The Double R Show

Episode Highlights: Join Double R to learn about Samaritan Health Services and its steps towards affiliation with MultiCare. Also wondering about the yellow lined rooftop at North Lincoln Hospital? Dr. Lesley Ogden takes us to the top of the story and explains the work underway.  Also on this week's program, Alison Nelson-Robertson joins us to discuss "rooves" of another kind as she...

Episode Highlights: We're switching things up a bit on this episode by putting your usual host in the interviewee's seat. Double R shares the story of a shirt-tail relative who was a prisoner of war during World War II and his recent interment on American soil after dying in a fire at a prison camp in Japan only now to be identified and returned home. In the second segment, we sit down w...

Episode Highlights: Season Four begins with a celebration of community, history, and hope. Warren Ryland joins us to preview the beloved Gleneden Beach Fourth of July Parade as residents and visitors prepare to celebrate Independence Day on the Oregon Coast. Duncan Berry shares the story behind the 50th anniversary of the Cascade Head Biosphere Region and the global significance of this golden ann...

Episode Highlights: Freedom Takes Flight is a celebration-packed episode where kites aren’t the only things soaring. We’re talking big changes for the Lincoln City Kite Festival, 31 years of Chinook Winds bringing people together, and the community moments that make summer on the coast special. From Juneteenth and Pride to the second grand opening of Schooner Creek Discovery Park, this episode hig...

Episode Highlights: Red, White, and Blue brings together three leaders dedicated to serving the Lincoln City community: the Exalted Ruler of the Lincoln City Elks Lodge, the President of the Kiwanis Club of Lincoln City, and a past Commander of the American Legion. As Flag Day approaches, we explore the spirit of service, patriotism, volunteerism, and community that keeps Lincoln City strong. Join...

Episode Highlights: This week on the Double R Show, we celebrate an unparalleled season of success in North Lincoln County. In 45th Unparalleled , we highlight the remarkable partnership between Taft High School and Oregon Coast Community College that is helping students accelerate their educational journeys. This year, 45 members of Taft High School's Class of 2026 are expected to graduate h...

Episode Highlights: This week on the Double R Show, Water Wings glides between sea spray and feathered flight with stories that celebrate movement, recovery, and the people bringing communities together. Michelle Jones dives into the world of the Lincoln City Masters Swim Class, where fitness meets friendship. Tom Rice of the Seven Capes Bird Alliance takes us onto the coastal flyway for birding a...

Episode Highlights: In this episode of the Double R Show , we hear stories about rebuilding, creating opportunities, and investing in the future of the Oregon Coast. Chris and Jennifer Donner share their journey of rebuilding both their business and family life after the devastating fire that impacted their arcade. Dan Pack discusses a new concert outside of the larger Siletz Bay Music Festival an...

Episode Highlights: Community Fingerprint brings together the Chief of Police, Director of Planning and Community Development, and the Director of Explore Lincoln City to discuss the people, priorities, and decisions shaping the future of the coast. From public safety to tourism and long-term vision, this conversation explores the imprint hands are making  in our community.   Chief David Broderick...

Episode Highlights: Is theater on its last breath—or very much alive? This episode puts it to the test, from a high school production of Young Frankenstein to Theatre West’s staging of The Dead Guy , with a stop in also for a look at voice, performance, and singing ahead of the U.S. 250th celebration. Across generations and styles, the common thread is clear: the stage keeps finding new ways to sp...

Episode Highlights: This episode looks at how local systems quietly do the heavy lifting. Niki Price breaks down how Northwest Oregon Works is directing investment into workforce pathways and measurable outcomes. Joanie Helms brings in the Salmon River Grange perspective—plant sale, food access, and the operational backbone that supports neighbors. Sandy Gruber rounds it out with a community days...

Episode Highlights: This week with Votes and Vitals we cover the issues shaping our community—from the importance of informed voting with the League of Women Voters, to how our local hospital is reducing infections and earning recognition for outstanding patient care. We also look ahead to an upcoming climate research talk exploring the changes affecting our coast and what they mean for the future...

Episode Highlights: City Manager Daniel Hunter steps fully into the role, moving from pro tem to permanent leadership. He finally gets to “unpack,” both literally and figuratively, as he settles in and shares his perspective on guiding Lincoln City forward. In this two-part feature, he offers insight into decision-making, priorities, and what it means to lead a coastal community today. We’re also...

Episode Highlights: It’s “fore”… even if we only found three. As part of Lincoln City’s Community Days, we follow the game of golf as it shows up in unexpected places. At the high school, disc golf with Noah Lambie brings focus, flow, and a growing local scene. Out on the mud flats, the rules loosen and the landscape takes over—golf, but entirely shaped by tide and terrain. And at the mall, putt-p...

Episode Highlights: 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 connec...

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 San...

Episode Highlights: 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...

Episode Highlights: 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...

Episode Highlights: 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...

Episode Highlights: 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 Repr...

Episode Highlights:   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. Th...

Episode Highlights: 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 Con...

Episode Highlights: 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 Juni...

Episode Highlights: 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...

Episode Highlights:  This week we rolled into Taft 7-12 and ambushed an “ Ambush of Tigers ”. Ever hear that term? Well according to the great WWW, that’s actually what a group of adult tigers is called, that or a “ Streak of Tigers” when its a tigress mother and her cubs.  We digress…anyways, two 1970 alumni, the Principal, and the Athletic Director were all caught in the act of peacefully watchi...