post Talk of Our Towns, September 15 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, September 01 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:24:55 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Oregon based nature writer and author Marina Richie. Her new book, “Halcyon Journey … In Search of the Belted Kingfisher” has just been published by Oregon State University Press. Marina writes blogs, articles and poetry, teaches classes, is on the Board of the Greater Hells Canyon Council… and much more. Together...

The post Talk of Our Towns, September 01 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, August 04 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:59:21 +0000

“How Can We Help?” In today’s world, we are swamped with a constant tsunami of disturbing images and news of pain, suffering, and conflict through 24/7 access to tv, radio, social media, blogs, texts, and tweets. Many of us tune out in response to feeling overwhelmed and powerless to do anything about the myriad problems...

The post Talk of Our Towns, August 04 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, July 7 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 17:00:05 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Suzanne Roberts, an award winning travel writer, memoirist and poet. Her books include the just released “Animal Bodies: on Death, Desire, and Other Difficulties”, “Bad Tourist”: Misadventures in Love and Travel released in 2020” and “Almost Somewhere: Twenty-Eight Days on the John Muir Trail” released in 2012 and which earned her...

The post Talk of Our Towns, July 7 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, June 02 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 17:16:32 +0000

My guest tomorrow on “Talk of Our Towns” at 9 am is Lexie Hallahan. She is the visionary and Director of Northwest Women’s Surf Camps based in Seaside, Oregon. We will be discussing her upcoming events, camps, programs and how her business has grown, changed to now offer family friendly and co-ed experiences, adapted and...

The post Talk of Our Towns, June 02 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, May 05 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 05 May 2022 18:37:05 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Josh Saranpaa, the Executive Director of The Wildlife Center of the North Coast. They talk about the Birds of a Feather Spring Festival coming up on May 14-15, along with educational outreach programs, volunteer opportunities, summer camps etc,.

The post Talk of Our Towns, May 05 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, April 7 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:36:35 +0000

Today we will be learning more about the Fair Housing Council of Oregon, a non-profit statewide civil rights organization promoting justice, equity and inclusion in housing across Oregon. My guests are Eliza Galaher, Education and Outreach Specialist North and Central Coast Region and Samuel Goldberg, Statewide Education and Outreach Specialist focusing on land-use issues.

The post Talk of Our Towns, April 7 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, March 03 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 20:24:35 +0000

Donna Quinn interviews Joanne Rideout, host of the Ship Report, and long time staff member of KMUN. Joanne started as a volunteer Bedtime Stories reader, and over the past two decades has worked various tenures as both News Director and Station Manager. As of this spring, she has retired from her staff position at...

The post Talk of Our Towns, March 03 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, February 03 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 18:33:49 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews author teacher Marianne Monson, founder and President of The Writer’s Guild of Astoria. They talk about Marianne’s new novel and all things Writer’s Guild including their newly designed website, upcoming workshops and events … and the power of writing for everyone!

The post Talk of Our Towns, February 03 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, January 06 2022

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:46:16 +0000

Host Donna Quinn conversates with Katelyn Staecker, Astoria based Internal Family Systems Therapist and Trainer. Their theme is “Moving into the New Year with Grace and Gratitude.”

The post Talk of Our Towns, January 06 2022 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, November 04 2021

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:52:01 +0000

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...

The post Talk of Our Towns, November 04 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, October 07 2021

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:54:12 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Will Caplinger, an ISA Certified Arborist who studied Classical Bonsai with the master Yuji Yoshimura and holds a master’s degree in Plant Geography from the University of California at Davis.

The post Talk of Our Towns, October 07 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, September 02 2021

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:29:18 +0000

Host Donna Quinn discusses the Astoria Nordic Heritage Park with her guest Judith A. Lampi, the Committee Chair.

The post Talk of Our Towns, September 02 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, August 05 2021

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:54:48 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews author and teacher Marianne Monson, founder and President of The Writer’s Guild of Astoria. They talk about all things Writer’s Guild, the poetry contest happening now and the upcoming exciting reading by Pulitzer Prize winning poet Jericho Brown at the Liberty Theatre on November 5.

The post Talk of Our Towns, August 05 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of our Towns, July 01 2021

Nevada Sowle — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:14:01 +0000

The post Talk of our Towns, July 01 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, June 3 2021

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:21:22 +0000

Host Donna Quinn speaks with Shelby Meyers, Executive Director of the Astoria Sunday Market. They talk about all things Astoria Sunday Market including longtime and new vendors and the evolution of the market during CoVid times.

