The Double R Show

Episode Highlights: As the seasons change and Oregon’s coast heads into fall and winter weather, we’re talking preparedness. Scott Hays of Les Schwab Tire Center joins us with practical advice for safer winter driving, including tire selection, traction, vehicle maintenance, and preparing for changing road conditions. We’ll also hear from AARP Foundation Tax-Aide about its free tax preparation ser...

Episode Highlights: With the upcoming election in focus, Lincoln City Manager Daniel Hunter joins the Double R Show for a two-part interview exploring the issues, upcoming ballot measures, and priorities shaping the city’s future. Then, Lori Arce-Torres of the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce previews the Chamber’s upcoming awards banquet, celebrating the businesses and people who help our communi...

Episode Highlights:  From Beethoven to Broadway-style theater to classical piano for a cause, this episode hits all the right notes. Rita Warton kicks things off with a look at For the Joy of Music , a showcase of local musical talent benefiting the Lincoln City Cultural Center’s piano fund. Then Theatre West’s Debby Rhein and Dan Pack take us behind the scenes of Silent Sky , with veteran directo...

Episode Hightlights: Go behind the ballot with Amy Southwell, Lincoln County Clerk, for a closer look at how elections work and what it takes to make every vote count. We’ll also explore the many other responsibilities of the County Clerk’s office, from passport services and marriage licenses to real estate records documenting Lincoln County’s history dating back to the late 19th century. Then, Be...

Episode Highlights:   Recorded live at Chinook Winds in Lincoln City, this episode of the Double R Show brings together Senator Anderson, Charlotte Lehto, and David Jamieson. We talk Medicare and healthcare coverage, recent legislative work and updates from Salem, and emergency preparedness in our community—all with the sounds and energy of the event happening around us. Senator Dick Anderson, Bio...

Episode Highlights: October is bringing out the lederhosen, the local vendors, and the holiday spirit on the Double R Show! Joan Roening from St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church joins us to talk about their upcoming Oktoberfest on Saturday—good food, good company, and a little taste of Bavaria on the coast. Then Son Phil is back to give us the scoop on the Senior Fair, highlighting the vendors...

Episode Highlights: County Commissioner Elect and Making Your Medicare Election on this episode of the Double R Show. First we chat with Curtis Landers, retired Lincoln County Sherriff, now soon to be back in county government as a County Commissioner in a two-part interview. We follow that up with a look at very important updates and deadlines for those on Medicare.  Curtis Landers, County Commis...

Episode Highlights: Charlotte Lehto and Leslie James talk about the North Lincoln Hospital Foundation’s Tickled Pink Party , a breast cancer awareness fundraiser raising money for new equipment to help with earlier detection. Then Phil Robertson joins us to talk about the Senior Fair and what seniors and their families can expect from this community event. Two events, two important causes, and ple...

Episode Highlights: Affiliate, collaborate, communicate—it’s all about connecting to create. Dr. Lesley Ogden, CEO of Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital and Pacific Communities Hospital, talks about Samaritan’s affiliation with Washington-based MultiCare Health System and what it could mean for healthcare on the Oregon Coast. Then Representative David Gomberg brings us up to date on the legislative...

Episode Highlights:   Fishing Around the Marine Reserve explores the connection between Oregon’s Marine Reserves, the people who fish nearby, and the communities that helped shape them. In this two-part conversation, recreational fisherman and Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative Co-Director Dan Twitchell shares his perspective from the water. Katie Darr, Communications and Outreach Specialist wit...

Episode Highlights Senator Dick Anderson joins us for a look at what’s ahead in Salem and his upcoming travels around the globe, where he’ll be listening, learning and bringing new ideas home to Oregon. Then we turn to a very local mission with Sharyn Jasmer, General Manager of Lincoln City Outlets, for Stuff a Bus, the annual school-supply drive helping local students head back to class ready to...

Episode Highlights: What happens when a community starts investing in its potential? On this episode of the Double R Show, Dr. Lesley Ogden of Samaritan Health Services talks about the upcoming Health Expo and the resources available to help people live healthier lives. Then Dave Price of Oregon Coast Community College joins us to talk about a college performing in the 90th percentile nationally a...

Episode Highlights: In this two-part conversation, The Double R Show welcomes eight-term U.S. Representative Mike Honda, whose extraordinary life has taken him from the Peace Corps, to a long career in education, to Capitol Hill in Washington DC, and now the Oregon Coast. After serving two years in the Peace Corps in El Salvador, Honda returned to California and embarked on a long career in educat...

Episode Highlights: In this episode of The Double R Show , we welcome immigration attorney Kate Sinkins, who recently opened her own law practice in Lincoln City. Kate shares what she's seeing in our community, the growing need for immigration legal services, and how local families are navigating an uncertain landscape. We also explore restoration efforts at the Siletz Bay National Wildlife R...

Episode Highlights: From exploring Oregon's Marine Reserves through community science to discussing the future of Lincoln City's City Hall, this episode covers issues that connect our coast and our community. Hear about the upcoming BioBlitz and National Night Out activities,and join Mayor Susan Wahlke for an update on the proposed City Hall project and construction bond that could shape...

Episode Highlights: In this special episode of The Double R Show , we revisit the inspiring 50th Anniversary Celebration of the UNESCO Cascade Head Biosphere Region, held July 18 at Knight Park. Hear from three featured speakers whose perspectives span science, Indigenous leadership, and international collaboration. Jerry Franklin, the original nominator of the Cascade Head Biosphere Region, refle...

Episode Highlights: Fireworks may be over, but the conversation continues. Lincoln City’s City Manager Daniel Hunter reflects on this year's Fourth of July celebrations and discusses the options being considered for the future of City Hall, from renovating the current building to constructing a new facility. Then, we sit down with the Lincoln City Food Pantry to learn how the organization is...

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...