KMUN

10/13/2025

Feast your eyes, The Current has arrived!

Inside read Station Manager Susan Peterson's farewell to KMUN, a recap of the recent Fall Pledge Drive, a comprehensive calendar of all the new programming changes, and more.

Available at a local business or online at kmun.org.

10/09/2025

KMUN is thankful to be included in the Pacific Community Foundation's Giving Catalog this month!

The Giving Catalog is a "one-stop-shop" that makes the grant-making process easier for local nonprofits needing funds to complete specific projects. The Tillicum House is in need of some tree work.

Now through Oct 31st, you can support this project (and/or many other fabulous local nonprofits) by visiting:
https://spccf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/grant

You can find us by searching for KMUN or under the "All" tab.

Thanks, Pacific Community Foundation!

10/06/2025

10/06/2025

FIRE IN CLATSOP STATE FOREST
UPDATE 1:30p.m.

According to the Oregon Department of Forestry Astoria District office, the fire is on privately owned land near K**b Point.

State fire crews and local and private resources are on site assessing the situation.

People should avoid the Shingle Mill Mainline area for now to allow crews access to the fire area.

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A fire was reported in Clatsop State Forest this morning.

The fire's size has not been determined. It is burning approximately one mile southeast of K**b Point and approximately nine miles southeast of Knappa.

Responders have been deployed to the area.

We will provide updated information as it becomes available.

Send a message to learn more

10/01/2025

October 1 - today is the day of programming changes!

NPR programming is officially removed from our airwaves due to budgetary cuts. Although we're sad to see it go, we are excited to welcome in new and more local content.

Here are some changes you can expect on the airwaves starting today:

NEWS
Mon-Thu 8-9am: News block in progress (mix of regional/local news, Ship Report, etc. curated by KMUN News Department). We are in the process of introducing BBC News as well - coming soon!
Mon-Thu 5-6pm: News block repeated from morning

PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Fri 8-9am: PRX Remix
Fri 4-6pm: Left, Right and Center is staying
Fri 5-6pm: Friday edition of Democracy Now!
Mon-Fri 12-1pm: On the Media, Radiolab, Freakonomics, The Ezra Klein Show & Science Friday (replacing Fresh Air)

EARLY MORNING
Sat-Mon, Wed & Fri 1-3am: Classical programming (replacing World Cafe)
Tue 1-3am: Full Moon Hacksaw (jazz & blues)
Thu 1-3am: Night Aire with Ellen Frye

MISC MOVES
Mon-Fri 3-5am: Repeats of previous day's locally produced music show
Sat 5-6pm: Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch live Americana (replacing evening news)
Tue 3-4pm: Gaeno - also sourced from Native Voice 1 (replacing Indigifi, which is no longer being produced by Alexis Sallee)
Fri 10pm-12am: Space Camp with Patty Marks alternating with DJ Keller from the Cellar
Sat 6-8pm: Smooth Operator alternating with Over the Rainbow (replacing the time slot held by Shady Grove for many years)
Sun 5-7pm: Shady Grove's new time slot (directly following Country Swing)

You can stay up-to-date on these changes by visiting kmun.org/kmun-program-schedule. All feedback on content and scheduling is welcome and encouraged! You may email us at kmun.org/feedback.

Thanks for tuning in and we hope you find something new you love.

Pic: KMUN lobby 📡

09/30/2025

Important update regarding KCPB:

Beginning tomorrow, October 1, KCPB will go temporarily silent for 6 to 12 months. This pause comes due to ongoing funding challenges and gaps in programming.

But this isn’t the end — it’s a reset. We’re using this time to reimagine KCPB: to build a station that better reflects and serves our community. Your ideas, your voices, your needs will shape what comes next.

Please connect with us at [email protected]. We will need your input along the way. Thank you for being part of KCPB. We’ll be back — stronger, together ❤️‍🩹

Pic: Thursday Morning Classics programmer Jane Hill sorts CDS

09/18/2025

We are extremely pleased to announce that we have made our Pledge Drive goal!! It was ambitious and unprecedented and all we can say is WOW - the community really came through for KMUN.