The post Talk of Our Towns, June 3 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, May 06 2021

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 06 May 2021 19:06:24 +0000

May’s Talk of Our Towns focuses on the Wildlife Center of the North Coast. Host Donna Quinn’s guest is Executive Director Josh Saranpaa. They discuss the Wildlife Center’s Spring Open House and Native Plant Sale happening Saturday, May 8 from 10 am to 4 pm with guided tours (hoping to get folks to register for those...

The post Talk of Our Towns, May 06 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, April 01 2021

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 17:34:06 +0000

On this episode of Talk of Our Towns, host Donna Quinn interviews John Goodell, Director of Science & Policy of the Elakha Alliance. They discuss a prospective sea otter reintroduction to the Oregon Coast and related connections to coastal tribes, kelp conservation and more for this keystone species.

The post Talk of Our Towns, April 01 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, February 04 2021

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:58:32 +0000

On this weeks Talk of Our Towns, host Donna Quinn is joined by Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program Manager Chelsea Harper and CASA volunteer Sarah Jones.

The post Talk of Our Towns, February 04 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, January 07 2021

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 18:13:29 +0000

This month’s “Talk of Our Towns” explores the theme “Crossing the Divide With Heartfelt Compassion”. Can we learn new ways of being with each other in today’s world, a world which seems more divided than ever before? How can we cultivate kindness and generosity of spirit in ourselves and in others? Today my guests are...

The post Talk of Our Towns, January 07 2021 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, December 03 2020

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:10:18 +0000

Donna Quinn hosts a conversation with two Oregonians engaged in a David & Goliath struggle with Idaho Power over a high voltage transmission line proposed over five counties in Eastern Oregon. Her guests are La Grande, Oregon residents Fuji and Jim Kreider, co-founders of Stop B2H, a 501c3 non-profit non-political grassroots coalition.

The post Talk of Our Towns, December 03 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, November 5th 2020

Nevada Sowle — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 20:10:15 +0000

Host Donna Quinn reads inspiring poetry and prose, offering tips on how we can calm ourselves during times of intense stress.

The post Talk of Our Towns, November 5th 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, September 9 2020

Nevada Sowle — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:11:14 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association Executive Director Sarah Lu Heath about upcoming changes to the ADHDA.

The post Talk of Our Towns, September 9 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, September 2 2020

Nevada Sowle — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:05:02 +0000

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.

The post Talk of Our Towns, September 2 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, August 26 2020

Nevada Sowle — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 20:23:31 +0000

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.

The post Talk of Our Towns, August 26 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, August 12 2020

Nevada Sowle — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:13:19 +0000

On today’s program, themed “Transforming Uncertainty into Safety and Security”, host Donna Quinn interviews Astoria based IFS Counselor and Trainer Katelyn Staecker.

The post Talk of Our Towns, August 12 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, July 29 2020

Guest User — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 17:14:06 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Long Beach Peninsula author, Jan Bono. Jan will be unveiling “Oyster Spat,” her 5th Sylvia Avery Cozy Mystery at a book signing on Friday, July 31st from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Peninsula Senior Activity Center, 21603 O Lane, Ocean Park, WA. All five of Jan’s books, all set...

The post Talk of Our Towns, July 29 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, July 22 2020

Guest User — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:17:07 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Jackie Ferrier, Refuge Manage/Project Leader for the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Last year Jackie was named the 2019 Refuge Manager of the Year by the National Wildlife Refuge Association. This marks the first time in the award’s 25 year history that a woman has received the honor. They discuss the...

The post Talk of Our Towns, July 22 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, July 15 2020

Guest User — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:12:22 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Astoria City Planner Barbara Fryer and Astoria Community Development Director Meg Leatherman.

The post Talk of Our Towns, July 15 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, July 8 2020

Guest User — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:29:32 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Dr. Jenny Gallagher, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and the founder of Moss Forest Sanctuary in Clatsop County.

The post Talk of Our Towns, July 8 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, June 24 2020

Guest User — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 17:18:21 +0000

Host Donna Quinn is joined by Katie Voelke, Executive Director of the North Coast Land Conservancy, to discuss the recent grant from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for the NCLC Rainforest Reserve Project and the ways it is helping to moving the project forward.

