Special Programs

KMUN Specials are a collection of local public affairs and special events, which are not part of our regular programming. In this feed you will find interviews, live event broadcasts, public panels, and more.KMUN is a community radio station, broadcasting from the studios of the Tillicum House in Astoria, Oregon. We serve the coastal communities of southwest Washington and northwest Oregon.Find out more at kmun.org

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Episodes 35

Astoria Column Centennial Rededication Ceremony
1mo ago · 54:53
A recording of the live broadcast from the Astoria Column Centennial Rededication Ceremony on July 18th, 2026. Broadcasted on and produced by KMUN. This recording is presented as broadcasted and includes minor interruptions.
North Coast Chorale – Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem
3mo ago · 59:01
KMUN is proud to present a special program featuring recordings and interviews from the North Coast Chorale’s performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem under the direction of Dr. Vincent Jones-Centeno. This was recorded live at the Charlene Larson Center for the Performing Arts in Astoria, Oregon on May 16th and 17th, 2026. Hosted by Bonnie Lively...
AAUW Candidates Forum – April 21, 2026
4mo ago · 1:49:02
Hear from candidates in contested state and local races who participated in a candidate forum in Astoria on April 21. This event was hosted by the American Association of University Women – Astoria Branch and recorded by KMUN. Find video of the entire event HERE.
State of the Station Spring 2026
5mo ago · 28:51
KMUN News Director Katie Frankowicz interviews Station Manager Mari Bergeron, Program Director Jack Harris, Membership Director Liz Talley and Operations Director Viri Haugen about what we’ve been working on since the last pledge drive and what’s coming up next…
Fisherpoets Gathering 2026 – LIVE from The Liberty
6mo ago · 7:59:06
KMUN presents the Fisherpoets Gathering 2026 broadcasted LIVE from the Liberty Theater in Astoria, Oregon on February 27th and 28th. Hosted by The Ship Report’s Joanne Rideout.
North Coast Chorale – Peace, Love and Joy: Celebration in Songs
8mo ago · 59:02
KMUN is proud to present a special program in collaboration with the North Coast Chorale. This feature includes recordings from the dress rehearsal session for the North Coast Chorale’s concert Peace, Love and Joy: Celebration in Songs for the 2025 Winter season. The North Coast Chorale is currently under the direction of Dr. Vincent Jones-Centano....
Skyler Wells – Beckah Shae and the Real Housewivesification of Modern Spirituality
1y ago · 25:39
(Fingersnaps:) Beckah Shae!
KMUN news team lands award
1y ago · 4:56
The 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
May 1st, 2025 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum: Warrenton School District Board
1y ago · 1:27:50
Here you’ll find a full recording of a candidate forum hosted by the Astoria branch of the American Association of University Women on May 1. The forum featured the 8 of 15 candidates running for contested seats on the Warrenton School District Board in Oregon’s May 20 Special District Election. Editor’s Note: This audio is...
Spring 2025 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum: Astoria School District Board, Clatsop Community College Board of Education, Port of Astoria Commission, Sunset Empire Transportation District Board of Directors
1y ago · 1:55:34
Here you’ll find a full recording of a candidate forum hosted by the Astoria branch of the American Association of University Women on April 15 at the Astoria High School ahead of Oregon’s May 20 regular district election. The forum featured candidates in contested races for seats on the Astoria School District Board, the Clatsop...
State of the Station – Spring 2025
1y ago · 27:45
News Director Katie Frankowicz talks with our magical group of volunteers! We hear from Poems for Company host Brian Dillon, Longest-running front-desk volunteer Eileen Williams, Programmer Lowell Benner, Program Director Jack Harris, and Station Manager Susan Peterson.
2/22/2025 Town Hall with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
1y ago · 1:05:50
In 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...
KMUN Election Special
1y ago · 28:59
In this special program from the KMUN News Department, we dive into election stories from across our listening area.
Fall 2024 Candidate Forum Part 2: Astoria City Council Ward 4 & Warrenton City Commission
1y ago · 1:09:58
Recording 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...
Fall 2024 Candidate Forum, Part 1: Oregon State Representative District 32
1y ago · 34:40
Recording 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...
Fall 2024 State of the Station
1y ago · 29:00
Hear 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
Spring 2024 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum: Clatsop County Commissioner, District 2
2y ago · 43:22
This podcast is a recording of the Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum, featuring two candidates for Clatsop County Commissioner, District 2: Anthony Huacuja and Tessa James Scheller. This is the second portion of this evening’s recording. To listen to the first portion of the evening (candidates for Oregon House of Representatives, District...
Spring 2024 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum: Oregon House of Representatives, District 32
2y ago · 1:00:40
This podcast is a recording of the Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum, featuring three candidates for Oregon House of Representatives, District 32: Glenn Gaither, Cyrus Javadi, and Logan Laity. To listen to the second portion of the evening (candidates for Clatsop County Commissioner, District 2), click here.
The State of the Station – April 11th, 2024
2y ago · 18:34
In the middle of KMUN’s Spring Pledge Drive, hear from staff members, some of them new!
State of the Station – Fall 2023
2y ago · 25:12
KMUN 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.
AAUW Candidate Forum, April 18 2023
3y ago · 1:22:39
The American Association of University Women Candidate Forum, held on April 18th 2023.
West Exchange School News Magazine, Winter 2022
3y ago · 14:00
This is a special program put together by the up-and-coming journalists and critics at the West Exchange School in Astoria, Oregon. Thank you to Sarah Cobb and the rest of the W.E. newsroom for their hard-hitting articles, reviews, and jokes! This program was produced by Emma Geddes, along with interviewer Skyler Butenshon and music director...
10/18/22 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum
3y ago · 1:33:37
Audio from the October 18th, 2022 Astoria AAUW Candidate Forum, featuring candidates for public office in the City of Astoria. AUDIO NOTE: Due to a technical issue, the first 19 minutes of this recording are lower quality audio, but the full quality audio kicks in after that point. Thank you for understanding.
House Select Committee on Climate Crisis Field Hearing, August 03 2022
4y ago · 1:17:17
This hearing examines the challenges facing Oregon’s coastal communities and ecosystems due to the climate crisis and opportunities for the federal government to help state, local, and Tribal partners build resilient, climate-ready coasts. The committee received testimony from: Dr. Elaine Placido, Executive Director, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership. Placido is a veteran of the Coast Guard and...
LCPS Fort Astoria Signage Replacement, May 03 2022
4y ago · 28:59
Join us on the air for a special radio program detailing the process of updating the Fort Astoria Park sign (15th & Exchange in Astoria), including statements from community members and representatives from the Clatsop-Nehalem Confederated Tribes, Lower Columbia Preservation Society, and the Clatsop Community College Historic Preservation Program. Tune in Tuesday morning at 9AM...