KMUN Current • Summer 2024

FROM THE HERON’S NEST

Susan Peterson, Station Manager

IWAS ASKED WHAT I DO FOR A LIVING AT A RECENT SOCIAL GATHERING. I proudly exclaimed that I work at KMUN. The woman who asked gently took my hand and in a forlorn manner said, “What are you going to do now? What kind of work are you looking for?” I was a little shocked, hardly believing she thought radio was a dead end and my job must be ending. I gathered my wits and was about to explain how vital KMUN is when several others at the table let out loud guffaws followed by an excited talk about the radio station! These friends know the value of radio and especially KMUN. Most are members.

Maybe the woman was referring to how different radio is now. I agree that radio listening is unlike days gone by. I’m from a generation where a radio on the

Stability & Resilience

Radio’s continued viability

kitchen window sill was always on. Times when Paul Harvey finished his broadcast by saying, “And now you know… the rest of the story.” There were only three stations on TV and they stopped broadcasting at midnight after playing the national anthem.

Today, we have so many choices other than the radio. I won’t list them here because I only have so much room! I will get to the point. As a medium, radio shows stability and resilience, especially local community radio stations like KMUN. For six years, surveys have shown that connectivity and local-ness set community radio stations like KMUN apart from commercial and Christian music stations, and even from our close cousin statewide public radio.* The surveys report that people listening to these other stations are skeptical and alarmed that they may be listening to AI-produced programming. They also noted that DJ personalities have outranked music for station preference

and listeners are looking for deeper connections with those station programmers (DJs). KMUN thrives on our live programming and it just keeps getting better! It’s a fact that we underestimate how many people are enjoying community radio. This summer, KMUN is participating in a national radio survey sponsored in part by the National Federation of Community Broadcasters. Later this fall, we will launch our own survey in hopes of better understanding our listeners. I encourage you all to participate. After all, this is your radio station! Please help make it the best it can be! Stay tuned for launch dates. There isn’t a radio on my window sill anymore. But I do have the KMUN app on my phone and I can connect with a real person, a neighbor, a friend on KMUN anytime, anywhere! Join me and I’ll see you on the radio! S

*Jacobs Media. Public Radio Techsurvey. 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023.

THE TILLICUM FOUNDATION STAFF & GOVERNANCE TEAM

Stewards of KMUN, KTCB, and KCPB -- from the content to the cables.

STATION MANAGER

Susan Peterson

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Jack Harris

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Keegan Fifer

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

Viri Haugen

NEWS DEPARTMENT

Katie Frankowicz Director

Skyler Butenshon Host

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Emma Geddes

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

DIRECTOR

Andy Eddy

BOOKKEEPER

Jennifer Rasmussen

WEB DEVELOPER

Paul Brady

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Dave Neys

ENGINEERING SUPPORT

Sunset Empire Ham Radio Club

Michael D. Brown

Gray Haertig

Bryan Huber

Michael Johnson

David Klann

Nevada Sowle

TILLICUM FOUNDATION

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Larry Scott President

Todd Lippold Vice President Sturges Dorrance Treasurer

Bonnie Lively

Mick Mortlock

Randy Vogt

The Tillicum Foundation Board of Directors meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 5 pm. The meetings are hybrid in-person and on Zoom. Meeting links and more information available at kmun.org under the About tab.

COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD

Alex Carney

Neal Lemery

Natalie Mallis

Tita Montero

Laura Swanson

Sherry Zeilstra

The Community Advisory Board (CAB) evaluates KMUN’s programming for opportunities to further the station’s ability to accomplish its mission. Learn more about the CAB at kmun.org under the About tab.

THE CURRENT’S EDITORIAL STAFF

EDITOR / DESIGNER

Emma Geddes

COPY EDITOR

Katie Frankowicz

AD SALES MANAGER

Andy Eddy

SUMMER 2024 CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Keegan Fifer Katie Frankowicz Jack Harris

Liz Harris Mick Mortlock David Paul

Susan Peterson Joanne Rideout

KMUN is Your Community Voice in the Lower Columbia Pacific Region.

The Tillicum Foundation’s mission is to serve the Lower Columbia Pacific Region through commercial-free community radio programs and services that enrich life by illuminating the role of the arts, promoting cultural and educational growth, and bringing focus to current issues of local and regional public interest while providing a forum for diverse and under-served groups.

Want to help us further our mission?

Visit kmun.org to learn more and get involved today.