The post Talk of Our Towns, June 24 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, June 17 2020

Emily Geddes — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:57:04 +0000

Donna Quinn interviews Arica Sears, Destination Management Coordinator for the Oregon Coast Visitors Association about coastal tourism challenges and the launch of their new volunteer program “North Coast Trailhead Ambassadors” and the online training for that program. More info at: trailambassador@thepeoplescoast.com or icom@thepeoplescoast.com.

The post Talk of Our Towns, June 17 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, 06-10-2020

Emily Geddes — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 22:15:40 +0000

On this weeks episode of Talk of Our Towns, host Donna Q interviews Dick Basch, Vice-Chairman of the Clatsop Nehalem Tribal Council, and Dick’s daughter Charlotte Basch, who is a member of the Clatsop Nehalem and Puyallup communities and is the community education coordinator for the Puyallup tribe. Learn more about the Clatsop-Nehalem tribe, recently...

The post Talk of Our Towns, 06-10-2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, June 3 2020

Emily Geddes — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 21:14:36 +0000

This Talk of Our Towns host Donna Quinn features Margaret Minnick, Coordinator of the Friends of Cape Falcon Marine Reserve and Joe Liebezeit (pronounced Leeb-uh-zite), Staff Scientist and Avian Conservation Manager for the Portland Audubon Society. On the table for discussion is the Cape Falcon Marine Reserve, shorebirds and seabirds, upcoming online events and how...

The post Talk of Our Towns, June 3 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, May 27 2020

Emily Geddes — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:40:39 +0000

Sarah Lu Heath, Executive Director of the Astoria Downtown Historic District Association. They talk how Astoria downtown merchants are dealing with current challenges and about two ADHDA events coming up soon.

The post Talk of Our Towns, May 27 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, May 13 2020

Emily Geddes — Wed, 13 May 2020 17:27:44 +0000

Donna’s guest this week is Fisherman and Poet Dave Densmore, aka “Dangerous” Dave Densmore. He has been a commercial fisherman for over 61 years in the Pacific Northwest and in Alaska. He has performed at festivals and in schools throughout the country, been in numerous films, on NBC’s “The Today Show, and featured on OPB,...

The post Talk of Our Towns, May 13 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, May 6 2020

Emily Geddes — Thu, 07 May 2020 22:02:45 +0000

Donna Quinn speaks with Katelyn Staecker.

The post Talk of Our Towns, May 6 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, April 29 2020

Emily Geddes — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:47:55 +0000

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...

The post Talk of Our Towns, April 29 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, April 15 2020

Emily Geddes — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:46:55 +0000

Donna Quinn does a socially distanced interview with Clatsop Community College President Chris Breitmeyer over the phone.

The post Talk of Our Towns, April 15 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, March 18 2020

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:18:29 +0000

Donna Quinn features Monica Steele, the Assistant County Manager/Budget and Finance Director for Clatsop County

The post Talk of Our Towns, March 18 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, March 11 2020

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 20:00:12 +0000

Author of the newly released “Her Quiet Revolution,” Donna Quinn invites author Marianne Monson on the program.

The post Talk of Our Towns, March 11 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday March 4, 2020

Joanne Rideout — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 18:23:26 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn as she talks about tourism on the north coast of Oregon. Her guests are Nan Devlin, executive director Tillamook Coast Visitors Association, network manager of North Coast Tourism Management Network and co-founder of North Coast Food Trail; and David Reid, executive director of the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday March 4, 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 18:06:04 +0000

Donna Quinn talks with guests Ron Craig, filmmaker, historian and founder of the Astoria International Film Festival, and Seth Tichenor, Clatsop Community College philosophy professor, about Black History Month events in Astoria.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, February 26, 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Emily Geddes — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 19:57:18 +0000

Donna Quinn talks with guest from Astoria’s Liberty Theater about the venue’s plans and projects in the new year. Guest are Executive Director Jennifer Crockett, and Board Members Diane Tiedeman and Dulcye Taylor.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Emily Geddes — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 19:44:14 +0000

Donna Quinn talks with fisher poet Marilyn Dreher about the upcoming 22nd Annual Fisher Poets Gathering, happening February 28 and 29.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, February 12, 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:44:45 +0000

Today Donna Quinn talks with Mike McNickle, head of the Clatsop County Health Department, about the county’s new Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, February 5, 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020

