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Special ProgramsKMUN news team lands awardThe KMUN news team has landed a first place spot in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Region 10 “Excellence in Journalism” award, in the small newsroom category, for a story News Director Katie Frankowicz wrote last year about horse racing at the Tillamook County Fair. You can also read the story at kmun.org/news
2025-08-0704 min
Special ProgramsKMUN news team lands awardThe KMUN news team has landed a first place spot in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Region 10 “Excellence in Journalism” award, in the small newsroom category, for a story News Director Katie Frankowicz wrote last year about horse racing at the Tillamook County Fair. You can also read the story at kmun.org/news
2025-08-0704 min
The Human BeatThe Human Beat – March 10th, 2025Through the magic of radio, we take you back to a Sunday evening in 1983 – high atop the Gunderson Building in downtown Astoria – when KMUN began it’s very first broadcast. Then, hear from Paxton Hoag, Doug Sweet, Susie McLerie, Carol Newman and Rebecca Rubens.
2025-03-1028 min
The Human BeatThe Human Beat - March 10th, 2025Through the magic of radio, we take you back to a Sunday evening in 1983 – high atop the Gunderson Building in downtown Astoria – when KMUN began it’s very first broadcast. Then, hear from Paxton Hoag, Doug Sweet, Susie McLerie, Carol Newman and Rebecca Rubens.
2025-03-1028 min
Talk of Our TownsTalk of Our Towns – March 7th 2025KMUN 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.
2025-03-0829 min
Talk of Our TownsTalk of Our Towns – March 7th 2025KMUN 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.
2025-03-0829 min
In SeasonIn Season – March 4th, 2025Join Teresa and Jessica for the In Season KMUN Spring Pledge Drive edition!
2025-03-0427 min
In SeasonIn Season - March 4th, 2025Join Teresa and Jessica for the In Season KMUN Spring Pledge Drive edition!
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2025-03-0429 minSpecial Programs2/22/2025 Town Hall with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne BonamiciIn late February, town halls with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Suzanne Bonamici on the Oregon Coast drew hundreds of constituents who said they were unhappy with the Trump Administration and anxious to see more from Democrats. More than 700 people attended a town hall with the lawmakers in Astoria on Feb. 22. KMUN...
2025-02-251h 05Special Programs2/22/2025 Town Hall with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne BonamiciIn late February, town halls with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative Suzanne Bonamici on the Oregon Coast drew hundreds of constituents who said they were unhappy with the Trump Administration and anxious to see more from Democrats. More than 700 people attended a town hall with the lawmakers in Astoria on Feb. 22. KMUN News Director Katie Frankowicz was there, too, and recorded the event. Unfortunately, the recording device was moved to a new location at one point by one of the event organizers. So this recording is not pristine. We are presenting the recording as is, as a...
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ARTS - Live & Local!ARTS! Live & Local January 17th, 2025Friday, January 17th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Sara Meyer with AAUW Astoria’s presentation ‘Women Bringing Artistic Performance to Astoria’ with two local guests. Faculty advisor Kama O’Connor with news on RAIN, CCC’s literary magazine. KMUN BTS reader Bruce Williams with Murmel, Murmel, Murmel and the joys of stories...
2025-01-181h 00Special ProgramsKMUN Election SpecialIn this special program from the KMUN News Department, we dive into election stories from across our listening area.
2024-10-1728 minSpecial ProgramsKMUN Election SpecialIn this special program from the KMUN News Department, we dive into election stories from across our listening area.