Send Comments, Corrections & Kudos: feedback@kmun.org 503-325-0010 PO Box 269 Astoria OR 97103

The Tillicum Foundation is tax-exampt and all gifts, grants, and contributions to it are tax deductible to the extent of the law. KMUN broadcasts 5000 watts of power at 91.9 MHz from its main transmitter on Megler Mountain, 250 watts at 89.3 from a translator located in Cannon Beach, and 10 watts at 104.3 from translators in both Wheeler (104.3) and Astoria’s south slope (91.3). KTCB broadcasts 400 watts of power at 89.5 from Cape Meares, serving Tillamook County. The Tillicum Foundation also operates a second program service, KCPB, which broadcasts at 400 watts from Megler Mountain at 90.9 MHz.

Mick Mortlock, Board Member

KMUN has offered rich music, local news, engaging talk shows and educational programming for 40 years. Now we’re gearing up for another 40 years of fun and growth. And we need your help! Join the KMUN Board and make a difference.

Why join us?

1. Better representation:

Help us reflect the true demographics and varied interests of our community. Your voice can help create content that resonates more deeply with a wider audience, ensuring everyone feels represented and heard.

2. Embrace diversity:

Increased diversity on our board will allow KMUN to address the nuances of different cultures within our community, fostering a sense of belonging among listeners and leading to more innovative and dynamic content.

3. Stay relevant:

Bringing in younger board members will enable the station to stay current by addressing topics that matter to younger listeners. Your expertise in digital communication and social media can attract a younger demographic and increase audience interaction.

KMUN Needs You!

Station seeks volunteer Board members

4. Foster imagination:

A mix of ages and backgrounds fosters a culture of creative problem-solving, leading to innovative approaches to challenges, opportunities, and the adoption of new technologies and methods.

5. Strengthen financial health:

A diverse and inclusive station appeals to a broader range of funders and sponsors who value diversity and community representation. This can open up new avenues for financial support and innovative fundraising strategies.

6. Enrich leadership and governance:

Diversity in leadership leads to more dynamic and effective governance. Different viewpoints and experiences contribute to well-rounded decision-making processes. Build community trust and support:

A board and staff that reflect the community’s diversity can build greater trust and loyalty among listeners. Engaging younger and diverse voices increases participation in station activities, listener panels and volunteer opportunities.

By joining the KMUN board, you’ll be part of an exciting journey to enhance our content, strengthen community engagement and drive innovative practices. Your contribution will help ensure KMUN’s sustained success and growth for decades to come. Become part of KMUN’s future. Join our board and help us make a lasting impact on our community! S

Applications are due September 15th. Find the application form and submission instructions at kmun.org/tillicumfoundation

The Garbage Man

An interview with Liz Harris

How do you approach building your shows?

I tend to approach each set intuitively. I’ll start with a favorite song or two and build around it. Once I’m a few songs in, I can usually feel a sort of poetic theme and will name the playlist accordingly. I keep those names/concepts very wide because I like to play a wide variety of music from set to set. Some examples of set names: Coyote trail, Blue spring, sky flower…

Is there a mood you try to provoke? I’m not heavy-handed. I tend to be influenced by moods and impressions, but I’m not interested in forcing those on a listener. If they get a mood or nostalgia from what I play, that’s great. I try to space the songs I like throughout a show, not necessarily too important what I play first. I tend to automatically play more high energy songs at the beginning of a set and more ambient or meditational work later on I suppose.

Before you became a programmer, was there a particular show that inspired you?

I have favorite DJs on KMUN for sure, especially Carol Newman’s arts program, but my taste in music and programming style probably comes from outside of there, a few decades of working in the music industry, making sets for streaming stations like NTS and RA, DJing at shows and early experience as a programmer on college radio.

What is your approach to talking on the mic?

I keep talking to a minimum. I’m not a su-

per verbal-in-real-time person, and I see the show as mostly about the music anyhow. Every once in a while, I am in a mood where I feel comfy talking and will ramble a bit more. If I think a piece or artist has interesting info to share or needs context, I’ll try to share that, but sometimes it’s nice to hear music with no context, too.

Is there a recent episode of your show that you consider especially satisfying?

I recently had a show of mostly New Zealand/Aotearoa indie from the 80’s and 90’s. It’s probably my nerdiest area of expertise as I’ve been listening to and collecting those records for two decades now. It’s really fun, sincere and beautiful music.

On-air do you play music you were introduced to as a teen?

Every once in a while I do, yes. I mostly listened to soul and contemporary RnB as a kid, with chunks of grunge music thrown in. I grew up listening to radio stations from San Francisco and Oakland, which played great RnB and hip hop. A lot of what I play is music I’ve found later on, though. And I make an effort to find music that is still brand new to me. I try to host a wide range. S

Hear the Garbage Man on KMUN 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 8:30-10:30pm

Jack Harris, Program Director

IAM STILL LEARNING A LOT ABOUT COMMUNITY RADIO.