Joanne Rideout — Fri, 31 Jan 2020 20:07:57 +0000

Donna Quinn talks about the upcoming Columbia River Shipwreck Conference sponsored by Columbia River Maritime Museum and the Maritime Archaeological Society happening Saturday, February 8 at CRMM. Her guests will be Bruce Jones, deputy director of the Columbia River Maritime Museum and Christopher Dewey, president of the Maritime Archaeological Society.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Joanne Rideout — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 19:18:21 +0000

Join Donna Quinn as she chats with Peter Marsh, executive director of the Hanthorn Cannery Foundation, about Astoria’s Pier 39 building, a historic cannery complex built on pilings over the Columbia River.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Joanne Rideout — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:03:50 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn as she talks with organizers about the Indivisible North Coast Oregon Summit, happening Saturday, January 18. Guests are Carmen Hammersmith, coordinator of the INCO Summit, and Kathleen MacDonald, coordinator of the March to Win, which follows the summit.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, January 15, 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 19:53:18 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn as she talks about “Health and Beauty from the Inside Out.” Her guests are Pink Elephant Juice Emporium proprietor Heather Hirschi and Watershed Wellness Esthetician Amanda Koennecke.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Wed, Dec 25, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 19:25:17 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn for this holiday themed show, with music and poetry to reflect on the season.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Wed, Dec 25, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, December 18, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:31:21 +0000

Today on Talk of Our Towns, Donna Quinn talks about the brand new, larger premises for the Astoria Co-op, which opened in the Millpond neighborhood of Astoria last week. Donna’s guests are Co-op GM Matt Stanley and Marketing Director Zetty Nemlowill.

The post Talk of Our Towns, December 18, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Town, Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 20:30:52 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn as she talks with guests about “Gifts That Make A Difference,” a local fair featuring area non-profits, happening at the Liberty Theater this Saturday. Donna’s guests are Nakesha Womble, executive director for the Clatsop CASA Program, Joshua Saranpaa, executive director for the Wildlife Center of the North Coast and Jennifer Holen,...

The post Talk of Our Town, Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Dec 4, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 18:48:41 +0000

Donna Quinn talks with Aylee Rhea, with Greater Oregon Behavior Health, about suicide prevention.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Dec 4, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, Nov. 27, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 19:56:58 +0000

Host Donna Quinn talks about mental health issues with local NAMI Oregon board members Dr. Gabriella Korosi and Lauren Harms. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Oregon seeks to open a clubhouse in Clatsop County for mental health support.

The post Talk of Our Towns, Nov. 27, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, November 20, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 18:58:19 +0000

Donna Quinn talks with Kathleen Dudley, health care practitioner and reflexologist, about the unstudied health effects of wireless technology.

The post Talk of Our Towns, November 20, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, November 13, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:52:02 +0000

Join host Donna Quinn as she talks with guests Jeff Daly and Emily Rivera about Astoria Underground Tours. Spoiler Alert: the guests do a musical number in this show to cast light on “Clowning Around in Astoria.”

The post Talk of Our Towns, November 13, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, November 6, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 18:35:47 +0000

Host Donna Quinn talks with Seth Tichenor, Clatsop Community College instructor of politics, philosophy and religion, and Ann Robben Dott, interfaith minister and chaplain. Their talking about an upcoming even called “Compassion in Action,” happening in Seaside.

The post Talk of Our Towns, November 6, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, October 30, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 18:16:42 +0000

Host Donna Quinn talks with guests Cyndi Mudge and Dave Ambrose about the Clatsop County Arts Summit, “The Business of Art,” happening Nov. 12, from 1-5:30pm at the Seaside Convention Center.

The post Talk of Our Towns, October 30, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, October 23, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 00:44:46 +0000

Donna Quinn talks with local chefs about “Iron Chef Goes Coastal,” an annual showcase event for local foodies, held at the Seaside Convention Center.

The post Talk of Our Towns, October 23, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, October 16, 2019

Guest User — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:13:20 +0000

Host Donna Quinn interviews Dan Haag from the Manzanita Visitor’s Center.

The post Talk of Our Towns, October 16, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.

Talk of Our Towns, October 9, 2019

Joanne Rideout — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:53:50 +0000

Donna Quinn talks with Jessamyn Grace West and Andrea Mazzarella, co-owners of Astoria’s Oddfellows Building. The building is in the running for $150,000 state historic preservation grant, and you can help by voting online daily.

The post Talk of Our Towns, October 9, 2019 appeared first on KMUN.