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It’s time for A Story Told on KMUN. Your host, Michael McCusker, has been a regular voice on KMUN’s airwaves since the 1980s. Each week he shares commentary and writings about the current state of just about everything. This week, Michael talks about trees, a hallmark of the Pacific Northwest.

Local and regional news for Wednesday, July 15 from the KMUN News Department and its partners.

Local news for Monday, June 29 from the KMUN News Department and its news partners.

Go through an adventure through history with hosts Mac Burns and Alana Kujala.

LaNicia Duke interviews a local social worker, discussing how we can have trauma-informed conversations about race and social justice, and how we can begin to heal from our collective, social, and generational traumas.

An opportunity to speak for or against proposed ballot measure 4-205. Special guests include James Hoffman and Rob Taylor speaking in support of the measure, and Laura Allen and Sheriff Matt Phillips speaking against the measure. We finish the hour hearing from community members.

Celebrating the life and work of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

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.

Host LaNicia Duke leads the conversation on how to improve the way we view others through compassionate listening and effective dialogue.

Remembering community member Dave Kruger and a general check-in on all things KMUN & current events.

An exploration of 4-H with an interview with Tully, nominated to speak at 4-H National Congress.

Pre-Pledge Drive special with station updates and a conversation about Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and “Masks, what’s up with that?”

LaNicia Duke makes her debut as a rotating host of our live call-in show. In the future when LaNicia hosts, the show will be called Rural Race Talks.

A pre-recorded Conversation with host Graham Nystrom and the Executive Director of Oregon Black Pioneers, Zachary Stocks. They discuss the organization as well as some of Oregon’s black history dating back to the 1500’s.

Part 2 of reopening schools with your host Graham Nystrom.

The Conversation with your host Graham Nystrom.

Host Graham Nystrom continues the conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion and justice.

Host Graham Nystrom leads a discussion on whether venting is a healthy way to process anger, and listeners chime in with their favorite methods of processing and moving through anger in a healthy and productive way.

Host Graham Nystrom presents a conversation regarding racial equity on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth.

KMUN’s weekly live call-in show.

KMUN’s weekly live call-in show.

KMUN’s weekly live call-in show.

This episode features interviews with attendees of the local Black Lives Matter peaceful demonstration that took place in downtown Astoria the day before on June 4. The event was prompted by the brutal murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police.

On what seems like a never-ending COVID series of conversations, host Graham Nystrom speaks with Astoria Mayor Bruce Jones, as well the listeners, about the future, and the possibility of Oregon reopening.

On The Conversation, join host Graham Nystrom as he interviews two candidates vying for a seat on the Clatsop County Commission. Graham talks with incumbent and Commission Chair Kathleen Sullivan, and challenger Courtney Bangs; who has been endorsed by the political group #TimberUnity. The winner of the May 19 special election will represent District 4,...

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.

Host Graham Nystrom continues to hold down the call-in fort in another week of COVID-19.

Host Graham Nystrom celebrates KMUN’s 37th birthday with our listeners!

On The Conversation this time: Week 5 of our COVID talks. What’s looking up? And, what isn’t?

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?

Lynn Hadley features Daric Moore of many, many, MANY artistic vocations.

This time on Coast Community Radio’s live call in show, Host Graham Nystrom Continues Part 3 of his COVID-19 community impact discussion.

The show for and about Seniors.

This episode of Life Downstream, we hear from Kristy Cross and her experience being a coffee shop owner in downtown Astoria for the last sixteen years.

On today’s Senior Moment, host Joanne Rideout talks with Doug Sheaffer from the Olympic Area Agency on Aging, and Suzanne Bjaranson from Northwest Senior and Disability Services, all about scams seniors need to be aware of,especially during the upcoming U.S. Census this year.

Host Graham Nystrom hosts The Conversation, Coast Community Radio’s live call in show where listeners weigh in on the topic of the week. This week: the coronavirus, COVID-19.

Join host Ann Ornie for Cold Coast, a show about real cold cases – missing persons in Clatsop and Tillamook counties.

This month, Around Our Schools focuses on Warrenton Middle and High Schools. Sara Meyer interviews Josh Jannusch, Principal of the newly remodeled Warrenton Middle School, and Rod Heyen, Principal of Warrenton High School. The principals share their academic and professional stories, their connections with the community, and their commitment to students. This is another opportunity...

Warrenton-Hammond School District #30 will be our school system for the next 3 months. We begin October 11th with an interview with Superintendent Tom Rogonozki. He talks about the new middle school and a few of the exciting happenings due in part from the bond levy, staff dedication and commitment of citizens and students.

This month’s “Around Our Schools” program focuses on Work Based Learning experiences for Tongue Point Job Corps students. Sara Meyer interviews Carla Pitts and Michelle Padgett, both Work-Based Learning Specialists, about how they find appropriate work sites, how they develop the program with employers, and how students prepare for their work-based learning experiences. Many local businesses are...

This month’s Around Our Schools program provides information about the Tongue Point Job Corps Center, Seamanship Program. Sara Meyer interviews Captain (and Seamanship Director), Len Tumbarello about the incredible opportunity students have to become mariners. Student, Justin Alacron, add his experiences to the interview.

This episode features Tongue Point Job Corps. A great new emphasis has recruitment for enrollees coming from Clatsop and surrounding 6 counties. Erica Bruney is a 17 year TPJC employee who is now the recruiter and admissions coordinator. And Roger Lindsley helps graduates get their job placement.

In this program, Sara Meyers interviews Jon Graves, the Director of the federally funded TRIO Programs which includes an annual, 6-week Upward Bound Summer Academy. The Trio Program is a very successful program, based at Clatsop Community College, and serves high school students in Astoria, Warrenton, Knappa, and Seaside.

5 AHS seniors will share their thoughts about their years in school. 3 Valedictorians, Grace Harden, Emily Carpenter, Rocky Rub and 2 Salutatorians, Nevaeh Miehe and Charlie Williams have much to say.

This month’s Around Our Schools program features the Art Department at Astoria High School. Sara Meyer interviews art instructor, Micky Cereghino (“CHER-i-gee-no”) and Astoria High School Principal, Lynn Jackson. The interview includes a description of the refurbished art room, defines the role of an art teacher, and shares the importance of art as a foundation that supports...

Today we hear from Katy Killough and Stanette Klatt, Science teachers at the Astoria Middle School where 380 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are taught by dedicated educators.

Astor School Kate Gohr and Counselor Chloe Hunt talk about learning for Kindergarten thru 2nd graders. 350 students are in this 1C Astoria school and excited to be learning with new friends. Hear how school is slightly different for these youngsters and how the Bond levy works.

Host Sara Meyer talks with Social Emotional Learning Coach for the Astoria School District, Jenni Newton. Jenni describes what SEL is, how it’s used in the classroom, and why it’s an important tool and framework for students of all ages.

This month’s Around Our Schools program interviews Astoria Schools Superintendent, Craig Hoppes (pronounced “hop-pes”) and Astoria School Board member, Jenna Rickenbach. The interview discusses the status of current construction projects, the bond measure that supported construction, and the many successes and stressors of providing quality education during a global pandemic. Join Sara Meyer as she...