I had always taken the non-commercial thing as part and parcel of being a nonprofit. It is much deeper and more important than that.

There are three types of broadcast licenses issued by the FCC. Commercial radio, Public radio and Community radio. KMUN is a community radio station, a designation that specifies that among other things, it will be non-commercial. Public radio (such as OPB) are also required to be non-commercial, but the rules are a little less stringent than what is required by a community radio license.

Non-commercial can generally be thought of as being human-oriented as opposed to money-oriented. Is this important? Think about the number of purely non-commercial activities you can participate in: taking a walk, making dinner with a friend, playing a game of cribbage. Contrast that to scrolling your newsfeed, driving an interstate on the edge of a city, watching a game on tv. Does media have to be commercial? What if it wasn’t commercial? Community radio is a grand experimental island in a sea of capitalism. I don’t know if you remember public access cable channels, zines of the 80s and 90s and even the early internet web-logs that became blogs that were then…commercialized.

Technically, community radio is non-commercial by abiding to the Feder-

A Grand Experiment

Non-commercial radio in a commercial world

al Communications Commission rules that there is no compensation/remuneration/payment in exchange for mentions/advocacy or calls to action. Commercialism has so enveloped other media forms that it is very difficult to even distinguish when you are being sold something. From product placements in movies, to celebrity endorsements and designer labels/logos adorning clothing. Only in a world that doesn’t closely question capitalism can Nike charge $50 for a shirt that advertises Nike.

The internet has been especially prone to the worst of commercialism. Nearly every aspect of use has been commercialized. Sure, there are non-profit websites, but the devices, browsers and search engines are all so integrated with advertising it is impossible to know if what you are looking at is presented because it is the best result for your query or if someone paid to present it to you. Even casual use of a computer or smartphone will have dozens of services diligently reporting back to their servers with your location, device information and preferred browser among many other tidbits, collecting information on you to sell to businesses that want to sell to you.

KMUN is proud to be licensed as a community radio station and we take the non-commercial aspect very seriously for several reasons. It protects our listeners from unwanted pitches to buy or consume. Furthermore, it forces us to very clearly identify the sources of our funding in a way that doesn’t encourage purchase or consumption. Adhering to these rules protects the integrity of our content and editorial choices from music genres to public affairs programming to our news reporting. There are no such regulations or controls on our website, podcast or online streaming services. For the most part though, we hold ourselves to the higher standard set by our radio license. We do this because media does not have to be commercial. KMUN has demonstrated for over 41 years that a community can come together, build something that entertains, informs, inspires and educates itself without selling out.

As one of my favorite artists, Keller Williams sings, “We want to make the world dance, forget about the price tags.” S

What makes underwriting different from advertising?

If you listen carefully to our underwriting, you will notice that we provide simple facts about funding sources. We don’t use calls to action (“Come on down to Billy’s Burger Shack!”), comparative language (“You will love Billy’s Burgers!”) even when it is factual (“Billy’s Burger Shack serves award winning burgers!”).

Katie Frankowicz, News Director

WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, IT WAS THE GREAT RECESSION and my journalism professors were convinced none of us would have jobs.

Well, maybe the advertising students would find something, but certainly not the idiots who decided to focus on PRINT MEDIA. It is a track that has since disappeared from that journalism school as a standalone. Instead, the school emphasizes the access students get to photo, podcast and broadcast equipment and labs.

My friend CJ and I were the only ones in our particular cohort who planned to work in newspapers, small newspapers even. Almost everyone else was hoping for magazines or something shiny online. Many of them would later struggle to find or keep jobs as larger publications shrank their staff or folded altogether. A few of them pivoted and became lawyers.

I ended up working at distinctly unprestigious small, rural newspapers. Sure, my stories had little importance beyond

Diminishing Resources

Local news fights for survival amidst consolidation

the communities where they were published, but these newspapers were sometimes the only source of local news for a community.

I liked knowing I was writing about a place where I lived and where I would be held accountable for my portrayal of my community. And I have been. I’ve been chewed out at the Astoria Scandinavian Festival; I’ve been thanked when I’m out walking my dog.

I continue to believe local publications can be vital. And, increasingly, they are going away or are being diminished to the point where they can’t attract or pay for the kind of talent they need.

The KMUN news department has a front row seat as we comb through our news partners’ latest offerings. We see how one combination publisher/editor/reporter might be desperately trying to cover an entire county and its cities, schools, businesses and people all on his own. Or we see a deeper reliance on more “universal” (i.e. bland) content from other sources just to fill out pages. We see great work and sloppy work.

