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

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...

October’s Around Our Schools program continues our interests in the Tongue Point Job Corps Program. We interview Kris Saulsbury, Career and Technical Trades Manager, and Cisco Martinez, a current Job Corps student. Kris will explain how career and technical trade training work and he will describe what a week in the trades looks like for...

Join us for the next Around Our Schools program as we continue to learn about a local gem — the Tongue Point Job Corps Center. During this interview we speak with Amanda Lamb, Group Life Manager, Heidi Sather, Academic Manager, and Jon DeCourt, a current Job Corps student.  

MELISANDE by E. Nesbit read by Barbara Hansel.

Around Our Schools interviews Tongue Point Job Corps Center’s newly approved Director, Kim Zufelt, a local, long-time Job Corps employee. Hear her moving success story along with life-long resident, Katrina Gasser, Tongue Point Job Corps’ Liaison to the Community. Their personal stories celebrate local expertise and their commitment to empowering students from all over the...

This month, Around Our Schools interviews three faculty from Clatsop Community College. They are Teena Toyas, Julie Brown, and Pat Keefe. The discussion includes information about the breadth of classes they teach, how they maintain their credentials, a description of new academic support programs, and personal stories of student success.  

This month’s interview features Kevin Leahy, the Executive Director of Clatsop Small Business Development Center and the Director of CEDR – Clatsop Economic Development Resources. Kevin is an employee of Clatsop Community College. This interview provides information about the partnership between the College and the local business community.  

This month, Around Our Schools program host, Sara Meyer, interviews Jerad Sorber, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Clatsop Community College. Jerad shares many program updates and support areas available for students. Margaret Frimoth adds information about HB2864 requirements for Cultural Competency, and Sara reminds listeners about the upcoming March 13th “Women Interested In Going...

Host Sara Meyer and engineer Margaret Frimoth bring you Around Our Schools: an exploration of our local education system, from career opportunities and campus news, to impacts on the local economy and personal interviews. Join them for their first episode this Tuesday, when Sara interviews Kristen Wilkin, Dean of Workforce Education & Training for Clatsop...

LaNicia Duke interviews Hannah Harrod from the Rural Organizing Project.

Host LaNicia Duke shares the stories of Marian Anderson, Mahaliah Jackson, and Aretha Franklin and their journeys in breaking barriers in a special episode LaNicia calls the Soul Experience.

The final program of Troll Radio Revue.

Joanne Rideout talks with US Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici about the renewal and enhancement of the Older Americans Act, federal legislation that funds many services for seniors nationwide.

What has 2020 taught you about race?

Rural Race Talks host LaNicia Duke leads a discussion on eugenics, social Darwinism and superficial ideologies created to separate us.

A Wahkiakum County Board of Commissioners Candidates Forum. District one incumbent Mike Backman and his challenger Lee Tischer.  District two incumbent Dan Cothren and his challenger Tim Lawry. The forum was produced by the bipartisan Wahkiakum R and D Team. The moderator was Stephanie Leitz, the timekeeper was Phyllis Wesley and the recording technician was...

The 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...

A Washington District nineteen State Representatives Candidates Forum. District one Incumbent Jim Walsh and challenger Marianna Everson. District two incumbent Brian Blake and challenger Joel McEntire. The forum was produced by the bipartisan Wahkiakum R and D Team. The moderator was Stephanie Leitz, the timekeeper was Phyllis Wesley and the recording technician was Ron Wright.

KMUN’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. 

This show features Jacob Lewin’s interview with Rep. Brad Witt, and also a recap on Clatsop County Measure 4-205 regarding guns on county premises.

KMUN’s Jacob Lewin interviews Warrenton City Commission candidates: Gerald Poe, Brandon Williams and Allen Berry

 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.

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

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

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.

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

Hosts Andrew Morgan and Kegan Rascoe speak with guest Phil Ero.