Local News: Astoria Co-op opens in new digs

December 12, 2019 00:02:28
Local News: Astoria Co-op opens in new digs
A Story Told
Local News: Astoria Co-op opens in new digs

Dec 12 2019 | 00:02:28

/

Show Notes

The Astoria Co-op, once a small esoteric storefront tucked away downtown, opened its new, much bigger store on the main drag. While it has a “Whole Foods” vibe, the co-op specializes in locally-sourced fare, and was funded by members who invested $2 million to get the new store off the ground. KMUN’s Joanne Rideout reports. [Script below – scroll down to Listen…] by Joanne Rideout Inside the new market, dignitaries spoke to the crowd as part of the open ceremonies, including State Senator Betsy Johnson and Astoria Mayor Bruce Jones. Then coop manager Matt Stanley took the microphone. Matt Stanley:...

Other Episodes

Episode

May 22, 2018 00:59:28
Episode Cover

ARTS - Live & Local! May 4th, 2018

Special guest host, Bill Hamm! 

Listen

Episode

April 27, 2018 00:58:54
Episode Cover

Perspectives: Oregon House of Representatives District 32 Candidate Interviews

Host Joan Herman interviews the candidates running for the Oregon House of Representatives District 32 in the May 15 primary election.

Listen

Episode 0

October 22, 2021 00:59:00
Episode Cover

ARTS – Live & Local! October 22, 2021

Friday, October 22nd at 3 pm, ARTS – Live & Local! Carol Newman hosts:    Author & historian Sydney Stevens with her latest book “Historic...

Listen