Recently, Pamplin Media, Oregon’s largest newspaper group, sold to Carpenter Media. Who knows what that means for the future of the Pamplin publications and their already bare-bones staff. Meanwhile, EO Media Group, which operates a

Frankowicz Recognized for Technology & Science Reporting

number of rural newspapers that KMUN partners with, announced layoffs and that it would be scaling back some print operations.

It’s unsettling, it’s scary and we’ve seen versions of it all for years now.

Beat reporting — the kind of journalism that lets you know what the local powers-that-be are doing or contemplating, etc, etc — is hard to do well. It takes so much time, a good amount of financial resources and committed, well-trained, curious people. When it’s gone, it can be hard to get it back. S

News Director Katie Frankowicz was recognized in the Society of Professional Journalists’ Excellence in Journalism contest for her 2023 story on research into tufted puffins. Frankowicz won first place for technology and science reporting in the smaller newsrooms category. Her story appeared in The Astorian as part of a collaboration between the newspaper and KMUN. The Society of Professional Journalists’ Region 10 covers Oregon, Washington state, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.

Ed Johnson Edward James Ed Keller

Eileen Williams

Elizabeth Menetrey

Ellen Frye Ellen Levy Eric Wheeler Erik Thorsnes Gary Sunderland

Keegan Fifer, Membership Director

IWANT TO EXTEND A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO KMUN during the Spring 2024 Pledge Drive back in April. Together, we raised nearly $55,000. Your overwhelming generosity has truly blown me away, again! Thank you for putting your money where your ears are. Another big thank you is in order to all of the volunteers and programmers who made the pledge drive a success. You put the KMUN in KMUNity radio!

Celebrating New Members

This Spring Pledge Drive brought in 36

Thank You, Donors!

Reviewing another successful pledge drive

NEW members, 8 of which became Radio Repeaters. These new members are your neighbors, friends, and coworkers who were inspired enough by this amazing community to donate for the very first time. Thank you for spreading the word about our little radio station. Your support helps to bring people together and make KMUN stronger.

Importance of Monthly Repeaters

We also saw 15 current members become Radio Repeaters during the pledge drive, bringing our total number of new repeaters to 23. That’s 23 individuals who decided to commit to giving their support every month.

Monthly repeaters are the cornerstone of the membership base here at KMUN, comprising an entire third of total members. Their contributions provide stable, predictable income for the station, which helps us plan and prioritize our budget effectively. With predictable income, KMUN has the freedom to allocate resources towards enriching the station and enhancing

the listener experience. Radio repeaters play a crucial role in making KMUN better for everyone.

Benefits of Becoming a Repeater

Monthly repeaterships are not only beneficial for KMUN but also easy, budget-friendly (choose your own amount) and convenient for you! Decide on a monthly amount that works for you, set it, and forget it. You’ll never have to worry about remembering to send your donations manually with this option.

New Perk: Free NPR+ Subscription

We’re excited to announce a new perk for repeaters! Radio repeaters now get a free NPR+ subscription, giving you access to ad-free NPR podcasts as a thank you for supporting KMUN. Donate a minimum of $8 per month to unlock this benefit. Thank you for tuning in and supporting KMUN. Your generosity and commitment keep community media thriving.

Stay tuned, Keegan S

Election Day is Nov. 5, 2024.

Washington Residents

Register Online: votewa.gov

Registration Deadline: 8 days before Election Day if online or by mail. Residents can register in person up to and including Election Day.

Oregon Residents

Register Online: sos.oregon.gov

Registration Deadline: 21 days before Election Day if online or by mail. Residents can register in person up to and including Election Day.

Find more information about your county and state’s voting requirements at vote.gov and on your county’s website.

“Thanks for the 2-week archives! I can now listen to World of Bach and Millenium of Music anytime.”

Earl

“Thank you for providing local news!”

Carolyn

“We love Bedtime Stories! It’s a nightly tradition in our home.”

Cedar

“I donate to KMUN in honor of my three grandsons, who love Skinnamarink. I still haven’t seen the alligator out in Svenson...”

Jane

“Thanks to Merianne and Linda on Food Talk for the tips -- fennel salt changed my life!”

Rosemary

Comments? Critiques? Fan mail? Send it all to feedback@kmun.org We want to hear from you!

Community Calendar: Summer 2024

Find the full KMUN Community Calendar at kmun.org to stay up on all of the best local arts and culture events, from Ocean Park to Tillamook.

June 27, 7pm

Nature Matters: a talk on the intersection of nature and culture. Fort George Brewery Astoria OR

June 28-29, 10am-4pm

Clatsop Quilters Guild Quilt Show: more than 80 quilts!