Between the many pledges, kind comments, special guests, live bands, fun programming, extra volunteer effort and beyond, we are eternally grateful (and a bit blown away). Thank you.

09/16/2025

TODAY is the last day of the KMUN Fall Pledge Drive!! The Membership Department (pictured here) is busy tallying up the contributions, dropping thank you notes in the mail, and passing along on-air thanks. We are so appreciative for all the support.

TODAY is the last day to contribute to our big goal of $80k! We're close, but not quite there and still need your help.

Tune into TODAY's final Pledge Drive Special Program: Stuck in the 60s from 1-3pm with the superb Bernie Burger & Merianne + donate by visiting kmun.org/donate or by calling (503) 325-0010.

09/15/2025

For those still on the fence about becoming a member of KMUN, now is a great time to do it - c'mon in, the water's fine! And we've got just two more days of pledge drive to make our big goal.

Here's what's in the water over at KMUN today:

9:30-10am: FOOD TALK with the lovely Merianne & Linda
10am-12pm: Floating Glass Balls playing LIVE on The Lost Highway Show with John Stevenson & Bonnie Lively
1-3pm: Word games on This is How I Feel with Andy Beard & Other Andy
6-8pm: Jazz on the 'MUN live with Pam Trenary
8:30-10pm: The Blue Zone live with Mike Francis
10pm-12am: Disco After Dark live with Marcus Lucero

Pledge at kmun.org/donate or by calling (503) 325-0010. Operators are standing by 9am-5pm.

Pic: Andy Beard in front of the KMUN 'MUN at the 2025 Summer Block Party

09/14/2025

Sunday Sunday Sunday - we are making amazing progress on our goal and clocking in around $66k this beautiful morning. Just a couple more days to make it to $80k - thank you to everyone who has already pledged!

Here's what's happening today:

9am-12pm: Opera Singer Deac Guidi on Sunday Opera with Teresa DeLorenzo
12-1pm: Gospel Train with Reverend Jack pitch-partnering with God
1-3pm: Classic Rock & Roll live with Tim & Bob
3-5pm: Country Swing live with Merianne & Bernie
12-2am: The Niche live with Nyk Stephens

Pic: Jack hosting guests on River of Songs

09/13/2025

Friday of Pledge Week was a blast! Jack hosted a steady stream of guests on River of Songs, Yoshi Aoki played a beautiful set on Sounds of Japan and Carol lit up the house of course with ARTS - Live & Local!

Here's what's on the air today:

11am-12pm: Brian Ruff & Kris Quist LIVE sound effects on Skinnamarink with Teresa DeLorenzo
12-2pm: Crossroads with Todd Lippold & Bonnie Lively
2-3pm: Scandinavian Hour with Lyle Haataja & Lloyd
3-5pm: Celtic Aire with John Goff & Lloyd
6-8pm: Shady Grove with Susie McLerie & special guest DJ Smooth Operator
8-10pm: Over the Edge with Brandon

We are still a ways from our goal - please consider supporting your coast community radio station at kmun.org/donate or by calling (503) 325-0010.

Pic: Yoshi Aoki, DJ Smooth Operator, Tom-San, Carol Newman & Dr. B in the KMUN lobby

09/12/2025

With the father-daughter Funk Off on B's House, the Brownsmead Flats playing live on TMF, and Scratchy Vinyl & Whispering Smith bringing their programmer whimsy + sound effects to the airwaves, we can say Day Three was a success. Thanks to everyone who tuned in and pledged.

Here's what's happening today:

10am-12pm: River of Songs with Jack featuring special guests
1-2pm: Yoshi Aoki LIVE on Sounds of Japan with Tom-San
3-4pm: ARTS - Live & Local! with local legend Carol Newman
6-8pm: Win a tour of KMUN on Upbeat and Steady! with NICO
8-10pm: LIVE music on Dead Friday with Jack
10pm-12am: Astoria Eclectic with DJ Keller

Pic: DJ Smooth Operator getting ready for the B's House Funk Off