PODCAST
Meet Us Down Here - The Thalweg Series
by KMUN
Stories from the people caring for our lands and waters.Hosted by the Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce (CREST), this series features monthly conversations with local organizations working on the ground to restore and protect the lands and waters of our region, from Tillamook and Clatsop counties in Oregon to Pacific and Wahkiakum counties in Washington. Produced at the studios of KMUN by Emily Hoard. The thalweg is the deepest part of a river; the path water follows as it moves downhill.We hope you’ll join us down here.
Episodes
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A Story Told – August 27, 2026
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.
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KMUN News – Wednesday, July 15
Local and regional news for Wednesday, July 15 from the KMUN News Department and its partners.
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KMUN News – Monday, June 29
Local news for Monday, June 29 from the KMUN News Department and its news partners.
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ARTS – Live & Local! June 12th, 2026
Friday June 12th at 3pm ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman & guests: North OR Coast Symphony Musicians Thron Riggs & Greg Morrill and Composer Isabella Morrill with a World Premiere in concert at Nehalem Elementary School & Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts. Sandy Blackman, Author &...
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An Adventure in History, July 14th, 2024
Go through an adventure through history with hosts Mac Burns and Alana Kujala.
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Around Our Schools, November 08 2022
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...
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Around Our Schools, October 11th 2022
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…
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Around Our Schools, September 13th 2022
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...
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Around Our Schools, August 09 2022
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...
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Around Our Schools, July 12 2022
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.
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Around Our Schools, June 14 2022
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,...
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Around Our Schools, May 10 2022
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.
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Around Our Schools, April 12 2022
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…
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Around Our Schools, March 08 2022
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.
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Around Our Schools, February 08 2022
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.
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Around Our Schools, December 14 2021
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.
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Around Our Schools, November 09 2021
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...
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The Conversation, October 20 2021
Graham Nystrom hosts a conversation focused on Domestic Violence Awareness Month with guests Terri Steenbergen, ED of the Harbor, and Chris Hoover and Amber Bowman, the chair and secretary of the DV Council respectively.
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Around Our Schools, October 12 2021
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…
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Around Our Schools, September 14 2021
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.
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Bedtime Stories, August 29 2021
MELISANDE by E. Nesbit read by Barbara Hansel.
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Around Our Schools, August 10 2021
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...
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The Conversation, August 04 2021
A Conversation about Local, Favorite Restaurants.
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The Conversation, July 28 2021
A conversation with author and designer Michael Arseneault about his new book “Storytelling”, a collection of stories and pictures about historical places on the Oregon Coast.
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The Conversation, July 21 2021
Teaching and learning. Most of us spend years of our lives in school. Teachers are a primary influence in our lives. We learn much at school, but just as much from other experiences in our lives. Who taught or mentored you? How did a teacher change your life. For teachers, what prompted you to...
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The Conversation, July 07 2021
Today’s topic of Conversation is Historic Preservation.
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The Conversation, June 16 2021
Over a year since the lock-downs, how has Covid changed the way we interact, do business. How has it changed our outlook. Did you gain a new skill, form a new habit?
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The Conversation, June 9 2021
A conversation about joy and gratitude.
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The Conversation, June 02 2021
Part 2 of Mental Health, focusing on trauma and available treatment methods.
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The Conversation, May 26 2021
A conversation about mental health and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Around Our Schools, May 11 2021
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…
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The Conversation, May 05 2021
Today’s conversation covers the Astoria Resource Fair, technology, vaccines and bystander intervention tips.
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The Conversation, April 28 2021
Special District Election coverage featuring candidates for 5 available seats on the Sunset Empire Parks and Recreation District (SEPRD).
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The Conversation, April 2021
KMUN 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.
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The Conversation, April 14 2021
Graham and Ron lead a discussion on how filmmaking intersects with our understanding about history.
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Around Our Schools, April 13 2021
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...
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The Conversation, April 07 2021
An Oregon History moment with Ron Craig followed by a discussion on the concept of originality, where it comes from and where we experience it in our lives.
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The Conversation, March 31 2021
A conversation celebrating TDOV (Trans Day of Visibility) with special guests from the Harbor and the Lower Columbia Q Center.
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The Conversation, March 24 2021
A conversation with filmmaker and historian Ron Craig on the subject of history and the empowering nature of knowing one’s history.
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Around Our Schools, March 09 2021
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...
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The Conversation, February 24 2021
Special guests from The Harbor: Julia, Jenny, and Knappa High School student Destiny talk about The Harbor’s Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program and new services for the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Conversation, February 10 2021
This week’s icebreaker question: If you could be any animal for one day, what animal would you be? And why? Also a general discussion of the vaccination process.
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Around Our Schools, February 09 2021
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…
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Rural Race Talks, February 03 2021
LaNicia Duke interviews Hannah Harrod from the Rural Organizing Project.
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The Conversation, January 27 2021
A conversation with Andrew Collins-Anderson about his work with the Coast Range Association and their radio broadcast, called Coast Range Radio. You can listen to Coast Range Radio every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 9:00 am.
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The Conversation, January 13 2021
A conversation in the aftermath of the January Sixth attack on the Capitol Building.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Stories from the people caring for our lands and waters.Hosted by the Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce (CREST), this series features monthly conversations with local organizations working on the ground to restore and protect the lands and waters of our region, from Tillamook and Clatsop counties in Oregon to Pacific and Wahkiakum counties in Washington. Produced at the studios of KMUN by Emily Hoard. The thalweg is the deepest part of a river; the path water follows as it moves downhill.We hope you’ll join us down here.
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