Our Community
Interviews with Interesting People on Interesting Topics in Our Community
Our Community: Jenifer Alcorn and the SC Humane Society Shelter
“Who let the dogs out?” In this case, that would be South Coast Humane Society’s Executive Director Jenifer Alcorn. Join Our Community host Candice Michel as she and Jenifer discuss the shelter, the changes since she took over as Director, the incredible number of...
Our Community: Moral Injury and Ethics
What is moral injury? How does it affect us? What is the difference between morality and ethics, and where do they intersect? And how does that relate to politics? This week’s Our Community looks at some of these questions, and host Candice Michel and guest Diana...
Our Community: New Housing for Veterans
This week on Our Community, host Candice Michel is again joined by Brookings CORE Response Executive Director Diana Cooper. Lots has been happening for affordable housing lately, and in particular, housing for veterans. Listen in to find out what’s new. Host: Candice...
Our Community: The Update on St. Timothy’s Lawsuit
This week, Our Community host Candice Michel chats with Father Bernie Lindley and Robert “Silky” O’Sullivan to get the latest on the lawsuit between St. Timothy’s, the Oregon Episcopal Diocese and the City of Brookings. The lawsuit was filed by St. Tim’s in response...
Our Community: The Recall
For more than 16 months, the citizens of Brookings have been dealing with the fallout from Brookings City Manager Janell Howard’s arrest for shoplifting at Fred Meyer, her seven months of paid leave, and her reinstatement by the Brookings City Council to her job as...
Our Community: Talking to Diana
How does providing basic affordable healthcare and housing for all of us lift our entire population? Join Our Community host Candice Michel and Brookings CORE Response Executive Director Diana Cooper as they discuss this and the new projects coming to town. Host:...
Our Community: Moving Into the Future
This week on Our Community, host Candice Michel is joined by fellow KCIW Board members Rose Weiss, Doug Hanson, and Tom Bozack to discuss the plans for increasing the station’s range to Full Power. Learn how you can help expand your community radio’s coverage to...
Our Community: When the Rubber Meets the Road
In this episode of Our Community, host Candice Michel is again joined by Brookings CORE Response Executive Director Diana Cooper to discuss further the issue of labels and self-reflection when using them. The recent fires that destroyed Lahaina on the island of Maui...
Our Community: “Othering” and Unintentional Bias
What is unconscious bias? How and why do we group people who we perceive as different from us? How does that “othering” of people affect them, and affect us? This week on Our Community, host Candice Michel is joined in this discussion by Diana Cooper, Executive...
Our Community: Catching Up with CORE
Brookings CORE Response Executive Director Diana Cooper once again takes the guest seat to update us about the various exciting things CORE is getting involved with. From Resource Navigation to a new Shower Trailer to Rapid Rehousing. There are great things happening...