Our Community

Our Community: Wally’s House
What is Wally's House and why is it important? Join Our Community host Candice Michel and get acquainted with Wally's House Executive Director Jackalene Antunes. Find out about how Wally's House started, how it got its name, and its new non-profit status. Host:...

Our Community: Scott Clapson
Scott Clapson In this edition of Our Community, host Candice Michel chats with long-time KCIW volunteer and community organizer Scott Clapson about the podcasts he produced and hosted for KCIW from 2014 - 2017, his life in his new home in Los Angeles, and some...
Our Community: Community Volunteer Jim Newman
In this edition of Our Community, host Candice Michel chats with community volunteer Jim Newman about his many hats, which include hosting a brand new series for KCIW about getting to know our local veterans. Host: Candice Michel; Guest: Jim Newman; Producer: Candice...

Our Community: Nature’s Coastal Holiday – Leslie Wilkinson
The holidays are coming, and the annual astounding display of Christmas lights will take place in Azalea Park, Nature's Coastal Holiday's Festival of Lights. Join Our Community host Candice Michel as she discusses this year's surprises with event organizer Leslie...
Our Community: Mushrooms with Kathleen Dickson
In our area, autumn means mushrooms! Join Our Community host Candice Michel as she talks mushrooms, the Wild Rivers Mushroom Festival, and mycelium of all types with Kathleen Dickson from the Wild Rivers Mushroom Club. Links: wildriversmushroomfestival.com...
Our Community: SWOCC Curry Campus Executive Dean Doug Bunn
What is SWOCC? How long has it been here? What does it offer the people of our area? Join Our Community host Candice Michel and her guest Doug Bunn, Executive Dean of the Southwestern Oregon Community College Curry Campus, as they discuss the college and its bright...
Our Community: The Monarchs
In this episode of Our Community, host Candice Michel chats with monarch butterfly advocates Holly Beyer and Dennis Triglia. Find out why Brookings has become Monarch Central and why people are coming here from as far away as Washington State to get some of our...
Our Community: Community Volunteers Ed and Linda Schreiber
Hard-working, selfless volunteers make this community the wonderful place it is. This episode of Our Community focuses on two such amazing people, Ed and Linda Schrieber, and their new venture, the Curry Student Success Fund. Join host Candice Michel to hear how you...
Our Community: Southern Oregon Kite Festival
Summertime in Brookings! There are almost too many fun things to do and see. But, one of the most memorable is the Southern Oregon Kite Festival, an annual event featuring internationally renowned flyers and extraordinarily beautiful kites! Find out more as host...
Our Community: Grooming and Growing with Lulu and Nate
In this edition of Our Community, meet Lulu Betty and Nathan Balas, fairly new to our town, who've hit the ground running! Grooming and growing are their specialties, and Lulu is also a gourmet chef. Their drive, dreams, and determination make for a great interview....