2024-10-1728 minSpecial ProgramsFall 2024 Candidate Forum Part 2: Astoria City Council Ward 4 & Warrenton City CommissionRecording of the Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Astoria City Council Ward 4 and Warrenton City Commission. This program was recorded at Astoria High School on Monday, October 14th, 2024. The forum was organized and hosted by the Astoria AAUW chapter. Click here for Part 1, featuring candidates for Oregon State Representative District 32. For more information about the 2024 election and the video version of this recording, visit kmun.org/election
2024-10-161h 09Special ProgramsFall 2024 Candidate Forum, Part 1: Oregon State Representative District 32Recording of the Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum featuring candidates for Oregon State Representative District 32: Andy Davis and Cyrus Javadi. This program was recorded at Astoria High School on Monday, October 14th, 2024. The forum was organized and hosted by the Astoria AAUW chapter. Click here for Part 2, featuring candidates for Astoria City Council Ward 4 and Warrenton City Commission. For more information about the 2024 election and the video version of this recording, visit kmun.org/election
2024-10-1634 minSpecial ProgramsFall 2024 State of the StationHear from KMUN's staff and Board about the past year's projects, and what to look forward to in the coming months. Support the drive today! kmun.org/donate 503-325-0010
2024-09-1329 minSpecial ProgramsFall 2024 State of the StationHear from KMUN's staff and Board about the past year's projects, and what to look forward to in the coming months. Support the drive today! kmun.org/donate 503-325-0010
2024-09-1329 minARTS - Live & Local!ARTS – Live & Local June 14th, 2024Friday, June 14th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: Musician & Committee member Dan Gerth on Make Music Day sponsored by the Arts Council of Clatsop County. Steven Amaya, host of KMUN’s Father Figures, exploring the topic. Director Tim Murphy & Actor & Board president Jon Osborn with Astor Street...
2024-06-1558 minFood TalkFood Talk – April 15th, 2024It’s KMUN’s pledge drive week, and Linda is NOT allowed to have any more cookbooks!
2024-04-1629 minSpecial ProgramsThe State of the Station - April 11th, 2024In the middle of KMUN's Spring Pledge Drive, hear from staff members, some of them new!
2024-04-1118 minSpecial ProgramsThe State of the Station – April 11th, 2024In the middle of KMUN’s Spring Pledge Drive, hear from staff members, some of them new!
2024-04-1118 minThe Human BeatThe Human Beat – April 8th, 2024Featuring the women managers of KMUN – Lisa Smith, Victoria Stoppiello, Joanne Rideout and Susan Peterson – as they were honored by the American Association of University Women.
2024-04-0828 minThe Human BeatThe Human Beat – April 8th, 2024Featuring the women managers of KMUN – Lisa Smith, Victoria Stoppiello, Joanne Rideout and Susan Peterson – as they were honored by the American Association of University Women.
2024-04-0828 min
The PreservationistsThe Preservationists - March 19th, 2024In this episode of The Preservationists, host Astronemis Ray talks with Susan Peterson, the manager of KMUN, and Eric Wheeler, an architectural historian, as they discuss the Tillicum House’s history, architectural details, preservation & restoration efforts, and the interesting stories that contribute to KMUN’s unique history and evolution.
2024-03-1928 min
The PreservationistsThe Preservationists – March 19th, 2024In this episode of The Preservationists, host Astronemis Ray talks with Susan Peterson, the manager of KMUN, and Eric Wheeler, an architectural historian, as they discuss the Tillicum House’s history, architectural details, preservation & restoration efforts, and the interesting stories that contribute to KMUN’s unique history and evolution.
2024-03-1928 minIn SeasonIn Season – November 7th, 2023Teresa talks with KMUN News Director (and gardener) Katie Frankowicz about regenerative agriculture.
2023-11-0728 minIn SeasonIn Season – November 7th, 2023Teresa talks with KMUN News Director (and gardener) Katie Frankowicz about regenerative agriculture.
2023-11-0728 minSpecial ProgramsState of the Station - Fall 2023KMUN News Director Katie Frankowicz interviews other KMUN staff members, discussing the State of the Station. You’ll hear from Station Manager Susan Peterson, Membership Director Keegan Fifer, Business Development Director Troy Hill, and Program Director Emma Geddes.
2023-09-1425 minSpecial ProgramsState of the Station – Fall 2023KMUN News Director Katie Frankowicz interviews other KMUN staff members, discussing the State of the Station. You’ll hear from Station Manager Susan Peterson, Membership Director Keegan Fifer, Business Development Director Troy Hill, and Program Director Emma Geddes.
2023-09-1425 min
River WritersRiver Writers October 10 2022In this premier episode of River Writers, a new KMUN program brought to you by the Writer’s Guild of Astoria, co-hosts Marianne Monson and Dayle Olson talk all things writing, and preview what you can expect from this new endeavor.
2022-10-1029 minTalk of Our TownsTalk of Our Towns, September 15 2022Join 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.
