The Human Beat

We’re talking today about emergency preparedness – being ready to cope, to survive and to assist your loved ones in a disaster. Our guests are Jen Munson, with the Clatsop County department of Emergency Management, and Norma Hernandez to share some lessons learned from the Big Blow here in 2007. You can find out more at ClatsopCounty.gov/em

What would it be like to sail around the world on the wind?  Astorian Heidi Brown can tell us.  She is just back after working for 11 months and visiting 13 countries as a crew member in the 2026 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Heidi Brown is back at home in Astoria after 11 months of sailing in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.  This is the Human Beat.  I’m Roger Rocka.  Thanks for listening.

Roger Rocka speaks with Kenny Hansen, longtime Astoria police officer, about his work with houseless people and Clatsop Community Action. Roger also revisits past interviews with houseless Astorians.

A discussion with Clatsop Community College President Jarrod Hogue and Board Chair Ed Johnson about the issues the college is facing, the adjustments they’re making, and their hopes for the college’s future.

Roger Rocka speaks with Teresa Patterson and Bruce Williams, representatives of Indivisible on Oregon’s North Coast.

Roger Rocka speaks with Dan Turner, the board chair of the Cathlamet Public Library.

Roger speaks with two women experiencing homelessness on the streets of downtown Astoria– Mama Rain and her 33 year old daughter Shana – in the week after Christmas.

The Clatsop County Animal Shelter is overwhelmed right now with more dogs and cats than it can hold. But a non-profit, Clatsop Animal Assistance, is fostering some of the animals and helping all of them with its scores of volunteers. Roger talks with Executive Director of Clatsop Animal Assistance Lily Tollefsen.

Introducing new KMUN station manager Mari Bergeron: We talk about her history in Clatsop County, her family, her departure for school and work and international travel, her return home and of course, her initial impressions, hopes and plans for KMUN.

Part 2 of Roger Rocka speaking with Willis Van Dusen about Astoria history and his own transition from protesting citizen to Council member and long-time Astoria mayor.