KMUN

07/21/2025

THANK YOU for an amazing Block Party celebration this weekend!

Thank you to everyone that tabled, played a tune, blew bubbles, played games, bought a raffle ticket, or simply just stopped by. Our hearts are full and we are incredibly thankful to be your neighbor ⚡

📸: Colin Smith (thanks Colin!)

07/19/2025

Our Block Party is happening tomorrow! In the aftermath of the House's decision to defund public media yesterday, we believe we need to come together as a community more than ever.

Join us and over 20 other local nonprofits for a great afternoon to remind us what makes what makes our small station so special and resilient -- our community!

Thanks to everyone participating and for those that have already bought a raffle ticket. All proceeds go directly towards supporting KMUN 💌

We hope to see you there!

07/15/2025

UPDATE: U.S.26 HAS REOPENED

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U.S. 26 CLOSED AT NECANICUM
Both lanes of U.S. 26 are closed one mile west of Necancium, past the junction with U.S. 101, because of a crash with down powerlines. Follow the available detour or head to Highway 53. For up to date information about road conditions and closures in Oregon, go to

The TripCheck website provides roadside camera images and detailed information about Oregon road traffic congestion, incidents, weather conditions, services and commercial vehicle restrictions and registration.

07/10/2025

Are you coming to our Block Party? If you do, you'll get to hear some great live music from these great local acts:

* THE HORSENECKS (old-timey strings, pictured here)
* LERS (mystery local supergroup)
* THE SOMETHING AIN'T RIGHTS (upbeat punk with sax)
* LAKE LACONIC (eclectic folk)
* THE CASCADIA BAGPIPER (traditional bagpipes)

Come boogie with us on Saturday, July 19th from 12-4pm between 14th & 15th on Exchange! Free and all ages.

07/10/2025

The July episode of KMUN's Beach Grass Roots is available at https://kmun.org/series/beachgrassroots/ or wherever you find podcasts.

In this episode, we talk with Sea Turtles Forever, a nonprofit with the mission to protect and restore healthy environments. Their Blue Wave Project uses filtration screens to remove Microplastic Debris from Oregon Coast beaches.

Sea Turtles Forever Blue Wave Project is the July 2025 beneficiary of the Astoria Co-op’s Change for Community program, which asks customers to round-up their total as a donation to a different local nonprofit each month. https://astoria.coop/change-for-community/

Sea Turtles Forever

07/08/2025

CRASH ON HIGHWAY U.S. HWY 30
We've received reports of a crash on Highway 30 about three miles east of Astoria, impacting both lanes. Traffic is moving extremely slowly through the area. Unfortunately, there aren't ways around this section of the highway. We recommend delaying your trip or going another route.

For up to date information on road conditions and closures in Oregon, visit www.tripcheck.com

Send a message to learn more

07/02/2025

07/02/2025

💥 Announcing a very special KBOOxKMUN simulcast this 4th of July! 💥

On Friday, July 4th KMUN will preempt regularly scheduled programming to bring you a very special live broadcast of the Portland Riverfront Blues Festival brought to you by KBOO. The broadcast will begin at 4pm with Son Little followed by Normal Sylvester, Low Cut Connie, Arietta Waard & Tahira Memory, The Motet, Ronnie Wright and finishes Friday night with The Main Squeeze.

Here's our weekend program schedule:

Friday, July 4th
1:00pm - The Sounds of Japan (4th of July Special) w/ Tom San
2:00pm - Afropop
3:00pm - Arts! Live and Local with Carol
4:00pm - 10:00pm Waterfront Blues Festival
10:00pm - Astoria Eclectic w/ DJ Keller from the Cellar

Saturday, July 5th
12:00-2:00pm - Crossroads w/ Bonnie Lively
2:00pm - Scandinavian Hour w/ Lyle
3:00pm - 10:30pm Waterfront Blues Festival
10:30pm - A Lump of Sand with Jess

A thank you to our friends at KBOO 💌

07/01/2025

Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria lands state funding for expansion project. The $6 million was originally requested as a match for a $14 million federal grant that was later canceled by the Trump administration this spring.

Columbia Memorial Hospital is set to receive $6 million from the state of Oregon for a major expansion project at its Astoria campus. Oregon’s House and Senate passed House Bill 5006 on Friday. The bill included the budget allocation for the hospital as well as $700,000 for the Columbia River Mari...

07/01/2025

Skinnamarink seeks clarinetist!

On Saturday, August 9th, Skinnamarink will be teaching us all about the clarinet. Are you a player that wants to join in on the radio fun? If so, please contact Teresa at (971) 563-7943 for details.

Every Saturday from 11am-12pm, Skinnamarink brings us an hour of songs and stories for children of all ages - with every second Saturday focusing on classical music.

06/26/2025

HWY 101 CLOSURE NEAR CANNON BEACH/HWY 26 JUNCTION
U.S. Highway 101 is closed at milepost 26 — about four miles north of Cannon Beach and south of the junction with U.S. 26 — due to a crash. There is no estimate on how long the closure will last. The Oregon Department of Transportation recommends using an alternate route or delaying your trip.

For up-to-date information about road conditions and closures in Oregon, go to

The TripCheck website provides roadside camera images and detailed information about Oregon road traffic congestion, incidents, weather conditions, services and commercial vehicle restrictions and registration.

06/26/2025

Did you know if you purchase a Block Party raffle ticket you have a 100% chance of supporting KMUN?

Winners will be announced at the KMUN Block Party happening on Saturday, July 19th from 12-4pm between 14th & 15th on Exchange St! Come enjoy live music, games, food & drink and enter to win one of three great prizes:

🍽 Dinner at Daphne + 4 tickets to a Liberty Theater Show
🚲 Brand new bike from Bikes and Beyond
🧥 Handmade jacket from Shift + Wheeler

Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the station Mon-Fri from 9am-5pm. Andy will also be slinging tickets 1-4pm (edit: time shift) TODAY at Sleeper Coffee 🚢