2022-09-1629 minThe Human BeatThe Human Beat September 12th 2022It’s Pledge Drive on KMUN, that short period each summer when we ask for your support for this community driven radio station. We don’t interrupt KMUN programs with commercials and we depend on our listeners to help make ends meet. The Human Beat is one of several public affairs programs on KMUN, where you get a deeper understanding...
2022-09-1229 minIn SeasonIn Season, June 07 2022Teresa and Jessica talk about weather frustrations, and how they’re dealing with this year’s dreary forecasts
2022-06-0929 minFood TalkFood Talk, May 02 2022Frankenmeals – what you get when you try to use up all the leftovers Rising grocery prices The ongoing experiment of making weekly menu plans
2022-05-1628 minIn SeasonIn Season, May 03 2022Teresa and Jessica talk about their biggest plant regrets, and how to avoid them.
2022-05-0429 minFood TalkFood Talk, May 02 2022Using aged vegetables The challenge of cooking for two with differing food preferences Lingering kitchen smells Redeeming a badly burnt frying pan
2022-05-0229 minFood TalkFood Talk, February 07 2022Linda’s take on what to wear while cooking, a cookie-of-the-year and some old fashioned entree’ ideas that have stood the test of time.
2022-04-2929 minSpecial ProgramsAAUW/CCC Candidate Forum Part 2, April 19 2022On Tuesday, April 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch, in collaboration with Clatsop Community College (CCC), The Astorian, and Coast Community Radio (KMUN), held a Candidates’ Forum at Clatsop Community College, Patriot Hall. This is Part 2.
2022-04-201h 16Special ProgramsAAUW/CCC Candidate Forum Part 1, April 19 2022On Tuesday, April 19th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Astoria Branch, in collaboration with Clatsop Community College (CCC), The Astorian, and Coast Community Radio (KMUN), held a Candidates’ Forum at Clatsop Community College, Patriot Hall. This is Part 1.
2022-04-201h 05Food TalkFood Talk, April 18 2022Favorite new beef stew recipe, a pork roast tragedy, how not to make shaved ice.
2022-04-1829 minIn SeasonIn Season, April 05 2022Host Teresa Retzlaf talks with Jennifer Childress of Nehalem, discussing how her gardening practice has changed since her children left home.
2022-04-0529 minFood TalkFood Talk, April 04 2022Linda and Merianne talk about honing our cooking chops, cooking to please ourselves, how the pandemic has changed the way we shop and why we need to stop it.
2022-04-0429 min2022-03-2129 minIn SeasonIn Season, March 15 2022Teresa Retzlaff talks with KMUN’s News Director, Katie Frankowicz, in this special Spring Pledge Drive edition of In Season.
2022-03-1529 minIn SeasonIn Season, March 01 2022Host Teresa Retzlaff interviews Carla Cole, the Natural and Cultural Resource Program Lead at the Lewis & Clark National Historic Park, about her work at one of our region’s many beautiful natural spaces.
2022-03-1529 min2022-03-1529 min2022-03-0729 minTalk of Our TownsTalk of Our Towns, March 03 2022 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...
2022-03-0329 minFood TalkFood Talk, February 21 2022 Recipes we wouldn’t make again, “What about crock pot cooking?” and Linda goes apron shopping.
2022-02-2129 minIn SeasonIn Season, February 01 2022Teresa talks with horticulturalist Amy Erfling on plant terminology, and how to set yourself up for success by understanding some basic gardening concepts.
2022-02-0129 minIn SeasonIn Season, January 04 2022Hosts Teresa Retzlaff and Jessica Schleif talk deep winter, uncharacteristically cold and snowy coastal weather, and the process of letting go when nature makes its own decisions.
2022-01-0529 min2022-01-0329 minIn SeasonIn Season, December 21 2021Host and farmer Teresa Retzlaff interviews gardener and artist Linda Cochran about her work with native plants on the northwest coast, from a beautifully curated garden on Bainbridge Island to Port Ludlow on the Olympic Peninsula.
2021-12-2329 min2021-12-2029 minFood TalkFood Talk, December 06 2021We talked about Thanksgiving aftermath, Korean Gim Bap, holiday cookies.
2021-12-0629 minIn SeasonIn Season, November 16th 2021Host Teresa Retzlaff talks with Jessica Schleif about autumn things, garlic, bulbs, perennial planting, and other seasonal thoughts for this time of year.
