Our Community
Interviews with Interesting People on Interesting Topics in Our Community
Our Community: What It Is
In this episode of Our Community, host Candice Michel, joined by Ray Gary, Rick McNamer, and Michael Gorse, explores critical political and social issues, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and historical awareness. The discussion covers a range of current...
Our Community: Something’s Happening Here
In this episode of Our Community, host Candice Michel engages with guests Ray Gary, Rick McNamer, and Michael Gorse in a thought-provoking discussion on the political and social challenges facing the United States. The conversation delves into topics such as the...
Our Community: Building Resilience Through Emergency Preparedness with Curry County Emergency Manager Jeff Hughes
In this episode of Our Community, host Candice Michel speaks with Jeffrey Hughes, Curry County's new Emergency Manager, about disaster preparedness and response. They discuss the importance of personal and community emergency plans for events like tsunamis, wildfires,...
Our Community: Disaster Preparedness with the Red Cross
In this episode of Our Community, host Candice Michel speaks with Karyn Johnsen-Dagenais, the American Red Cross Curry County liaison, about the importance of disaster preparedness and recovery. Karyn shares her personal journey to the Red Cross, discusses the...
Our Community: The Wild Rivers Film Festival
In this episode of Our Community, host Candice Michel talks with Kat Liddell and Bev Juday about the origins and growth of the Wild Rivers Film Festival. The festival, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a small dance troop project, has evolved into a...
Our Community: Parenting Emotionally Sensitive Children with Dr. Bethany Michel
This episode of Our Community features Dr. Bethany Michel, a psychologist specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for children and adolescents, discussing strategies for parenting emotionally sensitive children. Dr. Michel highlights the importance of...
Our Community: What’s new at the shelter with Jenifer Alcorn
In this episode of Our Community, host Candice Michel speaks with Jenifer Alcorn, Executive Director of the South Coast Humane Society, about her work in animal rescue and shelter management. Jenifer highlights the transformative role of their new ranch property,...
Our Community: Brookings CORE Response Winter Shelter
This week, Our Community host Candice Michel is joined by Brookings CORE Response Executive Director Diana Carter to talk about winter challenges for the homeless, the organization's shelter programs, funding changes, and community projects aimed at improving local...
Our Community: More Acupuncture with Forest Amsden
Joining Our Community host Candice Michel again this week is local acupuncture practitioner Forest Amsden. Forest joins the show again to discuss further the nuances of Chinese and Western medicine, and the importance of personalized treatment approaches. Key...
Our Community: More Dog Tips
In this episode of Our Community, host Candice Michel is once again joined by Kellie Hanson, Dog Whisperer Extraordinaire. Listen in while they discuss dog socialization, dog parks, and preparing for out of town guests for the holidays. Host: Candice Michel; Guest:...

