This special edition of Community Conversations covers a nationwide press conference where Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell address U.S. Forest Service discuss preparations for the 2016 wildfire season, unfavorable wildfire trends, and funding issues that limit the ability of the Forrest Service to manage forest resources while fighting a growing […]

KCIW’s Advisory Board’s newest member is Alyssa Babin, founder and Executive Director of a nonprofit called Wild and Scenic Rivers. With much enthusiasm about environmental issues, Community Conversations show host Connie Hunter talk with Alyssa about her lover for our beautiful natural environment and her work dedicated to nurturing relationships, understanding local values, articulating threats, […]

Curry Coast Community Radio is pleased to present The Corner of the Woods, a short story written and read by Angela Ewing … There was no doubt in my mind I saw her in the woods on that crisp autumn day in the woods. And if Annie, my Golden Retriever companion could speak, she would corroborate […]

In this episode of Community Organizer, Joanne Wausbauer sits down with Scott Clapson to talk about our regional public transportation system, Curry Public Transit. Under her leadership Curry Public Transit went from being a dial-a-ride service of the Brookings senior center to it’s own nonprofit corporation. Recently retired as the general manager, Joanne tells listeners […]

In this episode of Community Organizer, Scott Clapson talks with Alyssa Babin about the Wild & Scenic Film Festival which will take place on Saturday, May 28th, at 7:00 PM at the Port of Brookings-Harbor Kite Field. The film festival is hosted by Wild and Scenic Rivers, a local nonprofit focused on protecting and advocating […]

It’s time for another Insider Report, Bruce’s rundown of fun and exciting things happening in Brookings-Harbor, Curry County, and beyond. But this show is special! The Insider report has been “on the air” for one year! Of course, Bruce has the latest on the local music scene and upcoming activities and events, including a look […]

In this episode of Community Organizer, Ira Tozer talks with Scott Clapson about Ira’s upcoming part as Grand Marshal in the 2016 Azalea Festival Parade. They talk about having fun and connecting with other community members at the Chetco Activity Center, where Ira volunteers as a computer teacher and tutor. Ira and Scott share about […]

Bruce is rollin’ now! The Insider Report has added six pages and Bruce may have to add more to get all the action in! It’s that time of year when the Brookings-Harbor entertainment scene is opening up like spring flowers! Festivals! Parties! Parades! Oh, my. Upcoming events include the 29th Annual Whale of a Wine […]

In honor of April being National Volunteer Month, Curry County Commissioner and community volunteer Susan Brown joins Community Conversations show host Connie Hunter to talk about volunteerism and to encourage county residents to become community volunteers. Learn about how volunteers make a huge difference in our local county government. Find out about volunteer opportunities in […]

In this episode of Perspectives in Healthcare, Nanaymie Godfrey talks with Scott Clapson about her role in identifying gaps in mental health services for older adults in Curry and Coos Counties. Nanaymie shares why information from our communities in the form of the Community Assessment she has created can help us turn these needs into […]