2021-11-1629 min2021-11-1628 min2021-11-0129 min2021-10-1829 minIn SeasonIn Season, October 05 2021Teresa Retzlaff interviews local journalist Katie Frankowicz about her journey as a fledgling gardener in Astoria over the past few years, and the joys and lessons it has brought to her.
2021-10-0528 minFood TalkFood Talk, October 04 2021Mourning the passing of summer produce Is it Bratwurst or Briquets? Thank you’s for Pledge Drive. Something new about leeks.
2021-10-0429 minFood TalkFood Talk, September 20 2021Merianne and Linda talk smoothies gone wrong and bugs for dinner.
2021-09-2029 min2021-09-0629 minFood TalkFood Talk, August 16 2021Fresh tomatoes, Tonka beans, Plantains, Blackberries and skunked dogs in the house.
2021-08-1929 minFood TalkFood Talk, August 02 2021Your beloved hosts Merianne and Linda discusses a wide variety of topics: Fettuccini Alfredo, grilled watermelon, the merits of cilantro stems, puppy energy, and everything in between.
2021-08-0229 min2021-07-1929 minFood TalkFood Talk, June 21 2021Linda and Merianne celebrate summer produce and share cookbook pet peeves.
2021-06-2129 minIn SeasonIn Season, June 15 2021Host Teresa Retzlaff talks about when things go wrong, and how to troubleshoot frustrating setbacks in the farms and gardens of the lower Columbia Pacific region.
2021-06-1630 minFood TalkFood Talk, June 7 2021Linda and Merianne announce the winners of the Covid Cooking Haiku contest!
2021-06-0729 min2021-05-1729 minIn SeasonIn Season, May 04 2021Mike Patterson, a self-described “counter of things,” talks with host Teresa Retzlaff about his work in tracking migrant shorebirds, neotropical creatures, and more, throughout the north coast region.
2021-05-0430 minFood TalkFood Talk, May 03 2021Linda and Merianne talk about home cooking in the time of Covid. Listeners are invited to enter the Covid & Cooking haiku contest wherein we explore how things have changed in the kitchen during lockdown. Entries should be sent to foodtalkkmun@outlook.com. There will be prizes! Winner(s) to be announced in June.
2021-05-0329 min
The ConversationThe Conversation, April 2021KMUN News Department volunteer Jacob Lewin interviews candidates for the Clatsop Community College Board. And at the end of the episode, Jordan from The Harbor promotes their annual fundraiser called the Soup Bowl.
2021-04-2258 minIn SeasonIn Season, April 20 2021 Host Teresa Retzlaff interviews Julia Wentzel, Program Coordinator for Tillamook and Clatsop County Master Gardeners and Small Farms, and discusses the upcoming Clatsop Master Gardener Plant Sale, happening at the end of May.
2021-04-2029 min2021-04-1929 minIn SeasonIn Season, April 06 2021Host Teresa Retzlaff talks with Esther Moberg of Lagom Small Farm, a 4 acre hobby farm in Olney. Esther raises quails, ducks and chickens for eggs, keeps two escape-artist Highland cows and grows flowers for her flower stand on Highway 202.
2021-04-0629 minFood TalkFood Talk, April 05 2021Linda and Merianne consider French Toast, Blueberries, Steel Cut Oats and more. Plus, why we love and support KMUN.
2021-04-0529 minIn SeasonIn Season, March 02 2021Teresa Retzlaff interviews Emily Vollmer of Birdsong Farm & Apiary, while sitting next to Coal Creek on her farm in the Nehalem Valley.
2021-03-1829 minIn SeasonIn Season, March 16 2021Host Teresa Retzlaff and guest Kati Claborne chat about why KMUN is important to them, how gardening and radio have helped them get through this past year, and how you can support us in this first week of our spring pledge drive.
2021-03-1630 minIn SeasonIn Season, February 16 2021Hosts Jessica Schleif and Teresa Retzlaff talk about late winter cool-weather crops, indoor seed germinating, getting the most out of plant starts, and maintaining motivation as a beginning plant steward.