Warrenton Grade School

Warrenton OR

July 5 - August 4

Little Women: A Little Musical at the PAPA Theater

Chinook WA

July 19-20

Bald Eagle Days: parade, live music, fire truck tours, and more! Cathlamet WA

July 22-26

Coaster Theatre Kidz Summer Camp: Charlie Brown is Broadway Bound, ages 8-12

Cannon Beach OR

August 10, 11:30-6:30pm

Jazz & Oysters: Hot Jazz, Cool Beach featuring Pearl Django and Patrick Lamb.

Ocean Park WA

The Community Calendar is updated weekly with new events throughout KMUN’s listening region. Find more information about these events and many more, and check back often for updates.

Submit your community event through the online form: go to kmun.org and click on Community Calendar. You will find the link at the top of the next page. Please submit your event at least 2 weeks in advance to be included in on-air announcements.

Jay Obenour Jeannine Grey

Jennifer Amaya

Jerry Middaugh

New Shows on KMUN: Summer 2024

Help us welcome these additions to the schedule!

Dancing in the Dark

Every Other Tuesday, 8-10pm

Dancing in the Dark invites you to explore movement to sound, transcending borders and genres. It’s a little bit of everything, from everywhere, and it’s music to dance to. Tune in every other Tuesday, with host Kamila.

Dead Friday

Every Friday, 8-10pm

Okay, so this one isn’t exactly “new” if you’re familiar with KMUN’s Fri-

day night lineup, but it is now expanded! Dead Friday now begins at 8pm and goes for a full 2 hours. Host Jack Harris welcomes DJ Rad Detroit as his new rotating partner. Catch each of their unique takes on this jam band format every other week.

Smooth Operator

Every

Other Friday, 10pm-12am

Smooth Operator is a mix of hits and obscurities curated by your host, Viridian. You’ll hear Pop/ Beats/Funk/Hip-Hop on this pro-

gram that celebrates the weekend, depending on the mood.

Key of Z

Every Saturday, 10pm-12am

Outsider, cult, and undiscovered classics, with host Marcus. Outsider music, like outsider art, refers to art created outside of the dominant culture. There are lots of diamonds in the rough to explore.

Stay up to date on all new programs by following KMUN on Facebook and Instagram (@kmun91.9).

John Goff John Rippey John Stevenson Jon Tullis

Judy Hernandez

Kamila Swerdloff Kathleen Morgain Kati Claborn Larry Scott

Laura Swanson

Linda Anderson Linda Perkins

LinMarie DiCianni Lisa Smith

Liz Harris

Marcus Estes Marcus Lucero Marc Ward Margarita Cullimore

AS SUMMER GETS IN FULL SWING HERE ON THE COAST, we start turning our attention to being outside and perhaps enjoying the water environment that surrounds us here.

On the Columbia River in particular, people will start going out more in boats, to fish, sail, and otherwise enjoy the region. It’s a glorious thing to do.

One thing that comes to mind for me as I think about summer and the water that might not be immediately obvious, but is vitally important – is the concept of sharing.

When we go out on the water any time of year, but especially on those nice days when it’s paradise here, it’s easy to forget that the Columbia is a working river 24/7, year round. And we are sharing it with others at all times.

That means any boat you are out in is there in the larger context of other vessels and people, some of whom are having fun and some who are working for a living.

Kind of like when you go out on the road in your car, or your bicycle, you have an implicit understanding that you need to share the road with other vehicles, for safety and as a matter of courtesy. You realize those other vehicles have a right to be there too and have places to do and things

Summer Means Sharing the Waterway

Safety and Courtesy on the Columbia

to do, like you do. The water highway is similar.

When you go out on the river in your watercraft, whether it’s a kayak, a sailboat, a skiff or another kind of power boat, the chances are good you’ll encounter another vessel of some kind.

Knowing what to do when this happens is important – there are rules about it. If you don’t know them you should read up, take a free boating course through the state and get your boater’s card. There are rules of the water road and you should know them.

But most of all your job is to do two commonsense things when you are out on the water, over and above the primary goal of staying safe, and those things are: not to run aground (hit bottom and get stuck) and not to hit anyone or anything. Most of this can be achieved by simply steering clear of other vessels. Make this a habit and you will do a long way to ensure a great day on the water.

One thing to be especially aware of is ships in the main channel, which runs right past the downtown waterfront in Astoria. As a small boater, you should stay out of this channel because the working vessels there, like ships, fishing boats and tugs and barges, have the right of way. It also can be much harder for them to maneuver than a small boat. In the case of a ship, they truly have nowhere else to go because of depth issues. When you see a

working vessel coming, steer clear and let them pass.

