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 and the role music can play in bringing people together. Dave Price from Oregon Coast Community Coll...

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 BroderickPlanning Director Richard TownsendExplore Lincoln City Director Kim Cooper FindlingSupp...

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 speak—if people are still willing to listen. Tracy Lilly, Co-Director - Young Frankenstein, Tiger St...

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 tally. The throughline: practical work, local roots, and community having impact. Joanie Helms, S...

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. Local voices, important updates, and conversations that matter—all in one episode. Georgia Roel...

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 joined by Sandy Gruber, who walks us through this year’s Community Days nominations, highlighting...

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-putt delivers the classic: simple, social, and just competitive enough.Three versions, one great ...

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 connects space exploration with what we can still see from right here on Earth. Jeremy Likness, Astroph...

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 Sandy Gruber joins alongside Duncan Reid of Camp Westwind and Bob Portwood of Robert’s Bookshop ...

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 break, and Boone Marker brings in his perspective from the world of sports in Lincoln City as spr...