2021-02-1628 minIn SeasonIn Season, February 02 2021Hosts Jessica Schleif and Tereza Retzlaff talk ups and downs in winter coastal weather, and preparing our farms and gardens for the upcoming warmer months.
2021-02-0229 minIn SeasonIn Season, January 05 2021Host Jessica Schleiff talks with Jesse Jones, the volunteer coordinator for CoastWatch and chair of North Oregon Coast chapter of the SurfRider Foundation, about her relationship with water and the environment in the north Oregon coastal region.
2021-01-0529 minIn SeasonIn Season, December 15 2020Hosts Jessica Schleiff and Teresa Retzlaff talk about the beauty of the winter months, our region’s complex system of microclimates, and how they’re celebrating the holidays by supporting other makers and artisans in our communities.
2020-12-1629 minIn SeasonIn Season, December 01 2020Host Jessica Schleif interviews Astoria fiber artist, natural dyer, and baker Iris Sullivan Daire about fiber arts and the beauty offered to us by plants.
2020-12-0128 minIn SeasonIn Season, November 16, 2020Host Teresa Retzlaff talks with Nehalem farmer and florist, Sarah Zwissler of Neahkahnie Blooms, about her journey and process in operating a cut flower garden on the Oregon coast.
2020-11-1828 minSpecial ProgramsTillicum Foundation Annual Member Meeting 2020The Tillicum Foundation Annual Member Meeting is an opportunity to hear messages from the KMUN staff and Board, Board candidate messages, programmer and volunteer awards, Directors’ Award and election results. It’s been quite a year! Welcome to our new Board Members Kathleen Sayce and Todd Lippold, as well as returning Board Members Sarah Lu Heath...
2020-11-071h 07In SeasonIn Season, November 03 2020Local farmer Teresa Retzlaff talks with Carolina Lees of Corvus Landing Farm on Neskowin Creek about the end of the season and running a farm business in the era of the coronavirus.
2020-11-0328 minLocal & Regional Politics & Election Coverage ArchivesAAUW Tillamook Candidate Forum 2020The Tillamook Chapter of the American Association of University Women (AAUW), in partnership with KMUN, Tillamook Headlight Herald, Tillamook Bay Community College, and the Pacific City-Nestucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a Candidates Forum on October 14th via Zoom. Candidates from many of the major races will be present to answer tough questions from...
2020-10-172h 18Local & Regional Politics & Election Coverage ArchivesPacific County Candidate Interviews, October 14 2020KMUN’s Kathleen Morgain interviewed Pacific County PUD Commission candidates incumbent Mike Swanson and challenger Pam Hickey, also County Commission candidates. For District 1, incumbent Lisa Olsen and challenger Darrell Moudry, for District 2, incumbent Frank Wolfe and challenger Dan Driscoll.
2020-10-1459 minLocal & Regional Politics & Election Coverage ArchivesWarrenton Commission Candidate Interviews General Election 2020KMUN’s Jacob Lewin interviews Warrenton City Commission candidates: Gerald Poe, Brandon Williams and Allen Berry
2020-10-1214 minTalk of Our TownsTalk of Our Towns, September 2 2020State 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.
2020-09-0232 minThe ConversationThe Conversation, August 28 2020Remembering community member Dave Kruger and a general check-in on all things KMUN & current events.
2020-08-2830 min2020-06-1330 min2020-06-0828 min2020-06-0830 minThe ConversationThe Conversation, April 17 2020Host Graham Nystrom celebrates KMUN’s 37th birthday with our listeners!
2020-04-1735 min
After DeadlineAfter Deadline: County commissioner on KMUN
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Pacific County Commissioner Frank Wolfe will be Chinook Observer editor Matt Winters’ guest on “After Deadline” at 9:30 a.m. Friday at 91.9 FM – KMUN National Public Radio. Wolfe represents the Long Beach Peninsula on the board after being elected to this first term last November. He is a retired merchant mariner.
2013-04-1200 minAfter Deadline – Daily Astorian PodcastsAfter Deadline: County commissioner on KMUNCounty commissioner on KMUN Click here to download Pacific County Commissioner Frank Wolfe will be Chinook Observer editor Matt Winters’ guest on “After Deadline” at 9:30 a.m. Friday at 91.9 FM – KMUN National Public Radio. Wolfe represents the Long … Continue reading →
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