So get out there and enjoy the summer, and remember to share the river. It’s the courteous and safe thing to do – and it’s the law. S

Hear the Ship Report on KMUN Weekdays, 8:48 - 8:58am Podcasts and more at shipreport.net

Michael Brumfield Michael McCusker Michael Wilson Mick Mortlock

Todd Lippold, co-host of Crossroads, brings live musical guests Red String Theory into the KMUN studio for the Spring 2024 Pledge Drive.

Radio Faces

KMUN is powered by real, live people, right here in the studios of the

House. Below are some highlights from the Spring 2024 Pledge Drive as proof.

Host Debbie Twombly (center) with her live musical guests The Brownsmead Flats after a raucus 2 hours of Skinnamarink.

Edward James, host of Stage & Screen (left), and Charlie Shumar, host of Classic Rock & Roll, getting ready to pitch on the air.

Jon Tullis, host of River of Songs, takes a break from the music to answer the phones and take your pledges.

Bruce Watts of the eponymous B’s House (right) brings in his daughter Sash for a special edition of the pledge drive Funk-Off.

Tillicum

Niall Carroll Nick Bromen Norma Hernandez Nyk Stephens

Olivia Palmer

Pam Trenary Patty Marks Paul Verano Pete Serafin

Peter Hurney

A Star (Trek) is Born

A volunteer’s beginnings

Long time KMUN volunteer David Paul was asked about how he first got involved as an on-air volunteer:

IT STARTED ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO with the Star Trek theme. It has lyrics and I know them. Don’t ask me how, but I do.

Anyway, I was answering phones during a KMUN pledge drive – or, I should say, not answering them, because they weren’t ringing. Everyone wondered what to do. “I could sing the Star Trek theme,” I joked. I thought that was that. It wasn’t. A few minutes later, Elizabeth, KMUN’s program director, emerged from the air room. “OK, David. Get in here and sing.” Microphone four was positioned. I was introduced. Shaking and sweating, I took a deep breath and croaked out all eight lines. (Note to the reader: You, too, can sing the lyrics with a quick web search!)

The phones did start ringing. Later, Elizabeth invited me to take KMUN’s programming class. I did and the adventure began.

I started programming Morning Classics once a week and Shady Grove once a month, Celtic Aire now and then. Eventually, I hosted the morning news (I was in the air room when a large tree fell on the roof) and the afternoon news. I helped Joey Patenaude with operations and broadcast live from the Fisher Poets Gathering and the Astoria Music Festival. Occasionally, I was a substitute host on Talk of our Towns and Arts – Live and Local! For the last couple of decades KMUN has been a large part of my life.

Nowadays, I host morning classics every other Monday. I still try to heed the advice my mentor, Muschi Mayflower, gave me years ago: play music and composers less heard. Explore! That is, after all, what KMUN is all about: exploring different music and ideas and giving a forum to diverse and underserved voices. I hope you’ll join me as I explore the world of classical music from 6 to 8am every other Monday. See you then! S

Hear David on Morning Classics Every other Monday, 6:00 - 8:00am

ACTIVISM

THANK YOU TO KMUN’S BUSINESS MEMBERS!

Columbia Riverkeeper

Friends of the Willapa

National Wildlife Refuge

Pacific County Immigrant Support

Wash Away No More

ANIMAL CARE & SERVICES

Animal Haven by the Sea Rescue

Astoria Grooming

Astoria Pet and Home Services

Jack Russell Rescue

Kite Hill Canines

AUTOMOTIVE

Lum’s Auto Center

COMPUTER & NETWORK

Bridgesense.com LLC

Roland Schorr & Tower

CONSTRUCTION

B Ruff Construction

Beerman Creek Construction

Corey Harn Builders

Erickson Custom Renovations

Old World Renovation

FARM & COUNTRY

46 North Farm

Blackberry Bog Farm

Fred’s Homegrown Produce

LaNa’s Conscious Farm

West-Davies Farm

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Bank of the Pacific

Northwest Lending Group

Thrivent Financial

FOOD & BEVERAGE

42nd Street Cafe & Bistro

Astoria Coffee Company

Blue Scorcher Bakery and Cafe

Bornstein Seafoods

Bowpicker Fish & Chips

Columbia River Coffee Roaster

Fort George Brewery & Public House

Gaetano’s Market and Deli

Gathered Bakeshop & Market

Little Island Creamery

Merry Time Bar & Grill

North Coast Food Web

Peaceful Ferments Brewing Co.

