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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.

Food Banks offer relief to hungry familes During this pandemic holiday season, food is a basic need that may be in short supply for families. I talked with a Clatsop County Food bank administrator about how people, who perhaps may never have needed help before, can access local food banks and food pantries. And for...

An exploration of culture.

Icebreaker: inspiring political figure from history.  Conversation of the day: something you would like to leave behind in 2020, and something you’d like to invite more of in 2021.

By Jacob Lewin   The first batch of covid-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in Astoria next week.  Columbia Memorial Hospital made the announcement on Monday.  CMH will be getting 300 doses of the Moderna vaccine, which was shown to be 94% successful in recent studies. Pharmacy Director Chris Laman has a lot of confidence...

The community weighs in with their answer to the question: What two words do you hope will describe the coming year 2021. And Jon Stewart wins the icebreaker contest for who is your favorite late night TV host.

LOCAL NEWS: A look at high COVID rates in Pacific County Pacific County has one of the highest rates of covid infection in Washington and overall its rate is more than twice as high as that of Clatsop County. However new figures released late yesterday show infections have peaked, at least for now. KMUN’s Jacob...

What has 2020 taught you about race?

A discussion about native and indigenous culture, history and issues during Thanksgiving week.

Do we create the narrative, or does the narrative create us?

Graham Nystrom hosts an election reflection.

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

Special guests from The Harbor Terri Steenbergen and Jordan Okoniewski discussing The Harbor’s services as well as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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