The Double R Show

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With Artemis 2 on its way, this episode turns skyward. We explore the growing movement to protect and appreciate the night sky—from the precision of astrophotography to the push for dark sky preservation at the community level. Featuring conversations with an astrophotographer, a dark sky advocate, and a city representative working to reduce light pollution, this episode connects space exploration with what we can still see from right here on Earth.

• Jeremy Likness, Astrophotographer
• Stephanie Hull, Explore Lincoln City
• Brandon Lucas, Central Oregon Coast ~ Friends of the Night Sky 

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A dozen, dozens—marks a milestone on the Double R Show worth leaning into: 12 × 12 episodes, and even more conversations, stories, and community threads coming together in one place. While mathematicians might call it a “gross,” this episode reframes the number as something far more meaningful—an abundance of connection, much like the packed slate of events during Community Days. 

Chairperson Sandy Gruber joins alongside Duncan Reid of Camp Westwind and Bob Portwood of Robert’s Bookshop and Bob’s Beach Books, representing the American Legion, to highlight the people, purpose, and momentum behind just a portion of the Community Days lineup.

If only we had a dozen, dozens worth of Donuts!

• Sandy Gruber, Community Days 2026
• Bob Portwood, American Legion Post 97
• Duncan Reid (aka Sparrow) from Camp Westwind

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Take a Break comes at the end of the legislative session, right as spring break settles in along the coast. With the pace slowing down, it’s a natural moment to step back and catch up. Representative David Gomberg joins us to reflect on the end of session and what comes next. Serena Dressel of the Lincoln City Cultural Center shares what’s happening at the Center during spring break, and Boone Marker brings in his perspective from the world of sports in Lincoln City as spring emerges. 

• Representative David Gomberg
• Serna Dressel, Lincoln City Cultural Center
• Boone Marker, Lincoln City Sports Report

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Senator Dick Anderson joins us to reflect on the close of the Oregon Legislature’s short session, discussing what moved forward in Salem and what it could mean for coastal communities.

Next, we check in at the Lincoln City Outlets with an update on a new art store and its grand opening celebration—another small but meaningful example of community investment taking shape at home.

Then Dr. Lesley Ogden of Samaritan Health Services highlights a series of community grants supporting local organizations and initiatives that strengthen the region in ways that extend well beyond the walls of clinics and hospitals.

From the Oregon Capitol to projects taking shape here on the coast, this episode traces how policy—and capital—moves from legislation into real community impact.

• Senator Dick Anderson, Oregon Senate District 5
• Dr. Lesley Ogden, Samaritan Health Services
• Sharon Jasmer, Lincoln City Outlets

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Lifting People Up explores how a community strengthens itself from the ground up. We speak with the Lincoln City Food Pantry about addressing food insecurity in North Lincoln County, and with Northwest Coastal Housing about the addition of 12 new tiny homes expanding transitional housing options.

The episode also features Terry Fator, bringing his Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice tour to Chinook Winds Casino Resort on March 7. The 90-minute production showcases the impressions, comedy, and ventriloquism that have made him a national headliner, including classic characters and recognizable celebrity voices.

From meeting essential needs to filling a hot air balloon with light-hearted laughter, this episode looks at different ways people are lifted up—through service, opportunity, and shared experience.

• Tilly Miller and John Kanicsar, Lincoln City Pantry
• Sheila Stiley, NW Coastal Housing
• Terry Fator, winner of America's Got Talent

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For the first time, the show dedicates all three segments to one guest: Congresswoman Val Hoyle, representing Oregon’s 4th Congressional District.

Oregon’s 4th delivers a wide-ranging interview on tariffs, Supreme Court decisions, the Epstein files, and the issues driving debate in Washington. One guest. One district. One extended conversation.

• Congresswoman Val Hoyle, US Representative of Oregon’s 4th Congressional District

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940 Willamette St

Eugene, OR 97401

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Phone: (541) 465-6732

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1620 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-6416

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Creative Outlets explores the many ways creativity takes shape in Lincoln City. In the first segment, Krista Eddy of the Lincoln City Cultural Center outlines current programs, classes, and opportunities for kids in the arts. Next, Diana Portwood of Bob’s Beach Books reflects on the role of local authors and the personal pathways that writing provides as a creative outlet. The episode concludes with Sharyn Jasmer and Nicole Peterson discussing the Lincoln City Outlets and the upcoming Grand Opening of Lincoln City Art Supply, highlighting a new space and resources that will expand access to artistic expression across the community. 

• Krista Eddy, Lincoln City Cultural Center
• Diana Portwood, Bob’s Beach Books
• Sharyn Jasmer, Lincoln City Outlets
• Nicole Peterson, Lincoln City Art Supply

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This week on The Double R Show, Jennifer Beckner joins us to discuss Lincoln County’s current RFP and how it supports Wildfire survivors still displaced since 2020. Plus, Nancy Oksenholt local RN and Board Member of the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation shares how the organization provides support and resources for individuals and families navigating cancer. We close with Conrad Gowell exploring Where Have All the Salmon Gone?—looking at why salmon populations have dropped and what can be done to return them to our rivers and coastal ecosystems.

• Jennifer Beckner, Lincoln County - Request for Proposals 
• Nancy Oksenholt, Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation
• Conrad Gowell, Wild Fish Conservancy

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In this episode, we explore the people and programs that keep Lincoln City active, connected, and thriving. We explore Lincoln City Parks and Rec and how local parks, open spaces, events, and outdoor spaces bring the community together year-round.

We also dive into the world of the Lincoln City Swim Club, where dedication in the pool can carry young athletes all the way to Junior Olympics—an inspiring reminder, especially during the Olympic season, that big dreams can begin in small-town lanes, no matter the time of year.

Plus, we highlight an upcoming PRIDE fundraiser from Out in Lincoln City, celebrating inclusion and creating a space where everyone is welcome.

Parks and Poolside Pride brings these stories together in a vibrant portrait of community in action.

• Jeanne Sprague, Director ~ Lincoln City Parks and Rec
• Rochelle Toon, President ~ Lincoln City Swim Club
• Will Goble and Tawni Ferguson ~ Out in Lincoln City

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Like the Aurora Borealis appearing over Oregon skies, the upcoming legislative short session will be brief, unpredictable, and easy to miss if you’re not watching closely. Ahead of the session’s start, we sat down with Representative David Gomberg and Senator Dick Anderson to preview what they’re bringing forward, what they expect to rise to the surface, and what may never see the light of day when time is tight. A look at priorities, pressures, and possibilities before the gavel drops.

• Senator Dick Anderson, (R) District 5
• Representative David Gomberg (D) District 10

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