Salt Hotel & Pub

Wanda’s Cafe & Bakery

HEALTH CARE & SERVICES

Astoria Chiropractic

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Kathleen Moore, Full Circle Counseling

Lower Columbia Clinic

Nehalem Bay Health Center

Nehalem Valley Psychological

Providence Seaside Hospital

Seaside Wellness Center

Tracy Erfling, ND

Tranquil River Day Spa

Watershed Wellness

HOME & GARDEN

Arcadia Organic Landscaping

Arbor Care Tree Specialists

Brim’s Farm and Garden

Hauer’s Lawn Care & Equipment

Sigil Cleaning Services

LODGING

Adrift Hospitality

Beach Property Management, Inc.

Capt. Johnson House

Commodore Hotel & Broder Strand

Land’s End at Cannon Beach

McMenamins Gearhart Hotel & Sand Trap Pub

Twin Gables Inn

PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Astoria Underground Tours

Brownsmead Flats

Cascadia Chamber Opera

Coaster Theatre Playhouse

Finnish American Folk Festival

KALA Performance Space

Kim Angelis Music

Liberty Theatre

NCRD Performing Arts Center

North Coast Chorale

North Oregon Coast Symphony

Rhythm Method

Water Music Society

PERSONAL CARE

Simply Human Art

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Across the Bar Consulting

Beveridge Geo-Services

Environmental Consulting

Blair Henningsgaard, Attorney at Law

Crag Law Center

Excalibur & Associates-WA, Inc.

Haglund Kelley LLC

Jack Russell Home Services

Oregon Natural Forestry LLC

Ray Raihala Insurance Agency

Seaside Attorneys

REAL ESTATE

Andrea Mace, Realty One Group Prestige

Andrea Mazzarella, Vesta Realty Group

Astoria Real Estate

Covert Properties

RETAIL

Astoria Co-op Grocery

Astoria Soap

Astoria Vintage Hardware

Beach Books

Cannon Beach Book Compnay

Englund Marine & Industrial Supply

Fine Art Supply

Finn Ware of Oregon

Four Winds Canvas Works

Garbo’s Vintage Wear

Gimre’s Shoes Astoria

Godfather’s Books

Harmony Soapworks LLC

Holly McHone Jewelrs

The Kite Factory

Lucy’s Books

North Coast Runners Supply

Old Town Framing Company

Phog Bounders Antique Mall

Reclamation Marketplace

Short Wave Astoria

Sweater Heads

Time Enough Books

Walnut Studiolo Leather Goods

VISUAL ARTS & EDUCATION

Appelo Archives Center

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Don Frank Photography

Fernhill Glass

Greg Navratil Art

Imogen Gallery

Sou’wester Arts & Ecology Center

Wild Weed Studios

OTHER

Astoria Downtown Historic District

Association & Astoria Sunday Market

Sunset Empire Amateur Radio Club

The Ship Report

Make sure to thank these fine folks for supporting KMUN!

KMUN is funded by community support from individuals, businesses, and organizations. Your donation is tax deductible, and is proof to our grantors that the community believes in our work. That means that your donation is multiplied every time.

Become a member today at kmun.org or give us a call at 503-325-0010 during business hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5.

Thank you for supporting your local voice since 1983!

RADIO IDROA

How does the orchestra know they’re in the right place?

They just OOOO OO!

Mail your completed puzzle to PO Box 269 Astoria OR 97103 before 9/1/24 to be entered to win a KMUN tee shirt! Include your full name and phone number to qualify.

RECENT KMUN DJ FAVORITES

View complete DJ playlists, new & old: kmun.org/playlists

Cartagena

Reyna Tropical (2024) Fool

Adrianne Lenker (2024)

Crushed Velvet

Molly Lewis (2024)

Going In Circles GIFT (2024)

No Problems

Ginger Root (2024)

Required Sentience Wing Vilma (1973)

Submit your 1-panel comic to The Current!

Send your radio-related illustration to emma@kmun.org by September 1st to be considered for the Fall issue. Please include your name, city, and favorite KMUN radio show in the email.

Goff, host of Uncharted Waters (left), and Brian Bovenizer, host of North Coast Range, brought live bagpipes back to the air room for the Spring 2024 Pledge Drive.

Tom Brownson Tom Hernandez Tony Baldwin Troy Hill Zachary Stocks

John

DJ Saidai, host of the Mellow (left), with guests Desdemona Sands: Gabrielle Macrae, Kati Claborn, and Halli Anderson, live in the KMUN studio.

Audio Astrology with Lady Litha

ARIES 3/21 - 4/19

Impulsivity may cost more than usual this season, Aries. Slow down a bit and try some introspection instead, whether through writing or meditation. Your soundtrack: Dancing in the Dark

TAURUS 4/20 - 5/20 Listen to your intuition this summer and you’ll likely be successful, but take care not to force your ideas onto others at the risk of undue friction. Your soundtrack: All Kinds of Folk

GEMINI 5/21 - 6/20 This is your time to lean into creative pursuits, Gemini. You’ll find new ideas come to you easily, and, if your careful with your words, you may inspire others. Your soundtrack: Wow & Flutter

CANCER 6/21 - 7/22 Let your friends take care of you when they offer, Cancer. You may need it more than you realize these days, and soon you’ll have a chance to return the favor. Your soundtrack: Dead Friday

LEO 7/23 - 8/22 Make note of your dreams this summer, Leo. There may be hints of opportunities to watch for. If you’re ahead of the curve, they’ll be even more fruitful. Your soundtrack: The Blue Zone

VIRGO 8/23 - 9/22

Tap into those hobbies you’ve been missing, Virgo. Take them outside when the weather allows, and let yourself be creative just for the sake of it. Your soundtrack: World Cafe

LIBRA 9/23 - 10/22

Water your finances this month, Libra, and look for opportunities to use your eclectic experience to improve your work and be doubly rewarded. Your soundtrack: All Things Considered

SCORPIO 10/23 - 11/21 It’s time to finish that project you’ve been dragging your feet on, Scorpio. The sooner it’s completed, the sooner you can start something new! Your soundtrack: Ritmo Latino

SAGITARIUS 11/22 - 12/21 Stepping outside of your daily environment will serve you well right now, whether a weekend trip or a short drive down the coast. Your soundtrack: Reeled In

CAPRICORN 12/22 - 1/19 Is there a conversation you’ve been avoiding, Capricorn? Go in with good intentions and honesty, and all will happen as it should. Your soundtrack: River of Songs

AQUARIUS 1/20 - 2/18 You know you can trust yourself, but intuition is particularly sharp this summer, Aquarius. Listen deeply, and go with your gut (eyes open, of course). Your soundtrack: The Garbage Man

PISCES 2/19 - 3/20 You may find some extra energy to give to others this season, Pisces. Take time to practive your compassion through listening to those you love. Your soundtrack: Key of Z

KMUN SEEKS VOLUNTEER DJS who want to enlighten and delight-en the listeners. Inquire within (or email jack@kmun.org)

POLTERGEIST FOR HIRE by the hour, sliding scale. put a lace curtain in your attic window and we will be in touch within 3-5 business days.

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SHIFT + WHEELER: Handmade bags and clothes for fats, queers, and everyone! 1062 Marine Dr Astoria. 11-5 every day.

LOCAL NONPROFITS NEEDED for future radio collaborations. Email emma@ kmun.org to talk about upcoming opportunities.

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I SAW YOU: Singing at a stoplight to Small Faces on a Monday afternoon. I was too, next car over. See you at 11th & Marine, same time next week?

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SHORT WAVE: Thoughtful, durable & beautiful goods to reach for daily. 255 14th St Astoria. shortwaveastoria.com

ISO: Activist-leaning folk music enthusiast, to host biweekly radio show. Is it you? Email jack@kmun.org to apply.

CALL FOR ART: We’ve misplaced our radio. Can you draw us a new one? Send to classifieds@kmun. org at earliest convenience.

NORTH COAST RUNNERS SUPPLY: Your source for running gear and apparel. Open Wed-Sun. 959 Commercial St Astoria.

ISO: Picnic partners. Meet me at the top of the hill, any hill, on the next sunny day.

GET THE CURRENT IN THE MAIL: Any annual donation to KMUN qualifies. Donate now at kmun.org!

DID YOU KNOW that a peanut is neither a pea nor a nut?

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BUSU: Japanese street food made with love. Donation based restaurant. Temple of the mushroom. 275 11th St Astoria.

GATHERED BAKESHOP & MARKET: Custom cakes, pastries & local goods. 12th & Exchange in the historic Astoria YMCA.

CHEERS TO YOU. You know who you are.

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THE PIZZA SPOT: Pizza, wings, and more! Open 7 days a week. 395 11th St Astoria. 503-839-6605

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SUBMIT YOUR WISHES to classifieds@kmun.org to see your name in “lights.”

The Tillicum Foundation stands firmly against racism and inequity in all forms.

In our programming and administration, we pledge to continue the work of pursuing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in ways that reflect, represent, and serve the truth and complexity of our communities.

We hope that you will join us in this effort to create a more just future. Visit kmun.org to get involved.

KMUN and KCPB broadcast throughout the unceded lands of the Cayuse, Chehalis, Chinook, Clatskanie, Clatsop-Nehalem, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Siletz, Umatilla, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Willapa peoples. Visit native-land.ca to learn whose land you are on, and how to support Tribal projects and initiatives in your community.

KMUN is your community voice in the Lower Columbia Pacific region.